What would extra options would you buy for your H or M?

Yes, these options are possible for a lot of money, and whether or not you can find them. Probably more than the tractor is worth in some cases. What I am suggesting is a group buy of sorts from the manufacturer of the live hydraulic pump, powersteering, and 9 speed conversion. Obviously, lots of these parts are obsolete, but I have access to fabrication shops and vendors that are more than willing to help out. I'm still working on the details for options, but I need to know how many of you would be interested, and what fair price you'd be willing to pay. The cheaper the better right?

I look forward to your opinions.

Thanks, Keith

So here's my list:

1. 9 speed conversion

2. Live hydraulics

3. Powersteering

4. Friction throttle

5. Brake safety lock operation linkage

6. Hand clutch

7. Alternator bracketry for 12v conversion.

Anything else?

These items seem to be a good starting place. At the very least, I'd like to put something together maybe a "how to" article that could be posted on this site. Complete with photo's and plans. I'll probably start with #5 and #7, and #2. I try to get some numbers together for a group buy for hydraulic pumps/powersteering.

I really like the old letter series farmalls, I hope something like this will help them stay out of the junk yards, and be more usefull on the farm/acreage.

If any of you know what happened to the company M&W, and who bought them out, I'd like to hear from you.

Thanks again.

I also have a M&W hand throttle in need of the friction disc. My M&W hand clutch got new fibre discs that we had to make up, but I understand they are available now from Bates? Probably could use some of the metal plates that are rust pitted. Char-Lynn still makes all the PS stuff you need. I've installed one used one and have another getting ready for my SH. Steel Wheel offers a new one less the pump for somewhere around 500. A live hyd pump with a universal M/SM bolt pattern (or H/SH) would be nice. I think M&W used to have that too.
Stan(VA).

As mentioned in a previous post, there was a rod available (about 3/16" diameter) that mounted on the light bracket and when it was pulled, it actuated a small lever that pushed down on the front of the brake lock. My M and SM have those also, and I think they came from the IH dealer. My 43H has a heel-operated brake lock that replaced the original toggle. When the brake pedal is pushed, the lock can be applied with your heel. It's the only one like it I've ever seen. It wouldn't be practical on an M, as the pedals curve up over the platform and would make it very difficult to use.

If someone could find some mid-1950's vintage M&W, Tractor Supply, and similar catalogs, they would have a goldmine of information on these and other attachments.

PS - C.E. M&W is still in business in IL, making farm equipment, just not handling everything they once did. I understand they sold off some lines over the years (ie: piston/sleeve and stroker crank kits). They will still send out a copy of the operators manual for the hand clutch with a parts breakdown.

The basic design is simply an extension of the arm the clutch pedal rod attaches to. It's a about 3" long, and pins to the end of the arm. The front side of the attachment extends up the forward surface of the clutch control arm so it can't pivot forward on it. There's a hole in the end of it that accepts the rod from the clutch pedal. Simply extending the adjustment on that rod a little bit puts everything back in adjustment.

If you're in a hurry to make something that would work, I think a piece of 1" (maybe 3/4") electrical conduit about 3" long could be used. Simply smash one end flat to accept the rod from the clutch pedal, and drill a hole in it. The other end could extend up over the clutch arm and have a hole drilled parallel to the other end that would pin to the clutch control arm.

If the whole piece is about 3", how much of that is the final extension? Is half of it the brace (ie: 1 1/2" of extension) or 2" extension and 1" brace...
Stan(VA).

The only use I'd have for 12V is to get more light so I have more available tractor hours, those 6V just don't do much for my old eyes. My M has a magneto, so all I need is battery hill.

• M&W gas lever pix

As said, the alternator conversion is easy enough with common parts from a junk yard, namely a GM one wire alternator and a couple of fabbed brackets.

Steven