Tires Transmission

[38019]

I have a 1964 MF-35 with the Perkins Diesel engine.
My problemis the transmission shift lever is stuck in first gear.I can shift the hi-lo level no issue. I went to shift from first to second.The shift lever start to move then became stuck I can't budge it.
Any suggestions?

 

[Mike476]

Found this using the search engine for this site, hope it helps.

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.


Good Luck,

 

[38019]

Thank you for the info. IT WORKED.
Sorry for the delay in replying as I have been away for a while.