1964 MF65 IGNITION & CARB SETTINGS

Looking to improve fuel burning efficiency and check PTO

[@user-nb8pq4gd9c]

It’s the voltage regulator! I just swapped mine out and it didn’t problems just like you are having! I cleaned and checked everything before would tune it and as soon as I put a load on it it would just die out. Same rich gas smell and all now it’s fixed! I made a gmail just to help ya out and let you know buddy! Love my massy!

[@gambrelgarage1832]

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

[@raymondhoule6108]

Love my fergie. Mine is an MF 65. Been chasing electrical issues.

[@gambrelgarage1832]

What's it doing?

[@raymondhoule6108]

@@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.

[@ACF6180T]

The best thing You can do for the ignition is go electronic ! I have been using a Pertronix electronic ignition for 22 years & I have only replaced the cap & rotor twice in that time & plugs once I also put on a Pertronix Flame Thrower coil & some custom red 8mm plug wires on & I have replaced the carb about 5 years ago. If you decide to put a Pertronix in You will need to give them the tag no. at the base of the distributor , Also they had two different manufactures for the distributors ! I have a clip on cap which is a AC Delco I noticed yours is held on by screws & I can't remember who made those I want to say Autolite but I'm not sure. You should have a dual clutch 1/2 way down is to engage the gears all the way down engages the PTO. On engine oil I use Valvoline 10w30 racing oil ( high in zinc ) 3 quarts& 3 quarts 10w30 conventional & a 1010 oil filter from NAPA ,also if You are going to change the gear oil make sure to use a mineral gear oil only, Mine takes 8 gallons ! YES 8 GALLONS ,You can also get that at NAPA or Tractor Supply Company . On your carb. they are not very responsive ! It sounds fine . I hope this was helpful & thanks for the video.

[@gambrelgarage1832]

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.

[@ACF6180T]

@@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.

[@koacres]

I have a MF 65 similar to yours, I’m having some running issues as well. What is your point gap set to? My runs for a little bit then coughs and backfires sometimes. I’ll try turning the carb to these specs

[@gambrelgarage1832]

0.022 inch

[@kennethdahl4791]

Just by what I see in the video the points are opening way too far. I may be wrong but you should check the points with the points ware block on the high point of the distributor cam using the proper feeler gauge.

[@gambrelgarage1832]

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

[@fgusa1828]

The tranny has a lever on the side to turn off the pto

[@jussi798]

1964 gas version?? They did not make gas MF's anymore in 1964

[@gambrelgarage1832]

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