MF 135 power steering kit

[ugabulldog]

They have these on ebay for around $500, I am wondering how hard they are to install on tractor w/out power steering (found a good tractor w/out ps) or if I'm better off buying one with ps already. Thanks

 

[jimkulwicki]

I just purchased a Massey 135 (diesel engine) without power steering. When I took the tractor for a test drive, I knew immediatley I needed power steering since my first two tractors had it and I was somewhat spoiled. I ordered the power steering kit off Ebay and it arrived before I even picked up the tractor. Paid $530.

This kit was apparently manufactured in Turkey. It looks very well built and heavier duty than what I expected. However, the installation instructions arer so vague and information is lost through translation that I can't even figure out where to mount the main anchor of the system (lift connection flange to the engine block). Other than this, it looks pretty cut and dry.

So here I am, a new member of this site, hoping someone will come through with some better information on how to install this thing.

Jim

 

[jlsmith]

Which model MF135 do u have. The UK or the Detroit?

 

[flusher]

I just purchased a Massey 135 (diesel engine) without power steering. When I took the tractor for a test drive, I knew immediatley I needed power steering since my first two tractors had it and I was somewhat spoiled. I ordered the power steering kit off Ebay and it arrived before I even picked up the tractor. Paid $530.

This kit was apparently manufactured in Turkey. It looks very well built and heavier duty than what I expected. However, the installation instructions arer so vague and information is lost through translation that I can't even figure out where to mount the main anchor of the system (lift connection flange to the engine block). Other than this, it looks pretty cut and dry.

So here I am, a new member of this site, hoping someone will come through with some better information on how to install this thing.

Jim

I took a look at that eBay PS unit for the 135 on their website. It's a lot better PS system than the factory unit like the one on my 1964 MF135 diesel which is installed in the steering column (it's more of a power steering assist than a true power steering setup like the one you have). It looks like a Tisco product, so maybe you should contact them.

 

[jimkulwicki]

My Massey 135 is the Detroit model

 

[tthopskin@yahoo.ca]

My Massey 135 is the Detroit model

well jlsmith lets hear it

 

[jimkulwicki]

Well, I think I've finally figured out what's going on with my Massey 135 diesel power steering kit problem; the kit is manufactured in Turkey by a company called HPS (Hydraulic Power Steering). However, it is imported and distributed by a company called Tisco. After that, it goes up for sale by GlemcoTractorParts, then goes on Ebay. One of these three companies apparently got the diesel engine kit mixed up with the gas engine kit.

It appears the main attaching bracket is different between gas and diesel. Now they want me to build my own instead of them just sending me one.

WTF?

 

[Lumberjack1903]

Well, I think I've finally figured out what's going on with my Massey 135 diesel power steering kit problem; the kit is manufactured in Turkey by a company called HPS (Hydraulic Power Steering). However, it is imported and distributed by a company called Tisco. After that, it goes up for sale by GlemcoTractorParts, then goes on Ebay. One of these three companies apparently got the diesel engine kit mixed up with the gas engine kit.

It appears the main attaching bracket is different between gas and diesel. Now they want me to build my own instead of them just sending me one.

WTF?

Did you pay with paypal? You should be able to get a refund once you return the product.

 

[IIIBradIII]

Jim, did you ever get any satisfaction on that ebay kit? I am considering it for my 135 diesel as well. Thanks.

 

[flusher]

Well, I think I've finally figured out what's going on with my Massey 135 diesel power steering kit problem; the kit is manufactured in Turkey by a company called HPS (Hydraulic Power Steering). However, it is imported and distributed by a company called Tisco. After that, it goes up for sale by GlemcoTractorParts, then goes on Ebay. One of these three companies apparently got the diesel engine kit mixed up with the gas engine kit.

It appears the main attaching bracket is different between gas and diesel. Now they want me to build my own instead of them just sending me one.

WTF?

That sucks. But, if it were me, I'd just bite the bullet and fabricate the bracket myself or have it done at your local weld shop. Can't be much of a job to make a single bracket.