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Chester

02-09-2003 12:25:39




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Greetings All,

I tend to be a bit of a massy harris buff since my
grand father worked in the Toronto Ontario Plant many years ago.

In all my travels I have only come across two 102 Jr's. Are these ol' girls kinda rare? I cant find production data on them, so i have no idea how many where made.

I hoping maybe one of you kind folks has some production data or serial numer information.

The reason i ask this is i recently came across a 102 Jr in a wrecking yard that was in fantastic shape and reasonably complete. Would make a nice restoration project.

Thanks, Chester

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Philip Lampman

03-08-2004 16:11:20




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 Re: Massey Harris 102 Jr. - Rare? in reply to Chester, 02-09-2003 12:25:39  
I also have a 102 Junior.Like you I am having trouble finding info on it. All the serial number info that I find doesn't go low enough. Stamped on the identification plate is serial #384434 , 102 JS Jr. and yes it is definitely a JS. If you have come across any new info, please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it. I am from Dunnville Ontario. Thank you.



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ennismoremike

02-14-2003 08:07:27




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 Re: Massey Harris 102 Jr. - Rare? in reply to Chester, 02-09-2003 12:25:39  
I live near Peterborough Ontario. My father was a massey dealer for many years. The first tractor he sold was a 102jr. in 1945. I have purchased and restored this tractor , am now restoring a 102 sr. If you plan on restoring a 102 , I can help with parts info. I am vacationing in florida until march 3. Home phone is 705-292-7268.



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fergusonfan

02-11-2003 06:05:14




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 Re: Massey Harris 102 Jr. - Rare? in reply to Chester, 02-09-2003 12:25:39  
I've seen a couple of 101 sr.'s and jr.'s, but never a 102 in Ohio. If the price is reasonable, I'd jump on it. You might have to look hard for parts though.



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Leroy

02-09-2003 18:04:28




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 Re: Massey Harris 102 Jr. - Rare? in reply to Chester, 02-09-2003 12:25:39  
You never see one in Ohio or Indiana, this part verry rare.



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Alberta Mike

02-09-2003 14:52:20




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 Re: Massey Harris 102 Jr. - Rare? in reply to Chester, 02-09-2003 12:25:39  
I don't have any production numbers but I wouldn't say they are a rare tractor by any means. There are always a few of them out here either for sale or in shows, etc. Most everything out here is the wide front standard version with 28" rear rubber. Originally, that series came out in about '39 I think and were made in Racine, Wisconsin. The 101's were the gas version and the 102's were the low-grade fuel versions (In both the US and those exported to Canada). In about '43 or so, Massey made some changes to the tractor in the location of some of the components (like air cleaner etc.) and changed the sheet metal somewhat (louvered grilles, 2-piece side panels, etc.). After that change, the 101's and 102's continued to be made and sold in the states as they were before but the ones exported to Canada after that changeover were all gas and designated as 102's for some strange reason. What year is your tractor? I have a couple of early version 101's that I have restored (1940's) with the simpler-style single sidepanel (air cleaner in front of the radiator) and a cheap looking mesh grille. Easy tractors to work on since you don't have to split the tractor to remove the engine/clutch unit.

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Chester

02-09-2003 16:10:44




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 Re: Re: Massey Harris 102 Jr. - Rare? in reply to Alberta Mike, 02-09-2003 14:52:20  
Hi Mike,

I have no idea what year it is, thats kinda why im looking for serial number info.

I did find some service info that starts in 1938, so based on what you say, 38 is prolly the first year of production.

Lots of 101's around Ontario, and god know's you can usually find me in a tractor wrecking yard somewhere, but I rarely come across a 102.

Even the folks that run the yards over here say they dont see much of them, or know very little about them.

I guess its kinda like my Avery BF, Kinda rare in these parts, but much more common south of the boarder.

Thanks, Chester

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Tom E

02-12-2003 13:33:02




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 Re: Re: Re: Massey Harris 102 Jr. - Rare? in reply to Chester, 02-09-2003 16:10:44  
Are you talking about a gasoline or kerosene 102 junior? Gas 102 juniors are very common here in Ontario and officially designated 102G Juniors. These are the same tractors sold as 101 juniors in the US from late 42 onwards as Alberta Mike noted. Kerosene 102 juniors are uncommon as the 2 Americans noted. Check the serial number. If it falls under the 101 Junior listings in any books, it is a 102G Junior.Chances are this is what you found. They are often mistakenly called 101 juniors. If not buy it as I have only heared of one other in Grey county.

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Alberta Mike

02-09-2003 17:38:50




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 Re: Re: Re: Massey Harris 102 Jr. - Rare? in reply to Chester, 02-09-2003 16:10:44  
Obviously it doesn't sound like the tin oval plate with the serial number is on the tractor. It is riveted into the casting on the front left side of the transmission housing. The serial numbers were also hand-stamped into the upper machined surface of the transmission/differential casting BETWEEN the cast iron gearshift lever shifting platform (the one with the 1,2,3, etc.on it) and the steel plate that bolts down and covers the rear end gears. The number will be there facing up on the left side (not too far from the clutch pedal area). Probably filled with gunk and pigeon crap so you'll have to do some scraping and wire brushing to find it. Once you do, post it here and someone will ID the year for you. Lots of those engines around too, they were used in a lot of ag and industrial applications (like Lincoln welders) for years.

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