Massey Ferguson 35 draft boot replacement

The draft boot was rotted on my Massey Ferguson 35 and was in need of replacement. This video shows what is involved in removing the draft spring unit and replacing the rubber boot.
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[@Vintageguy73]

Thanks for the video. My 'turnbuckle" had a rubber plug in the threaded end so the rod unthreaded rather easily. 1965 135MF

[@thedelcodave]

That was a lucky break. I may just have to add a rubber plug to mine that is an excellent idea.

[@Vintageguy73]

@@thedelcodave p.# 180982M1

[@mr.goldsilver4649]

What thread is the set screw that is removed at the beginning of the video?

[@thedelcodave]

@@mr.goldsilver4649 I am unsure of the thread im sure it's standard possibly 1/4-20 but that's just my best guess

[@mr.goldsilver4649]

I think it’s 5/16 thread at least that’s what I it is on a MF 135

[@franksantos4384]

Me gustaria saber el precio del Massey Ferguson listo para trabajar en el campo.

[@lukevanh1]

Will water get into the transmission if the boot is gone.?

[@thedelcodave]

These tractors share a fluid reservoir with the rear and the gearbox. So if your boot is missing water will get down and contaminate your fluid. The boots on the shifters will leak water directly into your transmission.

[@aaronymousunlimited2661]

Cool man. Getting there. Have you checked out my sandblasting for cheapskates video? Just in case you were wanting to do a prep and paint job.

[@thedelcodave]

Yes I saw the video. My friend offered his sandblaster but I have been just wire wheeling for now. My compressor would have trouble keeping up with his machine. What I really wanted to do was just pay a dustless blaster guy to come and blast it... but apparently they do not work in the winter months when its freezing. I have a neighbor that is going to let me spray the tractor in his heated detached garage so next nice weekend that will be going down.

[@zorangrujcic5301]

Thanks

[@prime553]

Is your draft control working OK now?

[@thedelcodave]

I think so. I do not have any implements. Is there a way to test it without a plow. 3 point lifts up and down as it should.

[@prime553]

@@thedelcodave you can put the draft lever in the position between the dots and the control lever in the fast or slow position. Then give that clevis at the back a good shake and pull, best with a top link on and see it the lift arms come up and down

[@thedelcodave]

@@prime553 I'll give that a try

[@SalvatoreConca-cu1mo]

Se questa molla non funziona che problemi dà?

[@thedelcodave]

If you hit a rock or root with an implement the spring will prevent overload to the hydraulic system.