massey harris 101 senior twin power questions and comments, long read

[thehickdaddy]

hello all, so i have some questions and comments about a massey harris 101 that i believe is a 1946 twin power senior model. please feel free to correct me if that is not what this model is called. As per the serial number, it looks like it falls in the 1946 bracket. Plus the serial tag says "101 SR" does that refer to 101 "senior rowcrop?" i am sure it is a senior since it does have the continental flathead 6 engine instead of the chrysler flathead 6 of the earlier 101 and 101 super years. And it does look like it says twin power on hood decal. which goes along with the linkage coming from the transmission that allows the higher RPM in belt mode of trans shifter.

what are your comments?

i think the home made 3 point is unique and well built for what it is. I am surprised by the brass hydraulic lines and how tidy the entire system is.

I am also very surprised by the home made wide front axle. I am amazed how they used pre existing holes insteal of welding and drilling everywhere. I will be able to remove the front axle and re install the factory wheels with very little work and the only cutting will be the flat bar between the original front wheels.

i am surprised that it has all the sheet metal, side panels and fenders and even the hand crank in the holder.

i pulled the brakes apart for inspection but it looks like just some brake clean and a small torch and they will go back together.

 

[thehickdaddy]

A few photos

 

[thehickdaddy]

More photos

 

[thehickdaddy]

Functioning home made 3 point

 

[thehickdaddy]

Even the brackets at rear of wish bone don't modify the tractor, just pinches the side frame

 

[thehickdaddy]

And how about the decals? So fancy for the 1940s. The shadowed lines on top, the black and yellow detail on the sides for the 3 dimension perspective. And the hood says twin power. But I don't remember seeing new decals for 101 that have that level of detail and contrast and shadowing. Pretty fancy to me.

 

[stevieb49829]

And how about the decals? So fancy for the 1940s. The shadowed lines on top, the black and yellow detail on the sides for the 3 dimension perspective. And the hood says twin power. But I don't remember seeing new decals for 101 that have that level of detail and contrast and shadowing. Pretty fancy to me.

There are vinyl cut decals available that are direct replacements for the Twin Power 101. I'd have to look again, but if it truly is a Senior,(which it probably is), the decals on that hood should say Senior above the "Twin Power". The wishbone is bolted into the holes where the Standard would have the brace and pivot for the wide front axle wishbone. It looks like they left the whole front bolster, including the hubs. I don't know if your wheels will fit that bolt pattern. Does the stamped serial number (on top left next to the shifter cover) match the tag? If you need more info, I have both a 101 Jr in Standard ('44) and Row Crop ('46) sitting in the shop. I've changed over the Row Crop to a wide front from a MF 245, so similar to what you have. steve

 

[thehickdaddy]

Front wheels should fit, there are the originals with the original 1946 "s3" tires still on them

 

[Richard G.]

A few photos

That brings back good memories.
Bought one in 1978 and rebuilt the engine.
Pulled my sawmill for years with it.
Great power and smooth.
It was a twin power also.

 

[stevieb49829]

Front wheels should fit, there are the originals with the original 1946 "s3" tires still on them

I wonder how they found a solid front axle off what looks to be a 30's auto, with the same bolt pattern?