MF 35

[jimmyzie]

Tractor Pros, An update on my 61 MF 35 but again I have questions. #1 if I remove the sediment bowl the gas flows in a steady stream. When I put the bowl back on it seems to only "drip" into the bowl. Is that normal ? #2 on the distributor is the eccentric screw ( in the center ) for the points necessary as I thought the outer screw was such and in trying to remove I broke the center screw off. Does this mean I need a new distributor ? Yes, I know what you are thinking that a cabinetmaker should not be working on anything with a motor and I agree 100% but whats done is done now. Any thoughts. Thanks, JZ

 

[Jim.ME]

1. Normal. If the sediment bowl is sealed and the float is holding the needle valve closed gas should just drip into the bowl. It should flow when the float drops opening the needle valve.

2. The cam "screw" is not meant to be removed; it is actually riveted in not threaded. It aids in setting and holding the point gap for tightening. The gap can be set without it as the outer screw actually holds the points in place once the gap is set.

 

[jimtrs]

(quoted from post at 18:39:20 11/12/22) Yes, I know ..... a cabinetmaker should not be working on anything with a motor ...

Now you tell us!
Probably explains why this mechanic just had an "accident"with a table saw. Dang it .....

 

[old]

As JIM me says

 

[Dave BN]

Advice from others is correct. Don't feel bad. I'll fix your tractor any
day if you'll build my cabinets.
Dave