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souNdguy

12-26-2004 16:10:56




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Hi.. I'm visiting from the Ford board.. anyone got info on the MH 44.. I'v seen one locally for sale... looks clean.. I may go test drive it... just like to be armed with some facts.

engine type/hp lift? hyds? Clutch type? years made? Options to look for.

Specific areas of problems.. or in other words.. things to look out for.

thanks

Soundguy




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skott

12-27-2004 17:27:19




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 Re: MH 44 ?? in reply to souNdguy, 12-26-2004 16:10:56  
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W. Clark

12-27-2004 16:44:40




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 Re: MH 44 ?? in reply to souNdguy, 12-26-2004 16:10:56  
If you don't buy it could you send some info out on it? Price, location, year. Thanks



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msb

12-26-2004 19:12:23




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 Re: MH 44 ?? in reply to souNdguy, 12-26-2004 16:10:56  
Engine type depends upon the model.It could be a 4 cylinder or an L head 6 cylinder.May or may not have hydraulics depending upon when it was manufactured.Will have a dry type single stage clutch unless it is a 44 Special and then it could have an independent live PTO hand clutch.The 44 was built from 1946 to 1955,once again depending upon the model of 44.Options to look for; hydraulics, independent live clutch,3 point hitch,power steering,adjustable wide front axle.(crank and tool box---not options though).
Things to look out for: like all old tractors, the usual leaks,drawbar wear,wiring, sheet metal,etc.Serial number plates are located on the left side of the tractor.Engine # is on the block.Tractor # is on the frame just behind the engine.If they are missing the serial number is stamped on the top of the transmission case next to the PTO lever.Post the serial number here and someone will tell you all kinds of information about the tractor.
I am presently restoring a 1947 44-6 model and I was astonished at all the parts still available for a tractor that age plus not all that many ever being built.Even a new camshaft and a manifold are available.
Plus there are several very nice guys here just waiting to help a person out.Massey Harris has a very rich history and was one of the best tractors ever built in many people's minds.Let us know about the tractor and where it ius located if you decide against it.Thanks,bob

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Bob N.Y.

12-27-2004 16:29:36




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 Re: MH 44 ?? in reply to msb, 12-26-2004 19:12:23  
The 44 does NOT have IPTO. It may have a form of "Live PTO" via a differential clutch (optional) that allows you to stop ground travel without interupting the pto, but not shift gears.



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budman

01-30-2005 02:46:07




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 Re: MH 44 ?? in reply to Bob N.Y., 12-27-2004 16:29:36  
I have a 1952 MH 44 rc, it has an extra clutch lever on the right side, unfortunately the push/pull rod is broken. Is this the live pto lever? If so how big of job is it to get it working again.



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msb

12-27-2004 21:18:08




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 Re: MH 44 ?? in reply to Bob N.Y., 12-27-2004 16:29:36  
You are correct. I used to have an M Farmal with an M&W clutch.Sorry if I misled the original poster.



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Harris Guy

12-27-2004 10:47:37




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 Re: MH 44 ?? in reply to msb, 12-26-2004 19:12:23  
Good idea is to carry a 3/8" rachett in your pocket. On the right side of the transmission case, by the left brake pedal arm, you will see a
plug. Using the rachett, open, check the gearcase
for 90W gear oil. If not up to your small finger reach, use a sreaw, or wire. The steel gear set was strong, but two decades with no oil pits the
gear teeth, they mesh poorly, snap under load. The 44 was far ahead of time, had many unique
features, pulled to the death against everything.
This is a brute farm tractor, not seen in any Ford models, before the 5000D. Bob, thanks for taking this one, Marlowe and I keep stroking
the 44RC Specials, the Zenith of MH models.

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