My 1966 Massey 135 Tractor (Pics)

[MasseyWV]

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.

You're very welcome.

Restoring my Massey 135 tractor really isn't difficult, but it does require a great deal of time, and attention to detail. Like you, I'm very eager to see it finished, but that's a long way off, so I'm trying to be content with each small step as I complete it. Lately, my restoration project has been moving somewhat slowly, but it's approaching a point of "critical mass" where things are going to start coming together in a very short span of time, I just have to find the time and energy to get to that point.

Currently, I'm working on the distributor, but more on that later...

 

[MasseyWV]

The following are pictures of the manual steering box after it was sandblasted and primed. Note that there are a few remnants of the old grease inside, but that will be removed prior to reassembly.

 

[MasseyWV]

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...

You might be surprised... I love talking shop, especially when it gets technical.

 

[dex3361]

Looking good. That thing is going to be a jewel.

 

[Soundguy]

deffinately looking good!

 

[MasseyWV]

The following is a picture of the distributor from my Massey 135's Continental Z-145 gasoline engine after disassembly and cleaning. Everything is in great shape and wear tolerances are well within specifications. Prior to reassembly, the distributor body, hold-down clamp, washers, and bolt will be sandblasted, primed, then painted to match the original colors. The remaining parts will be lubricated with special grease, where appropriate. The distributor cap, rotor button, points, and condenser will be replaced.

 

[Soundguy]

i'm impressed.

 

[MasseyWV]

Today's project was the oil pump of my Massey 135's Continental Z-145 gasoline engine, and while most specifications were within tolerances, the backlash between the internal gears was .012, which means I'll be rebuilding the oil pump after all.

I had hoped it wouldn't be necessary to rebuild the oil pump, but was prepared for the possibility. The oil pressure was fine prior to beginning my restoration project, and it would probably be fine if I left the oil pump as-is, but I'm not taking any chances.

The following is a picture of the oil pump after it was cleaned and disassembled. Note that special tools and techniques are required to fully disassemble/reassemble the oil pump.

Fortunately, the front main bearing and front crankshaft main bearing journal look practically new, and are free of any scratches or scuff marks. I still plan to use plastigauge to confirm that they are within tolerances, as well as check the remaining main bearings and rod bearings, but preliminary observations indicate that they will probably be fine.

The following are pictures of the the front main bearing half, and the front crankshaft main bearing journal.

 

[frankroberts]

Note that special tools and techniques are required to fully disassemble/reassemble the oil pump.



Do you have the special tools and techniques? If so where did you get the tools and where did you learn the techniques?

 

[MasseyWV]

Do you have the special tools and techniques? If so where did you get the tools and where did you learn the techniques?

Yes I do. The tools were either bought or made (by me), and the techniques were derived from shop manuals and/or more than 30 years experience repairing/restoring automobiles and other machinery, with some machine shop experience thrown into the mix.