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Hello – my name is Charlie. I have a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a MS in Operations Research from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). I am currently enrolled at Boston University in the Project Management MS program. I’ve worked at IBM for 23 years, currently at the East Fishkill, New York facility in the beautiful Hudson Valley area of the United States. I manage technical teams that transfers newly developed electrical components from research into manufacturing. I am a Commander for the US Navy Reserves, and an Assistant Scoutmaster for our Boy Scout Troop. I enjoy hiking, canoeing, and working on our old home. I also have passionate hobbies with antique tractors, cars, and raising dairy goats. I hope these blogs bring more informal information and tidbits about these hobbies to others. My daughter often posts on my Reynolds Acres Ranch blog for me.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Massey Harris Tractor Information

Collecting antique tractors provides a physical link to our past - a glimpse of what our early landowners used to shape the countryside. I collect Massey Harris since those were the tractors my family used. My MH Pacer is a great tractor that was used for smaller jobs. The National Massey Collectors Association (MCA) is a chartered organization consolidating all interested parties in Wallis, Massey-Harris, Massey Fergusonand Ferguson tractors, related equipment and memorabilia. Just click on the title to access their site. Some specification details for the Pacer are as follows:

Capacity: Two 12 inch plows
Performance:
Nebraska Test no. 531
18.87 hp max. belt;
17.05 hp max. drawbar;
max. pull 2118 lbs. at 2.77 mph;
(Corrected to sea level basis) 19.19 hp max. belt; 17.31 hp max. drawbar.

Engine:
Continental Model Y91, L-Head, 4 cylinders vertical, 2 7/8" x 3 1/2";
1800 rated rpm; 2050 max. no-load rpm, 2050 governed no-load rpm
displacement 91 cu. in.

Service Data:
Champion 18 mm spark plugs, part no. 8 Comm.; 3 rings per piston, 2 compression 3/32",
1 oil 1/4".

Accessories:
Auto-Lite Model GHD-6001Z generator standard equipment;
SAE-IM battery standard equipment;
Marvel-Schebler Model TSX-541 carburetor;
Novi or Pierce governor;
Guide lamps;
Donaldson Model A4152 air cleaner;
Purolator Model PM708 oil filter, cartridge no. P70;
Rockford single plate clutch, part no. CLA-1938-1AC;
National radiator core, capacity 1 4/5 gals.;
thermostat standard equipment;
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 gallons.
Motor Wheel front and rear wheels
Timken front wheel and rear axle bearings;
Timken and S.K.F. transmission bearings.
Brakes: Two brakes located on differential shafts, foot operated either individually or simultaneously by interlocking.

Speeds:
Standard tires-2.88, 3.77, and 7.35 mph, reverse 3.37 mph.

Dimensions:
Wheelbase 72 3/8";
height overall 65 7/8";
width overall min. 57", max. 78 1/2";
rear wheel tread min. 41", max. 69";
cultivating clearance 20 1/2";
turning radius 9 1/4'.
Shipping weight: 1930 lbs.
Power Take-Off (Optional)
1 1/8" 6 spline shaft, 540 RPM;
spline end 27 27/32" above ground, 1 5/16" right of centre line of tractor and 9 5/8" ahead of hitch point;
Pulley: (Optional) 6 x 5 1/4" ; 1990 rated rpm, 2265 governed no-load rpm; belt speed 3125 pm.

Lubrication:
Crankcase capacity 3 quarts;
transmission case capacity 3 qts.;
each final drive housing 1 4/5 qts.;
3/4 qt. added for PTO and belt pulley.

Hydraulic Lift: (Standard)
Pesco pump;
3 gpm delivery at 1070 psi operating pressure;
2 1/4" inside diameter;
5" piston stroke;
max. piston force 4260 lbs.;
cylinder length between pin centres 16-21";
7/8" diameter attaching pin, mounted end and 11/16" rod end

PAINT CODES:

Sherwin Williams
MH Red: JK-4036-R
MH Straw Yellow: JK-4649

Ditzler Paint:
MH Red: DQE-70364
MH Straw Yellow DQE-80533
These should convert directly to PPG paints

Dupont Imron Paint:
MH Red: 674 UM
Martin Senour Acrilic Enamel:
MH Straw Yellow 99l 4341