John2189 445 #1 Posted April 20, 2023 Hi. What would the original seat look like and do you think this is the original steering wheel? Thanks John 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #2 Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) Seat & steering wheel are not correct for that tractor. These pictures are of a 867. The seat is not original, but as close as I could find new. Your seat should look similar. Your steering wheel should be the same as the one in the pictures. I believe that I purchased the seat from - https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/177-kb-horse-parts/ Edited April 20, 2023 by Achto 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,784 #3 Posted April 20, 2023 John, are you planning a restore? That thing has tons of character the way it is. As long as the seat is comfy, run it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,065 #4 Posted April 20, 2023 A little TLC and a good bath should make it a great worker. The belt guard needs to be replaced or you will be grinding a few gears. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #5 Posted April 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Pullstart said: John, are you planning a restore? That thing has tons of character the way it is. As long as the seat is comfy, run it No to the restore, I’m leaving it as is. Seat is ok but it is hard to get on it. Im short and fat😊. I thought maybe a low back would be easier to get on. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #6 Posted April 20, 2023 3 hours ago, 953 nut said: A little TLC and a good bath should make it a great worker. The belt guard needs to be replaced or you will be grinding a few gears. I don’t think it grinds, but I think ill try to find a belt guard 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #7 Posted April 20, 2023 4 hours ago, John2189 said: I don’t think it grinds, but I think ill try to find a belt guard What belt guard will fit this? Only the one for the 656? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #8 Posted April 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, John2189 said: What belt guard will fit this? Only the one for the 656? Most belt guards from a square hood ('65 - early '70's) with a Tecumseh engine will fit your tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,899 #9 Posted April 20, 2023 11 hours ago, Achto said: These pictures are of a 867. Those are pictures of a beautiful 867! Very nice! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,679 #10 Posted April 21, 2023 Sell me that sickle mower so you can afford to go buy a seat, steering wheel and belt guard 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #12 Posted April 21, 2023 Just now, Rob J. said: It was a one piece not a two piece like this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #14 Posted April 21, 2023 Just now, Rob J. said: This seat was the last one made like this by Bob Ellison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #15 Posted April 21, 2023 10 hours ago, Achto said: Most belt guards from a square hood ('65 - early '70's) with a Tecumseh engine will fit your tractor. Thanks are they readily available? Maybe I will post an add in the wanted section 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #16 Posted April 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Rob J. said: Is this what my guard should look like? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #17 Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, John2189 said: Is this what my guard should look like? Similar, yes. The front mounting tab for a Tecumseh is different than one for a Kohler. If you look at the pic below you can see that the mounting tab for the engine is in the middle of the guard in front instead of on top of the guard. Other than the engine missing, the 656 pictured below looks fairly factory correct. Edited April 21, 2023 by Achto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #19 Posted April 21, 2023 Just now, Rob J. said: That’s what your 656 should look like but with a one piece seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 445 #20 Posted April 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Rob J. said: That’s what your 656 should look like but with a one piece seat. Thanks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
