massey202 workbull

Anonymous-0

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Ok guys, father-in-law is going to be looking at one to buy. Anything special or to be wary of when he checks it out?
 
Most industrial tractors (which the 202 is) have been worked pretty hard. Unless it has been exceptionally well maintained it will likely need a few things. Having said that, many parts are still available as it shared the engine and drivetrain with the TO35 agricultural tractor. I have one of each, love 'em both.
Things that differ between the 202 and the 35.......and this is not a complete list by any means........
- front axle, 202 is heavier duty, much better suited for a front end loader
- hood/front end on 35 is sheet metal, on 202 hood is sheet metal, front end is substantial cast material.
- power steering, on 35 is more of a power assist, on 202 is a more robust power steering with a cylinder on each side up front.
- 202 has hydraulic pump off front of engine which runs loader if so equipped as well as a backhoe if equipped, loaders and backhoes were optional. Some 35s also have front hyd. pumps if equipped with a loader, some don't and use internal hydraulics
- It may or may not have a 3 point hitch and internal hydraulic pump to run it. My guess is that many did not. It is something that can be added using parts from a 35 if desired.

Things to look for.........and again, not a complete list.

-Under the bell housing there should be a cotter pin you can see sticking out of a weep hole. It is there to keep the weep hole open and allow any gear oil from transmission that may get out, out of the bell housing. It is normal to see the occasional drip, be concerned if it's more than a little or if someone has plugged the hole off completely. You should be able to rotate the cotter pin easily to dislodge any accumulated dirt and keep it open. If plugged off, gear oil, or engine oil if you have a bad engine rear crank seal, can accumulate and damage the clutch plates and even ruin a starter. On my 35 the transmission seals were so worn out that the starter was filled with gear oil and needed replacement, the clutch needed rebuilding too.
- Check clutch, lock the brakes on (if they work) and put it in 3rd gear High range, it should stall the engine instead of slipping. If it slips, splitting the tractor to repair the clutch is a fair size job.
- Brakes which is pretty obvious, there are two pedals, left and right and they can be used to assist in steering in tight spots. There are adjustments and replacing them isn't all that bad.
- Rear axle seals, if they are leaking the gear oil can get on the brakes and make them inoperative. Again, not a huge job, but something to look at when evaluating brakes.
- Engine condition, runs through full RPM without sputtering or hesitation,
- Governor- when put under load, should quickly bring engine RPM up to compensate.
- Check fluids for cross contamination, should be no anti freeze in oil(or vice versa), if so could be head gasket, but could also be cracked block.

- Steering, make sure power steering is working 'cause if it isn't it can get pricey and hard to find parts and if it has a loader you NEED power steering. Steering should be tight, nothing loose or floppy although through normal wear and tear things wear out. Ball joints are available, steering sector gears are as well, but there are adjustment points on them.

- Check for overall condition. If the paint looks nice and fresh, you gotta wonder what they're covering up. Most old tractors will have oil leaks but anything more than a moist area, as in, if the ground underneath it is soaked, would need attention. My 35 when I got it had numerous leaks, most of which were addressed with less than $100 in parts and some of my time.

- If it has loader and or backhoe, all the pins for looseness, hoses, controls and fittings for leaking etc.


There are so many things, some of which may be important to you, some of which may not. It's hard to give a complete list but I'm sure there are things I've missed.
 
No problem, let us know how it works out. Post some pictures if you can, we like pictures!! :)
 

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