[quote="jr-kentucky"](quoted from post at 14:47:26 06/01/14) my massey ferguson 135 gas tractor will run for a little while then dies. sometimes I can keep it running by playing with the choke. I rebuilt the carburetor myself and it didn't make any difference (1st time ever messing with a carburetor). I also changed the fuel filter and ignition parts. I do not use the tractor on a regular basis and don't want to have to spend a fortune on it but would like for it to run right.[/quote]
I had a similar problem with my MF 20 Industrial which is basically a MF135. Would sputter and backfire then it would run fine for a few minutes then start running bad again. Sounded like an electrical problem so I replaced the points, condenser, rotor, coil, plugs, even the key switch. When replacing these items, I noticed the negative wire from the coil to the distributor was just about broke in two. There was only one strand of wire out of maybe 6-8 strands that was still intact. I replaced the wire and that was the problem as it runs fine now. This may not be what your problem is but maybe taking a look might help.
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