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Dean 12-25-2012 12:29:08 67.172.15.77 Report to Moderator	Most parts are available for the MF-35, especially if equipped with the Perkins diesel or the Continental gasoline engine, but do not expect the parts availability from either MF or, especially, aftermarket sources that your are used to for N series Fords. Most parts will be more expensive than similar parts for your 8N due to much lower manufacturing volumes. There simply were far fewer M-35s made than N series Fords. The 35 power steering system can be expensive to repair. Optional Multi-Power systems are often non functional and are expensive to repair. Dean [Reply]   [No Email]
Stick welding 12-25-2012 23:27:02 96.53.210.246 Report to Moderator	Re: 35 purchase? in reply to Dean, 12-25-2012 12:29:08   An MF35 and other derivatives with the same power train are just as common N series Fords with 100's of thousands produced. Parts are widely available from any number of suppliers including the MF dealer. The 35 to probably stay away from is the model with the 23C diesel engine. Acgo most likely has heritage parts that are quite reasonable. [Reply]  [No Email]
Dean 12-26-2012 06:24:19 67.172.15.77 Report to Moderator	Re: 35 purchase? in reply to Stick welding, 12-25-2012 23:27:02   I've owned both and bought parts for both. The availability of MF-35 parts simply does not compate to that of the ubiquitous 8N, though most commonly needed parts are available if somewhat more expensive than similar N series parts due mostly to lower manufacturing volumes. I certainly agree that one should stay away from the Std Motors 4 cylinder diesel due to the availability of the Perkins diesel (and gasoline) engines. Dean [Reply]  [No Email]
Stick welding 12-25-2012 23:24:31 96.53.210.246 Report to Moderator	Re: 35 purchase? in reply to Dean, 12-25-2012 12:29:08   An MF35 and other derivatives with the same power train are just as common N series Fords with 100's of thousands produced. Parts are widely available from any number of suppliers including the MF dealer. [Reply]  [No Email]
Stick welding 12-25-2012 23:28:09 96.53.210.246 Report to Moderator	Re: 35 purchase? in reply to Stick welding, 12-25-2012 23:24:31   Double posted again. Don't know why? [Reply]  [No Email]