north of 60

Wow… one more to the collection !! How far did you have to go for this one ?

There are horse drawn round bale movers out there... most probably designed and built by the users... if you search “ horse drawn bale movers” or any version of that, you will get to see some of them in use..

Getting some great days so far this winter for sleighing... just enough snow and some nice temps.. the team don’t show up that well in this pic, but it gives you a bit of an idea of what I was experiencing on this trip ...

Looks pretty good.... I can see why you went for it .....nice that it has been shedded for all those years .... is that #41 tractor and counting for you, lol ..?...

Looks great !! Exactly what my ‘63 560D needs... It has never been shedded nor painted.. it has earned a paint job like yours ...

No, both rod bearings that were on the same rod ... I ended up installing them again after sending photos to Gary at Gary’s Automotive.. with a recommendation from him to use 30 weight oil ... engine is back together and running good so far... thx for checking !!

I called Gary’s Automotive last week as you suggested... very helpful... only ones he could find right off the hop were 40 oversize.... but he said he would check further and get back to me..... called back same day saying he had found a set of standard in the US that could be here in about 10 days .... great service ! This is my first tractor engine rebuild.... I need to get a bit further into the engine to see exactly what I need before I order.... I have two pistons and rods out... they have been out of the engine for a couple years.....both pistons are marked standard .....one rod bearing set is stamped FM20, which I assumed was 20 oversized, and would indicate a rebuild in the past ... however the other rod bearing set is marked FM56... so not just sure yet what those markings mean... don’t think there would be a 56 oversize ?? I will call Gary’s back, I wanted to measure my crank journals first and check the other two rods and bearing sets to see how they are marked... been working on the head lapping the valves... the tractor with engine still in it will go in the shop later today.. may or may not remove the engine... Thx for checking, and for the contact for Gary’s....

Nice ! Doubt that mine will ever look that good... mine has a cab, which appears to be a factory cab...I would rather have no cab and the fenders you do... and yes, parts seem to be readily available for the 44, 33, and Pony models..

Thanks, I will try them..

Doing a rebuild on a Massey 55 gas tractor with the J382 Continental engine.... Have found available piston ring sets....however standard rod bearings for this engine seem scarce or nonexistent.. Have tried the usual places such as Steiner, Jensales, All State with no success... Any help is identifying other sources to check is appreciated .. Thx, Grant

I’ve explained or tried to explain to my wife a few times over the years about the special bond you can establish with your horse, and the feeling you can experience when riding on a nice day in a nice location on a favourite horse.. so she saw this sign and thought it captured what I was trying to explain ....

Thx... yes, Percherons... one is part Canadian, but other than having a smaller head, they match up decently and “walk up” nicely together... This is my fancy harness, it is leather, and seems to get heavier to get up on their backs each year, lol.... I have a utility harness I use for regular chores .... also leather, but not near as heavy..

My team, Mae & Belle ... on a sleigh ride with friends New Years Eve day.. nice mid winter temps for northern Alberta made it an enjoyable afternoon..

Looking at that set up I would say retracting (shortening) the cylinders would raise the front edge..

Sounds like a keeper ...... the vet world could use more like him !