Massey 135 Running

[Texas Blues]

Well guys, finally got the 135 running. Its still not pretty, and needs more work. The first main goal was to get the motor together and running. I still need the proper carburator (see the vise grips holding on the wrong size carburator! lol) The guy I bought it from ran it like that for years and didnt have the original carb. Will need new exhaust system, fenders,seat, rear rims, and more. A long list but I will get there. I was glad the new dual clutch seemed to be working ok. Hydraulics move up and down, but havent put a load on it yet. The pto also engages, but have not put a load on it either. Once I find the right carb, I can hook the govorner back up. Has been holding steady oil pressure so far, stayed above 50 psi when warmed up. Got one rear tire leaking like a sieve, got a replacement tire I can put on. And also dig that "made to fit" front rim, lol. The guy had to original rim which he gave me, not sure why he used that rim. Probably hit the transmission with the pressure washer and clean it up next, specially right behind the motor, the oil is caked on pretty good there. The tractor did not come with an air breather either. I have bought one, and need to make a bracket to to hold the air cleaner and the fuel filter assembly. Here's a few pic for those interested. Thanks, TB

 

[WilliamBos]

Excellent!! Glad to hear it is running!! Keep us posted.

Will

 

[flusher]

TB--excellent job. Congrats.

Water temp and oil pressure look fine.
My 1964 MF-135 diesel showed about 55-60psi oil pressure when I bought it in Jul06. In 08 it dropped to about 25 psi. I drained the oil, refilled with cheap oil and a quart of ATF. Ran for about 90 seconds. Drained. Repeated. Filled with good oil. Pressure back to 60 psi. Probably crud on the oil pump pickup. I need to drop the oil pan on my 135 and see what it looks like in there.

 

[Texas Blues]

I was pretty suprised flusher, when I pulled the pan on mine. There wasnt really that much gunk in the bottom of the pan, nor was the screen clogged. After all those years it still had good oil pressure. There was more gunk on the outside of the motor! lol Thanks TB