MF65 Left Grill #2 (with pictures)

Slomo · May 29, 2018

My original post of this question was on May 22nd, 2018 and I?ve discovered that I failed to enter my email address so the email notification of a response option didn?t work. I waited and erroneously concluded that I didn?t get a response. My apologies for the error.

As mentioned before, but in more detail this time, my parts manual shows a: ?Reinforcment, Left Screen? (P/N: 183668M1) that fastenes to the center/inside edge of the left grill panel. I?m confused about the mounting orientation of this part on the grill; my parts manual isn?t clear. From my included pictures, I don?t know if it?s orientation A or B. The hemmed/folded edge leads me to believe it engages the raw edge of the hinged center bar as orientation B could possibly permit. However, that?s counter to the pin and hole mounting scheme of the grill itself. Would someone with an original/intact left grill assemble take a close up picture of the center/inside edge of their left grill and post it please.
Thank you,
Slomo

fixt · May 30, 2018

As you face the the tractor, that bottom picture labeled B looks like the right hand grill panel with the pins on it. It simply drops down and the guide pins hold it in place. There's no screws on that side. The panel has 2 holes in the bottom where it sits on the pins in the front frame and 2 pins in the top with a channel on the center bar to retain it. That one is pretty self explanatory.

The left hand panel (as you face the tractor), has the hinge on it to swing out and 2 retainers to close it. That's the panel side with the screws from panel to the hinge on the center panel.

I'm going to Mom's later today and I'll get you some pictures of both sides. It will be late this evening before I get back and get them posted.

fixt · May 30, 2018

I see I am in error. It is labeled the left side as you sit on the tractor. At any rate, I will post pics for you later today.

Slomo · May 30, 2018

Fixt,
Thank you for your response.

My identification of the ?left? grill panel was intended to be the left side as you sit on the tractor looking forward. I understand how the grill and stiffener assembly mounts with the pins and holes arrangement. What I don?t understand is the orientation of the stiffner on the edge of grill panel itself (the panel?s center/inside edge; the edge that?s closest to the centerline of the tractor).

I?ve been told by a salvage yard that most people remove the stiffner. If that?s the case, I assume it?s because it?s problematic. In one orientation of the stiffner to the panel I would agree. In the other, at this point, I don?t. With that being said, it?s possible this stiffner may be missing from your grill. A close up picture of the inside/center edge of the left grill could clear up my confusion.

With great thanks,
Slomo

fixt · May 30, 2018

OK I got the pics, but I'm not sure how much help they will be.
My left panel doesn't have any screws. Its all made as one piece with the part 27 (183668M1) grill panel reinforcement as part of the grill panel.
Mine is a 1964 Utility Diesel SN 704769.

This may show the orientation of the stiffener/panel reinforcement you are looking for.

Nothing on the center bar.

There's a shadow on it, but maybe you can see how it sits there.

Slomo · May 31, 2018

Fixt,
Thank you very much for these pictures!! They are greatly appreciated!! They show your stiffner mounted in orientation ?A? as shown my original post of this thread.

As we know, these tractors are old and obsolete; mine in particular was built in 1958. Modification of many features on vintage equipment is common. Not knowing the history of your tractor, may I indulge and ask: do you have reason to believe that the orientation of the stiffner in your pictures is original from the manufacturer?

With respect,
Slomo

fixt · May 31, 2018

I have no reason to believe it's not original based on fit and appearance.

Slomo · May 31, 2018

Fixt,
Thank you for your assessment and, once again, the pictures!
Both are appreciated and will be used to mount the stiffner on my grill panel.

Regards,
Slomo

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