what do i have here???

[r harwood]

Not sure what i have here, the plate on the side says
Massey Harris model 44-gr serial num 1133 but it has
a wide front axial and is a 6 cylinder engine so it
it does not seem to fit under any of the categories
that i can find on the site. Any ideas anyone?
 

[Bruce Colbourne]

The serial numbers I have shows it to be a 1947.If it is a true 44-6 the serial number should be stamped 44-6gr1133.The engine should be a 226 cntinental.The quickest way to tell if it is a continental engine is that the distributor is on the top of the engine.If your serial number is stamped 44gr1133 it is a regular 44 that some one has put the six cylinder engine in.If there is any thing else you need feel free to email me.The books I have on massey tractors have all the specs etc.
 

[r harwood]

the Model number is across the top of the plate and is just stamped 44-gr the serial number is stamped on the bottom of the oval plate and is stamped 1133 as you said it is probably a 44-gr with a six put in it. The distributor is mounted up on the top of the engine just in front of the last spark plug. So for ordering engine parts i should order for ?? The Plate also states it was distributed by Massey Harris ltd Toronto Ontario, Canada. One thing i noticed was all the gr's i could find had a row cropper style front axle while this one has the wide front, was that a option?
 

[David G]

That tag could have been replaced, the serial number should be stamped on top of the transmission castimg.
 

[Bruce Colbourne]

Massey harris offered four different front end configurations for there tractors.They are single front wheel,high arch wide front,two wheel close together row crop and standard straight axle.The engine is a continental engine.It should have a tag on the engine saying the size.It should be the 226 cubic inch model.If you can not find a tag on the engine and you are taking the engine apart for repair it should have a 3-5/16 bore.