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  1. Danbo56

    Ampmeter reads Zero on the generator

    RE: MF50 with Continental gas engine and a generator. The ammeter is reading "0" while the tractor is running.. I know is sounds naive but...... What should I check first . Regulator box? ?
  2. Danbo56

    a new lease on life for an old MF50

    I inherited a 1964 MF50. Although it ran fine... it looked really tired. So, I figured anything that is almost as old as me and still works deserves a some TLC... :laughing: It amazing what some new parts, fresh paint and some elbow grease can do. well one thing leads to another... I didn't...
  3. Danbo56

    what is normal oil pressure ?

    What is the normal operating oil pressure for a Mf50 with a continental gas engine? I put new gauges in... including the oil pressure gauge but now I'm noticing that the oil pressure never exceeds 20 . I don't remember it being that low before... but maybe I'm just getting senile. Could...
  4. Danbo56

    What's the difference.... 3038 vs 3520 ?

    Ok, I know the 3520 is more money. But what is the real difference? Engine and eHydro seem the same. Are the capabilites the same? Is it just cosmetics? tanks
  5. Danbo56

    Naive...but

    I have 2 ~6 ac pastures that i mow with my bush hog. They are for the most part square. I'm mowing in decreasing size squares. I'm making alot of clover leaf circles on the corners. Is there a more efficient pattern to mow? :confused3: tanks!
  6. Danbo56

    Vapor lock?

    There I was mowing away on my 1991 JD 260... It's hot and humid and we are workin' it in the 6 in grass... when it just stops running I cleared the blades of the excess grass. I tied to restart it in N, PTO off. It turns and turns...nothing. I tow it to the barn... It's got fuel..i pulled...
  7. Danbo56

    Newbie with and old MF50 tractor question

    Howdy, We bought a small horse farm not long ago. The previous owner left a 1964 MF50 tractor. It's in great shape and runs fine, but i know nothing about about tractors. It has a throttle lever on the steering column!. Here are my questions: When I pull the throttle down to full open it...
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