Pretty sure they did. It is a continental with serial number from '64

Funny I've a 64 model massey ferguson with a continental engine, and a 67 model with peekins diesel, but my neighbor has a 74 model with the perkins 3 cylinder gas engine. So where he came up with no gas powered massey ferguson tractors after 1964, he must have dreamed that, are perhaps he's from another planet. As I'm sure the UK, India, Canada, as well as the US is plume full of both varieties. Only thing I don't remember that many of is propane fueled massey's, but that doesn't mean that they're not out there in the barns, and fields around the world somewhere. I've struggled with the same issues with my gasoline powered masseys, and the only one that I don't is the one diesel tractor. Same as you I've changed every tune up component, checked timing plug and points gap, coils, and yes even voltage regulator. Even went as far as to do alternator single wire conversation to no help, and I set all valve gaps with feeler gauge and micrometer to find absolute point of open and close of all valves. So beats me the secret of smoothing out the dam things, because I'm either too lean, or choking on fumes rolling up from exhaust. Plus I've rebuilt carbs, done as she done, and even watched everything the guru of MF tractors says to do Bundy Bear. Beats the ____, outta me.

Thanks Thomas 👍 I'll give it a go and see what happens!

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No I bought it that way.

That's your multi shifter, it is basically like an extra gear in both ranges. Likely you just have connect the linkage unless the gear inside the transmission is messed up and that's why someone had disconnected it. I don't have much info beyond that, mine works great.

What's it doing?

@@gambrelgarage1832 I think I just got it sorted...I think.lol I found some bare wires that went to the lights. Disconnected them from the key switch and she ran. Musta been grounding out. I have a lot to learn about mechanics work, especially old tractors.

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the MF 50 is a 1962. I repaired an axle seal & did the break shoes on the left side while I had the wheel off. I had an electronic ignition on the MF 65 but when I first got it I kept leaving the ignition on too long and fried it. Went back to points.

@@gambrelgarage1832I forgot about your M-F 65 ! & yes that will cook em , Nice to see You have vintage M-F's that your working , & thanks for the reply .& that 64 M-F 50 looks pretty strait.

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I have a 62' mf 50 as well. You're right... Definitely work horses. I'll be ok keeping them for some time. Running great right now

Thanks for your tip. Got her running pretty tight now.

There was an electronic ignition in it when I got it but being a rookie I ended up leaving the ignition on and burned it out, and the coil so I had to get that replaced. In the end I just went with the regular points and condenser because it was cheaper. It's been good since.

@@gambrelgarage1832 Yea I hear Ya on that one good to hear it's running fine & I remember when I installed mine there was constant warnings telling you not leave the ignition on for that reason.

I have a 62' mf 50 as well. You're right... Definitely work horses. I'll be ok keeping them for some time. Running great right now

Both Continental engines

@@gambrelgarage1832 I never get tired of the design of these tractors they have a nice art deco look to them.