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Supersession History
Part Details
- OEM Number
- 1 754 853 M1
- Part Name
- Screw, Idle Adjusting (LP Carb)
- Qty per Tractor
- 1
- Assembly
- Parts Book: Carburetor (LP-Gas)
- System
- fuel
- Notes
- LP carb idle adjusting screw. Source: MF 65 Parts Book Manual page 75 (manual_id=13). needs_verification=true.
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Specs & Torques
Factory specs for the fuel on the MF 65from a service manual covering this part's assembly.
| Fastener / Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Injection pump spindle diameter Injection pump support spindle | 1.6225–1.6238 inch |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Injection pump hub bore diameter | 1.6245–1.626 inch |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Injection pump spindle-to-hub clearance limits | 0.0007–0.0035 inch |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Injection pump hub end play | 0.0011–0.003 inch |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Fuel pump operating pressure | 5–8 psi |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Injection timing static (BTDC) 18° or 20° depending on model. CAV DPA pump (3242656/657/697/698). | 18–20 deg-BTDC |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Fuel injector opening pressure (used >25 hrs) CAV nozzle BDL110S6133, holder BKB32SD5085 | 1760–1760 psi |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Fuel injector opening pressure (new injectors) New or rebuilt with new springs | 1980–1980 psi |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Injector securing nut torque Per fuel system torque table | 21–24 ft-lbs |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Nozzle cap nut torque | 50–50 ft-lbs |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Leak-off banjo bolt torque | 5–7 ft-lbs |
Perkins A4.203 IDI: Injection pump mounting screw torque | 12–14 ft-lbs |
Service Procedures
R&R and adjustment procedures for the fuel on the MF 65.
Source: MF 65 Workshop Service Manual (manual id=12). ASTM D975-59T per manual.
Fuel tank capacity (Perkins A4.203 IDI): 13-3/4 US gal (11-1/2 Imp gal)
Source: MF 65 Workshop Service Manual (manual id=12).
Air cleaner: oil-bath type, fill to mark
Source: MF 65 Workshop Service Manual (manual id=12). Replace primary every 500h, secondary every 1000h.
Primary + secondary fuel filter inspection: every 100 hours
Source: MF 65 Workshop Service Manual (manual id=12).
Primary fuel filter element replacement: every 500 hours
Source: MF 65 Workshop Service Manual (manual id=12).
Secondary fuel filter element replacement: every 1000 hours
Source: MF 65 Workshop Service Manual (manual id=12). If pressure is wrong, replace or overhaul pump.
Fuel pump test: 5-8 psi at outlet via hand-prime or starter cranking
Source: MF 65 Workshop Service Manual (manual id=12). Continental GB-176, MF 65 LP-Gas. Group O Section P Part 1.
MF 65 LP-Gas Zenith Type C regulator valve adjustment: with adjusting screw seated lightly, slowly turn the screw counter-clockwise to find the point of bubble leak at the outlet. Then turn the adjusting screw clockwise (to the right) 3/4 to 1 turn from this point.
Source: MF 65 Workshop Service Manual (manual id=12). Fuel tank capacity 17 US gallons.
Perkins AD4.203 DI fuel: use Diesel #1-D for winter operation, #2-D for summer operation per ASTM D975-59T. For cold weather, the pour point should be specified 10°F below the ambient temperature at which the engine is to be operated. Low-atmospheric temperatures and high-altitude operation may require fuels with higher cetane ratings.
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Data last verified April 2026. Sources: Massey Ferguson parts books, manufacturer catalogs, community submissions.