BobG_in_VA
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- Joined
- Jul 4, 2003
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- Location
- Central VA, USA
- Tractor
- Mahindra 6000 MWFD, 2 1950's Farmalls, 1974 Farmall 140, 1967 Mf 135Delux
Massey WV, hubby and I also have a a MF135 tractor with the Z-134 engine that he is tearing down. Hubby was wanting to know your opinion on over sized pistons and cylinders as replacement for this engine. Is that a wise option that is even available or would it cause problems down the road? We too are looking at a complete rebuild for our 135, much like Forester Massey's tractor, ours also has a blown head gasket. We find it interesting that the blown head gasket is in the same area as Forester's tractor. But hubby hasn't gotten to the point of pulling the pistons, cam and crankshaft off yet, but has removed the head, timing gear cover and oil pan.
Also Massey, our MF150 diesel and MF135 gas, both built in 1967, particularly the 150 has a lot of gray and red paint over spray from a former owners bad unmasked paint job. Being new Massey owners are there any detailed pictures or info available that shows exactly where the red, gray or any other possible colors that were used on Massey tractors of this particular year?
Thanks MasseyWV and welcome Forester Massey to the forum.
:tractor:--MasseyLady
MasseyLady....if you have a '67 MF135, I'm pretty sure you have a Z145 Cont. engine rather than the Z134 if you have a Delux...do you have all 5 gauges?. If you do have the Z134, do a search on sleeves/pistons for the Z134 and find out if you can put different ones in...BobG in VA