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- 1965 135 gasser, 1967 135 diesel
MasseyWV said:Are you sure the serial number plate is missing? The serial number plate was located in a number of different places on the Massey 135, depending on the model year. The lower dash and either side of the battery box are three of the most common places it's located. Here is a list of Massey 135 serial numbers:
1964: 641000001
1965: 641001909
1966: 641014871
1967: 9A10001
1968: 9A39836
1969: 9A63158
1970: 9A87325
1971: 9A107519
1972: 9A128141
1973: 9A152025
1974: 9A182761
1975: 9A207681
They say that pictures speak a thousand words, and from observing the evidence shown in the pictures you provided, I've deduced that you're Massey 135 tractor is probably a 1967-1968 model.
1. Generator SN:9A38905 (1968) and prior.
2. Vented hood side panel SN:641015107 (1967) and up.
3. Front rims on tractors prior to 1973 were red and silver, later models had solid red front rims.
4. Air cleaner SN:9A108723 (1971) and prior, 6 Speed transmissions.
Speaking of the air cleaner assembly, yours appears to be missing. The OEM part number is 523416M93. Here is a picture showing where it should be located.
Lastly, the transmission holds 8 U.S. gallons of standard hydraulic oil which is shared by the transmission and hydraulic system. The transmission fill plug is located just below the gear shift, on the left. The transmission dipstick is located on the right side of the tractor, on the same side as the air filter location shown above, behind your right foot as you would be sitting on the tractor, and is part of the bolt-on hydraulic flow control side plate.
Judging from the patina on the seats and fenders the hood has either been repainted or replaced. ( no decals) All sheet metal (replacement) for 135 hoods are sold with side vents, so that theory can only be a guess. There is a plate that is located behind the distributor and coil that is riveted to the engine block that gets painted over frequently might tell the tail. If the plate is still there is could be carefully stripped of paint to reveal it's birthdate.