Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #1 Posted May 2 I got this all the way back in January and have been working in it on and off. Took me a while to get the engine to run, but it looks like it was recently overhauled. It sounded good when it ran anyway. Definitely a hodge podge of parts, but it's gonna end up an 854. I have it stripped down and I'm gonna take it to the wife's work for sandblasting. Gonna fix the square seat and powder coat it and the wheels. Already coated the inside of the leaky 2 piece tank. Gotta take the trans apart and inspect it. Wanted to have it done for the big show, but that probably ain't gonna happen. Take a look at the engine pulley in the one picture, it bent trying to get it off. Can I fix it, or is it ruined? 20240327_184433.mp4 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #2 Posted May 2 Motor don't sound too bad. If it didn't smoke I would just clean it up and run it. Which means the pto didn't have to come off. I would think you could tap that back out. What product did you use on the tank? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #3 Posted May 2 i’d also try to straighten out the pulley but I’d start with clamping it in the big vise and resort to the hammer only if needed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #4 Posted May 2 5 minutes ago, WHX?? said: What product did you use on the tank? I used red kote. I've had pretty good luck with that. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,322 #5 Posted May 2 Nice! STD bore on a rebuildable engine, great looking 2 spoke steering wheel, and even the lower hood mount looks fine. Great project. How it the 4 speed Unidrive?? A 6 speed is a very easy swap, in MHO makes a much better tractor. I did a C81 8 speed conversion on mine - a bit more work, but well work it, as the original 4 speed was shot when I got it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,232 #6 Posted May 2 10 hours ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: Take a look at the engine pulley in the one picture, it bent trying to get it off. Can I fix it, or is it ruined? 9 hours ago, Handy Don said: i’d also try to straighten out the pulley but I’d start with clamping it in the big vise and resort to the hammer only if needed. I think you would be wise to heat it up to rosey-red and then bend it back to where you want it. might crack if done cold. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,884 #7 Posted May 2 Awesome! I have seen worse v grooves than that. Heat, work it slow, you should be able to recover it. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #8 Posted May 2 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: How it the 4 speed Unidrive?? Seems pretty good! I'm gonna take it apart to clean it and check all the bearings and at least do the seals. I want to see the condition of 3rd gear too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,322 #9 Posted May 2 15 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: 3rd gear too. Most used ones are only good for becoming a souvenir paperweight... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #10 Posted May 2 5 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Most used ones are only good for becoming a souvenir paperweight... Noooo ... make hitch pins says @Achto 2 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #11 Posted May 2 Only dan would think of that, but I like it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #12 Posted May 2 3 minutes ago, Mike'sHorseBarn said: Only dan would think of that, but I like it! Really... what to do with junk tranny gears ⚙️... 2 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #13 Posted May 2 Yes the pulley can be fixed. I use the edge of my work table placed inside of the sheave. It is 1/4" thick and I work my way tapping around the tapping down the high spots with a hammer. When I pull those style sheaves, I use a bearing puller clamped into the grove adjacent to the area not used for a belt. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #14 Posted May 2 I have a couple of those pulleys if you decide you need one. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH1618speed 535 #15 Posted May 15 Following, I just started my 854 restoration the other day! This one looks like a great candidate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
