THIS is why SMART farmers pay US to do it. And you are correct. 90% of the time the rear engine seal or the front trans seal is leaking by that time so I advise splitting the tractor and doing it ALL while we're at it. I mean to say, "why put a band-aid on a spurting cut"? I can split that 135 on concrete with 2 rolling jacks in about an hour. Add 3 hours to replace seals and clutch and adjust, 2 hrs to reassemble and the whole job takes less than 1 shift even if we fight problems. And 'ether' is the BEST way to wear out a stubborn engine. I use WD-40. This 'virus' has EXPLODED my tractor biz. I've already done more biz in the first 4 months of this year than I did ALL of last year. Stay safe Brother. And God Bless....~Eli.

Thank you very much, Chris! Greetings from Reedsville, Ohio! I just bought my first Massey Ferguson 135 a couple weeks ago, and your efforts have given me the peace of mind and confidence that I'll be able to keep it running for a while without having to spend a fortune. I'll be catching up on the rest of your videos here shortly. I can already tell you're a genuine wealth of practical knowledge and just plain-spoken common sense.

So I dont know if you remember me or not.... My name is Kyle and I use to work for you helping out around the shop with Justin and Shy... prolly been bout 13-14 years ago now. But I think its awesome your making videos on youtube now.. the world could learn a whole lot from you. I know I did! Ive been a Multicraft Industrial Maintenance Technician for 7 years now Fixing and taking care of all sorts of equipment and with no higher education I attribute most of my success in this field to the basics and fundamentals I learned working for you. The experience was worth WAY more than the half a 20$ bill! Some of my favorite stories to tell also come from your shop/farm. it was always a good time! you got a subscriber for sure hope to catch ya on live stream some day

Thank you so much for the info. I'll make some calls in the morning. I sure do appreciate you getting back to me so quickly. Eases my mind to know what the problem is. Thanks again. You are a blessing to your viewers.

Thanx for the info I serviced my 135 today I battled to bleed it I did use a quick start to help it along after a few minutes it started but thanx this info is great

You look to be limping a bit hope you and the family are doing well. I love how you put every detail into your instructional videos. God bless you.

A man who knows what to do it and how to explain it

I had no idea you could even perform that service, great video and I will be watching more because I need to get as much knowledge as possible.

I replaced both Dual Clutches in my about 1989 Japanese 1035 tractor. Flywheel was cleaned & resurfaced. PTO WORKS BUT IT WONT PULL BACKWARD OR FORWARD. I DROVE IT INTO SHOP. I have removed steering assembly from frame. Every thing I see thru the cover it sets on a the next cover where the pto an drive shaft are Herbert Whitman Denham Springs , South Louisiana.

I can't stand to wear gloves!! They tear on me and make my hands sweat. I also can't grip and feel things as well. With you on that!

I grew up on a Massey Ferguson with a 2 stage clutch. I absolutely love it for all PTO work! Back in the eighties I worked a summer bailing hay with a Ford Golden Jubilee that had a single stage clutch and that took some getting used to. Also brushhogging with an N series tractor with a single stage clutch took some getting used to.

I’m addicted to this channel 😂🤣

Good thorough information my friend. But to be honest, if/when I consider buying a tractor the first thing I'm going to do is call a friend in NC!

Great info! I don't know much about Massey's. My brother has a gold belly 50 gas. He's had it for years and barely uses it. I'm trying to get him to clean out the gas tank but he's too cheap to waste the gas. Haha.

Lots of great info !

We got the oil filled air filter on our MF 135 Perkins 6-speed.

Well done thanks for the video

Great video!

Any long round tapered bar is usually in the classification of a drift punch for lining up holes.

Sure wish I had you for a neighbor....................sigh. (Great Video. Your sidekick did a good job.)

When i hear a good ole boy say "im not really sure what the name of it is, but i bought it 20 some odd years ago just for this" thats who i want to work on my shit.

Maybe I just didn't adjust the clutch properly when we changed the thrust bearing and the adjusting screws, as the PTO does NOT disengage.

They do not want us talking so they do not swap phone info. I live in Baldwin County Alabama & I'm in "the b ook" like in the olden days.

I use the same tool to adjust mine. I call it a lady's foot crowbar

I just wrote a long comment & it disappeared! The clutch is a "spicer dual drive clutch" #130252. The inner disc is 11" & both are 10 spline. Found the id tag below the dash- SDW64001172. Making plans. The split went well using 6" guide bolts. Thank you. I will keep you posted on my progress & what path I take. joel in LA!! Let me know if any of these numbers mean anything.

Thank you SO much Chris!! I have the glass bowl fuel filter type and I have changed it...I had NO IDEA the lines would need to be bled like brakes. I'm glad I got rained out and didn't get to finishing it and watched this. I am going to change oil which is easy enough, and the hydraulic oil which was milky so I know it had water in it. I hate to hear ( but glad you told me) that the clutch letting out on top is not an easy fix. I may or may not attempt that later, I think I'll just deal with it a little longer. Do have question....how do I know when to stop pumping that fuel pump thing and do you just crack that little nut on the side you showed to let air out? Is it like brakes where you loosen, pump tighten and repeat? Thanks so very much! I really do appreciate you :)

Great videos Chris! I had a problem come up with my 135 yesterday. When I cranked her up I had my foot on the clutch because it was in gear & she starts moving! Shut her off- put it in neutral- cranked it up & no movement but I can't use the clutch to put it in gear. I have to shut it off- choose a gear- crank it up- & hold on. So I have lost control of the clutch. When its running I hear a slight chattering noise. I have 2 fingers on the clutch pedal & it doesn't feel any different than before though I never paid much attention to it. My dad had me driving a tractor when I was 5 years out of necessity but I'm not really a tractor mechanic. That was 65 yrs. ago. Do you have any idea what is happening? You may have addressed this in another video. If so what was the title? Keep up the good work & if you can help me thanks.

Can I adjust my clutch paddle on a 245 Massey Ferguson 86 model thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Hello Chris...I have a Massey Fergurson 175 and I am looking for a mechanic to install a clutch. I am in Morrsion Tn and Gentry Bro. closed down in Sparta so we have no mechanics anymore. Hoping you might know someone close by to recommend. The clutch is just starting to slip a bit. The bell has been open about 8 years ago to replace gears in trans. so hopefully wont be to hard to get into. Windy Cash

Hey Chris- Joel from LA (lower Alabama)- Joseph is my given name. I finally got up the nerve to begin looking at my problem When I removed the cover plate a stainless pin 5/16x2 11/16 fell out. From what I can tell it is held in place by one of 3 springs that keep tension on the 3 legs or arms . The spring wraps around the arm then goes thru the hole in the pin. I know you still have to separate the body but can the broken spring be replaced without removing the clutch? I think we had the clutch replaced 7 yrs. ago when the trans gears exploded- I'm seeing some new bolts showing so my dad may have had the clutch replaced while they had it in two pieces. Any info is appreciated. We have a company called Clutch Products in Mobile so they might have the spring. Thank you. Joel

I have a MF135 Perkins 3 cylinder. Yesterday the rear right hand wheel locked up in forward gears. It work in reverse and works in forward with diff lock on. Any ideas??

Chris- started splitting my diesel135 today. Need some answers if possible- do I have to remove the dash assembly? I have looked at all the places mentioned for a serial # to id the year but all I can find are individual casting numbers. There is no tag at the base of the dash. Do you know how I can id the exact 135 I am working on? I'm fairly certain I have a single stage clutch but it would be helpful to know the info from the id tag. thank you. joel

My 35 has a dual stage (as per serial number) but it appears to be adjusted to a single stage. I can change gears with clutch depressed but cannot engage engine speed PTO. How does one attempt to un-adjust the single stage back to the original dual stage?

Kinda off base for this video, but what hydraulic would be equivalant to the MF 1129 that they recomend? I wanna save some money but dont want tear my new to me tractor up. Thanks in advance..

Hey Pops! Can the clutch be adjusted in a John Deere 5300? Y’all be safe as well as everyone else that follows.

Good morning tractor man, can you tell me how to change the rear seal on the pto shaft it is leaking bad! Thanks 😇🤠🇺🇸

That's called a "roling head bar"

Just bought a 135 with the Perkins gas. PTO grinds when I engage it. And clutch releases at the very top of the pedal. Will a clutch adjustment help me? Or am I looking at a new clutch?

Hey Chris, I just bought a MF 135 and have a few questions. What is your email?