M.M. UTN is running one year later

redgems · May 31, 2013

Well Fellas,
WE got all the oils & water in and fired her up today !!!!
Had water leak on pump plate ,made new gasket ,cured that.
She is running great so far.Need to get Genny charging otherwise its the finish stuff now.
Few pics .Bob,my mechanic right hand trying the gears.
Tony

Alan K · May 31, 2013

That looks awesome. Thanks for posting.

twostepn2001 · May 31, 2013

She looks great Tony and bet she sounds even better. Can't wait to see it with all the tin bolted on.

Anonymous-0 · May 31, 2013

Where were you able to get the new front tire? Is it a 12 inch rim?

Heath72 · May 31, 2013

Hey Tony, Your UTN looks great! This is my favorite stage of restoration. I love putting the finishing touches on a tractor and watching it come to life. Keep up the good work!

redgems · May 31, 2013

(quoted from post at 02:58:45 06/01/13) Where were you able to get the new front tire? Is it a 12 inch rim?

Nebr MM,
I purchased front tire from a firestone dealer.
Its a American Farmer 900x10.
Tony

MMDEL · Jun 1, 2013

Tony; In looking again at the before picture ---- The bracket under the belly is for a MM MP corn planter. Don't throw it away. Someone is going to want it someday. I have three MP planters (one is for sale) But I don't have a bracket for a U.
MMDEL

redgems · Jun 1, 2013

(quoted from post at 15:22:48 06/01/13) Tony; In looking again at the before picture ---- The bracket under the belly is for a MM MP corn planter. Don't through it away. Someone is going to want it someday. I have three MP planters (one is for sale) But I don't have a bracket for a U.
MMDEL

MMDEL,
Thanks for comment! Yes,He had used it to plant his cotton.
I plan to paint all the brackets cherrie red and put them back on. Want it to look like its ready for work.

Thanks,Tony

Anonymous-0 · Jun 1, 2013

That is one terrific restoration job, I really enjoy seeing them done correctly. Too many people get hasty and thrifty when fixing up rare tractors, im glad your UTN got the treatment it deserved. Enjoy it!

Cheers, Art

oleclint · Jun 1, 2013

Fantastic is the only way I can describe your restoration job.First class all the way. Thank you for the pictures as the job progressed. clint

redgems · Jun 2, 2013

(quoted from post at 20:34:16 06/01/13) Fantastic is the only way I can describe your restoration job.First class all the way. Thank you for the pictures as the job progressed. clint

oleclint,
Thank you and many of the other fellas on this forum that have followed me and helped with their expertise.
I am not finished yet need few odds and ends before the tin work goes on I'll be posting the finished product when I get there hopefully soon.
I enjoy being part of this community.
Tony

redgems · Jun 4, 2013

She had to be pushed on trailer for HER FIRST FUEL FILL UP IN 30yrs.
Had to get her from shop to ranch yard equipment tank.
Tank was rebuilt with new valves etc and certified usable.
Couple pic. Tony

Tractor_Guy · Jun 4, 2013

mmdel,

I may be interested in the MP that you have for
sale. could you send details to me via e-mail
tractor_guy at yahoo dot com

thanks
Joe

Cjet · Jun 14, 2013

That is going to be one sharp looking tractor. Can't wait to see it all finished.

redgems · Jun 23, 2013

(quoted from post at 16:00:12 06/04/13)
She had to be pushed on trailer for HER FIRST FUEL FILL UP IN 30yrs.
Had to get her from shop to ranch yard equipment tank.
Tank was rebuilt with new valves etc and certified usable.
Couple pic. Tony

Little more progress. Got grille on and aligned.Tool box,Got hydraulics working great lever pops to nuteral at each extreme.
Decided to put bushings on seat bar pivot and throttle pivot .
Undecided whether to go with float ride seat or the high back M.M. seat .
What do you guys think . I am setting up for both. tractor came with float ride but all U's in my time had the high back with the big M.M. emblem on back.
Was lucky to find a l.p. breather hose that was adaptable at Napa. Got my serial tags on had to redrill holes old revits broke inside
Tony

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