[AT] Massey Harris 44-6

[Landen Schooler]

David Myers wrote:
> 
> --- Landen Schooler <skoullar at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> > Ok again.....a F-244/245 is a bolt in, a FO-226 is
> > the overhead valve
> > version that Checker cars ran in the 50's to early
> > 60's.
> I'm fighting CRS again but if I recall the F-244/245
> series had cooling problems due to thin cylinder
> walls.
> Apparently they used 226/227 blocks and bored them out
> make the bigger engines.

Hmm, the ones I've seen the 244/245 blocks where cast different,
an easy way to spot them is the double row of freeze plugs on the right
side. THe last 226 block I rebuilt I have sonic tested, and it
wouldn't take an 1/8th" overbore.

Landen Schooler
Palmyra, Iowa



> I definitely remember that you need to pay close
> attention to the spec. numbers.  The same displacement
> engine had many variables, crank flange, distributor
> mounting (and rotation), front cover, etc.
> I think the bellhousing mounts were the same in all
> versions, 4 and 6 cylinders.
> Dave Myers
> Paw Paw, Michigan
> 
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