Will it start? SIGHT UNSEEN Massey Ferguson 7 auction buy!

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Finally found myself a Massey lawn mower at an estate auction. Now to see if I can get it running after many years of sitting!

[@eaglebill3738]

And it has the automatic mosquito repellent system😂. Thanks for sharing, nice to see the little tractors saved as well.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Yes it does! Perfect for summer evenings lol

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

When you restore the deck ,wire brush it down on the underneath to the bare steel,brush fiberglass rosin in it and then paint it ,do both sides of the top and bottom of the deck as well,, It will never rust out ,ever ,,from the high acidity of wet grass,or sand blasting from the mowing blades that sand blast underneath at times ,,I have a old J D 140. When hydros were hydros in 1973. It's looks like showroom ,and I mow with it still in Ga. 3 arcers hobby farm ,,,old ya ,,no snow

[@walterdodds3925]

I have a 12 and a 16, 69 and 70 model years. They are both twice the tractor that my 2011 cub is, hang on to that one.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Nice! I was thinking that also, as I have a 2016 cub and this seems like twice the machine that is

[@mikebrunner1577]

Absolutely love the Minnie Massey. If you paint it, i would sure love to see.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Will do!

[@diegograndov5078]

Es lindo porque esta echo en escala de los grandes, felicitaciones y gracias que salvar una parte de la historia de Massey Ferguson.

[@iainpaton1865]

First class video friend thank you and please keep the great videos coming friend from Scotland 🎉🎉😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Englishpatriot106]

Loving the little mini Massey 😃👍👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@user-kg4eb7nl5b]

Cool little toy .... grew up on a ? 1978 MF1200 , thing was a tank 😁 lookin at the smokey my grade 9 auto shop self did a valve job on that tractor lol my only one

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Yeah , a set of rings sure won’t hurt this little guy 😆

[@mikedemott1720]

Those Masseys were Bulletproof

[@fenderer87]

Turf Ferguson is absolutely the right name. Love it JT! Keep up the fantastic content, can’t wait to see the restoration process

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Will do!

[@karlfischer1011]

Turf Ferguson, The Rabbit (turd)!

[@Marcvandenenden]

Nice lawn mower J.T great.!👍👍 A real Massy Farmer👌 Greetings from the Neterlands! 🤠

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍. Greetings!

[@ronzezulka6646]

Joe Joe,,so cool. A mini slinger!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Yes! The BB gunslinger lol

[@user-jl2fh3qe7c]

Like a kid in a candy store love it. So glad to see you got one. Now your gonna have that new shop full before its built.😂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That’s for sure 😆

[@marlinhomrighausen5552]

They were made in Des Moines, Iowa. Dynamark made them for Massey Ferguson.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Nice! I thought I saw that on the machine somewhere actually

[@user-cs2ir9xe1h]

Hi JT. I don't know who's smiling more... You or me. Great little tractor. Excellent 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆. Thanks!

[@chadtosh6831]

That is one cool little Massey tractor 👍🍻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@That_ole_Dodge]

Great find. Couple of wrinkles left to iron out but she is running.

[@theoccasionalfarmboy]

When we get in video ads, we know Good Things are coming for JT's Barn n Grill. Growing firm roots in KZbin, Way to Go JT!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@thomasparker6580]

Man, I grew up on running Massy!

[@canvids1]

I didn't see you check the engine oil but I guess you did and I was wondering why all the smoke and you answered it by saying new piston rings. great buy.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I must have edited out where I checked the oil. But I indeed do that. 😉

[@neilkratzer3182]

Remember my dad bringing home a new MF 10 with monetary and dozer blade. It was variable speed which was really nice.

[@InjunOutdoors]

As a kid we had about that year was the Massey 10 We worked it hard as a lawn garden tractor Dad sold it after 10 years and it still ran strong Over built but a wok horse

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Agree! I can’t believe how well built this little guy is

[@thomasr.miller5553]

HoooRaaaa 😁 another fantastic save ! Now I gotta find a 16 . Great video thanks

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😉. Good luck! I hope you find one!

[@daleolson3506]

Mike the crankshaft journal it’s probably egg shaped. Hand file and sand it round. Then take the rod cap and file the parting line down so the rod gets smaller. Stop when the rod has no slop. Then maybe it won’t throw a rod.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Hopefully

[@terrycannon570]

Love the ending

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Perfect 😆

[@den-nap4974]

Every once in awhile life will throw you an unexpected turn and things actually go well and work out.Glad you got her going!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@mikewieggers6337]

Turf Ferguson just needs a stack to go with the future paint job.

[@HanhiEmo]

Thats one sweet baby Massey

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@thatcoolguyjosh5]

that's a nice messy Ferguson

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! You have one very similar to that if I’m not mistaken 😉

[@mikeslomski7063]

Too cool! Now go grab a beer, and just look at it & admire it!🍺

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I like how you think 😆

[@alauer2101]

cool little tractor, nice new snow creeper leaning against the ladder.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 😆

[@ladyco4395]

Restored several of those. One like that one, and a few 16 hp, I loved everyone of them.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I can understand why! They’re a great little tractor!

[@jeepanimal2943]

Nice buy! Scored a win with that one JT. Just what I needed to see before I re-instal the starter on the Onan B43 in my MF 1655 garden tractor. At least you didn't have to pull the engine to fix yor machine.....

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

True. At least not yet lol

[@kaseyhyde6503]

Try silicone spray on the hood and fenders and wipe it down. It'll look brand new.

[@richardschaffling9882]

Just like a kid with a new toy it looks real good condition

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think it was well taken care of in its lifetime

[@dertrommler2112]

Turf Ferguson is a fitting name! I was thinking “Lil Red” when I first saw it. I am sure that once you get done smoothing out the little things the boss will chew you out again! Telling you to get it hooked up to the chisel plow and make it earn its keep! lol

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Ha! That’s possible 😆

[@larryklostermann5779]

Nice video JT love the little guy.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@georgejensen3226]

If you don't have one already you need to add a Ski Whiz to your collection......Snow Ferguson.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Someday I’ll have one!

[@markklumpp39]

Oh man! Great point! Get one

[@gleanerk]

Can’t leave your tractors alone or you’ll have more little tractors running around! Glad for your find .#7 ran well

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆 I wondered if that’s how that happens lol

[@philipsmith229]

That mower brings back memories my grandfather had a 7 and 8 both were gear driven.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@markflick1641]

Nice buy JT , can’t wait to see her shine 😁

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You and me both!

[@peterandersen1378]

I appreciate the fact that you replaced all the safety switches on that mower so you can step off the mower while is running (not)!😂👍🏻🇨🇦

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Did they even have safety switches in 1970?

[@peterandersen1378]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873: The only safety switch they had in 1970 was you as the operator losing an arm or leg stepping off a running mower and your ole man telling you to stop your catterwallin’ and to walk it off!😂🇨🇦✌🏻

[@LolaBgcps]

Lol

[@SurreyBoy500]

Yes JT that was great. I’m an advocate that you should go full Massey Ferguson eventually 🙌🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That's the plan!

[@notajp]

I had one of those once. Mine was a hydro too. Unfortunately the Tecumseh motor in it was no good. Don’t have the tractor anymore, but I still have what’s left of the engine sitting in the shop. Also owned a couple of M-F Ski Wiz snowmobiles with twin cylinder Rockwell JLO engines.

[@thecosmickid545]

I'm pretty impressed by the Quality of Massey tractors. The ambulance squad I work for was invited to bring our trucks down to the local elementary school for an event and a guy brought down a (I presume) 1975 Massey 195 and it ran like brand new.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! They were a well built tractor!

[@billycapshew2411]

Should be a lever on the back of it to release the hydrostatic drive pull it out push it in when done. 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’ll check that out

[@wilferedbrimly]

When I was a kid my grandpa had a Massey Ferguson 7 lawnmower. I wish we still had it.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I can understand that

[@ronzimmerman8968]

A friend bought a used Massey 7 gear drive with a mower deck and single stage snow blower. I rebuilt the blower for him. His neighbor was coming home from out of town and asked him to blow out his driveway. He found a 5 gallon bucket full of ice in a drift. So much for the snow blower.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That stinks 😕

[@jimsgardensandrabbitry]

I figured you would get turf Ferguson going. Great find. 70s is back when they made tractors. I have a 70s Bolen's that out does todays tractors. Blessings to you.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Very cool!

[@davebur3350]

SMOKE-Em' if You GOTT-EM'...Doubles as MOSQUITO -Patrol🚜☁️☁️☁️🦟🙊👍

[@notajp]

My Case 446 from 1976 is a real beast!

[@jimsgardensandrabbitry]

@@notajp that's when they made tractors to last, not throw aways like now. Blessings

[@ryanduren2739]

A little JT love and u will be mowing in no time

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! That’s my hope!

[@KevinSills]

We owned all Massey-Ferguson tractors on our dairy farm in Ontario Canada, when I was a kid we had this same lawn mower, Dad had me cutting the grass as soon as we got it, I was 7-8 years old then, we're talking 1968-1969. It has a dry sump oil system though, it's not pressurized, and we had some side hills around the house, eventually the engine seized (and I checked the oil level everytime I used it). So, Dad traded it on the 8HP version which did have a pressurized oil system.The 7HP was a Tecumseh motor, the 8HP was a Kohler motor. I remember having alot of trouble pushing on the clutch and brake as my legs were not quite long enough! Did he ever check the oil level??? :)

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I wonder if this one suffered the same fate back in the day!

[@kenhill7105]

My dad bought a 7 new when I was about 10. My uncle rolled it over backwards on top of himself trying to go up too steep a hill when it was brand new. He then had to out do my dad and bought a 10.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Ouch!

[@merctr2]

I’ve had them all from 7 8 10 12 14 16 and 1655 they are now known as simplicity, but still have the nicest cutting deck out of any lawn tractor today with that Tecumseh engine JT let me give you a heads up on it run 30 non detergent oil they are not the greatest tension in the seven in the eight had a real bad history of throwing rods through the side still to this day, the best tractors ever made

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

It sure seems like it is a little tank!

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

The 165 is good for that planter,i forgot you had that

[@hughperkins707]

Used to have an 8 hp MF 3 speed transmission. Worked great 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Nice 👍

[@ronzezulka6646]

But the turd ain't a turd no more. He's the gunslinger.

[@richardnorthern6945]

Turf fergason just needs rings and things 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Yes! That is perfect lol

[@corydriver7634]

Turf Ferguson, I love it. Please tell me there’s going to be an exhaust stack upgrade. 🤓

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

We shall see. 😆

[@dennispriser769]

Chalk another one up for the win.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

👍🏼😉

[@billycapshew2411]

Tecemseh engine's are notorious for throwing the rod through the block they don't even make a good boat anchor 😊

[@briannelson4493]

Nice find JT I hope you don’t have any problems with it. As you know the older they get the harder it is to come by parts. Good luck

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Hopefully it’ll treat me good!

[@user-bm7ni4uy7o]

It's actually cute😂 ,great job rescuing the little stuff as well 🎉

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Gotta keep some variety 😉

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

My uncle used to have a Massey Garden Tractor, his was variable speed, gear drive. I think it was bigger than the 7, but I can’t remember the exact size. This was back in the early 80’s. The hydro is a nice option on that little tractor. Did Massey make those tractors like Deere or did they hire a lawnmower company. What a nice little tractor. Thanks for the Videos. Looks like the barn pad is coming along too. Have a good weekend.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

As far as I can research, a company named Dura made these, but it was owned by Massey so I guess it’s still a Massey made tractor in a way? The shop project is ready for cement, but the weather hasn’t been very compatible for that lol

[@christopherjones2557]

Another great video Joey. Really enjoyed this one! I have a couple of MF 12 tractors amongst my garden tractor collection. They have a style all of their own. Definitely worth saving! Great tractor!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Now if I could just get my grass to grow lol

[@billycapshew2411]

You definitely have some rod slap going on

[@toddbomkamp3167]

Mini Massey

[@kurtreinhardt6789]

Another awesome find JT

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@jankotze1959]

That is the coolest little tractor

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@billyhord4508]

Neat addition to the collection. Those old lawn tractors where great the way they copied the loom of the big ones. I have 1967 round fender 110 JD that reminds me of the 3010. Happy mowing.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@scottvis7800]

Love my 7. Its a gear drive, but thats what Im used to

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@mikestewart2409]

Perfect addition 👍👍👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think so too!

[@johnnycampbell2719]

I have a 1970 model 7 with the 3 speed instead of the hydro that im working on, excited for you and to see a little 7 on the channel! Mini Masseys rule

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Thank you!

[@noehueber6602]

Hello everyone great vidéo jt's and great lawn mower tractor

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@noehueber6602]

​@@jtsbarnngrill6873 hello from Alsace in France

[@Papermaker-fl4bh]

Great find 👍 Looking forward to when you have it all painted.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Me too!

[@chadshafer8095]

I enjoy your videos very much. You do a Great Job Restoring your equipment. It is Fitting for you to have a Massey Garden tractor. Restore the tractor& get decals made ,even the one from the dealer that sold it new.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you very much!

[@ackleyja]

That’s got a 8hp engine on it from an 8. The breather and muffler are dead give away! That’s why the hood was cut around the engine

[@LolaBgcps]

What a score! Have fun with it!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😉

[@stinkydog5935]

REAL STEEL LIKE IT 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜

[@stevemccoy8138]

Hey J T ,I'M IMPRESSED, that is so awesome. You are truly the tractor Guru. We all know how aggravating lawn mowers can be, especially older ones. Thanks for Sharing 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍. I couldn’t let it win 😆

[@stevemccoy8138]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 I just hope Fluffy will like this.

[@stevecolwill5681]

Fantastic j t

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Nice score 👍. I like the patina on the massey ferguson 7 tractor. There's a massy ferguson dealer close to me. Been there for decades. The father passed away yrs ago. Then the son took it over. He passed away at not to old of an age. A lot if stuff was left there. Haven't been by there for yrs. I'll be bringing my 185 Hydro for a tractor pulling contest for free beer😂😂 so stock up on beer that is 😁

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆😆. Will do!

[@Porkchop65]

Turf Ferguson hilarious good name

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@NubsFarmingVideos]

That thing is so cool, I love how Massey made there garden tractors look like there big tractors. I need to get mine fixed so I can garden tractor pull this summer. I think that mine is a 16 Massey

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Nice! 16 a big one compared to what I have here lol

[@NubsFarmingVideos]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 I would like to have one like yours to mow yards, my John Deere 112 round fender is a little turd to start. And I would rather mow with a hydro.

[@NubsFarmingVideos]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 I just confirmed that mine is in fact a Massey Ferguson 10 not a 16, it has the wrong decals and its not a hydro like the 16 was. I pulled mine last year and I broke something in the transmission.

[@dmartens6267]

I would try SEAFOAM before taking the engine apart!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Worth a shot!

[@ardtessa]

Love the name JT ! Before you said I was thinking of "Lucky" because lucky number 7 right ? 🚜 Nice content as always ! Cheers, Ard

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! I just couldn’t pass up turf Ferguson 😆

[@timerfarms113]

Nice rig. I've got a 12 and 14

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Nice!

[@ronzezulka6646]

And it mows!! Got damn,,,score😅

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

It’s a win!

[@terryj1196]

That is so cool JT

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks JT

[@hubertrobinson8825]

A neighbor had one not sure but think it had a kohler engine

[@ProtonD1200]

From Denmark, Remember to check the oil

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

👍🏻

[@dmartens6267]

Change the oil.

[@tmwinkler]

Who else was saying, "pull the wire thingy on the hydro drive!' when it was being drug to the garage on one drive wheel? LOL. Now I want one. Thanks for sharing JT!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

If I could have found it I would have 😆😆

[@farmark457]

Nice buy. Do you have one of the old ski whiz snowmobiles with that style hood? Always thought they were cool looking. Thx

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Not yet, but eventually I will

[@GEROW1963]

Cool old Ride JT 😎 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@troy3052]

Great find!!! I am jelious lol!! You do good work!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you!

[@92nbush]

I would say call it little shard in relation to turd Ferguson but a way smaller version lol but turf Ferguson is pretty catchy.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I couldn’t pass that up lol

[@johnwesner3935]

And the neighbor guy was telling his wife, " you'd never believe what that crazy JT was doing when I drove by" 😅

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That sounds familiar 😆

[@aaronjarvenpa1743]

We had spring weather now it’s back to winter cold 🥶 😤

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! Same here. Went to crap last night!

[@trentonromig9765]

Awesome very nice I will have to check it out

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@dariusz8128]

Hello. Nice toy. Lol. I have Massey 3013 younger version with B&S engine V2 13hp. Put new minerał oil to engine and some treatment to fuel . Clire air filter should les smoke. Enjoy with toy . Allways big boys. Lol

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Will do! Thanks!