Massey Ferguson 135 Clutch Adjustment
Kevin Mordasky wrote:
I have an MF135D Massey ferguson. It has a two stage clutch with 9″ & 11″ Discs. I know the 9″ disc clearance is .090″ and only need a feeler gauge. Adjusting the 11″ disc requires splitting the tractor. I have the factory manual and it shows how to make a gauge for the larger version of the clutch but not this one.
I need to know were I can buy the correct gauge or find the dimentions so I can make one.
Hi Kevin,
In short I don’t know where to suggest to get the info.
What I do know is that on the MF35 it also has 9″ and 11″ clutch plates. The 11? clutch is operated by coil springs and the 9″ pto clutch is operated by a belleville washer. For the MF35, the setting for the 3 clutch release levers which operate the 11″ clutch is (measured from the face of the spacer ring segments) 2.65ins – 2.72ins (67.31mm – 69.1mm). Variation in lever height must not exceed 0.015in (0.381mm). The bridge tool for this setting is (lever fulcrum height setting guage Tool MF20).
You may be able to get the tool from your MF dealer, otherwise I would suggest making your own tool.
VTE
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Hi, is the hydraulic system in a MF 135 the same as the 35? I bought your hydraulic repair dvd for the 35, and just wondered if there are any differences between both of them.
Cheers
Hi Graeme,
Yes the systems are different. There are also 2 different systems fitted to 135’s.
The method of operation is very similar, so the info you have from the MF35 Hydraulics DVD will give you a good idea of what to do with the pump etc.
The major difference are the control levers and set-up. If it is just weak at lifting then if you just look at the pump, cylinder, stand-pipe seals then that will be a big help to you.
The main thing you need to be aware of is when removing the top cover. Before you can do this you need to remove the right hand side plate and take out the roller from the control valve actuating lever, otherwise it won’t come apart.
Regards,
Steve.
I am having trouble getting my 35 into gear & also engaging PTO. Its a 1957 grey copper 35, dual clutch. I’ve tried the free-play adjusting but still the same. Is there anything else i can try???
If clutch is kaput,, what parts will i need to mend it & do you know any good cheap places for Ferie’s???
Many thanks indeed
I have actually got a broken bolt on the end of one of the clutch fingers on my 35 with dual clutch. Anyone got any ideas where i can source another one???? Help,,, i’ve got mountains of work to do!!!
Many thanks.