MF 35

[jimmyzie]

Tractor Pros, Just an update on my MF 35 Deluxe. Although it appears everyone is in agreement that I should NOT do any mechanical work on this machine I did go back as in my prior post and drain the carb, checked the screens and fuel flow. All were good and so after breaking off the eccentric scre the other day I was hesitant about proceeding and so I took a day after my parts arrived to gain courage. Well I put in the points, condenser and rotor ( I did not change the plugs although I have them ) and I tried to gap the points but must have failed as at first she would not start. So I went back and did a "better" job of setting the gap and away she went ! She idled kind of high at about 1000-1100 rpm and I could get it down to about 900 but then she wanted to shut off. She did sound pretty good at 1100 though. I even put it under a load with the bucket and moved some snow piles just to try and it worked well. Then I ran her up to the mailbox in third gear and she did well also. I am sure she can be "fine tuned" by someone in the know but if she'll get me through the winter here in Montana I need to take her in next spring to have the tranny seals replaced any way and I shall get her a proper tune up. I wish to thank all of you for your help and input. It has saved me big time ! Regards and Happy Thanksgiving to all. JZ

 

[stevieb49829]

JZ, did you try to loosen up the distributor, and turn it a little while its running, one way then the other, to see if it would run better. It might be just enough out of time, to not be able to idle down smoothly.

 

[jimmyzie]

No, I did not. I am too afraid I shall mess something up. I know a guy with a timing light. I shall try to get him to come over and check it. thanks !