MF 135 Perkins gas tune up specs

[LarryNTexas]

Hey guys,
Any of you know the tune up specs for a MF 135 I'm thinking about buying. Can't find too much on the archives concerning the gas model. Is this a reliable motor? I have a TO 35 but need a little more power to use my NH square baler. I have my eyes on a '71 model with a bush hog. If the hour meter is correct it only has 1300 hours on it. It has sat for awhile and had to rebuild the carb. I plan to throw a tune up kit on it, but can't find the specs anywhere. Sorry for ramblin. Thanks in advance for the help
 

[Gearhead210]

If you are looking for more power then the 135 is basically the same tractor as your TO-35...... keep searching for something bigger. Other than the engine and sheet metal the 135 is identical to a TO-35. Only about a 5 hp difference between the Z-134 continental in your 35 and then Ad3-152 in the 135. Sounds like you need a 65/165/175 massey
 

[135 MF]

The 3 cyl. Perkins gas is just about as bullet proof as the diesel version and is also very fuel efficient. It uses a lot of diesel components. The 135 has several significant improvements over the TO 35.
 

[Tony in Mass.]

I got to go with gearhead on this. It seems all 3 going full bore barely equals the 4 in your TO35. If it was a diesel Perkins 135, yeah, a bit more power and torque, but you might find a 65 or 165 for even less money, because 135's are so handy for all sizes of operations.
My baler needed every ounce of 65 horses. But if it is a nice 135, and the price is right...just save up for a bigger baler tractor for next year.