[AT] MF 1135

[Gene Dotson]

    The 1135 did not use the V-8 engine. The 1150 and 1155 used the V-8 
Perkins. The 1130 and 1135 used the turbocharged 354 six cylinder Perkins. 
This engine is near bullet proof, except for the turbo which seemed to have 
some oil seal problems. Multi-power shift transmissions had some problems 
when not used or maintained properly. Don't shift to low when coasting or 
going down hill. My 1130 was a horse of a tractor when it was running. Lost 
the clutch fingers while plowing, but was close enough to the shop I didn't 
have to stop or shift gears. The clutch wouldn't release.... Gene



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Al Jones" <farmallsupera at earthlink.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] MF 1135


> Now, you should know that I am not a big MF fan. So I should qualify that
> right to start with.  I will say in MF's defense that their smaller,
> 135-size tractors, and the 200 series that replaced them in the 70's and
> 80's were solid and popular. Lots of 399's and 383's around too that seem
> to do a resonably good job. But, as far as anything of that vintage above
> 80 HP, I would say without hesitation:
>
>
>
> RUN AWAY!!!! RUN AWAAAAAAAAAAYYYY!!!!!
>
>
>
> AS Charlie said, I haven't heard a lot good about the V8 Perkins.  For the
> price they are asking, I would look for a 1066 IH.  I'd rather take my
> chances with the torque amplifier than with the V8 and iffy MF big tractor
> transmissions.  The IH engines are top-notch and cheaper to replace or 
> work
> on, and if the TA is bad, put a straight shaft in it and you will still
> have 8 forward speeds.
>
>list
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