857 horse 2,581 #26 Posted July 8, 2016 Decision made.. !!!!!!!!!!! 8 speed 4 speed transplant...... Bert......when i get to the fun part....i will be calling on you.....but sounds easy enuff !!!!!! there will be pics...ice cream....a new belt.. and some one tell AC Man and Squonk,,,its gonna have to live with an 8HP,,,,it just runs too good. Ok ,,,time for coffee................. Howard 857 Horse in VA 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #27 Posted July 8, 2016 10 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Ok AC calm down a little , we don't want to hurt anything else , especially your sense of humor. Ok , ill where a helmet ! But I don't think it'll help much some say I already must've bumped my head cause they think I have DRAIN BAMNIAGE ! 59 minutes ago, 857 horse said: Decision made.. !!!!!!!!!!! 8 speed 4 speed transplant...... Bert......when i get to the fun part....i will be calling on you.....but sounds easy enuff !!!!!! there will be pics...ice cream....a new belt.. and some one tell AC Man and Squonk,,,its gonna have to live with an 8HP,,,,it just runs too good. Ok ,,,time for coffee................. Howard 857 Horse in VA 8hp works fine for me to , as well as this coffee and donuts my cousin brought me this morning . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #28 Posted July 8, 2016 A 8hp with a 6 speed is a mighty combination. I have a C81 that is nothing but a more modern version of a 867. Don't tell that C81 it's only a 8hp. It thinks it's a 12. If you did not know it was a 8hp you would think you were on a 10hp or better. Will do anything you ask of it except use a too big of a mowing deck. Even though my 867 started life as 1055 it will be a 867 when done. Can't wait. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #29 Posted July 8, 2016 7 minutes ago, MalMac said: A 8hp with a 6 speed is a mighty combination. I have a C81 that is nothing but a more modern version of a 867. Don't tell that C81 it's only a 8hp. It thinks it's a 12. If you did not know it was a 8hp you would think you were on a 10hp or better. Will do anything you ask of it except use a too big of a mowing deck. Even though my 867 started life as 1055 it will be a 867 when done. Can't wait. Mac......i have an 8 speed.. After the operating table is cleared off......pics and wrenches will begin......film as it unfolds...!!!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #30 Posted July 8, 2016 If you are putting a 8 speed on a short frame you will have to re-fab the brake rod assembly. The 8 speed's brake drum is located in a different spot than the 6 speeds. I have a 6 speed from a 867 that I am using. steveasaurus, Racinbob and racinfool40 have been a great help in the rebuilding of the 6 speed limited slip. It's just a little different beast than the 8 speed. Once you get that 8 speed hooked up you will have one heck of a tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,035 #31 Posted July 8, 2016 @RedRanger yes, the 1055 was a short frame. I'm looking forward to following you on this Howard. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 760 #32 Posted July 8, 2016 9 hours ago, MalMac said: If you are putting a 8 speed on a short frame you will have to re-fab the brake rod assembly. The 8 speed's brake drum is located in a different spot than the 6 speeds. The no name tractors, I think 1973's? Used the single pedal clutch/brake setup but also had the brake drum in the newer 8 speed location. I don't know how long production on this configuration went but the original parts have been made to reengineer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #33 Posted July 9, 2016 Bert,,,Mac....RacinBob....and ACman..........Its not fear and its not knowing the unknown,,,,, Steasaurus,,,and Wallfish have seen my surgical skill on my old 401 8 speed.....it looks plenty funky ,,but it works.... i would like this to look stock...... I have grand children this weekend,,,so that is shot down and quick.....So shooting for next weekend.....im gonna syart getting seals....1 1/2 axles Steve,,,,if you have those #'s i could use them.....or buy them from you if they are a stocking item... and yes....pics.....always ACman,,,,,its Jeff right??? OK people....let this fun begin !!!!!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,295 #34 Posted July 9, 2016 Howard , I think you stayed in the sun too much at the Big Show. I am still trying to calm down and not buy anything for a while. I think the chief financial officer would have my head and other body parts. Have fun with project . I will need pictures since I have been thinking about an 8 speed for the Commando 800 roller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,440 #35 Posted July 9, 2016 On 7/7/2016 at 1:40 PM, MalMac said: Racinbob, got one I am putting together here. That's the one that you, Steve and Mike were helping me on that 6 speed. Short frame with a 6 speed. Talk about a working tractor. There again I love the short frame square hoods. Sure put a lot of them together at are dealership when I was a small kid. MalMac It would be great if you had pictures of your families dealer ship back then. It is always cool to look back. Just saying. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,331 #36 Posted July 9, 2016 I know there is very few pics that I have seen. Another family member might have some. I'll have to check. There use to be one of Cecil Pond at are shop but I have not seen it for a long time. It was a fun time as a young kid setting up new tractors out of the crates. As I got older I got to help demonstrate some of the attachments. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,440 #37 Posted July 9, 2016 MalMac I am sure there is a lot of us are envious of your child hood. It sounds like a great way to grow up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,016 #38 Posted July 9, 2016 I have a Big-Block sittin on a shelf. If I run across a short frame 6 spd roller nearby for short money, look out! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
