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MF65 Stuck in Reverse

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Greg Sta.

05-17-2006 11:19:07




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I have a MF65 Diesel and I was using it to do some bush hogging and I went to change to a lower gear and somehow and for some reason it is now stuck in reverse and I can not get it to shift out of reverse. Everything else is working fine PTO, High /Low Range shifter. If anyone has any idea I would really appreciae the help Thank you




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Dan Dave

05-21-2006 00:41:58




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 Re: MF65 Stuck in Reverse in reply to Greg Sta., 05-17-2006 11:19:07  
Had a MF65 when I was a (younger) kid that did that. Now, however, have a Massey Harris 33 that is stuck in (I think) 5th gear. Can you or someone help us with that? Many Thanks



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Big Dean

05-17-2006 11:40:19




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 Re: MF65 Stuck in Reverse in reply to Greg Sta., 05-17-2006 11:19:07  
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. If humg in second or third gear you have to pry on the shift fork you can see through the filler hole. if hung in second pry the fork toward the front of the tractor. If hung in third pry the fork toward the back of the tractor. 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

Cause for Shift lever hang up
The transmission main shaft lever hanging up is very common on most models of the MF tractors. The shift lever is held down by a spring & when you start to shift it you will unconsciously lift upon the lever. This causes the shift lever to go into the other shift fork on the other shift rail. That rail can not be moved because of the lock on the back of the transmission to prevent it from going into two gears at the same time. Once you have both shift rails in the neutral position you can then move the shift lever.If you will use the palm of your hand When changing gears to push the lever into neutral then get hold of the lever to put it in the gear you want it in. Shifting it that way it will not hang on you again.

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Jrry

05-18-2006 11:11:28




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 Re: MF65 Stuck in Reverse in reply to Big Dean, 05-17-2006 11:40:19  
Big Dean, you wrote in the reply above "If you will use the palm of your hand When changing gears to push the lever into neutral then get hold of the lever to put it in the gear you want it in. Shifting it that way it will not hang on you again." I did not understand exactly what you meant. Would you explain that a little more. thanks, Jerry



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jrl

05-19-2006 18:18:22




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 Re: MF65 Stuck in Reverse in reply to Jrry, 05-18-2006 11:11:28  
He means to make sure that your palm is on the top of the shifter ball pushing down when you shift. Rather than palm up with your fingers under the ball. When you have your palm up you tend to lift up on the shifter and that causes the trouble. When the palm is down and you are pushing towards the ground while shifting the downward pressure holds the shifter in the best position for shifting.



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Jrry

05-20-2006 05:26:20




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 Re: MF65 Stuck in Reverse in reply to jrl, 05-19-2006 18:18:22  
thanks jrl. That's the way I do my shifting and have not had a problem. There sure is a lot of good information on this board.
later
Jerry



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Bob N.Y.

05-20-2006 06:25:40




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 Re: MF65 Stuck in Reverse in reply to Jrry, 05-20-2006 05:26:20  
What did you find out about that Dexta?



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Jrry

05-22-2006 05:54:17




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 Re: MF65 Stuck in Reverse in reply to Bob N.Y., 05-20-2006 06:25:40  
Bob, I had a conflict a couple weeks ago and did not get to go get it. My boss purchased himself a new tractor and gave me the Dextra/Super Dextra. He didn't know much about it (just been sitting on the farm for years). I hope to pick it up this Saturday. I'll post back more info after I get it. The pictures were very helpful. thanks



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