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Chris Jackson

01-30-2001 07:59:50

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I just bought a TO35 diesel. The front says Ferguson. Tha data plate says Massey-Ferguson Mod. TO 35 # SDM 203558. What do the letters/numbers mean ? The tractor runs great if you pull it off, but will not start with the starter. Glow plugs are not connected, so I suspect it will start better reconnected. I was told if left in the rain, the trans fluid will get water in it. Where does it get in ? P.T.O. has 3 positions, ground, neutral and engine. What do ground and engine positions do ? Thanks.

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Lee

02-02-2001 19:50:46

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Re: MF TO35 diesel questions in reply to Chris Jackson, 01-30-2001 07:59:50

The PTO in 'Ground' position rotates 1 RPM per 20" of ground travel.

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timbo

01-30-2001 12:48:27

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Re: MF TO35 diesel questions in reply to Chris Jackson, 01-30-2001 07:59:50

Water can get in the transmission and hydraulic fluid where the gearshift levers go in the transmission. Inspect the rubber boots around the gearshift levers for cracks or stiffness and replace them if they are bad.

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chris

01-30-2001 12:31:55

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Re: MF TO35 diesel questions in reply to Chris Jackson, 01-30-2001 07:59:50

Thanks for the info Chip. Is the standard diesel engine for it a Perkins ? Also, most of the TO35's are Ferguson and most Massey Ferguson seems to be MF35. Which is this one closer to.
Thanks.

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Jach in NB

01-31-2001 09:42:25

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Re: Re: MF TO35 diesel questions in reply to chris, 01-30-2001 12:31:55

Hi Chris -

Jumping in here!

The Standard is the 4 cyl diesel. Earlier engine - replaced by the easier starting 3 cyl Perkins later.

Harder starting - a water heater in the lower rad hose works wonders - may not even need glow plugs!
(Often one or more burned out, and they are not cheap.)

TO-35 (made in US, delco electrics and a bit different steering box), FE-35 made in England, and the MF-35 are pretty well the same tractors. Minor differences in tin. Letters changed to give the impression of more modern tractors?

Water can also get into the transmission around the filler plug (to the left of the gear shifts) if the gasket is missing; it can get in the breather under the seat if the top cover is missing, and around the rubber boot on the master spring assembly (between the top link attach bracket and the transmission cover), if it's cracked.

Absolutely great tractors! Lots of reasonably prices aftermarket parts available too.

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Chris

02-01-2001 04:35:39

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Re: Re: Re: MF TO35 diesel questions in reply to Jach in NB, 01-31-2001 09:42:25

Thanks for all the info guys ! Jach, the shifter boots are new, but the boot around the master spring is missing. I didn't even think about that one, so I'm sure it's the one. All the glow plugs were burnt out. I TIG weld heater elements in industrial furnaces with nichrome wire at work, so I welded the gap in the wire of the plugs. They work on the test bench. I'll install them over the weekend and let y'all know the results. What kind and where do you get the water heater for the radiator hose ? Thanks again.

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Chip

01-30-2001 11:02:31

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Re: MF TO35 diesel questions in reply to Chris Jackson, 01-30-2001 07:59:50

The ground means "Ground driven" or proportional to ground speed, this is used for things like spray rigs. Neutral is the "Off" position. Use "Engine" for PTO driven equipment like mowers, spreaders, generators, etc. SDM stands for , S-standard clearance, D- standard diesel engine (4-cyl), M-dual stage clutch. The numbers are the serial number, after a brief search in the serial number section at this site, it appears that you have a 1959 model. As for the glow plugs, I would suggest you get those fixed. Congratulations

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