I have a 1958 TO35 with the continental diesel engine in it that my Dad bought new.. Its been fully restored twice.. It's been in our family since 1958 (63yrs as of 2021)... It looks great and it literally has worked almost daily for all those years... Cleaning stalls, tugging trees, grading drives, plowing snow or whatever we need her old school power for... I wouldn't sell it for anything.... Its last rebuild was in 2010 so I expect it won't need it again until 2030 or so... Tons of new aftermarket parts still available for these old units... I'm sure if you haven't already by now found a block you will if you look for one...
My 1957, TO35 was my dad’s tractor and I got it after he passed, Great tractor, we have tried to take care of it over the years, it was original painted the cream color, but me in all my wisdom painted it red, Hey I like it better red, Again, great little tractor, but like all machines it must be properly cared for, I still have the original owners manual and rear tire adjustment tools that came with the tractor new,
My dad has my grandad's 1956 35. Dad overhauled it and repainted to colors he remembered when new that were Khaki beige, hunter green. That was an unusual color scheme. I learned how to drive tractors sitting in my Grandads lap on that Ferguson way back 55 years ago. My 85 year old Dad still brush hogs with it but growing up that was their family farm workhorse. I have first dibs on that tractor. I may have to park it in my driveway but it will never be sold as long as I'm around.
It's worth every penny you spend on it. For a new block and all. I bought a 3 cly diesel 539 IMT I rebuilt the engine in it and did a complete overhaul kit new pistons and all even the oil pump my block was good when ahead and head the head shaved all new bearings and rods . That was 12 years ago . Since then I had to put a power steering pump on it two years ago. I got a little over 2500 hours on it since the rebuilt I put a new tack on it at the rebuild. Still runs like a new one. If I had front loader off it will pull the front wheels off the ground while changing the gears while in high gear. A very strong and powerful little engine I was overwhelmed with it. I used the tractor doing many things From dragging logs to Bushhogging ; mowing hay with a sickle bar mower ; raking hay ; tendering hay ; and plowing and tilling a garden. It very fuel efficient I will burn about 3/4 gal of fuel a hour durning light work such as raking hay and Teddering hay. The most it has ever use is 1 1/4 gal a hour plowing or Bushhogging. I will never sell it . Even after you spend the money to rebuild yours it will be worth 4 or 5 times the money you have in it. That's a great looking tractor all the sheet metal is good . I would paint it as you already got it tore apart that's what I did to mine it will worth it. You will have you a little jewel.
Much appreciated. I do love the old iron. Always have. Just love the sleek design of the older equipment. I enjoy tinkering around with them also when I get a chance. One day I might strip the ferguson down and do a complete restoration on it. As of now I'm just enjoying the tractor lol
Chris Ward , I am with you on the design of older tractors . I know where there is a a 65 Massey Ferguson sitting in a barn not running. I hope I can snatch it up some day soon. The hubby wants to sell it and buy something newer the wife doesn't want him to sell it.
Buy the block and a rebuild kit and you've got a beautiful tractor for the best deal going. Heard you say clutches, so sounds like live PTO. I saw power steering pump. Spinouts. Original generator, I bet the tach even works. Sheet metal, tires, everything looks great except cracks in the block. Rebuild and your great grandkids will still be enjoying it. I had a 62 model and let it overheat -which is what cracks the block in the web between the cylinders. I have a '57 now, never been rebuilt and runs like a champ. Best model little tractor ever. I'd love a deal like yours.
I have a 1961 I bought early summer for $600 with a tiller and single bottom plow. It was in a field for 8+ years. All I did was bring tools, a battery, gas and some sandpaper. It started in a couple tries. I have it a tube up a month ago and I was saving up for a tire and now I need a rim before I can put the tire on. It’s too rusted.
Nice job Chris. Lots of good information. I have one also, do you know anyone in Michigan that works on them, this tractor means a lot to me just want someone that knows how to work on them.
Depends. I'd check availability and price on a new one compared to getting the old one rebuilt. Should still be able to get a new one though and would probably be quicker
If it had froze it would have broke more than that the z129 and z134 are known for the block breaking between the cylinders that is why blocks are so hard to find for them,best of luck hunting one down
Wow, that sucks. However, you have a nice tractor just will take a bit to get it going. Moral of the story is to look in the radiator when buying an old tractor.
Not sure. Probably overheated as well. These blocks were famous for cracking in the same place as mine. I didn't know that until I done a little research. The thermostat that was originally in the tractor was not working as well
@@chrisward405 I have a 1956 T0-35 with the power steering the tractor runs great. It has the same power steering set up you have however the hoses are missing. I tested the pump and found it only puts out 500 psi. My book calls for 1100 psi. I don't know if it's worth pursuing as the pump is $600. and I don't know if the part on the column works. It's very hard to steer with the front loader on it.
Agreed. The cooling system was pretty ruff on this one. Thermostat housing was plugged and the the Thermostat itself wasn't working either. The old ferguson is still going today
You might be surprised to hear that if you press those sleeves out, drill out the crack to stop it from continuing, and getting that block welded with nickel or silicon bronze and it should clean right up.
@@brianlesslie9647 I have another video where I repaired the block. You'll have to check it out. All I can say is it's had a lot of brush hogging hours and plowing hours on it since the repair and is still going strong
Well that's a bad deal. Mine quit while plowing a small field. The distributor exploded. New distributor will be around $125. Have to get it going again
That was a great bargain. Weighted wheels as well. Great traction
The music was really good, and the vid. Bummer, good luck to find a new bloc.
I have a 1958 TO35 with the continental diesel engine in it that my Dad bought new.. Its been fully restored twice.. It's been in our family since 1958 (63yrs as of 2021)... It looks great and it literally has worked almost daily for all those years... Cleaning stalls, tugging trees, grading drives, plowing snow or whatever we need her old school power for... I wouldn't sell it for anything.... Its last rebuild was in 2010 so I expect it won't need it again until 2030 or so... Tons of new aftermarket parts still available for these old units... I'm sure if you haven't already by now found a block you will if you look for one...
My 1957, TO35 was my dad’s tractor and I got it after he passed,
Great tractor, we have tried to take care of it over the years, it was original painted the cream color, but me in all my wisdom painted it red,
Hey I like it better red,
Again, great little tractor, but like all machines it must be properly cared for,
I still have the original owners manual and rear tire adjustment tools that came with the tractor new,
My dad has my grandad's 1956 35. Dad overhauled it and repainted to colors he remembered when new that were Khaki beige, hunter green. That was an unusual color scheme. I learned how to drive tractors sitting in my Grandads lap on that Ferguson way back 55 years ago. My 85 year old Dad still brush hogs with it but growing up that was their family farm workhorse. I have first dibs on that tractor. I may have to park it in my driveway but it will never be sold as long as I'm around.
As a kid i drove a tea 20 ferguson cutting hay and rakeing
It's worth every penny you spend on it. For a new block and all. I bought a 3 cly diesel 539 IMT I rebuilt the engine in it and did a complete overhaul kit new pistons and all even the oil pump my block was good when ahead and head the head shaved all new bearings and rods . That was 12 years ago . Since then I had to put a power steering pump on it two years ago. I got a little over 2500 hours on it since the rebuilt I put a new tack on it at the rebuild. Still runs like a new one. If I had front loader off it will pull the front wheels off the ground while changing the gears while in high gear. A very strong and powerful little engine I was overwhelmed with it. I used the tractor doing many things From dragging logs to Bushhogging ; mowing hay with a sickle bar mower ; raking hay ; tendering hay ; and plowing and tilling a garden. It very fuel efficient I will burn about 3/4 gal of fuel a hour durning light work such as raking hay and Teddering hay. The most it has ever use is 1 1/4 gal a hour plowing or Bushhogging. I will never sell it . Even after you spend the money to rebuild yours it will be worth 4 or 5 times the money you have in it. That's a great looking tractor all the sheet metal is good . I would paint it as you already got it tore apart that's what I did to mine it will worth it. You will have you a little jewel.
Much appreciated. I do love the old iron. Always have. Just love the sleek design of the older equipment. I enjoy tinkering around with them also when I get a chance. One day I might strip the ferguson down and do a complete restoration on it. As of now I'm just enjoying the tractor lol
Chris Ward , I am with you on the design of older tractors . I know where there is a a 65 Massey Ferguson sitting in a barn not running. I hope I can snatch it up some day soon. The hubby wants to sell it and buy something newer the wife doesn't want him to sell it.
Don't paint it. That's sacrilege. I've got an old 135 that's turned pink in the hot Aussie sun. She must wear her work clothes!
HyCapacity in Humboldt Iowa has engines
Buy the block and a rebuild kit and you've got a beautiful tractor for the best deal going. Heard you say clutches, so sounds like live PTO. I saw power steering pump. Spinouts. Original generator, I bet the tach even works. Sheet metal, tires, everything looks great except cracks in the block. Rebuild and your great grandkids will still be enjoying it. I had a 62 model and let it overheat -which is what cracks the block in the web between the cylinders. I have a '57 now, never been rebuilt and runs like a champ. Best model little tractor ever. I'd love a deal like yours.
Agreed. I believe this one overheated as well. Gonna see how long the jb weld holds and swap the block when it let's loose
@@chrisward405 Subscribed. Wanna see how it turns out. Watched again - man, that's a pretty little tractor!
@@kennethhumphries2930 thanks for subscribing!! I get into a lot of different things on the channel
@@kennethhumphries2930 I have a couple other videos on the ferguson to35 deluxe also
Dad had one of those tractors and there was a recall on the block something about the sleeves in in the cylinder walls
I have a 1961 I bought early summer for $600 with a tiller and single bottom plow. It was in a field for 8+ years. All I did was bring tools, a battery, gas and some sandpaper. It started in a couple tries. I have it a tube up a month ago and I was saving up for a tire and now I need a rim before I can put the tire on. It’s too rusted.
you probably get more than 500.- by parting it out .
blocks are hard to find so that would cost quite a bit .
I knew they made Massey's that ran on Petrol and Diesel but never knew they made a Gas version .
That block still can be saved since you have sleeves
Try looking into welding it and machining the surfaces
Just convert to diesel cheaper and better I use to work on them in India and had a lot of fun with them bro
Convert a petrol engine to run on diesel?
Nice job Chris. Lots of good information. I have one also, do you know anyone in Michigan that works on them, this tractor means a lot to me just want someone that knows how to work on them.
Unfortunately I don't. Check with some local farmers in the area and you may find someone that will take on the project
J&S Repair in Lapeer MI. Might be J&S Tractor Repair.
@@jvin248 thank you I will call them.
I depressed my clutch this morning and it stayed depressed. Do I need a new clutch or just rebuild the old one?
Thanks,
Douglas
Depends. I'd check availability and price on a new one compared to getting the old one rebuilt. Should still be able to get a new one though and would probably be quicker
If it had froze it would have broke more than that the z129 and z134 are known for the block breaking between the cylinders that is why blocks are so hard to find for them,best of luck hunting one down
Check out my other video on fixing the block. She's still running strong
If you ever make it to Germany, let me know.
The Z134 cracked block can be repaired.
I've been researching about the block repair. I'm hoping to find a cheap fix. All I've found so far is a replacement block for $500
Cynthia Mellinger any information is greatly appreciated
Wow, that sucks. However, you have a nice tractor just will take a bit to get it going. Moral of the story is to look in the radiator when buying an old tractor.
Agreed. Tractor is up and still kicking lol. Basically bought the woods finish mower and got the Tractor for free
Why do you suppose the freeze plugs didn't blow instead of the block? J/C?
Not sure. Probably overheated as well. These blocks were famous for cracking in the same place as mine. I didn't know that until I done a little research. The thermostat that was originally in the tractor was not working as well
What is the canister between the oil fill and distributor cap? My 57 does not have that.
It's for the power steering
Out with the gasilineenigine and in with 3 cyl perkings 3.152..
Can the cracks be welded and resurfaced?
Yes. An engine block shop can fix the block and resurface it. Not sure what the cost would be
My to35 doesn't have water in oil but it smokes what do I check first ? It's not dark smoke.
Pull the spark plugs and do a compression test on all cylinders. If all is good more than likely the valve seats are leaking
Did you get a repacement block
No. There is a second video of the fix
Did you find a block?
No. Haven't looked for one. I made a part 2 of the video and the Ferguson is going like a charm
Did you find a engine block?
Not yet. I experimented with the block on the other video
Does your power steering work?
@@cherokee12j yes. All works great
@@chrisward405 I have a
1956 T0-35 with the power steering the tractor runs great. It has the same power steering set up you have however the hoses are missing. I tested the pump and found it only puts out 500 psi. My book calls for 1100 psi. I don't know if it's worth pursuing as the pump is $600. and I don't know if the part on the column works. It's very hard to steer with the front loader on it.
@@cherokee12j I'd imagine so. Hoses are cheap. Could put hoses on and see if it will help
Drop a Perkins in there
He could’ve left just water in the system and it cracked in the winter. I always use antifreeze/coolant.
Agreed. The cooling system was pretty ruff on this one. Thermostat housing was plugged and the the Thermostat itself wasn't working either. The old ferguson is still going today
$500 for the Woods mower AND running tractor? WOW!!!!!
Not a bad deal in my opinion lol
Should be dry sleeves
Yard ornament? wanna sell it?
Not sure. Check out my latest video. I put it back together
@@chrisward405 JB Weld? should be a new block. Still interested if U wanna sell.
@@bobroth8863 I'll keep you in mind if I decide to sell it. I'm so curious on how long it will last
You might be surprised to hear that if you press those sleeves out, drill out the crack to stop it from continuing, and getting that block welded with nickel or silicon bronze and it should clean right up.
She's still going strong
Mines a diesel but I gave 600 and it don't look nowhere near as good as yours. It looks like a survived a bomb or something runs like a top though
Still a screaming deal
Bummer
Stay tuned in. I'll be doing a video this next week on a possible repair on the engine block
@@chrisward405 You can have that block repaired you have a beautiful tractor there.
@@brianlesslie9647 I have another video where I repaired the block. You'll have to check it out. All I can say is it's had a lot of brush hogging hours and plowing hours on it since the repair and is still going strong
My massey 35 died while bushhoging. Will not turn over
Well that's a bad deal. Mine quit while plowing a small field. The distributor exploded. New distributor will be around $125. Have to get it going again
I'll give 500 for it
Lol. It's been a good one so far for the price
so sad
She's still alive
Pitty.
Watch the other video on the tractor
The music is terrible!!!!!
The music is terrible!!!!!