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Massey Ferguson MF 135 Service Reference

Engine Overhaul Reference

Cylinder head torque, valve clearances, injection timing, and complete engine specifications from the factory manual.

Torque Specifications

LocationTorqueNotes
Cylinder Head Nuts55–60 ft-lbsRetorque with engine at operating temperature

Valve Clearance

EngineConditionIntakeExhaust
Gasolinehot0.012"0.015"
Dieselhot0.012"0.015"

Service Intervals

50-Hour / Break-In (First 50 Hours Only)

  • Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter: Drain break-in oil, change filter, refill with fresh oil
  • Transmission / Differential / Hydraulic System: Drain break-in oil and refill(MF M-1129A only)
  • Cylinder Head Nuts: Retorque with engine at operating temperature(55–60 ft-lbs)
  • Valve Tappet Clearance: Adjust immediately after head retorque(Intake 0.012" / Exhaust 0.015" (hot))

500-Hour

  • Valve Tappet Clearance: Adjust per specifications(Intake 0.012" / Exhaust 0.015" (hot))

Engine Specifications

SpecGasolineDiesel
Engine ModelPerkins AG3.152Perkins AD3.152
Cylinders33
Displacement152.7 cu. in.152.7 cu. in.
Compression7.5:118.5:1
Firing Order1-2-31-2-3
Idle Speed750 ± 25 rpm725–775 rpm
Max Speed2225–2275 rpm (no load)2135–2185 rpm (no load)
Oil Pressure40–55 psi at 2000 rpm40–55 psi at 2000 rpm
Injection PumpCAV distributor type
Injection Timing24° BTDC
Valve Clearance (Hot)intake 0.012 inch / exhaust 0.015 inch0.010 inch (intake & exhaust)
Valve Clearance (Cold)0.012 inch (intake & exhaust)

Parts in this Assembly (53)

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