MF 35 Diesel

Tractor seems to be pretty straight. Starts and runs well with only normal diesel smoke. Everyting except gages seem to work, including lights. I will replace all gages and adjust brakes. Owner says two-state clutch was replaced recently. Tractor has 14.9x24 rears and left tire appears to be original (about 75%). No spin-outs or power steering. Also has twin spool remote valve. Tach shows 0641 hours but does not work. I plan to replace tach, temp, and oil pressure gages.

Is there anything particular that I should pay attention to on this tractor before I prepare it for sale? Any thoughts about value?

Thanks, in advance for any advice.

Dean

641 hours is pretty low for a tach. Mine quit at 4600. Any chance the cable is broken or disconnected?

Sounds like a good tractor. It may grow on you.

The cable may be broken, and I'm sure it has many more than 641 hours. Today, I plan to replace the oil and temperature gauges and remove the tach. The needle has fallen off of the shaft and is in the bottom of the dial. I may try to open it up and repair it. With patience, I was able to repair the one in my 51 8N, and it has been working fine these past 15 years since. If I cannot repair it, I will try bareco.com.

Once I go over it thoroughly, I will indeed put it through its paces and decide whether to keep it or not. Of course, I should keep it and my Ford 860 and sell the 8N but the 8N was my Fathers so I will probably keep it.

Thanks, again.

Dean