New TO-35

Getting the main shift lever unstuck Pull your filler plug for the transmission look inside you will see a big gear. Find a level spot shut off the tractor. Push the clutch down & put the high low shifter in neutral to relieve any pressure that might be on the gears. With a long screwdriver or a small pry bar pry the big gear forward if it is hung in reverse. Pry it back if it is hung in first gear. If you happen to go to far it will go in the other gear. You need to get it in the center. You should be able to feel the detent balls pop in the grooves in the shift rail as you move the gear. Through the years I have probably unstuck at least a 1000 of them this way. It is a common problem on the Massey tractors after they get a little wear on them.

Converting the TO35, MF35 & 135 from manual to power steering To convert one of these to power steering you first have to change the transmission top to one with the power steering gear cast in it. The gears & shaft are different in these unit also. you need the pump that mounts on the engine the pumps are different for the Diesel & Gas. You will have to have all the lines. These parts from Massey if you can even get them today would probably cost $3000.00. I have no idea what a salvage charges for them today 10 or 12 years ago they cost about a $1000.00 to $1500.00 from a salvage.

Fist the TO-35 didn't really come out until 1955 (There were 6 in 1954-though). You can look up the year by cross referencing the SN to the tables provided at the serial number link to the left. (research and info) section.

Drawbar HP is 30 NTL Test # 564.

Adding Power steering is very difficult on older TO-35's.

The shifting problem is due to you lifting up on the shifter as you shift. If you shift using the palm of you hand on the top of the shift lever you will be okay. Big Dean has addressed this issue as it is very common. A screwdriver used through the trans-oil filler port can fix the stuck gears. Visit his site for more info.

Jeff

• Big Deans Massey page.