Engine Color

[Anonymous-0]

What diesel engine were in the Massy Harris 55 and what color were they ?

 

[Anonymous-0]

The engine is the Continental J382D.
Think they were originally Red but have seen them painted both Red and Black ??

 

[Ian Johnsen]

I have read that they were black from the factory. I know my 55 was a repaint, but the engine's first coat was black. I bet they came from Continental that way and were just bolted in.

 

[Anonymous-0]

If they were like the 44 the first year or two they were built they were black, after that they started painting them red.--------Harold

 

[msb]

Have been told only the 1947 models were painted black in commemoration of Massey Harris's 100th year celebration. Dad bought a new 1947 MH 44, but I can't remember the engine color being black.Can't say about the 55, but it seems red come to my mind.Anyone have a copy of "Massey Harris Tractor Data" book? I think it the paint color info is in it.