Dave, I have an M that had distillate pistons, head, and manifold. I kept the head and rebuilt the engine with gas step head pistons to make up for the loss of hp with the distillate head and I replaced the manifold with a new gas manifold and it runs great. Go with the gasser unless your looking to restore the tractor to original...
Distillate was a cheaper less HP option around WWII and they made them through the Super MTA I believe. The tractor started on gas (You should have a small tank in front of the larger tank or at least a hole in the hood for the fill hole) and then was switched to distillate once the engine was hot. Distillate and Kero tractors usually had radiator shutters as well to help with the heat build up. hope this helps a little...~Anthony
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