Massey 178 starter bolts

mancity1

Hi all in the process of trying to start an old mf 178 that has been idle for a few years. the starter is missing now I can get a starter but does anyone know what size bolts do i need to secure the starter as these are also missing and I dont think will be included with a new starter

keepalive213

mancity1 wrote: »

Hi all in the process of trying to start an old mf 178 that has been idle for a few years. the starter is missing now I can get a starter but does anyone know what size bolts do i need to secure the starter as these are also missing and I dont think will be included with a new starter

I think they could be either UNC or UNF thread. If you measure the size id say you can order online from agriline or try a vintage massey parts dealer.
No doubt someone will be along to tell you the size.

emaherx

Is this the bolt?


Available here, but don't know the size
https://www.farmingparts.com/massey-ferguson-bolt-38x3-unf-353554x1.html

mancity1

Yeah I would say that has me on the right track have no bolts here at all to go by so bit of a guessing game

keepalive213

Can you not get your ruler out and measure the hole?

I got bits off these crew before for 100 series, in Kerry, guy was very knowledgeable.

https://www.tractorparts.ie/

(066) 7137204

FintanMcluskey

If Emaherx has the correct part number google says that part number is 3/8 x 3”UNF

They should be available in most engineering supply shops

Just make sure they don’t foul the flywheel if by any chance they were too long