A classic like the Massey Ferguson 178 from the 100 series needs parts that fit. Here are over 350 items, from classic tractor parts to lighting and brakes.
The Massey Ferguson 178 is the kind of tractor people keep running for good reason, and that means sooner or later the wear parts need attention. This page brings together more than 350 new replacement parts that fit the MF 178, from makers such as GRANIT, LUK, Eaton, GRAMMER and Cobo.
Overheating and coolant leaks are the usual reasons to open up the front of the engine. You will find water pumps, water pump gaskets and radiator hoses here, including the bottom hose. For the fuel side there is a feed pump along with O-rings, and the exhaust is covered by an exhaust manifold and a vertical silencer.
When you fit a new water pump, always use a fresh gasket and clean the mating face on the block until it is flat and every trace of old gasket material is gone. While the coolant is drained anyway, squeeze each radiator hose. A hose that feels rock hard, cracked or soft and spongy is worth replacing in the same job.
On the lighting side there are rear lights and a headlight insert to bring a cracked or dull headlamp back to life.
Start with the type plate to confirm the machine really is a 178. If you still have the old component, look for a reference number stamped or cast into it and compare that with the details given for the item. For seals and gaskets in particular, this simple check prevents most ordering mistakes.
If the clutch on your 178 has started to slip, the clutch plate is usually the part to renew. While the tractor is split, look closely at the flywheel face for scoring or heat marks, and keep oil and grease well away from the friction lining. A plate that gets a thumbprint of grease on it can start to judder from the first day. Check that the plate slides freely on the splines of the input shaft before final assembly.
If you also run another model from this range, it has its own page with the parts that fit it: the Massey Ferguson 185, the Massey Ferguson 188, the Massey Ferguson 148, the Massey Ferguson 175 and the Massey Ferguson 152. Every model of the make is gathered on Massey Ferguson parts, which is the quickest route if you look after a mixed fleet.