My 1966 Massey 135 Tractor (Pics)

[MasseyWV]

The following are pictures of the oil pan after it was sandblasted and primed.

 

[MasseyWV]

The following is a picture of the fan shroud after it was sandblasted and primed.

 

[MasseyWV]

The following are pictures of the battery box assembly (194185M92 - Platform Assembly, Battery and Instrument) after it was sandblasted and primed.

 

[MasseyWV]

The following are pictures of the front axle support after it was sandblasted and primed.

 

[Lava Rancher]

Wow! Looking good. Looks like you primed a still somewhat assembled structure in your last image. Any reason to stop disassembly there?

Battery box assembly, not front axel support.

 

[Soundguy]

Wow! Looking good. Looks like you primed a still somewhat assembled structure in your last image. Any reason to stop disassembly there?

that steering bolster is solid...

 

[Lava Rancher]

Wow! Looking good. Looks like you primed a still somewhat assembled structure in your last image. Any reason to stop disassembly there?

Battery box assembly, not front axel support.

Upon furthee scrutiny iy appears that the bolts are only protecting the threads and not holding anything in place. I think...

 

[MasseyWV]

Upon furthee scrutiny iy appears that the bolts are only protecting the threads and not holding anything in place. I think...

Like Soundguy, I also thought you meant the front axle support, which is a solid (and heavy) cast steel piece.

Now that I know you meant the battery box assembly I can say that it was disassembled as much as possible, without cutting the welds. The bolts, used to attach the voltage regulator, were left in place to protect the threaded holes, and so I could prime the bolts at the same time. Leaving bolts in place also reduces the possibility of losing them or losing track of where they went.

If you look just to the left of the bolts, there are 4 small screw holes, which are used to attach the serial number plate.

 

[vegaome]

Wow Massey,

That is a really good. I hope to someday fix mine up that good. I cant wait to see the top coat and all back together. Thank you for sharing.

v/r

Mike

 

[Lava Rancher]

Like Soundguy, I also thought you meant the front axle support, which is a solid (and heavy) cast steel piece. Now that I know you meant the battery box assembly I can say that it was disassembled as much as possible, without cutting the welds. The bolts were left in place to protect the threaded holes, and so I could prime the bolts at the same time. Leaving bolts in place also reduces the possibility of losing them or losing track of where they went..

Thank you for taking the time to explain. If I lived nearby I drive you nuts with questions and you'd be looking to get a restraining order...