Splitting a Massey 65 diesel

[jshwhite]

I've split a few tractors before, but have a question on this Massey 65. Can it be split behind the transmission (red circle in the picture) instead of the normal split point at the clutch (blue circle)? Or do I need to first split it at the clutch and then unbolt something inside to take the transmission off?

I bought the tractor and the guy said the shear tube had sheared. Took the side cover off and the tube wasn't sheared but the cotter pin had come out and the tube was loose. I couldn't get the tube far enough back to line the cotter pin up. Took the top seat cover off and realized that the pinion shaft had slid forward from the read end towards the transmission. So I need to unbolt that flange around the pinion shaft bearing to be able to get it back into place. I've never torn one of these apart so if anyone has any info or tips please share. Here's a picture looking from the top with the seat cover removed.

 

[TractorTech]

Of course you can split at the rear end/transmission buckle up joint. That is the area that you need to repair so no reason to split at the bell housing. Just remember to drain the oil.

 

[Smokeydog]

Replaced the shear tube on a 135MF from the top.

 

[jshwhite]

Of course you can split at the rear end/transmission buckle up joint. That is the area that you need to repair so no reason to split at the bell housing. Just remember to drain the oil.

Thanks! Good to know. I'll give it a go.

 

[jshwhite]

Replaced the shear tube on a 135MF from the top.

Yes, you can do that on the 65 too, but I have to unbolt the flange around the pinion shaft bearing so I have to split it.

 

[jshwhite]

Got the tractor split and found the problem. The pinion gear has worn the back of the bearing carrier at least a half inch. Must have eaten the bearing cone and whatever else goes in there. Does anyone have a parts diagram for this? I can't find anything online.

 

[TractorTech]

Here you go:

https://parts.agcocorp.com/us/en/apbsearch?q=masseyferguson/690237/l&name=65+TRACTOR Page 126

 

[jshwhite]

Thank you! Unfortunately I've tried about every parts option out there any getting a new bearing carrier is not an option, but I've found a couple of used ones available.

Here you go:

https://parts.agcocorp.com/us/en/apbsearch?q=masseyferguson/690237/l&name=65+TRACTOR Page 126