MM UTS

[dwag]

Trans shift lever sloppy to the point I can't find gears easily. Got top cover off and lever out and lever is beyond welding up. Not sure how thick raised notch in cover should be either Any help finding parts would be appreciated. Thanks, john

 

[molinegb]

Two different shifter setups. Later one had a small plate with 3 bolts. Earlier had to remove whole transmission cover. Should be lots of spare UTS parts as very common.

 

[ChrisQ]

I may have a shift lever on the shelf, otherwise I have a parts tractor I could pull it out of. Will need to know the year/style of it. Usually the ball just ends up loose on the lever and can be rewelded and slot cleaned up some. They usually can be made a lot better than they were. Can send me an email and we can figure out a replacement if need be. [email protected].

This post was edited by ChrisQ on 12/27/2021 at 07:29 pm.

 

[Duey C]

Keep us in the loop and please post progress John!
Similar situation. I can find second and reverse. After that?...
'50 UTS

 

[MMDEL]

You mentioned notch in cover. That is the head of a large rivet, it is peened on the outside. Remove and replace with a new one
MM Part GM104097 5/16X3/4 Round Head Rivet.
MMDEL

 

[dwag]

Thanks for ALL reply's. Cust has a couple parts tractors that I'm going to check out. Tr serial# 0114902074 which isn't listed? This is a UTS LP that late Father in Law had hooked piggyback / UB at one time, wish I had a picture.john

 

[dwag]

Is GM104097 just a soft rivet as used in a sickle section? Local AGCO dealer said not available.

 

[molinegb]

Serial show as a 1949. One of MM's highest production year of U's.

 

[MMDEL]

I have never checked the hardness of that rivet. I assume it is a ordinary hardware rivet. And to me that would make sense. You would want the rivet to wear more than the ball on the shift lever. Because it is easier and cheaper to replace. I only put the MM part number in there to show that is what the factory used. Most all GM numbers were common hardware parts.
MMDEL

 

[LSBull]

Anyone here... Did Minneapolis Moline make a Model MM tractor? A friend from Dennison Iowa says that he thinks the family MM was a Model MM. Is that possible? Thanks. LEN BULL

 

[J Hamilton]

No they didn't, they did make a M-5, M-670
and a few other models that started with the
ketter M. Your friends family may have
thought the MM on the front grill was the
model

 

[dwag]

(quoted from post at 23:32:21 12/27/21) Keep us in the loop and please post progress John!
Similar situation. I can find second and reverse. After that?...
'50 UTS

Replaced rivet as other poster suggested and should help a lot. Held rivet solid at head, heated "butt end" and smashed perfectly.Still looking for a good lever.

 

[dwag]

(quoted from post at 17:18:44 01/21/22)

(quoted from post at 23:32:21 12/27/21) Keep us in the loop and please post progress John!
Similar situation. I can find second and reverse. After that?...
'50 UTS

Replaced rivet as other poster suggested and should help a lot. Held rivet solid at head, heated "butt end" and smashed perfectly.Still looking for a good lever.

Replaced lever as ball was loose and slot worn badly, may not be perfect but MUCH improved shifting. Used lever from ZTA, tip that engages forks had flats rather than completely round but works.

 

[Duey C]

That's interesting! Thank you sir.
That gives direction and an option for myself and others looking to fix their U series shifters. Very useful info!
The predecessors to the U's, the K's and M's have a round shifting ball like you speak of.
I have a really sad KT that the shifting ball rusted and fell off the end of the shift lever.
Ya, keep digging for serial number info. it's out there.
In 48 or 49, MM changed around the serials to note what style of tractor the serial is applied to. UTU, UTS, UTI etc.
Do I have that right? GB, Del?

 

[dwag]

(quoted from post at 15:04:17 12/27/21) Trans shift lever sloppy to the point I can't find gears easily. Got top cover off and lever out and lever is beyond welding up. Not sure how thick raised notch in cover should be either Any help finding parts would be appreciated. Thanks, john

ONE MORE THING, tractor is a UTU not UTS as i said earlier. I'm not a real smart man. lol

 

[Duey C]

Fret not John. I'd prefer to call my 50 UTS the U.
But being a junior member of the Twin City "correct police", not certain if I'm allowed that luxury...... ;-) I'm not learn-ed on MM.
Shoot, my BIL still calls MM tractors Maul-eens so there's room for interpretation on all sides.