Now this is 'blown up'

[stevieb49829]

Luckily I wasn't buying this parts tractor for the F-162 Continental in it!

It looks like both #3 and #4 rods left the building! The owner said he was a long way from home when it started rattling. Must have still been running as a 2-cylinder.

 

[Masseyharrisnut]

Well Steve I think you should try and fix that. Shouldnt take to much work. Lol

 

[37 chief]

That's never good. I purchased my MF 231 knowing it had a couple holes. One just like that below the starter. I patched it up, got a new crank and a couple rods, and a engine kit. It has been working for 15 or more years. Stan

 

[stevieb49829]

Yep, I'm thinking stitch a patch in the block with baling wire, seal it up with JB weld, bang the dents out of the pan, a couple of short welds to seal it up. Pull what remains of the rods out of the engine and run it as a 2 cylinder until the other two go. OR: find a really sweet V-6 and spend the time and energy making it fit! Then I'd have a pair of 101's, and on my way to becoming a massey harris nut!!! I'm now kicking myself for passing on a local F-162 out of a swather a year or two ago steve

 

[stevieb49829]

Stan, what happens to the oil pump with that much debris swirling around in the pan?

 

[Masseyharrisnut]

I like your attitude. V6 would be cool. Going to take a fair bit of jb. Lol

 

[stevieb49829]

The good part is that driveshaft between the clutch and the tranny. When I was fixing mine, I found out that shaft fits perfectly into a Chevy clutch disc. I'm going to start looking at some alternate engine dimensions and see what I can do, before I tear it all apart for parts. Besides, I don't relish the work it will take to get the rears off and ready to sell. That was the original plan, until my wife changed from where you putting that junk tractor' to 'that's really a cute little tractor. We'll see what happens.

I think the PO is going to come up with a hood, too.

 

[Masseyharrisnut]

Yes my wife has gone from do you need another tractor to how far away is the one WE are going to look at now. Its great when they finally realize theres no cure for the tractor disease. Repowering the 101 with a different engine is a great idea even though Im a leave it alone factory stock guy. When you have time send me a picture of your other 101. Im a long way from you but I may have a hood that will work on your tractor.

 

[stevieb49829]

I'd take a current picture of my Row Crop, but be prepared - It has a GREEN FEL on it. It is the wrong color, but cheap ($200 + 150 for cylinders and hoses). I need to replace the side plates on the bucket yet. If I remember tomorrow, I'll post a pic. For now, here's what she looked like the day after I skidded it into the shop, froze up tranny. steve

I have all the sheet metal for this one, and the previous owner has a hood, and maybe a grill for the Standard I just got. I might be looking for main side curtains for it IF I decide to keep it whole.