MF 50 industrial (1970)

[Terry T]

Can anyone tell me what fluid is used in a shuttle shift tractor? Some say auto transmission fluid and others say a very expensive case lube at 140.oo for 5 gal. pail
Can you use some aftermarket oil? Thanks for your time,
Terry T

 

[whitetaildown]

I have an older industrial tractor with a shuttle transmission , gear oil is what I use.

 

[Terry T]

Thanks for the input,
Is your tractor a 4 cyl perkins? and is the gear oil sae 80 or heaver oil? Just purchased mine , its a 1970. When you give it some gas you can feel it sort of drop in gear. Is this normal? Thanks for your time.
Terry T ( Niagara Falls Canada)

 

[davo727]

Hey Terry T: Have you had any luck getting your mf50 going?