[AT] MF 1135

[Ralph Goff]

----- 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.