Recent content by MM in SC

I have a 1949( I know the title says 1948) 8N with the old style steering box.Not having the funds to purchase a newer type box,I rebuilt the old one. After rebuild I can turn the steering ONE whole turn without wheels moving. I replaced everything but the sector bushings and the machinist said...

I took lots of pictures when I disassembled the Z-134 in my MF-50, but I have a problem I did not document. I replaced the camshaft ( worn out) and the camshaft gear( worn out). The crank gear did not look too bad and did not want to come off. When I put the new cam gear on, everything was nice...

I am rebuilding a MF 50 with z 134 Engine. I have the rebuilding kit for the head, but there were no valve seals included. When I disassembled the valves, the valves had seals on them ( small 0 ring type.) It appears that they are not available in aftermarket, and some z-134 engines did not have...

My 1958 MF 50 ser# CGM519195 with z134 ser# 670808 is solid red with no gray or silver. I thought someone spray painted it red but inside the engine and bell housing are red. The valve cover has never had red on it and looks like a light gold or dark silver. The gas tank and under the hood are...

I have taken the timing cover off of my z134 getting it cleaned up to start rebuild. I had planned on replacing governor as a preventative part of the rebuild. Looking at it, it appears to be fine. No broken tabs or cracks. On the new governors you are supposed to put the shim behind it on the...

I am slowly aquiring the parts to totally rebuild my 1958 MF50 Hi-Arch with a Z-134 gas engine. I have removed everything from the transmission forward and am replacing every bushing, bearing, joint, etc. Even though I have not removed the timing cover to check it, I plan on just replacing the...

Looks like I found the place for information! My 16 year old son and I are restoring a MF 50 Hi Arch(Crop?) that I have had for 20 years. He used to sit on my knee while I bush hogged with it. It's completely worn out and common sense would dictate that I park it and buy another used one. I...