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!
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.
It runs really nice for sitting that long of time
Good find
Sounds nice.
You can't help but smile listening to that 👍🏻
Nice find, I am in extreme SE Nebraska myself. Going to be a lot of money in tires and other parts.
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!
Sounds like a 504:-) only MM& Case give that big throaty sound ❤
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.