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steveindy

02-07-2008 07:36:22




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I know this the wrong forum but I didn't get a reply on the massey forum so I hope you guys can help. I brought home a 49 massey pony and need some help. The old owner told me they rebuilt it and could not get it to start after. He said it was done a couple years ago ( but I think it was more than that) but I don't know where to start on it. It is hard to turn over with the crank and the starter will not do it at all. Should I pull the pan and or head to check things out or what. Thanks in advance Steve

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Paul in MN

02-07-2008 14:07:18




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 Re: massey harris pony in reply to steveindy, 02-07-2008 07:36:22  
IIRC the engine in that little puppy is the N62 Continental, similar to the one in the little Allis G, but slightly different block. If in fact that is the engine, be careful to not stress it by running it "tight". The spaghetti noodle crankshaft has only 2 main bearings, one at front and other at the rear. This engine is known for breaking crankshafts if lugged or strained. I have one of these engines in my barn, but don't know exactly what tractor it came from.

I certainly agree with the other posts here, caution on the front end will be rewarded with not having to find another crankshaft or block.

Good Luck

Paul in MN

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steveindy

02-07-2008 12:19:18




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 Re: massey harris pony in reply to steveindy, 02-07-2008 07:36:22  
thanks for all the info I was thinking the same way but was not sure. This is the best forum on this site always very helpful. I will let you know what I find. Thanks Steve



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Oldoaky-2

02-07-2008 09:49:54




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 Re: massey harris pony in reply to steveindy, 02-07-2008 07:36:22  
I dont know much about MF, but it could have shims in the rod and main bearings, or they probably did not check the clearance on the main and rod bearings. Loosen up the rod bearings and try turning it over,if not loosen the main bearings, then it should be loose. Just might have to put in different bearings if they are to tight. I agree with the other posts. Interesting. Let us know what happens.

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Keith-OR

02-07-2008 09:34:39




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 Re: massey harris pony in reply to steveindy, 02-07-2008 07:36:22  
Yeppers Allan nailed it!!! As both Glennster and Allan stated tear it down, too many things could have been done wrong. Word of advice is when ya put it back together get a tube of lithium lube and use it on rod, main and cam bearing. Also on cam lobes

Keith & Shawn



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glennster

02-07-2008 08:18:04




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 Re: massey harris pony in reply to steveindy, 02-07-2008 07:36:22  
i agree with allan, pull er apart. check the main and rod bearings with plasti-gauge, check piston clearance, ring clearance ect. if the motor was fresh and parts installed were oversize, that is what is causing the stiffness when you try to crank it over. pick up an overhaul gasket set, tear er all down and put her back together, check everything!!!!



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Allan In NE

02-07-2008 07:43:36




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 Re: massey harris pony in reply to steveindy, 02-07-2008 07:36:22  
On a deal like that, I'd take it clear back down to parade rest.

You don't know what he did in there and why it is too tight.

Allan



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Keith-OR

02-07-2008 09:39:08




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 Hey Allan... in reply to Allan In NE, 02-07-2008 07:43:36  
Boy I haven't heard that expression in many a year. I had couldn't even get my kids to stand at "parade rest" let alone my tractors...:>)..:>)

Ya get them 4legged critters to stand a parade rest while trimming their feet...:>)

Keith



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Wesley Stephens

02-07-2008 20:17:45




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 Re: Hey Allan... in reply to Keith-OR, 02-07-2008 09:39:08  
My mule sure won't stand at any kind of rest while trimming his feet. I've been kicked more than once doing it.



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