MF 135 No engine number

[Basil P]

I live in Australia and have just purchased a MF 135. I'm very impressed with the performance of this little work horse. According to the serial number which is located on the right side of the dash on a tag it was born in 1973 The tag reads MF135 432482. I can not locate the engine serial number though. It has the AD3 152 diesel motor and according to all the information I can gather the engine serial number is supposed to be stamped into the block under the lift pump. There is only a clear surface there. Does anyone know how else I can find out the serial number of the engine? I mainly want to know to find out if the engine has rope seals or the lip seal.
I'm currently in the process of restoring this little beast to it's former glory. The engine, transmission, hydraulics and final drive are all in good order, but I've replaced all bushes, bearings and pins at the front end. I figure it is worth it.
Any advice on the engine number would be appreciated. Maybe it can be cross referenced from the serial number?

 

[murphy1244]

Stamped on left hand side of block near the top. /have any pics?

 

[Masseywrench]

The Serial # on the tag is all you will need to purchase parts for your tractor.
The number on the block which can be located in a couple of different locations is considered the "build list" or "build set"
Only on rare occasions have I had to have that number and it was on a 6cyl turbo motor, but perhaps there is a reason you need it.
You might look near the injection pump on the left side instead of the mechanical lift pump.

So it being a 1973, does your tractor have power steering?

If there is an issue of "early production" or "late production" when it comes to buying parts, your serial # on the tag will solve the problem.

 

[TomSeller]

These old Masseys are great little workhorses like you said. I am glad to are restoring your 135.

 

[Basil P]

Thanks Murph. There are some raised lettering and numbers on this side, but none that correspond to engine serial numbers.

 

[Basil P]

Thanks Masseywrench. I'm mainly curious to know if the engine has rope seals or the lip seal. I guess if I ever need to replace them I'll get to find out by inspection.
No, my tractor does not have power steering. I hang a 5 foot heavy duty slasher behind it and have had to get front wheel weights to give me more traction on the front. It feels like I have power steering when the slasher is on, which is most of the time.

 

[Basil P]

Thanks Tom. If I can work out how I will post a photo when it is complete.

 

[Basil P]

Restoration complete. Here are a couple of pics http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...tractorbynet.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gif

 

[TomSeller]

<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=366210"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=366211"/>

Restoration complete. Here are a couple of pics http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gifhttp://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gif

Very nice. Those are some of the best looking tractors ever IMHO.

 

[The kid]

<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=366210"/><img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=366211"/> Restoration complete. Here are a couple of pics http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gifhttp://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gif

Nicely done. i've always favored the european models or the US built ones. :thumbsup: