Welder Dave
Senior Member
A lot of people prefer older equipment because it is simpler and easier to work on. However if it is not a not a very common machine it can be frustrating or impossible finding some parts. My tractor seemed to be using more diesel than usual and the right side was covered in thick black dust. Found it leaking but couldn't tell from where exactly. Cleaned it all up and had a friend come out and take look while I started it to see where it originates from. In behind the air filter hose under the hood. No way to see it especially with a loader on the tractor. Luckily we could get the hood off without having to remove the loader. The 2 fuel lines going to the small aux. tank for the Thermo-Start had rubbed together and worn through. Tractor is an early 1965 MF135 UK model with a 3 cylinder Perkins. Went to the dealer thinking it might be a little too old to get new fuel lines and/or take a while to get since it's a UK model. Regina warehouse had them in stock and would be here in 2 days! Also had the air cleaner to manifold rubber hose so got that as well. Tractor will be good to go for another 50+ years. I think that's why older Cats are more appealing, Cat still provides a lot of the parts for them. JD has obsoleted some parts from mid 80's machines.