An uncle of mine had a MM on the farm when I was a kid back in the 60's... don't recall the Model No. off hand, but likely have pictures of it. That was quite the process of getting the crank out for repair not like the old IHC's or Oliver's which are a breeze. I also have a 1966 Ford 100 garden tractor and yes, basically the same as your MM 108. Most of the differences I have seen are with the foot rests three different styles I believe and the front grills. Good stuff and it will be a treat to see you put this back together.
Thank you. It appears that this has become quite a project. The value is in the patience and technical information that you have shared. This is the value for novice like myself. I hope that you will continue to share the present U-302 project until it is finished and I hope that it isn't too late for video on the garden tractor project. Looks like a cool little restoration to me. You jest about being a commercial for a store, if you have acquired tools that work well, there is nothing wrong with sharing that also.
Good Job. I sure wish I lived closer because I would enjoy working on the engine with you. I am glad my 302 runs good because I would not want to tear it apart.
Hi Andy - facing a similarly daunting task with removal of crankshaft on a 335. Have the middle and top end ready to go back on, but this part has me paralyzed. Thankfully, my friend (the real mechanic) is providing the technical know how & motivational support that is keeping the project alive. Though no bearings are burnt, they are uneven in their wear. On that basis, we're going to step into the fray and remove the crankshaft. Your video here instills both admiration for your courage in the face of the unknown and the fear a trapped animal experiences when it cannot escape. I look forward to your sharing the fateful machinist report on the assessment of the crankshaft. Wishing you the best of possible outcomes and know that this may determine my own future course of action!
Have to eat your Wheaties working on those! That sure would be an interesting video seeing them line bore that block, I am sure they will save it, the setup for the boring would be interesting, the bottom end of the moline engine is different from the usual.
An uncle of mine had a MM on the farm when I was a kid back in the 60's... don't recall the Model No. off hand, but likely have pictures of it. That was quite the process of getting the crank out for repair not like the old IHC's or Oliver's which are a breeze. I also have a 1966 Ford 100 garden tractor and yes, basically the same as your MM 108. Most of the differences I have seen are with the foot rests three different styles I believe and the front grills. Good stuff and it will be a treat to see you put this back together.
Thank you. It appears that this has become quite a project. The value is in the patience and technical information that you have shared. This is the value for novice like myself. I hope that you will continue to share the present U-302 project until it is finished and I hope that it isn't too late for video on the garden tractor project. Looks like a cool little restoration to me. You jest about being a commercial for a store, if you have acquired tools that work well, there is nothing wrong with sharing that also.
That’s neat! I’ve never seen an engine of that style taken apart.
Good Job. I sure wish I lived closer because I would enjoy working on the engine with you. I am glad my 302 runs good because I would not want to tear it apart.
I'm sure your shop man will have you all fixed up real nice and early! 😉
He is swamped, but he usually takes care of me as quick as he can.
Hi Andy - facing a similarly daunting task with removal of crankshaft on a 335. Have the middle and top end ready to go back on, but this part has me paralyzed. Thankfully, my friend (the real mechanic) is providing the technical know how & motivational support that is keeping the project alive. Though no bearings are burnt, they are uneven in their wear. On that basis, we're going to step into the fray and remove the crankshaft. Your video here instills both admiration for your courage in the face of the unknown and the fear a trapped animal experiences when it cannot escape. I look forward to your sharing the fateful machinist report on the assessment of the crankshaft. Wishing you the best of possible outcomes and know that this may determine my own future course of action!
Have to eat your Wheaties working on those! That sure would be an interesting video seeing them line bore that block, I am sure they will save it, the setup for the boring would be interesting, the bottom end of the moline engine is different from the usual.
Block will need line bored