FE35 voltage

I have enjoyed your forum prior to bying my first MF35, and learned at lot. I have now bought a FE35 SGM from 1962. The electrical wiring seem a little homemade though, therefore my question. Is the FE35 1962 born with 6 or 12Volts?
Secondary; the brakes are in poor condition. Is there any way to adjust the brakes?

regards
Mark (denmark)

Easy check is to look at the starter motor body - and see if it is stamped 6V or 12V.

The wiring may well have been 'repaired' by many people over the years, but new wiring looms are available if yours looks like a fire risk!!

Brake adjustment is done via the square adjuster on the back plate of each drum assembly - jack up each side in turn (chock front wheels first though!) and adjust until resistance is felt, then back off one click - do same on both sides and check (slowly at first not on road) to see if braking is even, then try at higher speeds, up to 10mph. Then try on tarmac if all seems well - you are aiming for even length skid marks with no 'pull' to one side under emergency braking type stops.

HTH

• Brake servicing

The starter is a 12v and it looks as old as the tractor. ;) So its probaly just standard maintenance during the years , that has left the wiring in this state.

your description/link to the brak adjustments was perfect! The adjusters are not rustet shut so Im giving it a go this evening. Im not sure I will leave skid marks on the asfalt though, theres about 8m skid mark left on each wheel. :)

thanks
MArk

As with all models and engineering changes there is a crossover period during introduction in which both versions are seen before the 'later' type takes over completely.

:)

I had a feeling the FE35s were all 12V - just wasn't completely sure as I only lust after one - thanks.

As with all models and engineering changes there is a crossover period during introduction in which both versions are seen before the 'later' type takes over completely.

:)

The brake-pedal that goes into the transmission, how does that work? Is there any luck I could adjust that?

Mark the brakeless

Ok I removed the brakedrum (surprisingly easy!) and discovered to well lined but also well oiled brakeshoes. :(
I am going to order some new lining. My next problem is though;the exist. lining is not rivetted on. The holes are there but not used. How to get the old lining of?.

Thanks for all your input, its of high value for a rookie like me.

ok i will use chisel and hard work. :)

As far as I can see the oil i more of a greasy nature, it might come from then axel housing. Could it be a wrong kind of grease wich has "melted" and run out?