The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #2 Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) 953 I’m guessing what’s the story Edited September 24, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #3 Posted September 24, 2022 1054 with plow. I last drove this machine in 1997, also last time it ran. 2 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #4 Posted September 24, 2022 1 minute ago, The Freightliner Guy said: 953 I’m guessing what’s the story 1054…decal on the hood 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #5 Posted September 24, 2022 Just now, marreque said: 1054 with plow. I last drove this machine in 1997, also last time it ran. Good luck with bringing her back into service! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #6 Posted September 24, 2022 I didn’t play attention and I saw the grill piece and reminded me of a 953 man I’m dumb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #7 Posted September 24, 2022 Happens to the best of us, lol 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #8 Posted September 24, 2022 12 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: I didn’t play attention and I saw the grill piece and reminded me of a 953 man I’m dumb Not dumb at all! I just use all the clues that are presented to me…of course the hood decal was the giveaway. If the decal was missing I would focus on the steering wheel center cap. Pretty sure the 1054 is round and the 953 has an odd shaped one of a kind center cap 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #9 Posted September 24, 2022 Appears to have been waiting patiently for your return. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #10 Posted September 24, 2022 Congrats on your find! Did you know where it’s been the whole time? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #11 Posted September 24, 2022 I had a family disconnect and the people who purchased the property I went to introduce myself, told the story and offered it to me. 2 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #12 Posted September 24, 2022 Offered does that mean FREE? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #13 Posted September 25, 2022 Yes it does 3 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #14 Posted September 25, 2022 She will need some love but hope to get her running soon. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,464 #15 Posted September 25, 2022 I hope you keep us in the loop on this. Lots of interest here, I am sure. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,569 #16 Posted September 25, 2022 Glad to hear you got it back! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #17 Posted September 25, 2022 If there is a will there is a way. We will be waiting to see how it comes along and updates. Plenty of help with in this form! Just careful they are addicting! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #18 Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) 1054 update......I got the K241 to free up and it's cranking over. She has weak spark though. Also the carb springs have completely deteriorated, if someone has a picture of what they should look like would be great and where I can purchase new ones.....thanks in advance!!! Edited September 26, 2022 by marreque 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #19 Posted September 26, 2022 I also got this machine, purchased new by my other grandfather. 2 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,569 #20 Posted September 26, 2022 43 minutes ago, marreque said: 1054 update......I got the K241 to free up and it's cranking over. She has weak spark though. Also the carb springs have completely deteriorated, if someone has a picture of what they should look like would be great and where I can purchase new ones.....thanks in advance!!! @953 nut Richard here's a neat thread for ya. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,290 #21 Posted September 26, 2022 On 9/24/2022 at 2:53 PM, marreque said: 1054 with plow. I last drove this machine in 1997, also last time it ran. Cool story, glad you got it back. Looking at the photo I would guess this is a 1954-A which was a continuation of the 1964 1054 but in 1965 larger front tires and wider turf tires at the rear were added. The Serial number should be in the range of 049XXX to 050400. Engine Spec # for 1054A would be K241S47176 whereas the 1054 would be K241S46215A, no significant differences. The transmission for the 1054A is a 5047 which has a few internal parts that are an improvement on the 5051 found on the 953/1054. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #22 Posted September 27, 2022 Quick update....only thing done tonight was a couple new tubes in the front tires. Original Wheel Horse tires were a "little" though to work with, 57yr old rubber is a little stiff. Was a successful night non the less. At least I can roll her around the garage. 6 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #23 Posted September 30, 2022 Another update.....the 1054A ran for the first time in 25yrs last night. Only for a minute but she did fire up! 4 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #24 Posted September 30, 2022 I love it when a plan comes together !!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 213 #25 Posted October 5, 2022 Can someone suggest where I can get a fuel pump rebuild kit?? I ordered from Amazon and it's a complete piece of crap!! Sent it back... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
