First off I got great info off this site and looked for a good while before writing this post.
I recently acquired a mf 35 with the Perkins 3 cylinder diesel. I got her running after converting to an alternator and putting new fuel lines ,hoses and a water pump. I should have changed the oil but seeing as how it was full I grew impatient and took it for a spin around the yard. I parked it and then returned to start it again to see if my alternator conversion was producing power.
I tried to turn it over and it will make about half a revolution with a horrible noise in the area of the crank. I realize I'm probably looking at a rebuild but am wondering if this is common or what I should do first. I'll be more than happy to post my alternator brackets I made up if it will help others like you all have helped me!
I recently acquired a mf 35 with the Perkins 3 cylinder diesel. I got her running after converting to an alternator and putting new fuel lines ,hoses and a water pump. I should have changed the oil but seeing as how it was full I grew impatient and took it for a spin around the yard. I parked it and then returned to start it again to see if my alternator conversion was producing power.
I tried to turn it over and it will make about half a revolution with a horrible noise in the area of the crank. I realize I'm probably looking at a rebuild but am wondering if this is common or what I should do first. I'll be more than happy to post my alternator brackets I made up if it will help others like you all have helped me!