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T.O. 35 gas MF 1956

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Doug

05-15-2003 06:02:19

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I just bought a MF 1956 TO35 with a continental z-135 engine, it has not been run in 3 years and been under a tree. What procedure do I go about it to get it back running?? I have taken off the radiator and it is at a shop, I have done a carb kit, I have had marvel mystry oil in the cylinders and I rotate daily. What now? fire it up? or what? help pleasse

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Oldfarmboy Jim

05-18-2003 22:54:56

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Re: T.O. 35 gas MF 1956 in reply to Doug, 05-15-2003 06:02:19

It sounds like you know what you're doing. Since it has been sitting for a long spell, I would add an oil seal conditioner to the crankcase (make sure to not overfill). Seals do dry and shrink and crack due to non-use. The first few hours of operation, you could expect some leakage from the seals. The conditioner will help put them to right and may save you big bucks down the road. For $2 to $5 it won't hurt. Also, be aware that the distributor rotates counter-clockwise. Sometimes people get the #2 and #3 plug wires crossed when they assume it's clockwise rotation. It will start up and run poorly and drive you nuts trying to "tune it up" when the wires are on the wrong terminals (personal experience). I enjoy the MF 35 that I use. It's a great tractor. Good luck and have fun. JIM

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Guy R

05-15-2003 20:28:37

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Re: T.O. 35 gas MF 1956 in reply to Doug, 05-15-2003 06:02:19

I think you are well prepared there, assuming the tractor was in good running condition when last parked.

When you reassemble the rad, etc, just make sure oil, filters, water, plugs etc are good. Make sure to fill the oil filter cannister with clean oil, if you can.

You can crank the engine over with the spark plugs out for a few seconds until it shows good oil pressure, then put the plugs in and give it a try. It will blow lots of smoke at first out the exhaust, though but will clear up. I've used this method lots with old engines with no problems.

If you want to go the extra mile, you could try to spin the oil pump to build pressure before spinning the whole engine. On most engines, one can get to the oil pump drive by removing the distributor body and shaft and using an appropriate socket, extension and drive handle. However, I don't know if this is possible with your particular engine.

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