[AT] MF 1135

[Al Jones]

Ralph, 

Case and MF are about in the same category as far as I'm concerned--though
my opinion on Case is just that.  I have seen enough MF's compared with
Deere, IH, even Allis to conclude MF is about at the bottom of the heap,
but not too many Case's around here.

Again, Massey's are good in their way, but for real farming, I wouldn't
even consider MF.  Nothing personal against those that have had good
service from them.

Al


> [Original Message]
> From: Ralph Goff <alfg at sasktel.net>
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Date: 12/13/2008 4:18:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [AT] MF 1135
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Cecil Bearden" <crbearden at copper.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group"
<at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 8:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] MF 1135
>
>
> > Ralph:
> > You can take that little side mounted pump off and take it apart and
> > machine off the wear on the sides with a surface grinder.
>
> Thanks for that tip Cecil. If I can ever stop using this Massey long
enough 
> to remove the pump I might try that. Right now I need it every few days
to 
> put hay bales out for the cattle.
> I'd have to disagree with Charlie and Al about Massey being behind in
their 
> engineering and not able to take abuse. When I compare my Super 90 to the 
> 730 Case which is the same vintage, I don't see where the Case has any 
> engineering advantages over the Massey, at least for the work I do. And
far 
> as take abuse, this Massey has certainly seen it's share from previous 
> owners . Although I try not to, I have done my share of gear grinding, 
> burning the clutch and trying to dig rocks that were way too big. It just 
> keeps on working for me.
> I have nothing but respect for the Perkins diesel engines, never heard of 
> any inherent weaknesses in them. The old Buda six gas engines in the 
> Cockshutts  had a very short lifespan when my Dad used them for heavy
field 
> work but they do fine for light duty chores and belt work. Low oil
pressure 
> and leaking valves were commonplace. Maybe today's better oils and gas
make 
> a difference too.
> Ralph in Sask. 
>
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