To add Transmission Fluid to a Massey Ferguson 165, locate the transmission dipstick or fill plug, typically found on the left side of the transmission case. Remove the dipstick or fill plug and use a funnel to pour the appropriate transmission fluid into the opening. Always check the fluid level with the dipstick to ensure it’s at the correct level after filling. Be sure to use the recommended type of transmission fluid for optimal performance.
What year is a massey ferguson 165 with a serial number of 37786240?
a 165 Massey-ferguson oil pan holds 8 1/2 quarts
There is a cap right next to the gear shifters. It's about 1-3/4" dia or so with a hex head on top. The hydraulics share the same fluid as the transmission.
1974 http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/7/4/746-massey-ferguson-165.html
Originally MF recommended TYPE A oil MF issued a service bulletin in 1965~1966 In this bulletin MF recommended M-1129A, same as in the transmission.
1973
The Massey Ferguson 165 tractor with the serial number 9A47957 was manufactured in 1970. Massey Ferguson tractors typically have serial numbers that can be decoded to determine their production year, and the "9A" prefix indicates it was built in that year.
in the oil filler hole
1974
1971
Filter is inside the tank.
A Massey Ferguson 165 with a serial number of 9A 96068 was produced in 1971. The "9A" prefix indicates it was manufactured in that year, as Massey Ferguson used specific serial number prefixes to identify the production year of their tractors.