More progress on my 135 rebuild

[Forester Massey]

Things are moving along and with another few hours or so I can turn the key and hope for the best. Today was nut and bolt day as I got distributor in, starter, generator, manifold, carb and other misc parts. Its just was not possible to torque manifold bolts down and that bothers me as I know the potential for problems later. If someone knows the secret, please tell. All I have left is to mount the tank (needs painting), fuel line, radiator and hoses and battery. Front end also.

I previously mentioned taking the clutch and getting it redone completely. As I stepped on the pedal I could feel the first clutch grab but ran out of travel for the second to engage. I have read the thread on clutch and noted the shop manual. I am hoping I can get it adjusted without much problem.

I also noticed just how dried and old the wiring system is on this model. I have also found its not an easy harness to buy at all. I hope it works enough to get me started and I can work on it later.

Lastly, I am hoping I got all my connections right on starter, generator etc. Electric I my weakest know-how. Pretty sure I got distributor correct. Any advice welcome.

[murphy1244]

Things are moving along and with another few hours or so I can turn the key and hope for the best. Today was nut and bolt day as I got distributor in, starter, generator, manifold, carb and other misc parts. Its just was not possible to torque manifold bolts down and that bothers me as I know the potential for problems later. If someone knows the secret, please tell. All I have left is to mount the tank (needs painting), fuel line, radiator and hoses and battery. Front end also.

I previously mentioned taking the clutch and getting it redone completely. As I stepped on the pedal I could feel the first clutch grab but ran out of travel for the second to engage. I have read the thread on clutch and noted the shop manual. I am hoping I can get it adjusted without much problem.

I also noticed just how dried and old the wiring system is on this model. I have also found its not an easy harness to buy at all. I hope it works enough to get me started and I can work on it later.

Lastly, I am hoping I got all my connections right on starter, generator etc. Electric I my weakest know-how. Pretty sure I got distributor correct. Any advice welcome.

Did you follow the wiring diagram from the OP manual?

[Forester Massey]

Did you follow the wiring diagram from the OP manual?

No, I did not. went on memory. I will need to look at it. Is the op manual same as shop manual?

[MIKE R]

No pictures???.

[murphy1244]

No, I did not. went on memory. I will need to look at it. Is the op manual same as shop manual?

No. There's actually a wiring diagram on it

[Forester Massey]

I found the diagram in the shop manual. Forgive me but I don't know what OP means. Are you saying their is a diagram on the tractor? The tractor is in my friends barn and its not well lit. I will get some pics when I get the front end on and out in the sun.

[murphy1244]

I found the diagram in the shop manual. Forgive me but I don't know what OP means. Are you saying their is a diagram on the tractor? The tractor is in my friends barn and its not well lit. I will get some pics when I get the front end on and out in the sun.

OP= Operators manual.

[The kid]

OP= Operators manual.

I thought it was "original poster" or sometimes referred to as the "operator". Is there a manual that comes with this forum?

[The kid]

Things are moving along and with another few hours or so I can turn the key and hope for the best. Today was nut and bolt day as I got distributor in, starter, generator, manifold, carb and other misc parts. Its just was not possible to torque manifold bolts down and that bothers me as I know the potential for problems later. If someone knows the secret, please tell. All I have left is to mount the tank (needs painting), fuel line, radiator and hoses and battery. Front end also.

I previously mentioned taking the clutch and getting it redone completely. As I stepped on the pedal I could feel the first clutch grab but ran out of travel for the second to engage. I have read the thread on clutch and noted the shop manual. I am hoping I can get it adjusted without much problem.

I also noticed just how dried and old the wiring system is on this model. I have also found its not an easy harness to buy at all. I hope it works enough to get me started and I can work on it later.

Lastly, I am hoping I got all my connections right on starter, generator etc. Electric I my weakest know-how. Pretty sure I got distributor correct. Any advice welcome.

Which bolts are you referring to on the manifold? Top ones or end?

[murphy1244]

I thought it was "original poster" or sometimes referred to as the "operator". Is there a manual that comes with this forum?

Sometimes I think there should be.