Tractor Story – 1949 Massey Harris Pony
I bought the tractor at an auction near Rochester, NY in the winter of 2011. There were two other Massey-Harris Ponys at the auction along with two Farmall Cubs a couple Doodlebugs, and a few other tractors. I presume the proximity to Canada explained the ratio of Pony’s to Farmall Cubs. My tractor had newer wiring but no battery and the tires were flat, so I didn’t know if it ran but did know the cylinders were not rusted in place.
I got the gas tank sludge cleaned out, acid boiled it, and re-coated it. Got a battery, added gas and got it started soon thereafter. The first photo is of the Pony at the time.
For the restoration (Summer 2011), I took off everything except the engine/heads and the drive train (second photo). Sand blasted the small stuff, rust neutralized the rest. I sprayed it with primer and an automotive version of Massey-Harris red. My next restoration is getting a Woods L59 Belly Mower in working condition and fabricating it onto the Pony.
Todd Pavek
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I need a torque converter for a 1954 Massey Harris automatic Thanks for any help ideas or hints.
Annie,
If you can give us a model we may be able to locate one on Enet. You can call or email Patti at 800-234-3280 or patti@steinertractor.com
I bought a 1947 Farmall Cub
with a 60″ belly mower. The belt wheel runs fast, but the mower blades turns slow. Is there a pin broke are missing? I thought there might be a shear pin broke. Thanks for your reply.