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any information on starting an old mf 135

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m47iles

08-30-2007 14:45:29

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Hello from the uk ! I have an old massey ferguson 135 that was left in a shed for 17 years. The tractor was working when put into storage after a newer model was bought. it was left with a full tank of diesel ,clean oil and all other necesary fluids. Amazingly non of these fluids have leaked. the shed kept all the weather out etc. in theory it should still work. however, can anyone give me any advice about either going about restarting this old beast or what i should do if it does start? thankyou

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supergrumpy

08-31-2007 07:02:57

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Re: any information on starting an old mf 135 in reply to m47iles, 08-30-2007 14:45:29

my 135 gasser had sat outside for many years and engine had frozen up, prior owner got the tractor for free when he bot the land and towed it to start it, ran ragged and smoked real bad

he finally had a good mechanic rebuild the engine, ring lands on the pistons were shattered, mechanic did a good job but parts cost was substantial

tell you what, put some postage stamps on and I'll get it running for you

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David, Surrey UK

08-31-2007 03:46:39

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Re: any information on starting an old mf 135 in reply to MasseyH, 08-30-2007 14:45:29

Aaron Ford said: (quoted from post at 02:10:37 08/31/07) Amen on the little gem. I thought they were all exported out of the UK due to the prices that they were bringing elsewhere.

A lot of them were, but there are still plenty around and in daily use on small holdings, "horsiculture" etc. I have one myself (newly acquired, with rebuilt engine) and so does my next-door neighbour! It's hard to find barn-stored MFs in the southeast, where I am, but there still seem to be a lot in the "provinces" and they appear regularly on Ebay in various states from rusting hulk to newly restored.

Whereabouts in the UK are you, m47isles?

I agree with the fuel flushing and I would empty the tank and use new fuel. I'd also put in a new fully-charged battery as that can't have lasted 17 years without a charge.

After you've started it you should give it lots of TLC and attention; 135s are much-loved tractors!

David

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135 Fan

08-30-2007 22:07:02

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Re: any information on starting an old mf 135 in reply to m47iles, 08-30-2007 14:45:29

I think it would be a good idea to try to flush all the fuel lines out. Someone on here will know what to do. You may need a kit for the primer pump or a new primer pump. You can get Agco Heritage parts that are a lot cheaper. It might not be a bad idea to take the injectors out when you first try to turn it over so there is less compression. Before you start it, make sure when you turn it over you have oil pressure. It might take slightly longer to get oil pressure because it has been sitting for a long time and the top of the engine will have no oil. Maybe there is a way to turn the oil pump to get oil circulated without turning the whole engine over? I know on cars and trucks it can be done but don't know about tractors. You have a very desirable tractor and should take your time to get it running as it will probably out last you if it was left in good shape. Good Luck. Dave

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Aaron Ford

08-30-2007 18:10:37

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Re: any information on starting an old mf 135 in reply to m47iles, 08-30-2007 14:45:29

Amen on the little gem. I thought they were all exported out of the UK due to the prices that they were bringing elsewhere.

The previous post is correct in changing out all fluids and filters. The filters have likely broken down and are about to be a major problem themselves by plugging downstream passages.

Check your intake and exhaust for blockages, mouse nests, etc. Attempt to roll the engine, drivetrain without a load to circulate oil.

Also go through the cooling system checking to see if the fan is clear and there is coolant in the radiator.

If it were me, (and it ain't), I would consider a full teardown inspection leaving nothing to chance. Be a good time to pressure wash and touch up the paint.

If you twist it over and it starts, monitor oil pressure and make sure it doesn't go low or high. Watch the engine temp, too.

If this all seems like to much trouble, just ship it over here and I will be sure to treat it as my own! J/K Great Find

Aaron

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phillip d

08-30-2007 17:12:17

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Re: any information on starting an old mf 135 in reply to m47iles, 08-30-2007 14:45:29

It sounds like you have a little gem on your hands.It is highly unlikely that it will just start right up.The fuel will almost certainly have lost most all of its cetane.It will mostly look and smell more like old lamp oil than anything that will burn in a tractor.If it was my tractor,I would replace all of the fluids and filters if I was really serious about using it again.pd

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Charles C

08-31-2007 18:43:49

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Re: any information on starting an old mf 135 in reply to phillip d, 08-30-2007 17:12:17

What a nice tractor to run. Mine is one of the nicest things I enjoy hearing run. The perkins diesel starts at the fist turn of the key. It has a problem with wobble wheel but I do not need to travel on the road with it. I wish you all the luck on getting yours back in use. Should start with a shot of wd 40 or a rug full of gas at the air cleaner. That is after you clean the fuel system, and put that new battery in it.

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