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Konrad Bakalarc

09-03-2000 14:42:44

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I have just purchased mf 35 diesel s/n 320871.
I think it is a 1963 with a perkins deisel engine.
Condition is all much original, faded paint, but starts and runs beautiful. I plan to do a restoration and was wondering if the serial number reflects the proper year/engine.
Price paid was $3000.00 canadian with a mf trip bucket loader and a 2 stage blower.
Any input as to this tractor, pro's con's do's & don't's would be appreciated.

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Gordon

09-12-2000 19:14:43

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Re: Mf35 input/advise in reply to Konrad Bakalarczyk, 09-03-2000 14:42:44

Good deal....I paid 4800 for a '63 diesel with a Kelley trip bucket. Sounds about the same cond.I bought in July at an auction in Ont. there were still lots of guys bidding past what you paid.

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B.C.

09-05-2000 06:57:13

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Re: Mf35 input/advise in reply to Konrad Bakalarczyk, 09-03-2000 14:42:44

Sounds like you got a deal.

They can stick in 1st or reverse, but the treatment is pretty simple and there have been lots of posts on that. It's rare when it happens.

If it's up in Canada and you plan on using it in the winter you might either want to keep it in a shed with heat, or put some sort of block heater on it. Diesels of any kind can be kind of cold blooded. Do something to be sure the motor oil is thin enough to flow into the engine oil pump when she starts. Might need to put a heat lamp near the oil pan or glue a heating pad to the pan.

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Mac

09-05-2000 14:03:57

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Re: Re: Mf35 input/advise in reply to B.C., 09-05-2000 06:57:13

I noticed someone mentioned that MF 35's will occassionally stick in reverse and first. This just happened to me this weekend and I can't for the life of me get it out of reverse. Can some one please advise how to get it unstuck short of tearing into it?

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CHRIS-MF35

09-05-2000 18:22:55

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Re: Re: Re: Mf35 input/advise in reply to Mac, 09-05-2000 14:03:57

i can pull str. up on my shifter and move it to the gear it's stuck in and let it back down on mine. or see archives for the other method.

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WVMark

09-05-2000 20:33:02

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Mf35 input/advise in reply to CHRIS-MF35, 09-05-2000 18:22:55

Remove the oil fill plug on top of the transmission, take a large screwdriver, reach through the oil fill hole and slide the reverse gear forward. Once it's in netural, the shifter will once again work. The reason that this happens, is the gear shift lever has a strong bend back towards the operator. The natural tendancy is for a person to actually lift up on the shift lever when shifting into reverse. If there is a little wear in the shift lever ball socket, it allows the shifter to ride up over the shift rail and bingo, you're stuck. Hope this helps, Good luck

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Charles Warren

09-25-2000 11:30:08

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Mf35 input/advise in reply to WVMark, 09-05-2000 20:33:02

I have a 1958 TO 35 which is similar to the early MF 35 & will occasionally hang. I 've found that WV's screwdriver through the oil fill plug is a quick & easy solution.

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B.C.

09-06-2000 06:52:30

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Mf35 input/advise in reply to WVMark, 09-05-2000 20:33:02

Two other approaches are:

1. Punch out the retaining pin on the gearshift lever. Lift it up a bit and pry the offending shift fork back into position with it. Replace pin and have a nice day.

2. Remove bolts on top cover and also the two that hold the sheet metal on the dash. Pry up on the cover, move it around a bit until you can see what you're doing, and then move the fork back into position. Mind the gasket when you're putting everything back together.

1 is much easier and quicker. I did 2 until I found this board and learned about it or the screwdriver/oil plug method described above.

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George From Ontario

09-05-2000 05:41:14

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Re: Mf35 input/advise in reply to Konrad Bakalarczyk, 09-03-2000 14:42:44

I have a 1961 35 British Diesel. It has no loader.
I woundn't sell mine for that,because I love it far too much . These are great Tractors ! I think you made a good deal . Farnsworth,s Book giving both USA and British serial numbers shows your Tractor as a 1963 British model.
Congratulations on your purchase .
George.

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CHRIS-MF35

09-03-2000 16:13:49

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Re: Mf35 input/advise in reply to Konrad Bakalarczyk, 09-03-2000 14:42:44

you paid way to much bring it to tennessee and i'll give you your money back.

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