Hi, I've been a member for a while, just never posted. I'm looking at a MM ZAU that is coming up at an auction in March. I don't know much about MM tractors, as I'm an Allis and Ford guy, but this tractor seems fun. I've looked online, and while I can find parts by the thousands for all my Allis and Ford tractors, parts for the Z series tractors seems as hard as finding hens teeth. Does anyone have any good sources for parts other than going to junkyards? I'm not sure on the condition of the tractor, it's a "barn find" currently, and I don't even know if it runs. A friend told me if carbon builds up on the pistons, when the pistons rise, the carbon buildup will crack the head. Is there truth to this? Everyone I talk to loves MM tractors, but this scarcity of parts is the only thing holding me back. Also, I guess every time you overhaul it you have to bore the block, as there are no removable sleeves. How much can you safely overbore one of these Z blocks? And also, back to the main question, where do you get parts for them then? I guess AGCO would be able to get some, but I don't want it to cost an arm and a leg.
Please bear with me here, as I'm new to the world of Molines.
Any advice appreciated!
Thanks!
Please bear with me here, as I'm new to the world of Molines.
Any advice appreciated!
Thanks!