I wonder if it actually locked up like the previous owner said. It sounds smooth as silk to me. No abnormal ticking or knocking. Seems to turn over evenly too. Glad it's still alive, in any case. Thanks for sharing!
What a treat!!! I haven't seen many LPs. Love these. Sounds gooood!!!!!! Keep that baby going, and get some tires on it. The Front LP setup almost looks like an aftermarket dealio. I've seen them before but rare.!
I bet the lock up the previous owner had was in the clutch. The way the handle is back and not engaging the nut on the back of the top transmission shaft is spun loose and it won't let the clutch over center. I have a Mf 97 do that years ago
The MFWA Isn't particularly rare on those tractors, but I still think it makes them pretty unique :) The only detriment might be the hand operated clutch, but it really isn't really a problem if you're just using it as an implement towing tractor.
Good find! Local neighbor had 2 of those back in the day, and could not keep the FWD working. Don't remember what the issue was but they were eventually parked with very few hours on them.....diesels. The MM LP engines were great, some were on irrigation systems and ran for many years.
What a cool tough looking tractor. Glad you saved it. MM and propane. Boe 👍
I wonder if it actually locked up like the previous owner said. It sounds smooth as silk to me. No abnormal ticking or knocking. Seems to turn over evenly too. Glad it's still alive, in any case. Thanks for sharing!
You can't help but smile listening to that 👍🏻
It sounded really good, and what a beast, so glad you are saving it
What a treat!!! I haven't seen many LPs. Love these. Sounds gooood!!!!!! Keep that baby going, and get some tires on it. The Front LP setup almost looks like an aftermarket dealio. I've seen them before but rare.!
Nice find, I am in extreme SE Nebraska myself. Going to be a lot of money in tires and other parts.
I bet the lock up the previous owner had was in the clutch. The way the handle is back and not engaging the nut on the back of the top transmission shaft is spun loose and it won't let the clutch over center. I have a Mf 97 do that years ago
Sounds nice.
It runs really nice for sitting that long of time
The MFWA Isn't particularly rare on those tractors, but I still think it makes them pretty unique :)
The only detriment might be the hand operated clutch, but it really isn't really a problem if you're just using it as an implement towing tractor.
Used the 2 wheel drive version in the late 70s. With that Cab we called it the Road Grader.
Good find
Good find! Local neighbor had 2 of those back in the day, and could not keep the FWD working. Don't remember what the issue was but they were eventually parked with very few hours on them.....diesels. The MM LP engines were great, some were on irrigation systems and ran for many years.
So what was the actual problem 40 years ago?
Sounds like a 504:-) only MM& Case give that big throaty sound ❤