Massey 135

[Slantz-NI]

Hi guys, I’ve bought a 135 but there seems to be no 2 stage clutch for live drive. I was of the opinion all 135’s had a live drive. Or is this just a very early model? The front axle sweeps back, not straight.

 

[MF-ANDY]

guessing your main clutch is worn so the pto clutch needs adjusting internally to be able to feel it. if it hasnt been used for a long while chances are the pto plate will be stuck to one or other of the surfaces too. remove the bottom plate and have a look inside

 

[Slantz-NI]

Ok thanks, so if it’s stuck I wouldn’t be able to feel the 2 stages when I press the pedal? I guess that means splitting it to internally adjust?

 

[MF-ANDY]

you can adjust it thro the hole underneath. look up at the clutch. turn it with a bar until you see one of the three 1/2" headed bolts with lock nuts. adjust the bolt until you can just insert a 80 thou gauge between the head of the bolt and the pressure plate. repeat with the other 2 bolts. then adjust the pedal on the clutch shaft until you have 5/16" free play between the pedal and its upper stop. if this all seems complicated, have a look and then pm me. if the pto plate is stuck it may still require splitting.