Hello,
I am a new member to the forum. I'm looking at a Ferguson TO 35 with live PTO in my area. I believe it is a '58 or later model beause it has red sheet metal.
If I buy this tractor I plan on doing any needed repairs myself.
While doing my research on this tractor I found the following quote on this board:
"I understand its much easier to fix a leaking transmission in a MF35 than a TO-35, I have a 1957 TO-35 and my transmission leaks, but if you keep the oil level at the mid point on dip stick with the lift arms in the lowered position, you are ok. Has been fixed with new seals, but the shafts are worn and you are out of luck.
MF35 you can replace the input shaft as they bolt on to the front of the trans, not so on a TO-35. (word to the wise)."
Can someone elaborate on this for me? It seems like the input shaft and seals for the TO 35 are available from YT and are very similar to what is available for the MF35. I have very little experience with this type of thing and I am trying to understand how they go together.
Thanks
I am a new member to the forum. I'm looking at a Ferguson TO 35 with live PTO in my area. I believe it is a '58 or later model beause it has red sheet metal.
If I buy this tractor I plan on doing any needed repairs myself.
While doing my research on this tractor I found the following quote on this board:
"I understand its much easier to fix a leaking transmission in a MF35 than a TO-35, I have a 1957 TO-35 and my transmission leaks, but if you keep the oil level at the mid point on dip stick with the lift arms in the lowered position, you are ok. Has been fixed with new seals, but the shafts are worn and you are out of luck.
MF35 you can replace the input shaft as they bolt on to the front of the trans, not so on a TO-35. (word to the wise)."
Can someone elaborate on this for me? It seems like the input shaft and seals for the TO 35 are available from YT and are very similar to what is available for the MF35. I have very little experience with this type of thing and I am trying to understand how they go together.
Thanks