Tractor Rescue: Massey Ferguson 35 Diesel (Part: 1)

Welcome back to the garage! Today's episode is a special edition. Rescuing a Massey Ferguson tractor that has been abandoned on a chunk of property for quite some time. This tractor belongs to my good friend Dustin. Hope you enjoy!

[@user-wu7sn7ml7v]

My MF 35 has the Perkins diesel. She pu lls out two big trees at a time on a dry day. These little tractors have great power.❤

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I'm glad to hear you have the same model and like it. My buddy Dustin is hoping to use this tractor on his farm. Thanks for stopping by 🙂👍

[@user-ib1qh3kp5g]

I have the same tractor to MF35 best one

[@graveloverlord]

Hey everyone. Dustin here... I wanted to make sure to thank you all for the warm welcome and kind comments. The advice and information was well received and proved to be helpful in some cases. Just wanted to say that. And I'll try to keep Zane busy so you guys can enjoy his channel more.

[@alanarmbrust6479]

TO stands for Tractor Overseas. It's a carry over from when the Ferguson tractors were made in England. Ones that stayed in England were TE (Tractor England). Ones that were exported were TO (Tractor Overseas).

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Alan 🙂👍

[@seeta473]

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[@terrywilmott6456]

Drove one of these in the late 60's ! Got the BUG from it ! I was abour 16 !!! ( from England watching you chanel .

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Terry! 🙂👍 I'm glad the video could bring back some good memories. Take care 🔧🔩

[@seansysig]

Remove injectors and add a mix of Acetone and tranny fluid into cylinders and let them steep for 2 hours.Remove valve cover and tap valve springs to ensure there not stuck.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and suggestions Sean. Dustin removed the injectors in (Part 2) and added fluid. Take care 🔩🔧

[@tractorman4461]

Hey Zane....I come backwards to take a look where the old 35 started out. I've already seen the rest of the series. This was fun for me. This is what I go through on almost every recovery...but I got to where I concentrate on just getting them loaded and back to the convenience of the workshop. But you guys did real good and even though I met Dustin on the other vids, it was nice to 'officially' be introduced today.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind comment Wendell 😁👍 Dustin is a great guy and I'm glad I could help him save this tractor from its grave. We're hoping to do another video before summer. Thanks for stopping by my friend 🔧🔩

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

*I forgot to mention, this tractor belongs to Dustin, not me. Just so you know it's not another project of mine..* 🤣

[@haroldphipps3457]

I say that stuff too, just in case my wife would see it !! Wink,wink.

[@franciscocosta4149]

Já montei um motor do Ferguson 35 veio para o Brasil lmpotado gostaria de. Ser presenteado. Por um desse.

[@martinlomsater9660]

TO stands for Tractor over seas 🙂 when it’s made in England they were called TE the hood of the ones made for the European market looked different. The 35 are still in production in Africa or if we’re India ,the we’re also made in Yugoslavia on licence. Maybe one of the most produced vehicles in the world 🙂 Good luck whit it

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind comment and for the information Martin 😁👍 Both are greatly appreciated. Yeah, luckily they are still popular. The parts are readily available which helps out tremendously. Take care and I'll talk to you next time 🔧

[@RHM6x4]

Hi Zane, I run a 1965 '35' at the Care Farm where I volunteer here in the UK, it is a diesel but not that motor - ours has a 3 cylinder Perkins (4 cylinder said to be harder to start) - transfer lever has to be in the centre to start (shuts off injector pump some how in either high or low - but it will still crank), centre position is PTO only - PTO is the lever on the left side of the transmission has to be in the centre for no turn, towards the back/up is engine speed, forward/down is ground speed, clutch pedal has 2 positions - down to about half way disengages the transmission, all the way stops hydraulics and the PTO - hope this helps Andy

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, That definitely helps out Andy! 😮 Both of us really appreciate the input from kind viewers like you. Neither Dustin or myself are very knowledgeable on tractors like this. I really can't thank you enough my friend. We're gunna try to start it this weekend if we can. Take care and be safe 🙂👍

[@RHM6x4]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Hi Zane, the manual for the 3 cylinder has a specific order for bleeding the diesel system - bleed the filter, shut the valve and then both pump vents together, shutting the bottom first - I did this when I started at the farm as it hadn't been used in 3 years, it started straight up 😊

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@RHM6x4 thanks for the info! 😁👍 I'll do that process this weekend when we try to start it

[@kennyriach]

We have a 35 with the 4 cylinder Standard Diesel Engine on our farm 1962 model I think. They did have the reputation for hard to start but never had that trouble. Had the engine rebuilt a few years ago and still going strong. YEs, have had the gear lever get stuck, knock the small holding pin out and lift the lever and fish for the gear and it will solve the problem. Be gentle with the gear stick....

[@HorseMalone]

The cranking apparatus is for rotating the engine for servicing i.e. tappets and fuel pump timing. It was not designed for starting the diesel engine.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, that makes sense 🙂👍 Thanks for the view and information. Take care 🔧🔩

[@peteverhelst2088]

Just found your channel. Massey 35 . My father owned one And yes it was a 4 cylinder diesel with the muffler under the tractor. Fantastic little tractor very fuel efficient. Ours actually had the crank on the tractor. Made many hay bales with it.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hey! 😀👍 Thanks for stopping by Pete! Sounds like your Massey served your family well. Glad to hear that. I'm hoping to visit Dustin again soon and film another video in the series. Thanks for the kind words and take care 🔧

[@markpospichal571]

Nice to meet you Dustin. I have a lot of respect for Zane so when he says you're good people, I believe him. You obviously work well together. Enjoyed the video and looking forward to the next installment.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hey Mark! 😁 I truly appreciate the kind words on my behalf. it really means a lot my friend. I hope you have a great week and be safe out there 🙂👍

[@inoshapreshadini4149]

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[@davem5370]

Welcome Dustin. You are working alongside a good fella. Zane provides great content!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Dave! 😁 Much appreciated my friend. I hope things are going well for you. Take care

[@mavsfabshop]

Love the video, Zane! You and Dustin make a great team, loved watching y'all work together!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Maverick! :) Glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully things are going well for you and your projects. Stay safe in the heat my friend

[@mikebrunner1577]

Pull the injectors, then you can fill cylinders with your choice of fluid. Transfluid, and marvels may do it. Or trans and diesel.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Very true Mike 🙂👍 Dustin soaked the cylinders down with PB Blaster. I appreciate the view, comment and suggestion. Take care and hopefully this tractor will be running before too long 🔧🔩

[@machinist5828]

Well hello Dustin! I'm glad to see someone is keeping Zane out of the salvage yards. LOL! The old Ferguson 35's have a real following. It seems they are as popular as 8 and 9N Ford's and have good parts availability. It looks like a good project so far, hopefully no bad problems other than an infestation will pop up. Be careful though with things you aren't familiar with. Cheers Terry

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the welcome and kind comment Terry! 😁 Both are greatly appreciated my friend. We're definitely trying to learn more about the tractor before major things are taken apart. Dustin is in the process of finding a manual for it. We're gunna try to start it this weekend if we can, then it's maintenance time. Take care and talk to you later 🙂👍

[@Bret4207]

Welcome Dustin. On the Masseys of that era the shifter can get stuck if someone kind of pulls up on it when it's got some wear. There should be a transmission fill plug to the left of the shifter. Take it off and look in there. Towards the front of the tractor you should see a gear. Take a stout screw driver or small bar and see if it will easily pry rearwards. If it's jumped, that will usually slide things back together. The shifter will feel like it's locked solid if this happens. I do it about once a year on my 65. It looked to me like the PTO lever down by your left calf was in PTO ground drive. Might see if that is centered of not. It's shouldn't keep things from turning, but you never know. If you put the high/low range selector lever in the center position that should disconnect the drive to the tranny. That's the short lever to the right of the shifter. That should get the clutch issue, if there is one, out of the way. If the engine is stuck and it's not just the tranny being in stuck in 2 gears, then getting lube in through the injector hole is the only way short of pulling the head I know. OTOH, pulling the head on one of these is a 45 minute job on a bad day! Best of luck.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words and the suggestions Bret! 😀 They're both greatly appreciated! The both of us will keep that in mind. luckily from what you said the cylinder head should be easy enough to remove if there's a problem. 😁👍 Dustin is hoping that we don't have to do any major surgery but you never know. Looks like the tractor had a somewhat easy life. I've seen ones at auctions that looked *rough*. We'll see what happens this weekend. Take care and be safe out there

[@SumterWrecker]

Mr Zane Another cool video. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for swinging by Hal 😁👍 It means a lot my friend. Hope things are going well for you and the crew

[@justinphillips6136]

Great job guys.. just doing what y’all love.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Justin 🙂👍

[@murph7591]

I grew up with the diesel deluxe Perkins 3cylinder , and the cap beside your shfter ,grab a crent wreck take the cap off and you can manipulate the gear selection I side the trans.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and helpful comment. A few other viewers suggested the same and now the tractor shifts easily. Take care 🔧🔩

[@oisindaly2669]

It's wild funny when unsaid u didnt now what that was when u were hoking at the high and low 🤣 great vid

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I'm glad to heat you enjoyed the video Oisin! 🙂👍 Take care and thanks for the comment

[@rongaskill8390]

TO-35 means it's a Ferguson 35, not a Massey Ferguson 35 (MF35). Prior to the Ferguson merger with Massey-Harris. Made in mid-late 1950's. My dad had a TO-35 gas, great tractor. We also had the 35 diesel industrial, the 203; and then a MF135 diesel. Perkins engines were/are fantastic!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the information and kind comment Ron 🙂👍 Glad to hear the tractor your dad had was reliable. This project was paused due to winter, but Dustin and I are hoping to have a new video out soon in the series. Take care and talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@skipstein744]

Another fine adventure for the team. Welcome aboard

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Skip! 😁 It's much appreciated. Take care

[@glennhunter7018]

Good video again welcome to the channel Dustin Good to see you You are hanging around with A good man right there y’all to be safe

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Glenn! 😁 I truly appreciate that. Hope you're having a good weekend and your dad is feeling better. Take care

[@glennhunter7018]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE he is doing a lot better he was outside today working in the garden and on A Rototiller had a pretty good day dad still in A lot of pain thanks for caring my friend be safe

[@deansammons7203]

Nice tractor Dustin! Welcome to the channel. Hope to see you & more of your projects.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind welcome Dean! 😁 That really means a lot my friend. Take care and hopefully I'll see you in the "Part 2" video.

[@ColCastree]

We had one the exact same. We widen the front swap and turn rear and rip the hills for improved pasture. Normally ploughing for small crops. Loved it. Ir was 3 cyl. To fertilise the hills we swapped the rear wheels on the same side. You could reverse anywhere with the spreader. We put bags of fertiliser. On the front carryall and when freshly loaded I got on for extra weight while dad drove ..

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's cool to hear that you customized your tractor Colin! 🙂👍 Sometimes you have to alter something to make it do what you need. Thanks for stopping by 🔧🔩

[@arvbergstedt3303]

Last total gray Ferguson was the TO30 4 speed with dead pto. First 35 was dark green body and gray hood fenders wheels. This 35 had the new transmission high low range and live pto with 2 position clutch. Then Ferguson 40 tan hood fenders think brown body available in high arch, narrow front, etc. The Massey Harris version was the MH50 different style hood and front axle. Steering gear and linkage different also. Then finally the MF35. Red hood fenders etc. and new gray color body.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hey, thanks for the information Arv! 🙂👍 I also appreciate you stopping by. Hopefully things are going well for you. Take care 🔧

[@fcukmegently]

35s were mostly 3 or 4 cylinder diesels (where I come from anyway; SW England) I only ever came across one 35 petrol/TVO. It was the T20s, grey Ferrgies, that were mainly petrol/TVO. (4 cylinders' were poor starters; 3s' were ready, easy starters) Did most jobs, on the farm, with a 35 from age of 11; good little tractors for a small farm.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, I'm sure they were handy tractors to have Jon 🙂👍 Thanks for the view and kind comment. Take care 🔧🔩

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great video Zane. And hi to Dustan. I had an old Massey Harris years ago. Not diesel but it had a stuck clutch. Had to use a hammer and chisel from underneath to split the clutch disk from the flywheel. For the diesel. Probably best to get in the injectors. ...... If you can get them out intact

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, I bet that wasn't fun Stephan! 😖 I'm hoping the injectors won't put up much fight. Thanks for stopping by. Hopefully you're able to make progress on your projects my friend 🙂👍

[@brianherron5400]

Welcome Dustin to channel. Nice project Zane, have a great weekend.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Brian! 😁 I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well. Take care and be safe

[@kylebass4635]

Welcome to the channel Dustin 😇 Always good to have a good friend you can count on. Never worry about too many projects like you mentioned in the last video Zane. You will probably have something left over to work on when you retire and won't have to spend quality retirement time looking for a project. 🤣😅😂

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's true Kyle!! 🤣 No worries about that! Thanks for the kind welcome my friend. It really means a lot. Hoping to see if it will run this weekend, keep your fingers crossed for the both of us! 🤞 Take care 😁

[@kylebass4635]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE thanks buddy!!!!! Best of luck on getting it running and Dustin on getting the 35 running. Those were really good tractors especially the diesel. I think they have a Perkins engine.

[@brianmaynard7320]

Great video, Zane!! I like Dustin. Seems like he's decent folk! I really like that old Massey-Ferguson tractor. It'll run and it's gonna be a great little tractor for you!! As always, be well and peace and love my friend!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks as always Brian! 😁👍 I appreciate it my friend. I'm hoping the tractor turns out to be a handy rig for Dustin. Looks like it's in decent shape. Peace and love your way. Take care and I'll talk at ya later

[@TeamTopKick]

Cool tractor and welcome Dustin to HPDG. Oiling the cylinder is probably gonna be like doing compression check on a old Detroit that doesn't have glow plugs, you gonna end up having to pull injectors. Pulling the exhaust manifold wouldn't be bad idea either to help free up the valves too I guess.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Great point! 😁 Thanks for stopping by my friend. Hope all is well with you. We're gunna try to start it this weekend 🙂👍

[@TeamTopKick]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Nice. Good luck to you guys. I know you two will get it figured out. You might end up having to pull the trans too. Probably be easier to get it unstuck if it happens to be the transmissions that's stuck.

[@arvbergstedt3303]

Utube shows how to get shifter back in neutral. Can move gears through filler cap. Also can remove pin from shift handle under weather rubber cup to lift shift lever. Weld can be added to worn end of shift lever to help prevent jumping out of shifting forks.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Arv! 🙂👍 Yeah, Dustin and I had comments from kind viewers like yourself that lead us to get the problem fixed. I appreciate you stopping by 🔧

[@arvbergstedt3303]

My Dad had a Ferguson dealership. First 35 diesel was a 4 cylinder Continental diesel. Then Massey Ferguson went to Perkins. 35 was a 3 cylinder Perkins.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, that's cool he was a tractor dealer Arv! 🙂👍 Thanks for the view and comment 🔧🔩

[@chrispaleen5137]

welcome to the channel Dustin. here's a friend of mine that lives up in Washington that wrenches on tractors on the side you could ask him a few questions. just so happens he works for the county his initials are D U . looks like you've got your hands full on this one. crank start was pretty common with older tractors. great video Zane good luck and stay safe.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Chris! 🙂 I truly appreciate the info but I think we have it figured out already. I will keep that in mind if this doesn't work. Thanks for stopping by my friend. Hope you have a great weekend

[@jacobbowling6247]

Oil em through the injectors, that’s how you compression test it too

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Jacob 🙂👍 That's what Dustin did. I appreciate the suggestion and it was mentioned by a few others. Take care and talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@theodorehaggard2085]

Try to pull out the glow plugs to add oil to the cylinders. Ted from Montana

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and helpful comment Ted! 🙂👍 Hope you're doing well and thanks for stopping by

[@andyadelmann3158]

Welcome Dustin , great video Zane !

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Andy! 🙂👍 I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@scottshaw986]

I used to have a TO 35 diesel like this one. It’s 4 cylinder diesel built by Standard Motors. The 3 cylinder Perkins Diesel came out a little later. I can’t remember if the 4 cylinder was 1 or 2 model years but these 4 cylinder diesels were around 1952. The can of starting fluid was necessary. They were not easy to start cold. 95 degrees is a cold start on this guy! When the engine was still warm it would start without ether. Different stories about the TO designation so one is as likely correct as another. The “Deluxe “ is another matter. The difference between the standard and Deluxe versions all Massey Ferguson 35s was the 2 stage clutch or “live lift / power take off. In the early days of the Massey Ferguson diesels the engines were “indirect injection” this was true until the introduction of the 135 in 1965 when the engine became “direct injection” The design remained the same from the TO 35 into the 135. Basic design difference being in 3 cylinder years the multi power transmission (12 speed) 17:13 appears in certain models and the final production year of the 135 offered an 8 speed because multi power transmission was no longer available.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and information Scott 🙂👍 Much appreciated my friend. Iv'e had a few other comments about how cold natured these can be. Dustin and I are hoping to put this back together and get it running soon. We'll see how it goes. Take care, be safe and I will talk to you later 🔧🔩

[@ardtessa]

Hi Zane, nice tractor ! I have had the previous model: a 1947 "grey Ferguson" !

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, that's cool you had one similar Ard! 😁 I'm sure it was pretty handy. Thanks for swinging by my friend. Hope all is well

[@MidGAOutdoor]

If it were my project, I would remove the injectors and put a little marvel mystery oil on each cylinder

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and comment 🙂👍 In the next video the injectors were pulled and WD40 was sprayed. Bigger problems were the issue though. Take care 🔧🔩

[@mukhiyamaheshawr8678]

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[@melburchell7602]

Yes hello These were originally grey in colour And come as petrol and the then petrol tvo engines Then changed to red And a Perkins diesel engine Also came as a 65 Plus a multi power option which added hydraulic gears between the standard ones. It went on to be the 135. With the square bonnet And options of 165 175 185 and varients

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hey, thanks for the view and information Mel 🙂👍 It's much appreciated 🔧

[@bobfreeman8952]

If it's been outside for as long as it looks like it has -- check the trans for water. The rubber seal around the shifter no doubt has let some in and that may have rust-seized the shifter mechanism and damaged the gears. I think you're on the right track pulling the injectors to get the cylinders lubed.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and suggestion Bob! 🙂 I greatly appreciate both. Take care

[@calrob300]

Great to see another old tractor rescue! BTW, please tell me the title of the music when you start weed whacking. Thanks.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and comment Cal 🙂👍 It's a song called: Covid Come Not near by a band named: Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum. Kind of a catchy tune. Take care 🔧🔩

[@derekdickins7256]

Unscrew filler plug beside gear levers. You can get it out of gear with a long screw driver.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and comment Derek 🙂👍 Thanks to the kind viewers like you Dustin got the transmission freed up with the screwdriver method. Take care 🔧🔩

[@raytravis4097]

G,day guys these mf 35 were made ithe 1950-60s, it has aoil bath air cleaner, agreat little tractors cheers from Austraila a new sub...

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words Ray! 😁👍 I also want to thank you for subscribing. There are two more parts to the series if you're interested and have the time. Take care 🔧🔩

[@louishurter4952]

I like the name of your garage keep up the good work and may God bless you and your family my friend

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words Louis! 😁👍 God bless you and your family as well. Be safe out there 🔧🔩

[@ralphross2357]

No, the hole in front on the bottom pulley is for the hydraulic pump on a Dearborn loader.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh, I didn't know that Ralph. Thanks for the view and information. Take care 🙂👍

[@frederickpotter555]

My first thought regarding the transmission is that it is stuck in gear. This happens when someone ships it while pulling up on the shift lever wile shifting. To check it, remove the big plug to the left of the long shift lever. You can see the left shift rail and the top of the shifting forks. Take a large screw driver and see if you can gently pry the left shifter fork front or back to line up with the right shifter fork. If you can, it should free up the shift lever so it works properly. The “S” for the short lever is for start (it’s the neutral position so the tractor cannot be started in gear). Taking the injectors out will probably not get oil into the cylinders as they probably go into a pre-combustion chamber and not the top of the piston. Removing the injectors also lets air into the fuel system resulting in the necessity to bleed the air out of the system. You would need a manual to walk you through the process. Better to remove the intake manifold and squirt oil into intake ports as engine rolls over. Hope this helps.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Frederick! :) Dustin and I greatly appreciate the suggestions too. He's in the process of tracking down a manual for this machine. The fuel system was completely dry already. We're hoping to get it running next weekend. Fingers crossed. A few other viewers commented about the shifter (just as you did) and now It's freed up :) Take care and hopefully I'll see you in the next video. Take care

[@ironman3406]

Hey Zane!! How the heck did I miss this one??!!?? Greetings Dustin. That’s a very cool and unique tractor. That hole out front could just be there to bar the diesel over, Cat did that a lot on the early diesels. I don’t think you’d ever start a diesel with a crank on the front like that lol. Definitely popping the injectors out is the easiest. Cool tractor guys

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hey Nathan! 😁 No worries, most times the notifications here on YT are janky to say the least. Thanks for the kind welcome for Dustin. He's a great guy! Thanks for stopping by and take care 🔧

[@tinoswrld]

Wuz good dustin

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hey TIno! 😁

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

I’d be nervous as squirrel dodging interstate traffic wondering where the Copperhead was coiled up hiding , and watching . Man I’ve had some bad experiences with copperheads and vehicles sitting in grown up foliage . I’d be dousing that entire area with diesel fuel until in soaked the ground like a thunderstorm despite the cost and 200 pounds of moth balls ,, and come back the next day lol

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

To be honest I didn't really even think of a copperhead 'till you mentioned it! 😥 LOL. You're 100% correct, we were lucky there wasn't something hiding in the brush ☠

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Or coiled up inside or under the hood . Always check your seating area and floor of bobcats and skid loaders , that’s where one bout got my dad 2 years ago ! And one about got me coiled up camouflaged sitting on top of the distributor cap under the hood of a car years ago . I hate those things !

[@graveloverlord]

I deal with copperhead pretty regularly at work. Never have got bitten yet but that's always a possibility. Usually they are just kind of there and I disturbe them enough that they don't want to stick around for a bite. I figure that if any were there that the weedeaters would have been their hint to gtfo. The turtle however didn't get to retreat fast enough. I'm just glad I didn't hit him with it.

[@user-hl5hi3dc1t]

Looks like you had a great time doing the video and I for one, enjoyed it!Love to do that sort of thing!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Reinhold. 🙂👍 I truly appreciate the support and the fact you enjoyed the video. Dustin is a great friend of mine and we had a lot of fun making this video. There are two more in the series if you're interested. We're hoping to film yet another video in this series soon. Take care and be safe out there 🔧🔩

[@ydocproductions5593]

Pretty cool that it’s a diesel. Looks like the ants have laid claim to that tractor for years🤣! You guys sure do make a great team. I hope you’re able to get it to run sometime. I’m no expert but I agree that putting oil down the injector hole might help some🤷🏼‍♂️. Another great video Zane!👍

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hey Cody!! 😁 Thanks for that! I hope it will run too. Seems like it may have been used regularly before it was parked. We'll see this weekend 😉👍

[@ahmetmutlu4514]

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[@deepbludude4697]

Welcome Dustin! I dont get on you tube much anymore too dang busy. I Bought property in the Ozarks and lo and behold there is an old (I think 66 MF200) Ive gotten it running 3 cylinder diesel now but the power steering is a mess it looks like it has gear oil in the PS pump smells like it anyway. Im assuming it takes PS fluid or ATF but I found a maual in the barn for it says it needs ATF very stiff. Got the bucket working as well but cant steer her yet. Cool video good team u guys.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you for the kind words. It truly means a lot my friend! 🙂👍 I'm glad you got your tractor running. *Ozarks!?* You're not too far away from us! I understand all too well about being busy, it can make video time obsolete lol. Take care and nice talkin to ya 🔧

[@jacobwhittle9896]

To35 is the American version. I’m the uk we have fe35 which has a 23c diesel engine in. Also there is a 3 cylinder diesel MF35

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind comment Jacob 🙂👍 We're hoping to continue the video series this summer and get the tractor back together. Take care 🔧🔩

[@karlsmith242]

Hi pal great video yet again like always love watching them Take the heater plugs out and put oil down there

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Great suggestion Karl 🙂 I will have to remember that. Thanks for stopping by my friend

[@piyushchunilal8251]

I'm in uk london I come from beck mozambique Africa.. I like to learn more and more each day new thing sr .Will teach me sr.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words 🔧🔩

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Well ,, I can’t help you with oiling the cylinders , 🤷🏼‍♂️,, but awesome looking tractor. It looks in great shape cosmetically. I hope you get it running soon . Take care buddy talk to you soon

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for stopping by Dallas! 😁 I hope life's treating you well. I'm gunna head to Dustins' this weekend and we'll see if it'll run. Take care buddy

[@fillupread]

Common issue on the 35's. Remove the filler cap next to the shifter, reach in with a long prybar or some like tool and push the gear back forwards, toward the front of the tractor.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thank you for the reply 🙂👍 There were a few other viewers that said the same thing and luckily the shifter is free now. We're hoping to have the Massey up and running soon. Take care

[@fillupread]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE Yea, after I typed that I found video #2. lol. Growing up we had a bunch of tractors and for some reason my fav was our 1964 MF35.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@fillupread No worries 🙂👍 That's cool you grew up around these tractors. I've never worked on a Massey before so its definitely a learning experience 🔧

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Hey Dustin, got a shirt? LoL 😂😆 Welcome to the garage!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for stopping by Dan!! 🙂 Hope you're doing well my friend

[@stevennouzovsky2170]

The short shifter on the right is a high/low. Low is forward and high is back with neutral in the middle. Shift rails are probably frozen

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Steven! Take care and I appreciate you stopping by 🙂

[@morgansword]

Just a guess guys, take that top off of the transmission and then use some brass punches to move the gear sliders around as the ball in the detent on the top is rusted and not letting it shift stuff. Common for water to get around the top through that gear shift lever. I don't think the gears are all that stuck. Dustin ain't no dummy... injectors are the ticket to getting in the cylinders for lube then if the starter is taken off, maybe get some leverage on the flywheel along with a pipe wrench on the crank drive at same time... its gonna come free... would be nice if you can get that clutch working to just tow and bump the engine with some towing, if its starting to turn, keep going with that throttle open a bit, it just might bust off

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind comment and the suggestions Morgan! 🙂👍 That's much appreciated my friend. I'll be sure to make a list and keep that all in mind. Gunna try our best to start it this weekend. We'll see but things look hopeful. Take care

[@thegreatchickenoverlord5976]

As crazy as it sounds, I've heard that for stuck tractor engines, just pulling them doesn't do much good. A sharp yank (aquire by depressing and the dropping the clutch) can sometimes pop tjem loose. As for oil, your best shot really is the injectors

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and information. The both of us truly appreciate that. 😁 We'll see what can be managed this weekend. Hoping to try and start the tractor *but* we'll see. Take care 🙂

[@CrustyRustysRestoration]

Welcome to the show Dustin! Thanks for giving me another video to help me procrastinate doing an oil change on my s10! 😝 happy wrenching fellahs! 🦀 🦀

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

LOL! 🤣 Thanks for stopping by Alex. Now, get back to that oil change!! Take care 😁

[@CrustyRustysRestoration]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE haha glad to! I just started the video! Lol don’t make me leave now 😝 🦀

[@sandyboyd9166]

Fergusons were designed and made by Harry Ferguson and TO was Tractor oversea, the other was TE , Tractor England

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and information 🙂👍 I appreciate you stopping by. Take care 🔧

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

I really enjoyed the video on the tractor rescue Bro I can't wait for part 2 soon

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Luis! 😁 I appreciate the kind words. I'm hoping to have part 2 out soon! Take care

[@paulancill3872]

Be careful what you do with the brush cutter we took a tyre out on a T20 with one!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh yeah Paul, they can do some damage I'm sure. Thanks for stopping by and for leaving a comment. Take care 🔧🔩

[@tomfillmore9710]

Good video enjoyed watching good luck with the tractor

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for stopping by Tom 🙂👍 It really means a lot to hear you enjoyed the video. Take care 🔧

[@superstar64]

Absolutely mint

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hey! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my friend. How's life treating you?

[@kevinalexander668]

Thats a continental diesel..to unstick the trans take the hydraulic fill cap off next to the gear shifter.and use a long flat blade screwdriver or a prybar and work the shifter to get it unstuck....forget about lubricant the cylinders..you need to bleed the fuel system...thats a CAV pump..there plenty of massey video on bleeding a diesel at the pump and loosen injection lines.....also if the HI/LO is in gear it may not start..there a safety switch on top of the trans where you took the air filter off..with 2 wires..hi low has to be in neutral..ifbit hasn't been bypassed ..

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and information Kevin! 🙂👍 Yeah, luckily the screwdriver method was mentioned by a few other viewers. The transmission is freed up now. We'll look into the hi/lo switch. Good call, that could be a reason why it's not starting. We're hoping to have the tractor running soon. Take care and thanks for stopping by 🔧

[@dormin9795]

Following!!!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Awesome, thanks for stopping by. 🙂👍 I have 3 other videos on the tractor if you're interested. Check out the playlist when you have time. Take care 🔧🔩

[@williammorgan7176]

3 cylinder Perkins desiel. Does it have miti power on it. I have a 1964 just like it .

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I would honestly have to double check. Not sure if it does. Thanks for stopping by William 🔧

[@donniepayton1460]

You can por about a quart. Of diesel fuel down the intake of the engine and let it set a few days and then tri to turn it over

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and suggestion 🙂👍 The cylinder head was removed and the project was shelved over the winter. We're hoping to get back to the tractor soon 🔧🔩

[@murph7591]

Do you have a large adjustable and pinch bar.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and comment Daniel. We didn't bring many tools because the original plan was to just take a look. We ended up going back later that day and loading the tractor up instead. Take care 🔧🔩

[@jolj1]

First time, I have a TO-30 Ferguson tractor, that has been in the family for over 64 years. The vines are Asian Wisteria, not the North American Wisteria, it has purple or White flower in Spring, it grow worse than English IVY. The TO-35 was first built in December of 1954 and introduced in January of 1955. It changed colors several times. In December of 1957 the colors were changed to red/flint gray and side hood decals "Ferguson 35 Special or Deluxe" were used. The front hood metal plaque said "Ferguson." During this time some dealers repainted older TO-35s red/flint gray and put Massey-Ferguson side hood decals on to make them look newer. Late in 1960 the front hood metal plaque was changed to a MF one and the side hood decals were changed to Massey Ferguson 35. It now became known as the MF 35. During this five year period some upgrades to the hydraulic system took place. Essentially the MF 35 was simply a newer model of the TO-35. This is probably more than you wanted to know. Ha!

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hey! 😃 That's interesting to know what they done to them! Thanks for the information. I appreciate you stopping by and take care. Hopefully have the next video out soon! 🔧

[@THX-vb8yz]

A year late........ but. Welcome, Dustin.

[@graveloverlord]

Thanks

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind words 🙂👍

[@graveloverlord]

Thanks and better late than never. More to come.

[@daviddziomba9664]

Try to get the glow plugs out and squirt oil in through them leads right into the cylinders they are on the left side of the engine, on the head. Double D.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and suggestion David. I greatly appreciate that my friend. Take care :)

[@zeropolybius2936]

Welcome Dustin

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the kind words Chris! 😁 I greatly appreciate that my friend. Take care

[@edp9743]

Zane did I see glow plugs on the left side of the engine that would be an out to put oil on the cylinders. I think they either had Perkins or a standard brand diesel .as I was told the standard are harder to get parts for. Check the trans oil for water the shift tower boots leak letting water into the trans . Dustin welcome hang with Zane he'll show you how to fill up your backyard with all kinds of goodies. Also it should have a dual stage clutch in it too. I believe it has a live PTO.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks as always Ed for sharing your knowledge my friend! 😁 I greatly appreciate that. Oh Dustin has some projects but unlike me, he knows when to stop buying! 🤣 I hope things are going well for you. Always nice to see a comment from you and I'm glad you stopped by. Take care and see you in part 2.

[@midwestmodeler5643]

Subscribed ! Dustin is a rad dude ! .....I have 2 of these tractors and I know the trans are very finicky

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh yeah, Dustin is a great guy! 🙂 Thanks for swinging by. May have the transmission figured out already. Take care

[@graveloverlord]

I see you found your way here my friend. Thanks for the comments bud

[@CRRpop]

Love old diesel tractors. This one have glowplugs? If so should be able to pull those to add lubricant or just pull the injectors I assume. Looking forward to seeing part 2.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks! 😁 I believe he did take the glow plugs out. We're gunna try to start it this weekend. Hopefully it all goes well. Take care and happy wrenching CRR Pop!

[@kevinlamarr1424]

Welcome Dustin 👋

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind comment Kevin! 😁👍 Take care my friend!

[@billjunking_fool5549]

That's the only way I can think of for your injectors oil put some oil down there then crank it with the injectors out that's an awesome tractor hi and low range power steering and a diesel nice

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the suggestion Bill 😁 I appreciate you swinging by. Hope you and Debbie have a great Sunday. Take care

[@normanglussier6473]

you will have to pull the shifter out and line up the rack in the trans

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the suggestion Norman. There were a few other people who mentioned that and the transmission is fine now 🙂👍 Take care and thanks for stopping by 🔧

[@derekperkins8158]

yep, that would be the way to lube the cylinders is to remove the injectors..

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I appreciate the view and comment Derek. 🙂👍 In "Part 2" Dustin removed the glow plugs and added oil to the cylinders. Take care and thanks for stopping by 🔧🔩

[@derekdickins7256]

TO 35 was built in USA FE35 was built in UK. TO means Tractor Overseas. FE equals Ferguson England.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and information Derek 🙂👍 Hope you're doing well 🔧

[@MrJekepler55]

FE35 I have one of these tractors with the 23C std Diesel same engine you have here Injectors sticks up bad and injection pump needs to be rebuilt group 95 battery is needed to crank engine but you need to use J20C hyd oil Tractors has that make sure to clean engine block and fuel tank and all filters I had to replace my Rad when I got mine use Blue anti freeze necause the engine was made in England wix oil filter is a 51188 and use rotalla 15/40 make sure to clean the trans and rear axle with Diesel fuel only it takes 8 gallons of trans mineral 90 oil it take time so no need to rush and when you get it running use a little bit of ATF in the fuel to save your injection pump the tank holds 10 gallons so oil us about 2 oz of atf in the fuel I hope this helps you

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

WOW! 😃 Thank you soo much for the information Julian! Dustin and I greatly appreciate that my friend. We worked on the tractor last weekend, the video just needs edited. May be a couple weeks out though. Have a few other videos coming out before that one. Thanks again and I hope you have a wonderful evening 🙂👍

[@MrJekepler55]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE your welcome good luck to

[@tinoswrld]

Sweet

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Tino! Hope you're doing well buddy!

[@scottthompson6885]

Dustin, glad to know you. Fellas' I'm looking at one a lot worse than that just to keep me busy.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh wow! 😁 Small world Scott! Is yours diesel as well?

[@scottthompson6885]

Yep, zetor 5245 with a loader. I already have a ford 4610 I'm doing maintenance on.

[@jaratt85]

I am so jealous of that quad cab behind you at the opening of this video.. those are so hard to find these days.. though I am more of a fan of just an extended cab.. Ext cab is more useful, you can run a longer bed without being TOO long overall but you can still put stuff inside it when it's raining and you can lean the seat back which being 6'10 and all torso, that's a good thing for me. I've seen a couple for sale but I'm always either too late, they need literally EVERYTHING (one was actually sitting on it's frame with the suspension robbed) or my dad's in the mood where I can't buy anything because I don't have a job and he doesn't want to pay insurance on something just to sit around "so you can say you own your own car again" when I'd just love to have a reason to get up during the day, something to go out and tinker on or do bodywork on or something.. Welcome to still living at home. Man you went full on Roadkill Buick Century on that one. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massey_Ferguson_35 Wait you do bodywork? I thought you drove a gravel truck or something like that? You vs the bug.. and think, all the love bugs are about to come out, along with those fish fly (they don't identify as Mayflies) Mayfly looking things. I was waiting for you to open that outhouse and there big a nice big Eastern Diamondback or copperhead sitting there, either that or a huge raccoon that you can't figure out how the hell it got in there.. because coons. Dumping it down the injector holes or pulling the intake manifold and spraying it into the ports is about the only way to put oil in the cylinders. You can also just use straight diesel or diesel/ATF to clean and lubricate it... from what I've seen people do. Zane... remember my story about the VW diesel truck? Be careful with that ether with that thing! In place of ether you can actually use methanol or mineral spirits. Something I read said to use WD40 but I don't know how that'd work. I think Kevin of Junkyard Digs had one of those that the shifter wouldn't budge and he pulled the cover off of it and everything under the shifter lever was just caked in rust and he had to dig it all out and spray the hell out of it with WD and work it around until it freed up. Oh and btw we had a 71 FJ40 that originally came out of Illinois (the whole back of the frame rotted off and was just made of angle iron.. needless to say it got torched to bits) and it had the 2F 6 cylinder in it and it still had provisions on the crank for a crank start. I think in the AG world they do that so that if your battery dies and you HAVE to get the corn in or something, you can still start it without waiting for the battery to charge.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks! 😁 My Dad looked *forever* before he found that red crew cab in the beginning of the video. It's a solid 'ole truck. Had a 318 from the factory but I swapped in a 440 for a while..😉 It's just a roller as of now. Gunna get the obligatory Cummins swap soon. Oh yeah, the extended cabs a great for leg room! Yeah, I can understand how that is but at the same time it's a blessing to have a place to stay. Try to always stay positive my friend. I try as well to always be thankful for things others don't have. A snake wouldn't have bothered me but spiders make my skin crawl! lol 😣 I still drive a dump truck, I just went to Tech School for auto body. That's true about the crank start. I'm sure that was a last ditch effort. I've head stories about hand cranking engines and people getting their wrist broke with a back fire! OUCH. Thanks for stopping by my friend. I always like seeing a comment from you 🙂👍 Did I ever send you stickers? I can't remember..

[@jaratt85]

@@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE nope my email is in my about section if you want to hit me up. :P

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

@@jaratt85 sounds good 🙂👍

[@williammorgan7176]

They should be a plug on the belly an take it out and stick a long screwdriver down in the gears and prey on the gears

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and comment William. A few other people suggested that and now the transmission is freed up. Take care 🔧

[@oleukeman]

Does it have a compression release?

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

I'm not 100% sure to be honest. I'll have to do some research on that. Thanks for stopping by 😁 Take care

[@eirik_halvorsen]

I like it, I like it a lot! Hi Dustin 🤠 He seems like a natural! I mean for apparently first time on the tube..?

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks Eirik!! 😁 He had a vlog channel for a while, but I'm trying to talk him into creating an automotive channel. We'll see my friend. Thanks for stopping by and take care

[@DDR3066]

I think the hole in the front is for a hydraulic pump to attach for a end loader.

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Hmmm, Never thought of that! 😃 It's a good possibility. Thanks for stopping by my friend. Take care and have a great weekend

[@leebaxter4117]

Why would you both go in the field without tools?

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

That's a great question Lee. 🙂👍 We were originally going to go there and just simply winch the tractor onto the trailer and leave. Both of us never seen it before so we just went by another family members description of the tractor and where it was setting. Once we got the tractor uncovered from the vines, we wanted to see how rough it was. If things were too bad we may have left it until it could later be scrapped. Since it didn't look ruined, we tried to get it to turn over. Long story short it was in better shape than we expected. Thanks for the comment and for stopping by. Take care and have a good one 🔧🔩

[@johnhughes2953]

Nice video TO stands for Tractor over seas

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view John 🙂👍 Yes, a few others have mentioned that. I appreciate the info because Dustin and I are not too familiar with tractors of this era. Take care and be safe 🔧🔩

[@cablecallen]

Welcome to the channel Dustin! 👍🏻

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Thanks for the view and kind welcome Caleb! 😁 Take care and be safe

[@kuntakinte4333]

Skurril, dass man Landschaftspflege betreiben muss, um eine Landschaftspflegemaschine frei zu legen...Aber Dornrostchen ist jetzt wach 😄

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Daran habe ich gar nicht gedacht. Was für eine lustige Beobachtung. Vielen Dank für den netten Kommentar. Mein Freund Dustin und ich hoffen, die Videoserie über den Traktor diesen Sommer fortsetzen zu können. Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen :)