Is It Really A Massey Harris 44 Special Plus Unloading And A Smokey Cold Start
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.พ. 2024
- Today's video involves several things....first a bit of history, secondly a bit about load securement for my own use, third... we list some of but not all of the differences between the 44 Special and a normal 44, fourth... a bit of input from the Missus as the tractor is unbuckled and unloaded and fifth... a little talk about valve guides and oil burning.
Now I am not a person that claims to know everything about anything except getting in hot water with the Missus. THAT is one thing I can write a book or three about. But I DO know a mattering of facts concerning my favorite brand (MasseyHarris)...but admittedly if you take that bit of information to the corner burger stand, it'll still cost full amount for a cup of coffee. The only people interested in the information about Masseys contained in the confines of the gray matter within my thickened cranium's cavity are already in command of the majority of the same information !! Everyone else doesn't really care or they are John Deere owners.....jus' sayin'.
Not throwing shade guys....we love all tractors...its just that red ones are better !!
There certainly are more differences than came to mind while walking around the old machine, but for some reason, these are just the main things that managed to make it through the jumbled maze of thoughts. The Missus manages to surprise me with a couple unexpected questions that I really did not have an answer for...like....do they still make a 'row crop' tractor like these...?? For the record, the term has morphed into something different than what it was when I was a youngster bouncing across the fields on the little 101 Junior or pulling silage wagons with one of our old 44's in road gear down the road to the silage blower. Back then we called all narrow front ends a 'row crop' or 'tricycle' and wide front ends were just called 'standard' tread. Of course that probably varied from locality to locality and your terminology might have been different. We never even saw a single front wheel machine...ever !!
Watching the video you may notice a couple apparent problems not introduced. They actually were, but in the interest of keeping the video as short as possible I edited a tremendous amount out....And admittedly it is still too darn long. So for that I don't apologize but I DID shorten it a good bit. Those edited portions will be covered in future videos as this machine is brought back up to snuff and ready to work. #Masseyharris, #coldstart, #tractor - บันเทิง
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It's punctuation. She thought I said "No more tractors." I said " No. More tractors."😅
Hahahahaha...!! I LIKE the way you think !! LOL
Lol
"Getting in hot water with the missus"? Nah, say it isn't so Wendell 😂 I'll remember the line, "I'm going to look at a couple of tractor tires" and not bother to tell her they are still on the tractor! That's a good one! As always, the missus commentary is stellar.
Hahahaha...its always fun to get her to give her two cents worth Matt. LOL. She thanks you for the compliment too.
You can tell by your conversations that you have alot of respect for each other and a good sense of humor. Enjoy your channel !!
Thank you from the both of us. We DO manage to get along halfway decently pretty much all the time. I'm glad you enjoy the channel.
Hey there buddy!
I watched quite a few videos of yours years ago on making ductwork.
You recently started popping up on instagram with tractor stuff and just realized I wasn’t subscribed to you on TH-cam ..🤦♂️ rest assured, I’ll see it all now, and I have lots off catching up to do.
I enjoy your videos and your personality. You’re a cool guy with a great personality.
And this was the perfect video too watch explaining your name, really awesome!
Awesome !! Glad to have you stop in from time to time and don't hesitate to leave a comment. It's getting hard to respond to all of the comments all the time but I am trying at least. Thank you for the coolest comment !! Yep, raised on Massey's and the 44 is my all time favorite one.
Ho Ho Your Lady Is Asking Very Good Question ( yard ornament 🤣👍👍) Is a Fake Special 👍👍🤣Great Couple Communications 🤣👍👍Keep Warm Cheers 🍻🍻
Well Dave, I never know what she's going to ask or say so it keeps me on my toes. She stumped me on the Row Crop question for sure. We got 3 '' of snow and its pretty chilly this morning....16 F (-9C)
@@tractorman4461 Ho LA LA, we also deep cold weather but no snow ( thank You -23c ( -9f ) !!! A Good Lady always Keep His Man on his Toes 🤣🤣👍👍Cheers
Can’t wait to see your new tractor made in this century. It’s gonna be nice. I heard her say it!!!
Hahahaha...yeah Bob, we will see if I can hold her to those words !! LOL. But at least I have a LOT of witnesses.
Nice addition to the collection! Enjoyed the Missus remarks, she knows you well.
Well, I really DID go looking for a set of tires...its not my fault that this turned into a pretty good tractor. THAT's my story and I'm sticking to it. (-:] She was fooled a little by the improper decal. I have a 30 that a guy stuck a 333 decal on. I guess that adds horsepower....LOL. Thanks for watching.
Good Morning Sir, I could Not Resist to A Massey Harris 💖🌹👌😇👍( And admittedly it is still too darn long. ) Sir I disagree totally, Your Videos Are Truly OUTSTANDING MAN 👍👍😇👌✨🚀Great Tips for the Chain🧐👍👍 CHeers 🍻
Good Morning again Dave. LOL. I'm glad you saw that in the description. I tell ya, I have a Tictok channel too and I had several questions about why my chains were all jumbled up. That's why I elaborated on the video about the chains. I DO think the ratings are reduced with the twisting like the ratings change on nylon straps depending on how you sling them. Thank you for the very kind comment my Northern friend. Btw, Reg and I mentioned you in the comments the other day about your awesome safety practices. (-:
@@tractorman4461 Ho Boy, I'm so sorry I'm very extra busy !!! MWO life And single is not easy at all 🤣🤣👍👍
@@RCAFpolarexpress I know you are a busy man....hiding from all the women lined up to snag you as an excellent husband !! But it's always the highlight of the day when the Missus and I get to hear from you. So be careful out there and keep up the hard work and sooner than you think, you'll be an old retired guy like me !!
Nice one Wendell, a couple of things I've learned here today, one, where 'Tractorman44' came from, and two, the differences between a 44 Special and a 44.
"The Missus" is a good narrator to be sure.... she missed her calling, so to speak, she has a good voice for radio or television, I think.
She's getting to where she really looks forward to coming out to put me on the spot from time to time !! LOL And yes Reg, she does a great job for me. Sometimes she's a bit rough on me though... LOL
@@tractorman4461 Oh yes,.,.. I can see that,... 'Poor Baby! Hahahaha!
@@regsparkes6507 She laughed out loud when I read her your comment. I think YOU have a fan my friend. LOL
@@tractorman4461 Laughter is good medicine,, so I'm happy.
A little top cylinder lubrication never hurt anything.
What a beautiful tractor there’s always room for one more 😂
I agree...and I notice you are also a fan of the superior 'red' tractors too !! LOL
Yup all my family has been Massey or Oliver fans and I’ve started getting my own collection here lately the newest addition is an 1941 Oliver 60 with a model 62 mounted sulky plow she’s pretty rough but if it cast a shadow it can be restored.
A lot of good information about the tractor and the differences. I personally never saw a Massey-Harris around this area when I was growing up. This area was dominated by JD, Farmall and AC tractors with a few Fords here and there. The Missus did not disappoint!!! Well, you did find 4 good tires! The explanation of the chains makes sense to me. Yeah, those chains will hold a heck of a lot more that that tractor weighs and if it does reduce their ratings by twisting them I bet it's well above any force that tractor would put on them. I have all straps instead of chains. I don't really trust them as much as chains but I use straps rated a heck of a lot higher than I really need just to make me feel better. I always enjoy the videos you put out explaining things on equipment or tractors I am unfamiliar with. 👍👍👍
I'll use straps on the smaller Kubotas, but 99% of the time its chains for me. You'll find the double twist will place both attachment points under tension. If you're not careful, a single twist can leave the other side slightly loose when bound down. I'm glad you enjoyed the Missus and her thoughts....but she stumped me with the simple question of 'do they still make row crops'..?? Of course she's meaning the narrow fronts and I really was stumped. I just don't know...LOL
Dad bought a new 44 Special from the MH dealer. At the time it was the biggest tractor on our state road. Ours was wide front with live power with no hydraulic or 3 pt and no power steering. It was the hardest starting tractor on the farm. Our local paper took a picture of my mother baling hay with a JD 24T baler with a thrower and published in a Saturday supplement when the baler was new.
Well Phil, it's my experience to note that when there's one that's a hard starter there's a reason for it. We had one year ago with the same issue. Had a devil of a time figuring it out but it turned out to be a hairline crack in the distributor cap. From then on, about two revolutions of the crank hot or cold and it was up and running. Not saying that was your dad's issue, but it had to be something easily overlooked. Good story...thank you for adding the input !!
Oh and I deeply loved the Jedi Mind Trick on your wife with buying a set of tires! I think she caught you with her experience!
Hahahaha....At least it worked this time. She's a quick learner so it ain't a gonna work again !! Thanks for the visit.
Well Wendell, you left me with no words, what a beautiful 44, there is a crown jewel right there.
Well Jan, I DO really like the 44 series of tractors. Whether they are standards, row crops, wheatland, riceland or high arch !! All of them are really cool tractors.
Thank you for another very enjoyable video.
It's always great to see The Missus or at least hear her on a video.
When are you going to go looking for tires again?
Hahahaha....I'll be looking for tires again anytime I hear of a se...and hopefully they TOO will be on a tractor. LOL. I'm sure the Missus would narrate another set of tires for me. Thanks for stopping by today Rick.
Wendell the Missus knows you all to well
Well, we've been stuck at the hip since '75...so we kinda know what'll work and what won't. (-;
I love the banter between the two of you,
Well she loves to stump me. Like with the question if they still make narrow front tractors...I don't really know if they do or not. I never had to think about it before. LOL She makes me realize that I shouldn't be so serious all the time. Thank you for the kind comment.
Looks like a keeper to me Wendell.
Yeah, its not too bad Rick. I didn't go into detail on the things that are missing or need touching up, but those will be identified on future videos. I'm thinking its a keeper too. But then, almost ALL of them usually are.
Old timer once told me that oil is cheap compared to price of iron and labor to repair blue smoke! I later found there was a lot of truth to that!
Hahahaha...good words to live by and dang if it ain't correct too !! Thanks for the memory !!
Great video. Great comments from the Mrs.
Thanks Richard for stopping in today with nice comments about the Missus. She enjoys helping when she can. At least the weather co operated today.
Very entertaining Wendell, that's a clever way of getting another tractor haha😂. Looks like the tyre hunt continues. I agree, it's too good to part out.
Yeah, I never really had thought seriously about parting it out....but I'm not going to admit THAT to her though. But I am ALWAYS on the look out for new or better tires.
Great video and information. Your video lighting in the beautiful Mo. "Sunshine" does justice to the old gal. 👍
Yessir, we had a few days in February that was perfect at the mid 60's !! I have it in the shed now that it turned back cold to do a little carb work and add a sediment bowl, check the alternator and a few other things. Thanks Dave for the comment today.
That is a nice tractor you got there I just bought a 1974 830 john Deere. just needed another tractor to keep the bush hog on.
Hot dang, that 830 is a hoss !! I like dedicated tractors for some stuff too. Nice score with the JD.
Happy for you looks and sounds good. Mrs.44 did a great job also
It does run surprisingly good. I'm glad the Missus had the time to come out for it too. She told me she did kinda freak a little when she saw the whole tractor going past the window. Hahahaha...I told her that's good to keep her circulation up !!
Congratulations on the new tractor!
Thanks Jeff...new to me anyway !! LOL. No matter, I love 'em all.
Great video buddy the misses did a awesome job giving us the play by play and I don’t think you are going to pull anything passed her she’s got you figured out lol . Nice tractor sounds great enjoy you guys have a great weekend take care
I tell her all the time, if I ever replace her it'll be with a dumb one so I can get by with at least something ever now and then. Hahahahaha. The Missus said thank you for the nice comment. You guys take care and we are dealing with a small snow right now...just a bit more than a dusting is all. I think 3 inches.
Now I know the whole story on the Massey’s and it’s nice thé your lady likes that tractor instead of a set of tires....CHEERS
Well Gator, I was really just looking out for her when I brought the whole thing home....yeah, that's my story and I'm sticking to it !!
It's better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission 😂 Good luck finding that set of tires you're looking for! This video had me cracking right up! Nice 44 👍
Well thank you Tony for the fun comment. We were hoping to make at least one person smile a bit. She DOES like to put me on the spot though because I never know what she's going to ask me. Thanks for watching !!
Nice find Wendell!! 😁👍
Good Morning my friend. Sure is a nasty day over here.
Nice tractor. Sounds good. I bought a Massey last fall, but mine is a MF. 135 diesel. Do have a MH pony spotted. Maybe I will get it bought this year.
The 135 Diesel should make a good utility tractor for you. No doubt. I have an old Pony that's been cornered in the shed for 30 years. It needs a total rebuild. More oil comes out the smoke pipe than smoke !!
Well Mrs Tractor Man 44 , he got it on special as he did all the other's they have Air Condition in the winter and heat in the summer and a Farmers Tanning devise built-in. So all and all it's really a special buy. AND A GIFT YOU GUY'S CAN PASS DOWN WHEN THE TIME COMES.
Well Tom, thank you for helping me point out all the good stuff concerning the new old tractor !! Of course the Missus is over there rolling her eyes at us. LOL
I saw this one for sale a few months ago and considered buying it, until I watched your videos and discovered it wasn’t an actual 44 special.
That's good. Turns out I graduated high school with the previous owners brother and he was surprised to find out it wasn't a Special too. I wasn't beating him down, just pointing out the differences between the two. It's still a good example of a straight 44 though, but he too was going just by the old decal. I'm glad to have helped you decide. My other videos aren't quite as comprehensive as this one concerning the differences.
What a Lovely running and sounding 44! You might want to think about a side car for the Missus and give her a few Squeezez to for not beating you on camera, eh? The start up really helped with that I believe. So you most likely have at least 3-5 tractors now right? Well tractors are like good hand tools, you never have enough! And that’s all I have to say about that except I’ll be Drippin, Tippin and Sippin your way inna morning with mug raised high in celebration of a new 44 and no casts or bandages! Missus does a Lovely job with the camera and commentary. DaveyJO
Oh yeah DaveyJO...it's nice when the Missus gets the chance to help out with the camera. You're right...never have too many tractors or tools. I be sitting her doing the same thing you're doing, typing replies up as quick as I can though !! I put this thing in the shed just before the snowfall hit yesterday....Lots of maintenance to do on it before it goes to work. Thanks for the visit old friend.
Wendell, I have a 1948 Massey 30 I need to do something with. Probably be easier to go look for a set of tires like you did. I finally made it to the museum in Perryville a couple of weeks ago. A nice afternoon spent there, will go back at a later date after the move more stuff into the new addition. talk to you later. Brown Dirt Cowboy.
Oh heck, I didn't know they built a new addition. We will be going back down to Perryville shortly for some PJ trailer parts so we will stop in and take a looksee. Thanks for the tip and hey...it's good to hear from you again. I really like the little 30's. They are my 'go to' tractors for the daily stuff around here. Easy to steer and big enough to do most all my chores and much more economical than running the big boys. New rubber will frighten the devil outta you...unless you have deep pockets that is.
She is wonderful as usual! Thankz on the chain tipz. Id bet you could do a action video on how you do the process. If you ever need ideas. Letus know how much snow y'all get and hopefully enough to get you out of the house to push some.
We ended up with three inches Mike. So I put this new 44 into the shed just to do some freshening up during the cold and messy snap we are going through. I like it cold and nasty...it gives me much more 'shed time'. I don't cut or split wood or use the mill then. I DO enjoy her giving her input but dang it she loves to put me on the spot !! I'll pass your supportive comment on to her. Thank you for watching.
I owned a 44 it had the hand clutch and the flat belt pulley but no power steering. I was told it was a 44 and not a special. Only had it for 1 year so , I never really investigated it.
They DID have the hand clutch on normal 44's. I even have the hand clutch on an old 33. Either was the old 44 was probably a pretty good tractor for you.
Massey was made in Ontario. Woodstock I believe. Did have parts in Waterloo Ontario. I did have a 1947 Pony. It was my first tractor. With 11.6 hp it could push a lot of snow. Chains on the rears. Nice find. To bad it is not a special. Did you know that Massey made a bulldozer ?
Yes, I've seen the one with the 44 powerplant. I wasn't sure it was actually a MH or if it was created by a talented mechanic though. I have an old Pony as well. It's pretty nice, but needs a total engine rebuild. That Pony has the same 62 cubic inch motor that's in the little Allis Chalmers G. They don't interchange though because the mounting castings are different. But I think the internals are all the same though.
I had my centennial engine have a complete rebuild in my pony. I did see a MH bulldozer. The specs said there were only 2 built
Interesting on twisting of the chain. Does that make it harder to get tension on the end opposite of the chain binder? I'll have to experiment myself to get a full understanding of the dynamics involved. Oh, that's not a Massey Harris, at the 8:30 mark when you're on the right side of the tractor talking about the clutch, the hood decal says, "MASSEY RIS"....LOL
Interesting convo you had with the wife, I did hear that she wanted you to buy a newer tractor, one made since 2000.
I don't know if I mentioned this, but I picked up a 1953 Ford Jubilee with a Davis 100 loader towards the end of December. Found it on marketplace near Pontiac, Illinois. Runs good, but I wish the bucket was a bit smaller, a lot of weight on that front end and without power steering, it's interesting to steer this tractor. No rear weights, so for the time being I'm using a Ford reversible scoop with some weights in it for ballast. I put the two John Deere M rear weights in it plus some suitcase weights. I wish the John Deere weights would fit the rear rims on this Ford, but I think it would need some kind of space adapter to get them on the rims. Here is a video of the tractor that the seller sent me: th-cam.com/video/5Tig1-qBfyI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=v-i9fSLh8N9EyEtZ
I still have those Ford 2000 hood decals here someplace.
I don't recall you telling me about the Jubilee. Watching the video I agree, that bucket is a bit large, but it'd be good sliding snow off I bet. One of these days I'll get down that way to stop in and look at your stable. The 2000 is still running good too, but a new set of decals might make it run a bit better !! LOL I drilled my own holes in a pair of weights for a tractor back a few years. It's only cast and it drilled real easy. I used 3/4'' all thread and lock nuts to mount them. You'd be in hog heaven to find a set of pie weights for the Jubilee. Have a great day...we got three inches last night. My daughter was in St Gen and she said it hit harder and quicker down south. Did you get more than a dusting like we got ?
I make the double twist for the purpose of getting the slack out of the opposite side. When you pull the chain back to the binding side, you'll see its easy to ensure tension is added to the opposite side. If you do it incorrectly, you can actually leave a bit of slack in that side which will loosen the load as you drive. It's very easy to to it correctly.
@@tractorman4461 We got maybe 2 inches, but we got some sleet and some rain mixed in. What was interesting was we got a lot of thunder and some lightening. Loud thunder, at that.
My stable is always changing it seems. Now just 5 Ford tractors, I sold the John Deere L to some young guy (actually it was his wife who wanted one). I sold the '47 Cub to some guy in Fredricktown, and I sold or traded the other Farmalls. I need to clean the carbs on the '44 Ford 2N and the '57 Ford 640.
The JD wheel weights are about 150 lbs each and will help load up the rear to offset that big bucket on the loader. I don't want to load the tires and I'm glad that they're not loaded now.
@@316jd140 I prefer weights instead of liquid ballast too. Nice set of Fords you got. We were in town..AMVETS fish fry....and on the way home our daughter called to tell us about the thunder and lightning. We couldn't hear it in the car with the tires crunching in the snow though. W had sleet and rain mixed in too, but before the snow.
Cool 🚜 tractor man. I thought you used 44 cause that’s how old you are 😁 mrs. 44 is pretty cool.
Hahahahaha....that's closer to HER age than mine. By a LOT !! Yeah, I robbed the cradle back in the day. She says age is just a number and her's is unlisted !!
"Miraculous", as soon as I heard that word I knew you were home free.
She showed her hand didn't she....with that one word !! Hahahaha...got her again!!
@@tractorman4461 OH MY GOSH...do you suppose she's setting you up for a tractor all her own? Maybe a cute little MH Pony?
@@SK-tr9ii Hahahaha...no probably not a Pony. There's one in the shed already. I haven't had it out in close to 30 years though. She's probably gonna buy something new with a cab and a/c so she can help around the mill a little better. I gave another Pony to my Much OIder Brother about 30 years ago too.
It's called yard art momma! And don't forget, you signed up for this project a long time ago 😂 At least it pulled itself off the trailer!
Well Russ, I tell ya she was really happy to not have to steer another dead one while I pull it off the trailer with another one for a change. But yeah, she's kinda vested in the whole deal whether she wants to be or not !! LOL
Cool Massey Harris 🤠 and she fired right up 😎
44's, when anywhere near ready to run are notorious for being a quick starting tractor. Now there ARE those that are aggravating, that's for sure. These things had 3 7/8'' jugs with a long 5 1/2'' stroke making them a beast for torque !! Torque is what does the work, not horsepower. But that's another deep subject. LOL
had a 44k in uk sold on standard axle my 555d will arrive at my uk home 1 st march il shant be there but my mate will be there your purchase looks fine.
A 555 gas OR diesel would be a welcome addition here !! I've looked for years for a reasonably priced 55 even. None available in this area. The ones that are here are not for sale.
DESEIL 555D 1958 one of the last.
is@@tractorman4461 there anwhere like register that with vin serial no you can find out history you no off please
Yes Massey Harris where made in Ontario, Canada
That's what I thought I remembered Dave. But I wasn't sure. Good Morning and its so good to hear from you today !!
Nice video on a nice Tractor.
Fergieman
Thanks for the comment. I DO like the old Masseys !! My cousins just sold their Grandpa's Ferguson. I think it was a TO30 that he bought new with all the attachments. Plow, side delivery rake, sickle bar etc.
@@tractorman4461. I am Mainly a Ferguson collector but, within the last few years I have acquired two 44s, a 555, and a MH 20. I told My late Wife that l would never venture out of Utility Ferguson. I have now violated that.
The TO 30 ( Tractor Overseas ) was the second model Tractor ( first was TO 20 ) that Harry Ferguson produced after splitting with Ford.
Why is it being sold ?
I should have signed My comment:
Fergieman
I have a relative of yours 44 at my farm!
Awesome !! A little maintenance and it'll be there for 50 more years too. Super good tractors for sure.
Wendell, Luv the Massey! Did you check compression on it? You just can't beat those Continental engines for durability. Does this one also run the Marvel Schibler carb on it? Great Vid! We like all the tractor vids for sure! They are excellent!
No, this series of Masseys usually had the Zenith carbs. I'll check compression when I freshen it up a bit. It needs a few things like fenders, a better drawbar, some carb service, throttle repair, alternator check etc. I put it in the shop yesterday just in time because of the snow coming in. I'm doing a video right now on the carb service. Can't beat the Massey's...I agree.
I'm going to use that line just looking for tires lol
Well, I've pulled it off a few times. She only remembers one of those time though. It's really easy to pull off nowadays with the high cost of new rubber. Heck I bought an Oliver 77 for $200 with really good rear rubber and cast wheels. I got it running, smokes bad too. But I swapped the rears with the rears on the much better 77 that I use all the time here.
Hi my friend. Love the commentary from your Wife. Great looking Tractor. If I may,I would like to ask you a question. Have you heard of " Tractor rescue ranch " He is restoring a Corely saw mill and needs a saw blade for it. I thought of you. Has you may have one or know of one for sell. I love to see people save this great old equipment and hope you don't mind me asking. Has always I liked and shared. All my very best.
No, I haven't seen the Tractor Rescue Ranch. I'll go check him out though. I'll help him if I can Bobby. Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to comment. Take care my friend.
@@tractorman4461 Thank you my friend. Just know if you ever need help finding something I will be happy to do everything I am able to help.All my very best.
@@tectalabyss Well thank you Bobby, I will keep that in mind my friend. Have a wonderful week. A bit warmer up here, I'm thinking.
My first tractor was a Massey Harris 33
That's awesome. They are just smaller more economical versions of 44's. I have a 33 that needs some work. It has a Freeman loader on it. I managed to find a 33 manifold at a flea market a few years ago.
@@tractorman4461 I had a loader on mine as well. It was tough not having any 4~wheel drive but I was able to pull out the Home Depot truck that got stuck years ago delivering the wood to build my camp. I was surprised.
@@adirondackwoodsman Yes, a little weight on the rear wheels and they can do the work of a good sized machine !!
Just acted shocked when she asks questions, "howd that get there!? , no way!" Doesn't work with my wife, but who knows lol
Well, now I know how you came up with your username. I previously thought that there must have been 43 other "Tractorman" channels and you kept trying until you got to 44!
Hahahaha...no, just a love for the 44's. I grew up on them so it's hard to turn any of them away. At one time I had 7 of them, but I won't tell the Missus that. There ARE a few 'tractorman' channels though.
Tractor man 44 I was told that all the engines inmassy Harris was wet sleeve??
Most all of them are that I've been into, but I can't verify that ALL of them are. Come to think of it, I'm not for sure the flathead Continentals are even sleeved. The last one I was into was bored to .060 over and the machine shop told me that particular one could go a full .120 over. I've not been inside one of the Chrysler Industrials yet, but I do have two of them.
if the boss says keep it, keep it
Oh heck yeah....but even if she said no, I'd keep it. LOL. That's why she always says yes.....
Missus 44, you have to understand that a man can never have to many tractors.
I think she is slowly starting to realize that. Btw, I have three colors of red, Massey, IH, and BF Avery.
When are you going to start looking for the new tractor 😂😂😂. Thanks 44
Hahahaha...yeah right. That's gonna happen Tony. Sure. LOL. But then again, she just may surprise me. You never know what she's cooking up.
Our '52 44 Standard was pumping oil like that when we got it second hand, figured it could use a set of rings at some point.
That was over 60 years ago. It's still pumping oil, but still starts and gets used every year. Those old Massey 44's are rock solid!
Good story !! You're right, they're bulletproof. They are notorious for a quick easy start if they are anywhere close to being able to run....usually. We had one that was a bit problematic years ago. It ended up being a hairline crack distributor cap. There's always a reason for the ones that don't start quick.
@@tractorman4461 We typically put a 12v battery into ours to whip it over fast then once it starts switch it back to the 6V. It can be sitting for months at a time but as soon as it ticks over once she's off and running.
If I recall correctly I thought I saw an old post of yours on the antique tractor forum of an old Massey 25. After the 44's those were probably my favorite old MH tractor, the last and best of those old Wallis designs dating back to the mid 19 teens.
@@Motodoo Yes, my brother has our old Model 25 but the one you are remembering was us trying to plow with a 1927 MH 3 bottom disc plow with a 1937 MH Challenger. Very similar to the 25, except row crop, narrow front, same integral U-tube frame.
I've seen guys switch a 6v resistor out of the circuit to give 12v while starting, then switch them back into the circuit to run on. One guy just added a switch on the dash and another just added a toggle off the side of the coil. Kept the 12v battery in with alternator conversion. Of course this isn't for the guys that want it to appear original.
I’m not too fussed about things appearing original, although I get the argument the show guys make about wanting them to look the way they did when they rolled of the production line. I did a 12v conversion on my old moline U, but haven’t got around to doing the old 44 yet. Perhaps this summer but the thing is I know once I start on that I’ll just wind up doing an overhaul on the engine. If it works why fix it right haha.
@@Motodoo Yes, I too have a ton of projects that need attention. Just waiting on the time to get to them. I've not gotten heavy into the restoration part yet, I'm more into getting them mechanically in shape to go to work. I might get into it heavier when I get older and want to stay inside the shop more than I want to be outside working with them.
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Ah...a man of few words I see. Thanks Tim for the visit today.
12:36 for crying out loud. PUT THE 75 POUND RAMP DOWN!! I can tell you are excited about the new tractor.
The herniated disks in my back are screaming at you!
I enjoyed the video and your passion for old tractors.
Well thank you for the kind comment and the concerns about my back. I usually have the Missus move the ramps, but she was behind the camera. LOL Just kidding with that of course. I DO enjoy the Masseys and especiallly the 44's, whether they are regular, Specials, Wheatland or high arch....even the six bangers in the series, the 44-6 with the Continental engine.
Buy tires and get a running tractor in the deal. Cant do much better than that. i always say if you have to ask the wife the answer is always no. So its better to ask for forgiveness than to beg for permission.
Hahahahahaha....I LIKE the way you think Randall. (-;
You have apparently made alot of good decisions in your lifetime but none as good as marrying your wife !!
Oh my....!! Now THIS is one comment I'm gonna have to hide from the Missus !! LOL Actually I just read it to her and she got a real kick outta that. So thank you for starting our day out in great fashion !! (But...I DO agree with you)..Shhhhhhh