massey ferguson 135

Hi, I have a Massey ferguson 135, the wires to the reR have been cut and taped up to not be used. Im trying to get the rear lights working again and have discovered the wire that that shows is live when the light switch is switched on and another wire that is constantly live. With the wire that...

Hello Everyone, First post here. I have been enjoying doing some work on a Massey Ferguson 135 with a Perkins gas AG3.152 engine. Had some noise in the timing cover and removed it and found and repaired a loose timing idler gear. I am now ready to reinstall the timing cover but have a question...

So I purchased a diverter/selector valve for a massey ferguson that bolts/replaces the cover on top of my trans. The diverter valve has two out ports and one return port. My loader has 3 hoses that were used by the previous owner on a different tractor 1st is hose is pressure 2nd hose return to...

Hey brothers I have got complete parts from my tractor for sale I’ll plead that anyone interested in parts or need any parts should kindly send me a m

My 50+ year old diesel Massey does a good job for it's age but the front wheels wobble when moving. Is this a sign of worn bearings or something worse? Also, years ago I used to replace wheel bearings in my car but that was in the 70's. Is replacing the bearings difficult? Special tools needed...

The problem was this clogged in tank fuel screen… drain fuel into a funnel via a hose… connected to 5 gal. Container(s). Remove fuel line and shutoff valve from bottom of tank. Clean with gasoline or solvent… reinstall add clean diesel and bleed out air…

We have had our tractor that has been in the family since new redone in the past few months and has been running great until now. I was bushing some steep hills and then the tractor started running rough. It cranks up but doesn’t run smooth. Any suggestions on what could be causing the issues.

I hear the pump kick in on up position. Bur no movement. Can pick up with hands no resistance. Stays down. Help please

Desperately need help. I am trying to help my daughter with her 135. The hydraulic fluid was contaminated so I changed it, changed the filter. The 3 point has always worked great, the front forks have always been spotty in operation. Right now I have perfect 3 point operation but zero front...

Need to replace Massey 135 factory power steering hoses but can not find replacements.

Hi guys, I'd appreciate some expertise here. Trying to find out what to order. It looks like a filter of some sort... I'm just getting into this new found sport! Thanks for the help :) Momo

I have a newbie question for an OLD massey furgusson 1967 continental gas. My question is : Is the wire that is attached to the hydraulics filter hard to replace or put back together ? My hydraulics oil is real bad(white) on the old tractor that I've picked up. Looking to change the hydraulics...

Hi this is my first time posting ever so please be gentle. I have a Massey 135 with power steering. When I purchased it the steering was broken. (Casing was cracked) We replaced everything and thought it was good until the casing broke again approx a year later. (It doesn’t get a lot of use...

Hope somebody can help me with this. I brought MF 135 with a hydraulic issue. I removed the lift cover and found cracked lift cylinder. How ever, I don't see the pressure control valve, Tube (Connect the both) and the diaphragm. Only Control dashpot is there . What is the purpose of those 3...

I am hoping someone with a good understanding of a MF135 will be able to help a new owner of a 1975 model with cab, front loader and tipping trailer. You will see from the first picture it has a 3 way selector fitted. The centre position allows movement of the rear link arms. When moved to Ext...

Hi all, New member, but have been reading this forum for a while. I have a MF 135 that came with the property I bought. It is the gas model. When i got the tractor several years ago, it ran well. Now it will start, run for a bit, and then begins to die, and you have to choke it to keep it...

Hello everyone, my name is Bill. I've been working on a 1967 MF 135, with the constant pumping feature, that I bought last summer. To put it mildly, it is a fixer upper, or more like a basket case actually, but I needed a hobby. This is the second MF 135 that I've worked on. My brother had one...

Hello, I have a Massey 135 (1968) that has a differential lock pedal that looks different than any I've seen. Is this from another model? Tractor serial number range 1968 Made in USA 6 speed, no multi-power 5 gauges File_.jpeg - Google Drive Thanks

LOOKING FOR SOME 135 ORCHARD REAR RIMS 16 INCH HAVE TIRES 18.4-16.1

First off- I am not sure exactly which model tractor I own. The steering is 100% hydraulic with no steering box on the tranny cover. The serial# is 9A 42426. I am pretty sure my problem lies with the hydraulic motor/valve that the steering shaft couples to. I need to figure out exactly what...

Hello all, I bought a 1970 massey Ferguson 135 with a perkins diesel. I bought it as "not running". I'm no diesel mechanic by any means but ain't scared to try. I started with changing the fuel filter and caught heck bleeding the air from the system. Finally got it bled as far as I know and got...

I've been slowly fixing up my new to me old 135. It has no serial number plate but i was told it's late 60s. I tested the fuel gauge by removing the single wire to the sender and grounding that post. To my surprise the needle went to full. I thought maybe a bad wire so I removed the wire from...

Hey guys I知 new to the tractor world. I just inherited my father in laws Massey 135, not sure on the year model. I went to change the oil in it the other day and it has the long tube style oil filter (I致e ordered the spin on conversion) when I was taking it apart the spring and small lock washer...

Hello, I have been working on my grandpa's 1965 Massey Ferguson 135 with the four cylinder Continental Z-145 engine. I was wondering if anyone has a digital copy of the operators manual and/or service manual that they would share? I have found manuals for the later models with the Perkins...

Hey guys, My ole massey was to the point I had to leave the choke on to run it so I bought a rebuild kit. the float didnt set level so i adjusted it. so tractor ran ok ish. but fuel ran out of the carb when it was off. So I took it apart and bent the float back where it didnt set level. Now...

I was cutting trails through the woods when my front hub caught a tree and jerked the wheel violently. In doing so it broke something in the steering and when you turned the wheel it would unscrew a bit. I took it apart and there appears to be 2 plastic bushings. The top one is broken and I...

I have a 1965 Massey 135 that runs real well and I use quite often. It is pretty much all original as tractors go and it does what I need it to around the farm. However, it is older and I want to move from a gas engine to diesel. I know of a nice Ford 2810 that is for sale for a good price with...

Hello friends. So here's the issue. 3 point works well just is doing strange things. I know I have a leak inside somewhere because it won't stay up after I shut the tractor off. But here's the issue. The 3 point will go all the way up no issue but, for some reason, it won't go all the way down...

This is my first post here. My Grandfather passed away last November. He left me his Massey Ferguson 135, I don't know the year. Ive used the tractor from time to time but, he did all the repairs if something happened. I used it last fall to grade his driveway and the 3 point lift worked fine. I...

So, my Massey is almost back in fighting shape. I'm running into an issue with the 3 point Hydraulics. While at idle, it raises, but shaky. Idle up, no issues raising or lowering. The other issue is that it won't hold the attachment up when the tractor is shut off, it automatically lowers it to...

Hey gents. So I was working on the 135 today, no problems at all. She's running like a dream. I had to change the shift boots because I definitely have water in the hydraulic fluid, so need to eliminate any entrances. Anyways. After I changed the boots, it will shift into reverse or 1st and the...

Hey gents. I'm trying to rehab my 135 and noticed there is a dry rotted boot basically above the top link attachment point, does anyone know where I could find it's replacement online or a part number I'm looking for? Thanks!!

Hello, I replaced my injector pump a couple of months ago on my MF 135 with one I purchased from EBAY (assume it is China made). I successfully bled the system and got her running again and thought all was well. I have not used it much at all since until recently when it started running rough...

So, went to look at the 135 that I've been looking for, for like 8 months. Finally found it. 1972, Perkins diesel with around 4000 hours on it. Looked pretty good. Needed a jump to start since battery was way passed dead but, ran without a hitch or hiccup for the 30 minutes I had it running and...

Greetings, Can anyone advise on any potential Gearbox match-up problems I would encounter if I try to swap out the original Perkins AD-3 152 Diesel "Rope Seal Engine" for a AD-3 152 Diesel "Lip Seal Engine" on my 1967 MF135UK Tractor ???? Any sound experienced advise would be...

Good morning all. I did a little clean up this weekend on my new to me Massey 135, and after clean up could see a few leaks that were hidden under the grime. One being at the injector pump. It appears that the leak is coming from the inspection plate on the side of the injector pump. Looking...

I have a 1973 MF 135 perkins diesel. I have done a lot of work on the hydraulics and did a custom install of a front loader. Have rebuilt many gas engines, plus repairs but, dealing with a diesel engine is a new experience. I use this tractor maybe 1 or 2 times a year. Have noticed that the...

Hey all. So tried digging some post holes today and my 3pt wouldn稚 go up? I think it was while the pto was running it failed to operate correctly. It lifted fine while driving the tractor, however when I started digging, it just kept going down when I was trying to bring it back up? Any...

Hi Everyone, I have a Massey Ferguson 135. We are getting voltage to both sides of the coil plus points. The coil was taken to the dealership and tested as being good. We are not getting anything out of the top of the coil. Condenser has been replaced, points checked again and gaped. Insulator...

So while "cat-walking" my new to me 135 up some of the hills with the disk hooked up this past weekend it occurred to me that I probably need a little more weight on the front :laughing: I have the factory front bumper with the grill guard which isn't meant to hold suitcase weights. I know...

I recently purchased a MF135 with 4 rail power-adjust rims. These are 28" rims and I believe they are 12X28 based on the tire size (13.6 X 28). I am going to have to replace the rims and possibly sooner rather than later. I am wondering if I can replace them with rims that are not power-adjust...

I have a Massey 135. Maybe 1963 model or so with Perkins 3 cyl engine and the 4 speed transmission with high and low range. The problem I'm having is after running through a small ditch while mowing the bush hog kinda dragged the ground when the front of the tractor was coming up throught the...

Has anyone installed a front hydraulic pump in a mf 135 with a perkins engine ad 3.152? I greatly appreciate your collaboration!

Hello friends, I need your knowledge and experience to know what I'm facing, suddenly my mf 135 diesel perkins began to spit oil through the exhaust manifold, first wet the gasket against the cap but now there is oil in the exhaust, the engine it works perfectly, it starts immediately there is...

My first transmission fluid change and filter check. Is aligning the linkage a problem after cleaning the filter? If I leave the PTO lever in same position when replacing, how will I know if it is correct? Massey mechanic gave me the PTO shaft check routine... Is there any visual I can go by...

What (if any) complications should I look for when replacing my PTO cover plate. I am removing the plate to inspect my filter screen for cleaning and/or replacement if needed. Need to know if any linkage, alignment etc. that I need to do before replacement of cover. Already received info on...

Hi Fellow Fergie Fans (FFF). I hope someone can help. After some rotary hoeing I stopped for a break & then the thing wouldn't start again. (first time that ever happened). The most likely reason is a loose wire near the starter motor and I'm not certain where it should be connected to. Some...

Hi All, First time tractor owner and first time poster :) Of just had my 1969 Massey Ferguson 135 dropped off but it's suffered some damage on the way when it was lifted on and off the truck... :( They managed to snap off the clutch pedal and worse they managed to snap the casting and bend...

Greetings, I am seeking some urgent help to figure out the correct way to re-assemble a rebuilt Quadrant for a 1968 MF-135 UK. The tractor was built with pressure control /dashpot etc. I have replaced both Draft and Position Control shafts /rollers and the support. My problem is that while...

I'm replacing all the gauges in newly purchased '67 MF 135 diesel. The PO did not have it connected at all so I bought a cable and it did not turn after installing it to the engine-side at the back of the camshaft. I pulled the plate to find a bad seal and no drive adapter installed in the back...

I have a fuel problem with my 135. It's always dependable but today I went to start it after it had been sitting a few months and it would turn over but never fire. It's definitely a fuel problem because I gave it a very brief shot of either and it turned over. Also, I replaced the air filter...

Hello Everyone, Its been a long time since I've posted or maybe I've never posted at all, its been that long since I've visited...I generally don't have problems with my equipment! Has anyone ever ran across this before? I'm having trouble with my replacement fuel cap for my diesel MF135. The...

Can anyone tell me if there are any differences between Massey Ferguson 135 (UK) and (US) Models as far as parts are concerned? I have a 1968 MF-135 (UK) 3 Cylinder Perkins Diesel Model. I want to buy a new Ignition Switch and don't understand which Ignition Switch to buy. I work out of state...

Currently in the process of selling some acreage and really wanted to buy a new Tractor with FEL. Instead of spending $25K to $27K on a new tractor I bought this 1968 Vintage Massey Ferguson 135 for $4,200 delivered (3 hour round Trip). I decided to go this route so I could have the money to...

Hi, I'm new to the forum and tractors in general. I inherited a MF 135 Diesel tractor recently, and I know very little about it. It runs good, but it's in a poor state of repair as far as the lighting, the generator keeping the battery charged, and instrument gauges are concerned. I noticed most...

Hi all, I am new to this forum and new to the whole tractor thing I am afraid so have a few daft questions I wonder if someone could help me with. My 135 all works well and I running a 6ft topper on flat ground with just normal grass, it is a bit high at the moment. Can anyone tell me which...

Just a quick one to say hi as I am a new member with no doubt loads of daft questions !!! Thanks in advance for your help Phib

Hello from Michigan, I just bought a MF 135 to garden with. Any recommendations on what kind of issues my tractor may develop?

I have this older MF135 gasser with a Perkins engine. I have finally gotten it to fire up after it being in a shed for two years. I has a misfire about it. I changed the spark plugs and tried new plug wires ( automotive) and no improvement. Should I change coil, distributor cap, rotary button...

Hi all, great posts, just so many of them. Hoping that someone has the experience to guide me towards the solution to my problem. I live in South Australia and have been the proud owner of a 1965 Massey Ferguson 135 3 cylinder Perkins diesel tractor for 15 years. It's been great, but...

Hi everyone! This is my good old Massey Ferguson 135 :) Serial number: 407798

I have searched and searched and while I have found this question asked, I have yet to see any answer. I am about to start in on some work on my grandfather's old 135 and I know I'm going to need the serial number for something but I can't figure out the first two digits. I know it's 9A but...

Hi all, I have a '69 massey 135 with the AD3.152 perkins on board and i've been having trouble getting it up to operating temperature. Eg. Ambient temperature is 10-15 deg.c, radiator 80% blocked with cardboard. After running a slasher around for half hour or so I stuck a temp probe in Oil = 80...

Read that mult ipower was available in a variety of Massey tractors. I am interested in a 135. Was it standard equipment or an option ? Stuff I read seems to lead me to believe was optional but can see nothing that comes right out and says either way. Thanks

Hey All, I have a Massey Ferguson 135 with a perkins 152 gasser. I started rebuilding the engine but it had a cracked head and parts were so hard to find. I found a Massey Ferguson 35 with a 152 diesel that spun a bearing. I figured I could use my block and my crank and rebuild it as a diesel. I...

A couple of months ago, bought a 135 from a friend's neighbor. The engine feels very hot when standing beside it after just 10 minutes of running. The exhaust runs along the bottom of the tractor and I've seen grass smoking when it touches the exhaust pipe. I was wondering if this is normal and...

Hi All, I was having some problems with my Massey so I decided to do some exploratory surgery. The problem I was having with the brakes was that the right wheel would lock up when you applied the brakes. Reversing would unlock the brake. I was also having some problems with the hydraulics...

I have got this tractor and I am learning about it

I am a relatively new owner of the a 135(3 weeks) I have been slowly sorting out and fixing all these issues. I am not sure if I have a dual clutch or single clutch because I cant find the serial number of the tractor yet. The tractor is running fine and the hydraulics appear to be working...

recently bought a 135 just got it running, but I cant seem to get any power to the transmission when you engage/disengage clutch pedal you can tell the engine is taking a load. you can shift through all the gears without engaging the clutch... hydraulics do not work for 3pth lift and PTO does...

Hey guys, My '65 135 diesel won't start. I'm no mechanic but I did try a few things. I can hear the solenoid kick in, but no starter motor. I turned on the key switch and then held a screw driver from the large 12V lug on the solenoid to the starter motor and it fired right up. I figure its the...

My aux hydraulic pipe hose run under the 3 point link arms. As you can see in the picture the link arms hit the hoses when down. I want to fix this up because the hoses are very badly worn. Where is the best place to mount the output hoses and its brackets on a 135 tractor. I suppose anywhere...

Hi I am flushing the fuel tank, and changing filters on my 135. I have a leak on the fuel line from the tank to the lift pump. My 135 it uses a black plastic fuel line about 1/4inch or less in diameter. Looks like hydraulic high pressure line rather than fuel line Was this common on the...

Hi all! I recently acquired an old MF-135 tractor with a new property I bought this summer. She's a great machine and I've already used her a ton this summer plowing up a garden patch, mowing brush, and dragging logs and the like. Now with the cooler weather, I'd like to treat her right and...

I just purchased a Massey Ferguson 135. Im new to this forum so all help is appreciated. Im trying to figure out the year. I know it has the perkins 3 cyclinder. It also looks like it has hyraulic hook up in the back but how do i control that? I included a picture of the plate with the serial...

I found that my right brake pedalis slightly bent where the locking pin won't mate up. My question is. It it made of cast. Can it be heated to be bent back into shape?

1972 MF 135 diesel with 8 speed (no multi power) - what trans fluid (budget is a concern) should I use? And what would Tractor Supply carry that would work for me? I'm more likely to do that than to locate a Massey Ferguson dealer locally to buy pails of oil. Also, I'm not set up with a shop...

I wonder if anyone could help with this issue. When I attach my vertical log splitter to my 135 with the arms in the lowest position, I am finding that under load when splitting the logs, the arms are slowly lifting upwards which then makes it awkward to put logs onto the base of the splitter to...

I have a Massey Ferguson 135 with the Z145 Continental engine. I bought a woods rotary mower and my tractor will not pick it up. I have a finish mower that it picks up but it is jerky when it picks it up. If I stand on the mower it wont pick me and the mower up. Is it worth trying to change...

Massey Ferguson 135 fitted with a Perkins AD3 engine won"t start up when the engine is warm, it starts from cold ok, so I don"t know why it won"t start up again until the engine has gone cold.

I have a cracked air inlet elbow connecting the air filter to the carb on a 1972 Massey 135 with a Continental Z145 gas engine. The tube is 2" ID at the air box connection, it reduces down to 1.5" ID while making a 45 degree bend and connecting to a metal tube headed for the carb. Length is...

1972 MF 135 diesel with 8 speed (no multi power) - what trans fluid (budget is a concern) should I use? And what would Tractor Supply carry that would work for me? I'm more likely to do that than to locate a Massey Ferguson dealer locally to buy pails of oil. Scott in Brighton NY

Hello I have a old mf 135, has forks on the back that go up and down with control lever thats all factory. My question is i see online a lot 3 point backhoe attachments for older tractors, so im pretty sure there is no hydraulic hook up for a backhoe i dont see anything back there how difficult...

I need assistance with the order of Spark Plug Wires to Distributor Cap? . Mid 70 MF 135 3 Cylinder Gasser. I think it is a Perkin痴 engine. . I have read the firing order as 1,2,3. I think number cylinder #1 is close to the radiator (am I right). I think #1 is the top left of the Distributor...

I need assistance with wiring on my Massey Ferguson 135 Standard 3 cylinder Gasser. The FM135 is a basic model without an Amp Meter. . Where do the 2 wires go that the wiring diagram show they go to the Amp Meter when the model I have does not have an Amp Meter? . History: Last Easter my Dad...

Greeting Gentle People, I am glad to find a forum with great information. I have inherited the family farm because I am the last one standing. My family have owned the land since the late 1800s. My Grandparents grew peanuts and watermelons. I am a I.S.Auditor for healthcare in Dallas...

Anyone know what size wrench it takes to remove the neutral safety switch on the massey 135? Is it standard or metric size?

I was changing the hydraulic oil filter in my MF135, and now it's leaking oil around the shift cover plate. I cannot find the gasket for this, hoping someone on here can help!

Hey everyone! I recently purchased a MF135 and wanting to change the hydraulic oil as it is milky white. What is the best/easiest way getting to the hydraulic filter?

Can anybody tell me where the hydraulic filter(s) is located and if so how do you get to them? This is for a 1972 MF 135 gas burner w/ Perkins 3 cylinder engine and hydraulic fluid controls the transmission, PTO and hydraulic system. Or where I can get a manual for it ASAP?

Hi Have just bought a French version MF 135 first registered in 1972. The type on the plate is 135 8S although on the reg doc it says 135 85. Serial number is R522146 and says it was built by Massey Ferguson S.A. Le Plessey Robinson, France. The first thing I want to sort is the type of engine...

I figured this deserved its own thread. I couldn't find a MF 135 Operator's Manual anywhere online, so I found an original one for sale on eBay and bought it. It came a few days ago, and is a great reference, answering questions that people on this and other forums were vague about. It's a...

I bought an old farmhouse with 5 acres 16 years ago. When I got there it was all overgrown. I started clearing the land using a push mower, then bought a 1966 Cub Cadet 123 (first hydro) with a 44" mower deck. It was a true workhorse, and I cleared a lot of ground using it, but it was...

I just purchased a 135 diesel american model and differental lock won't engage. Any tips on freeing this . Thanks

Howdy All, At my church we have a MF-135 Diesel that we use for grounds maintenance. I recently added a Ford 907 flail mower to help with the fields and had it in use today when I started getting a loud knocking and white smoke coming from the bottom of the engine area today. I shut it down and...

I'm going to look at a MF 135 tractor tomorrow. It has the Perkins diesel, power steering, aux hydraulics. Not sure on hours, tires look to be in good shape. I'm not sure of the year either; I'll check the serial number when i look at it tomorrow. What should I be looking for in particular? This...

what oil should be used in the transmission of a mf 135

I just bought a restored 1965 masey 135. Its my first tractor and it did not come with stabilizer bars or chains. I also just ordered a rotary mower from everythingattachments. I assume I need stabilizer bars or chains to keep the mower off my tires and minimize the lateral motion. Any advise...

I have power steering fluid coming up steering column on my MF135 diesel tractor. I've put in some leak stop but so far it hasn't helped. I gather from looking on the web that I need to replace a seal at base of power steering column. Is this a difficult repair and what is involved? Thanks in...

I had just bought this tractor, he did say it was leaking fluid plus steering is stiff and figured the fluid was leaking down into drive box. Could this just be the seals, plate on top off power steering is not cracked and fluid is low. Thanks Mark

I have a 1970 MF135 Perkins diesel. Last year my hydraulic pressure was at about 300 psi give or take, I bought a rebuilt pump and installed it and everything worked great PSI over 2000. Over the course of the year, maybe 200 hrs. the pressure has slowly dropped to 500 psi again. Is there...

Tractor, an MF 135 Perkins Gas w/ multipower. No power steering, no auxilary Hydraulic control. I desire a Hydraulic top link, what do i need. Thanks

hi, is there any easy way to remove the cross shaft from a mf 135 lift cover.the conrod fell out of the ram due to wear on the ram which is splined on the shaft.any ideas please

Hello ok this is what i am trying to do i have a 135 massey and the rear tires are 14-9-24 no good tubes would not help them i would like to go a lot wider like in the pic i have looked and not have found any thing they can be shorter so any help would be great thanks

I have a MF 135 Perkins diesel. The engine is rebuilt, and starts and run great. Fires up every time, on the second revolution of the engine. The only issue is that three times (the third is right now) I have had the engine choke off under load, and then it does not restart. I do not have...

Buying a first compact tractor has proven to be more difficult than I ever imagined. I like the older John Deere 1020 and Massey Ferguson 135, but as a maintainer and NOT A MECHANIC, I am also attracted to the 'newer tractors' like the New Holland TC30. Are parts readily available for the...

Hi everyone! Im new to this forum and have come in search of help! I bought a Massey 135 which had been fitted with a new engine, however had not been treat nicely by its previous owner and it has since been treated to many repairs to the rest of the tractor. One thing that baffled us was...

Hi I bought a massey 135 about A year ago It was supposed to have been rebuilt I could tell it had been apart by all the new gaskets. With that said I was bush hogging last week and noticed I had no oil pressure so I got it back to my shop I took the pressure line off at the tractor seemed to be...

Finally have to change out the original Goodyear rear on my '67 135...I already did the other one a couple of years ago...so its not like I haven't done this before,,,,but....I've got it jacked/blocked up, all the rim bolts out (6), but that darn rim wants to stay with the center (as this is the...

So we bought a nice looking Massey 135 gas with the z145 engine this spring and have been using it to plow, disc mow and till on our small vegetable farm this season. Early in June we changed the oil (first time since owing the tractor) and found gas in the oil. We were befuddled and worried...

I have a mf 135 with a z145 engine and a z134 head. It puts out a whole bunch of white smoke a couple of minutes after you start it up and starts to miss alot. Does not smoke or miss at start up. Smokes even more when you give more gas. Oil presure is 25psi at fast idle. I replaced the head...

I bought Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor. Please help to me for how to restore and painting method, paint colour, how check engine, giyar box, clutch, heytrolic, etc.

MF 135 perkins 3 diesel 6 spd Ground, neutral, Engine PTO I'm wondering what's normal here with this newer to me tractor. Dual Clutch when fully pressed allows me to engauge the "Engine" PTO lever like you'd expect, (bush hog) takes off pretty quick after letting up on clutch. Problem, or...

Hi, I have a Massey Ferguson 135 diesel and a 165 gasser. The 135 doesn't have power steering and the 165 does. I am just wondering if it's possible to take the pump and etc. off the 165 and install it on the 135? As well, there is a lot of play in the steering wheel on the 135. You can turn the...

My 135 made a horrible noise coming from the starter area. At first I thought I had a bad bearing and my engine was falling apart. It will start and then it sounds like a grinding between two gears. I shut it down but before I did, I got off to see if I could find the problem area. Is this...

So I've been going through eBay as I do when I get bored to try to look for an old Massey. There is a 135 which caught my eye but to my way of thinking it looked a bit pricey. Any ideas what price a 135 should be with around 5-6000 hrs on it?

Brought this home couple weeks ago for grass mowing duties as well as some minor box blading. Not exactly sure the year of manufacture, the plates missing and I plan to remove the paper air filter canister to see if the alternative serial number location is near the battery tray. Particulars...

Just joined, been shopping for a MF135 and had a question about seat height before going further There's 2 style seats I see most often. Bucket type - with seat pad and thin back pad. AND Arm rest spring tensioner type. Main question is - does the bucket style seat sit lower than the arm...

will lift brushhog but is real slow and the levers have to be nearly all the way up to lift.oil is clean.pump circulates a good flow.thanks

Is there a diagram showing ALL grease nipples on a Massey Ferguson 135 (1974 model) tractor. Have found some but believe there should be more.

Hi, I have a 1972 MF 135 with the later straight axle. I have noticed that the bushes seem to have almost gone on the centre pivot point and am wondering if to tackle the job myself. Has anyone done this or can advise in anyway? I have been told that I should replace the whole axel beam...

I had leak high up on the steering column so I have removed the instrument panel and steering valve cover. I found a milky white fluid as shown in the photo below. I plan on replacing the large O-rings around the valve, valve cover, and the seal in the top of the cover to fix the leaks...

Unfortunately I lost the fuel cap for my MF135 diesel tractor. I have ordered a couple of replacements, but none seal the tank tightly and there is leakage. The original cap was oblong, not round. Any idea where I can get a true replacement?

I have a Massey Ferguson 135 (3 cylinder diesel) with a good engine (no smoke, easy start, plenty of power etc). I have checked the thermostat and found it to be in good order (opens at around 70 degrees celcius) but the temperature gauge indicates a very slow warming up (as if the thermostat...

Just bought a Massy Ferguson 135 Gas with Continental engine. It looks and runs good. I'm getting an owner's manual but it has not yet arrived. Anyone have any suggestions as to oil and gas to use .... or not to use? Ronnie in Michigan

Hello, This is my first post in MF part of the forum. About month ago my friend call my with an information that there is Massey Ferguson that will by thrown away to scrap yard. He send my photos. I decided that I must have it. Last Friday when I came home from work a saw Ferguson next to my...

I have a 1970 Massey Ferguson 135 diesel that has milky oil in the transmission. I have found only one drain plug on the transmission and cannot see any drain on the rear differential. Can I drain everything from the one plug? Is there a drain under the draw bar bracket? Any help would be...

I have a massey 135 with weak hydraulics, it has gotten worse over the years. Everything operates as normal but it has gotten weaker on the 3 point lift (I never use it anyways) but now it won't lift the cutter head on my mower. Pressure test shows only 400 psi max. My question is could this...

I have a old Massey Ferguson 135 diesel that has milky transmission oil. I know there are 2 drain plugs one on the left side of the trans. the other is supposed to be on the rear. I can not see it. Is it under the draw bar support braket? Can anyone give me some help? Walt

I have to start my old friend using a wire across the main terminal with the battery cable and the small inside terminal. My fuel pump was leaking and diesel dripped into the starter. I have fixed the leak. Are there any fire concerns when I try to start the tractor? I made one attempt and...

I recently purchased a Massey Ferguson 135 with the 3 cylinder Perkins gas engine. It does not have multi-power. I could tell the three point hitch did not work correctly when I bought it. With nothing attached and the draft and position arms in the fully down position, the lift arms would...

Hi, Ive just finished overhauling a 1969 MF 135 hydraulic pump as the pump used to chatter away and couldnt lift much latterly. Ive got a manufacturers manual which i was working through to carry out the adjustments on the top lift cover. Unfortunately in order to carry out a lot of these...

Massey 135 Deluxe with IPTO. I have a hydraulic leak between the pressure control tube and the standpipe diverter block. I tried replacing the pressure tube O-ring, but it won't seal. Do the O-ring & backup washer fit into a recess in the diverter or should the pressure tube have a recess for...

Has anyone got or know where to get wiring diagram for a 1974 135 Massey Ferguson 3 cylinder Diesel, This tractor is fitted with high and low dipped beam. Tractor has went under a huge face lift, 135 has been fully restored, problem who ever restored it never wired the lights back up, Switch...

I have a MF-135, which I really like. The only thing I think I want on it that I don't have is a loader. Someone local is selling an MF-150 with a loader. I looked into the differences between an MF-135 and MF-150 and from what I can tell there isn't much. I suspect that the MF-150 is a...

You guys were so helpful with my last issue that I have come back looking to tap into more of your knowledge. I have a decent leak coming from what I believe to be the hydraulic mechanism. When the PTO is engaged, especially when the External pump is on, I can see fluid coming out. Attached...

Just bought a MF135, never had a M/F before, finally got it running, it had not been cranked in a year a half and the tank was empty, had bird nest in the air filter, like to have never got all the air out of the lines, whoever put that tank so close to the injectors never thought they would...

Hello all, new to the site and to tractors. I Live in Spain and have bought a MF 135 built under licence by Ebro In Spain, I believe it to be late 1960's, 3 cylinder perkins diesel with an 8 forward and 2 reverse gearbox. serial number: *213X98132*. My problem is that the rear lift does not...

Hello all, new to the site and to tractors. I Live in Spain and have bought a MF 135 built under licence by Ebro In Spain, I believe it to be late 1960's, 3 cylinder perkins diesel with an 8 forward and 2 reverse gearbox. serial number: *213X98132*. My problem is that the rear lift does not...

OK, guys, help me out for i get killed! Was mowing today with Massey 135 (40 Hp Perkins diesel) when the throttle suddenly increased and would not respond. I threw in the clutch, took it out of gear, jumped off and manually decreased the throttle to idle. I waited to see what would happen and...

OK, guys, help me out for i get killed! Was mowing today with Massey 135 (40 Hp Perkins diesel) when the throttle suddenly increased and would not respond. I threw in the clutch, took it out of gear, jumped off and manually decreased the throttle to idle. I waited to see what would happen and...

My son just purchased a 1970's Massey Ferguson 135 diesel. The second stage of the clutch will not disengage the pto. We have adjusted the 3 adjustment screws on the clutch through the inspection opening to about .060 and the pedal seems to be at the right free play. It still will not allow...

Hi everyone, I noticed white sludge and antifreeze on the head when I went to do a valve cover change on my 135 with gas perkins 3 cylinder. I don't have any white smoke, oil in coolant or coolant in oil. The engine runs great. I knew I had a head gasket issue so I pulled the head and the...

Need schematic to convert from generator to alternator

I have an MF 135 Gas, 1972 that I purchased this Spring. I don't notice the hydraulics having an issue when bush hogging or using the grader blade. However, when I park the tractor if I have the equipment up, then when I come back it will be down. I don't see any visible leaks that would...

does anybody know if the massey ferguson service manual -27 covers the continental engines it does say gas engines on it but I already bought a manual that said gas engines and it only covered perkins engines.THANKS

my hydraulic pump has gotten weak i'm new to tractors so i don't know much i bought it with this problem but didn't know it.

Hi I was wondering if it is possible to adjust the steering radius on my massey ferguson 135 it is a 67 model year with the z145 engine i drove some other 135s before I bought this one that had a lot tighter steering radius but the one that I bought turned so much easier I went with it plus I...

Trying to make the painful decision between a 135 Perkins gasser and 150 Perkins diesel. Gasser has 850 honest hours and diesel has 2200 hours, or so the gauge shows. Taking everything into consideration, I know the diesel 150 has certain advantages. But, it costs an extra grand, too. Is the...

I have looked through the threads of others with power steering leaks coming from the steering box below the steering wheel. The fluid on mine seems to leak from the steering arms, plates on side and air vent at the top. I noticed that one of my side plates was only hand tight and that is an...

I think I need to rebuild the hydraulic pump in my massey 135. Pressure tops out at 450 psi. I have cleaned the filter and changed the oil, next step is to pull the cover. This is a working hay tractor so it can't be down for long. Can I change the pump through the top cover? Can I rebuild...

I forgot to remove the roller when I removed the lift cover on my MF 135. This caused the Control Guide on the Dashpot Assembly to bend and ultimately break off. When I priced a new Dashpot Assembly I nearly fainted. Anyone know where there is a used one. Or not sure if the broken part could be...

i changed O ring seals on banjo fittings as they were weeping. had to loosen the injector pump to get at rear port. re tighted and bled system, but cannot get even a bit of a weep at injection ports. lots of fuel at supply and return lines, and both low and high bleed ports on pump body...

I have a Massey Ferguson 135 Deluxe with differential lock. I need to replace the oil seals on the right rear axle half-shaft. The I&T manual warns that the differential lock coupler will fall off and drop into the axle housing when the axle shaft is withdrawn, but two other manuals (Jensales...

We seem to being having a hydraulic issue... Last night my neighbor brought his 135 (gas) model over so we could work on it in the garage. He has been having some minor hydraulic issues for a long time and wanted to address them. Basically his three point would drop so he found some...

High I recently bought a 135 massy ferguson I have a problem with the lift when you raise it with or with out a implement it comes up but it kind of shakes while coming up like it might be getting air or something I'M NOT SURE OF THE YEAR but it has the continental engine. Thanks for looking.

Just purchased a Massey Ferguson 135 and need to find a copy of the wiring diagram. Any info would be appreciated. 3 cyl Perkins GAS 1974

Hopefully someone on here can help me pinpoint whats going on. I recently rebuilt my 135 continental engine. The rebuild kit came with a rebuild for oil pump. I had the machine shop do the oil pump. I have good pressure, 40lbs. However, its not making it to valve train. I have pulled the...

Good Morning everyone, The problem I'm having is this: I was tilling with a 5' tiller yesterday and the PTO shaft got very hot and noticed a little smoking come off the shaft and shut it down. Now the shaft is frozen and when I try to engage it, it stalls the tractor. The PTO will engage but...

Hello everyone, new to the forum. I have a Massey Ferguson 135 with a 3-cyl. Perkins gas motor.....I've read some other forums on here and everyone seems to be very helpful. The problem I'm having is this: I was tilling with a 5' tiller yesterday and the PTO shaft got very hot and noticed a...

I have a remote hydraulic valve off of a massey 135 I am not using. It allows the use of the 3 point and has a single acting remote port. We used it to lift the cutter head on a mower. I upgraded to a 3 port remote valve. It does seap a little on the remote side but works, could be rebuilt...

I filled up the reservoir on my power steering, then started the tractor and found it to be leaking out of (what appears) an air relief valve on steering box below steering wheel? When I rechecked reservoir it was empty. The bolt that hold the cap on reservoir was leaking air and some fluid as...

I am in the process of purchasing a backhoe attachment for my Massy Ferguson 135 tractor. Considering the Bush Hog 965H. Is this a good choice as far as size? Thank you for your time and input.

Changed oil and filter on massey 135 Perkins 3 cyl gas. Canister. There are missing pieces in the canister. Would like to convert to spin on filter type. Any suggestions or coments. Thanks

My Position Control is not working. On other sites I have seen references to this issue: speciifcally the position control linkage becoming displaced when the position control lever is moved outside of its normal range of motion. Back in 2004 on a forum in Yesterday's Tractors, Big Dean Austin...

I've seen a foot throttle for a 135, but wanted to know if it fits the Continental Z145 engine or the Perkins?? Anyone know? BobG in VA

Just looking to find out where the hydraulic pump is located on this model, before we go pulling crap apart :)

I found the following picture of a restored Massey 135 tractor online, but something didn't look quite right about it. Can you spot what's wrong?

Hi Folks, I am taking the plunge headlong. This tractor has been in our family since I was born. I remember being 3 years old and sitting on this thing so it has great sentimental value for me and I would like my son to have his first tractor experience on it as well. It sat parked for years...

Tractor died while in use. Thought had fuel problem. Tank had rust so replaced tank,lift pump,filters. Have fuel getting to injector pump but can not get fuel out bleeder points on injector pump. Have followed proper bleeding procedures several times. Need help Bobby

Trying to put a loader on a massey 135, anyone got any pictures of where theirs mounts to the tractor? Front rear and middle if you have them. Thanks

I got the rebuild fired up yesterday. Not without a few hiccups but I did get her going. I only lacked hooking up the gas tank and fuel. Initially it did not start and we spent nearly an hour trying to figure out why. First I had a few wires reversed on solenoid and two plug wires crossed...

Hello. Please can someone advise? I have a 1965 MF 135 basic machine i.e. without pressure control. Stupidly, prior to reading a solution to a problem on this website, I removed the transfer plate on the hyraulic lift cover. I disturbed the stand pipe beneath and now have to replace the o ring...

Guys and gals, I recently bought the OEM agco service manual for my 135. It arrived yesterday, so I scanned through it.... In my opinion, it was somewhat incomplete. I saw no sections on electrical system service, delco gen/alt rebuilding, starting/charging, sheet metal, etc.... just pretty much...

I am looking at a Massey Ferguson 135. Are they good tractors? Anything bad about them? Any other recommendations? I only have about $4000.00 to spend.

I just bought a MF135 with a z145 continental engine. I don't have an owners manual yet and need to do some general maint. on it. What oil should I use? What oil filter? Any other info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi there friends Looking at a MF 135 Deluxe Serial # 221165 for cutting a field.Asking Price of 4450.00. What kind of pricing should I see??

I just bought a 1965 MF135. I want to service the tractor before I really use it especially the filters. I like to know exactly when they have been replaced so I know when to replace them again. What filters do I need to check and where are they located? Also, how often should they be checked or...

I am a new owner of a MF135. How do I tell if it needs greased? And if it does how do I know how much to grease it? One last question. What kind of grease do I use?

I am the new owner of a MF135. Where is are the best places to get parts for these tractors. I need a couple of minor ones right now, but I am sure I'll need other part later. I need a gas cap and a gasket for the fuel level sending unit right now. Both of these are leaking gas. Thanks

I've ordered the frame mount (under the tractor...not the axle mounted bumper) weight bracket for my MF135. It mounts with 4 bolts, in square pattern under the front end frame. Does anyone know what size/how long these bolts are? BobG in VA

I just bought a MF135. Where is the best place to get a operator manual and a service manual? I want to do an initial servicing check on the whole tractor. I will buy the parts manual and repair manual as I need them. I just want to know how to properly service the tractor before I start using...

I am looking at a gas MF135 that isn't running right now. I like challenges. From what TractorData says a 135 may or my not have live PTO. Is there any sure way of telling if this 135 has live PTO or not without the tractor in running condition? Can I tell by the serial number? Are there any...

Hi all! Just bought a MF135 with a Perkins gas 3cyl, I am having an issue with it not wanting to rev up without cutting out and backfiring. It runs a little better with the choke about 60% closed and the carb leaks gas out the air intake side. The air filter is clean, has new plugs, and I have...

Seemed pretty clean after 40 years.... Thinking this may have had something to do with the levers not functioning properly. The OSHA approved rig that made everything possible. Guys aren't lying when they say the lift cover is heavy! Does the hydraulic fluid look terrible? I believe it...

My name is Richard, live in canada, southern ontario and i have a massey 135 diesel 1975 yr thanks

My MF 135 Diesel Serial Number Plates reads: 9A135263. I can't find this serial number listed for this tractor. Can anyone shed some light on this? robert

A brief back story, I purchased the tractor from my neighbor who moved back to the city. He has owned it at least the last 10 years. He only ran it a few days a year and got by with a dead battery jumping two get it running. I have more grass and lots of other projects and wanted to turn it...

Hey Guys, Just recently my Massey 135 diesel started smoking pretty bad. It started as just heavy light blue smoke and couple days later it would be same light blue smoke and after bushhogging for an hour it would start bogging down and then black smoke would boil out the pipe. I would...

I am trying to repair and old Massey Ferguson, as the oil pump has worn out. All the other parts are in good working order, except for the oil pump. z145 engine, 135 model. If anyone can refer me to a site that sells said part, or has extras that they are willing to part with, please notify me...

What is a "fair" price for this 67 Massey Ferguson Deluxe 135 with a Continental 145 engine and just over 4000hrs with the following implements in SE Michigan? It comes with a 5ft Bush Hog, Ferguson cultivator, boom lift, seed spreader and a transport box. Tires have no checks. It starts...

Hi there, Does anyone know the appropriate 'group' size for a MF135 GAS Perkins? I can measure the box and shop about but if there is a standard 'group' that fits that would be easier. If there is a battery from the diesel model that fits for similar money I would take that route for some extra...

After having electrical issues and trying to pull start my 135 I thought there was more play in the clutch I solved my electrical problem and all was good for about 5 minutes of driving around. When I tried to get the tractor on my trailer the wheels spun due to rain. I went back down the ramps...

Need help with governor adjustment Hi to all on the forum I enjoy the forum and have learned lots here. I just purchased a 1970, 135 with 1,000 hours on a Perkins 3 cylinder gas. It has been well maintained, always garaged, and starts and runs great. It does leak oil from the flywheel...

When I am bush hogging thick grass or briars the bush hog seems to slip or quit cutting till I raise it or get in thinner grass. Is that the clutch or could that be the bushhog itself?

Hello, We are building a house on 7 acres. Most of it is flat to rolling, with half being pasture and the other half woods. One small section of the pasture is wet almost year round with natural springs. We have a 700' limestone rock driveway and some parts of it are fairly steep, though still...

the one on my tractor is missing a good chunk off it. i have been looking around and have found nothing. the part number is 523420M91 on the filter assembly part 523416M93 any help at all is appreciated, even if its fabricating one out of something else. thanks

I have a Massey 135. It has been converted to 12 volts and has worked fine for the 15 years I have owned it. The wires from the keyswitch overheated and all insulation burnt off the igntion and starter wires. The switch then caught on fire. I replaced the solenoid and wires but the starter...

The fill cap for my tranny is rounded. Am I looking at the right thing or should I just put vise grips to it and open it up?

Hi there, I purchased the contents of a barn on a property that I purchased. There was a Massey 135 with a full set of implements and a new 8hp Massey lawn tractor. The 135 has 84hr on it and the size of the trees that we had to clear to get it out confirm this. Still has the flashing down the...