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MF 135 Project

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RichardH2392

10-24-2005 04:00:43




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I took delivery of my old mans MF135 yesterday- he's just retired, had the tractor from new since '68, and I badgered him into letting me have it. Its now sat pretty and farm worn in the middle of a city waiting for me to do something. Now.... I am a complete novoce at this sort of thing but I can tell you this- engine wise its sound, hydraulics etc work a treat. It just needs a good clean and the tin work/ decals etc replacing/ touching up. First though- whats the best way of cleaning down the engine etc free of diesel/ dust/ and thirty years of work? Thanks

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Christos

10-25-2005 20:27:45




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 Re: MF 135 Project in reply to RichardH2392, 10-24-2005 04:00:43  
I guess I get to be the ditto man today... having been and wraping up a major overhaul of a 135, this is what I have to say - if you have a perkins engine in it, you're lucky - those engines are hard to kill and parts can be found anywhere for the most part as opposed to the version with the Continental Motors Engine in it. Now since you and I are in the simular position that we both want to spruce up our old gals, doing what was suggested to me, will help you as well. Go to the paint and bodywork forum, even if they are talking about an IH or a JD the lesson can still be applied to an MF. As far as paint goes, go with what you can afford - I probably am going to get the dealer paint for the most part, because since i pay cash, I get 5% off at my local dealer. But I am also considering the automotive paint. It all depends on how much money you've got in the old bank account. Even though am I younger than most here at 21, I inherited my 135 my father too. The poor thing sat outside of my house for 12 years until I managed to finally convince my family it was time to get rid of the yard ornament and make it useful again - I paid half of the cost and gained alot more in wisdom and maturity because of it than college could ever teach a person. So it makes me happy that yours too for the interim gets to stay in the family. I would personally make sure as many gaskets are replaced and whatever else needs to repaired too. After you've rehabilitated and repainted her you'll feel wonderful - I know I am!

Christos

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Louie

10-25-2005 06:24:34




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 Re: MF 135 Project in reply to RichardH2392, 10-24-2005 04:00:43  
Richard,
Painting is the last thing you want to do on a restoration project. How many hours does it have? Talk to your Dad, when is the last time he had the valves adjusted? If it is a 68 it is about time to replace the seals and gaskets if they had not been replaced. Clean the engine then give it a good heavy workout, you will probably see new oil leaks, these should be addressed etc.... A new paint job does not make a restoration, it should top of the job.

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wombat

10-25-2005 20:15:20




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 Re: MF 135 Project in reply to Louie, 10-25-2005 06:24:34  
I agree with you Louie - Had one burnt 8 years ago - the local wrecker said wreck it as all seals gaskets would need replacing etc. Bought another MF135 and guess what - all gaskets and seals need replacing. I keep working on the burnt unit which is almost complete and everytime I fix something I realise the same treatment is required on the replacement. Makes it easy though as I know which bits I need to buy etc.
A top and bottom engine gasket set is a good place to start, spin on engine oil filter kit is worth doing as well. New seals on the steering box where the arms connect to, new axel seals and replace the lower pinion bearings on rthe front axels. Replace the generator with a single wire alternator with a built in regulator. Rewire to suit. A 7 core piece of trailer cable is a cheap way of building a loom. Barco seem to have most of the bits I need.

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ben uk

10-25-2005 05:39:22




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 Re: MF 135 Project in reply to RichardH2392, 10-24-2005 04:00:43  
I bashed mine with a steam cleaner and it took it all straight off in about 10 minuites work.



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charles keane

10-25-2005 07:01:20




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 Re: MF 135 Project - 3 cylinder in reply to ben uk, 10-25-2005 05:39:22  
I need the diagramatic drawing for the gear box for the above tractor unit and some advice on putting gear box back together again!!

Many thanks and hope some expert can come up with something!!!

Charles



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Christos

10-25-2005 17:48:47




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 Re: MF 135 Project - 3 cylinder in reply to charles keane, 10-25-2005 07:01:20  
There is a diagram in the parts book - If you haven't gotten it or the service book, I highly recommend you do so!

They are worth their weights in Gold! Trust me ;)

Christos



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ben uk

10-25-2005 08:33:30




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 Re: MF 135 Project - 3 cylinder in reply to charles keane, 10-25-2005 07:01:20  
Hi, if you post that as a seperate topic im sure someone, probably Big Dean, will sort you out!

i, however, unfortunately cant!

Ben



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machine works

10-24-2005 12:44:19




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 Re: MF 135 Project in reply to RichardH2392, 10-24-2005 04:00:43  
Richard I had excellent results with both Castrol Super Clean and "Purple Power" sold at Auto Zone. Just follow the directions and keep it off aluminun since it smells as though it has lye as an ingredient and it will etch Aluminum



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