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Massey Ferguson 135

Q We have a Massey Ferguson 135 that we use around our smallholding for paddock maintenance. In recent times it has developed an oil leak from the bottom of the clutch housing. The oil is black in colour, so we assume it is coming from the engine. To keep costs down we hope to undertake the repair ourselves.

The tractor dates from 1967 and a friend informs us that there were two types of oil seal during the manufacture of the 135. Can you confirm which oil seal type a ’67 tractor would have please, so that we can order up the correct replacement?

Also, although we have experience working on motor vehicles, we

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