Thread for MF 1529

[tmajor]

So, I'm still getting used to this "modern diesel". The only other diesel, I had, was an old CAT bulldozer with a pony engine.

I thought, first start of the day was not quite, what I should expect. ... usually a fair amount of cranking, before it would fire and then a pretty large cloud of white smoke, changing to black and then it would clear.

I found, that I was not initiating the glow plugs, as I wasn't going into the "glow plug" position with the ignition switch. I thought, the 1st position, when the lights came on, automatically was glow plugs.

Anyhow, following that lesson, I tried it this morning with the glow plugs and noted, it started much quicker, but following the initial black smoke, was puff of white smoke. This makes me wonder, if possibly, one glow pug isn't functioning. ?? It would be easier to check them, if they weren't tucked back under the fuel tank. .. actually, I was quite relieved, to find that I was screwing up, rather than having to change the glow plugs!

 

[DuckSlayer1017]

Mine has the same little puff of white smoke. I talked to the dealer's service tech and he said as long as it goes away quickly not to worry.

 

[tmajor]

Hmmm, ... maybe after I get used to it, I'll not worry. Thanks!

 

[tmajor]

In my brief ownership of the MF 1529, there are a couple of things, where the Ford NAA out-shines the MF. Both are 3PTH related. From the seat of the Ford, I can reach back and adjust the top-link, also, I can reach back and adjust the right leveling box. Both are handy with practically any attachment. On the MF, any adjustment would have to be done off the tractor. Plus the crank on the leveling box is so much easier than the turn-buckle type leveler on the MF. There is one other thing, which seems so simple, but isn't there ... the check chains, to keep the draft arms from rubbing (or catching) on the tires. I don't know, that the lack of these features is exclusive to the MF, but maybe on most CUT's.

 

[DuckSlayer1017]

My 1529 came with a spring to keep the draft arms together so they will not rub on the tires.

 

[tmajor]

Yeah, I've seen them with stretched out springs, bungee cords, etc.

 

[tmajor]

I took the loader off, to go for PTO replacement and front seal replacement, so wanted some plugs and caps for the hydraulic loader lines (all but one of the plugs had been ripped off). Dealer wanted $23.00 per plug. I bought them from Grainger for $2.59/plug and $2.66/cap with free shipping. The new ones are rubber, rather than plastic, but I think they'll "work just fine"!

Actually, they sent caps, which were WAAY too big, so they said "keep them and we'll have the correct ones in your hands tomorrow". Can't beat it.

 

[tmajor]

Has anyone come with an aerosol gray paint color and source, which matches the chassis of these newer MFs?

 

[DuckSlayer1017]

I got mine from the dealer. I haven't found any other source that is an exact match.

 

[tmajor]

Thanks! Do you you know what it's called? "Flint Gray". perhaps?