64 Massey Ferguson 35 Diesel Engine Swap

[ryane1993]

Hello all. I inherited this 1964 Massey Ferguson 35 with a Perkins A3.152. The engine had a major failure and pulled two of the three dry sleeves into the crank and ate them like a Hungry Hungry Hippo.

I considered rebuilding the engine but I’ve decided to just replace it. I would like to replace it with the Direct Injected variation of the same engine. The Perkins AD3.152. Has anyone done this? Seems like it would be a common swap. I’ve read that the head is taller creating a clearance issue with the fuel tank and the hood, is there a way to resolve this without replacing the hood? Will I run into any figment issues with the lip seal on the crank, or do I need to get an AD3.152 with the rope seal?

I just need to know what parts would need to be replaced to complete the upgrade in a legitimate fashion. Flywheel and clutch the same? I want to be left with a reliable tractor that the average person would never notice wasn’t factory, any and all insight is much appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Maxthomas]

Wondered the same. The 135 of mine is much more powerful than the A3 in my 35. Hope someone answers soon. My 35 likes oil and we only rake and ted with it now.

 

[miangus]

I had a 203 in a 65 pull a sleeve into the crankcase, pretty impressive. Mine still ran but with a scary knock. On disassembly two other sleeve were loose. The engine had been purchased from a Perkins dealer two years prior and had been rebuilt. When I replaced the sleeves, I expected the sleeves to have a loose fit. However, I had to ball hone the block bores, soak the sleeves in dry ice and diesel fuel and heat the block to get the replacements in. I have a 135 diesel if you need a measurement.