Racinbob 11,082 #6651 Posted September 20, 2020 The 854 started to "run out of gas" with about 1/2 tank left. I figured the fuel pump wasn't doing it's job and was relying on gravity feed when the tank was full. It was seeping a little anyways so a rebuild was in order. I was 99% sure it was a pulse style so I went ahead and ordered a kit from then-now.com without verifying it. Glad to see no lever when I took it off. I don't know how distorted the diaphragm can be before it's bad but this one was pretty stretched out. Apparently the kit is for more than one style of pump. The two valves and round gaskets weren't needed but everything else was correct. These folks ship FAST! Got her cleaned up and put back together. I don't have any of the rubber thingys for the metal fuel line fittings so I decided to reuse the old ones. I got lucky. Purrs like a kitten and no leaks. 6 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #6652 Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) Firstly i improvision a Workshop as quick as possible. There are a lot of things they must be brought over, but the essentials are there. So i do today a Service Day on all my Machines, they have to work yesterday but especially for my Horse. give all Machines a completely cleanup, than grease them all at least i try to remove that dubious paint mixture, back to it’s old Patina. Now while it‘s covered in a own Shed, i can keep it. Only on the rear fender plate the Paint fluidfilm mixture works and stay‘s. i like my Idea with the Dust- and Raincaps over the Frontaxle spindles. They last and make it look good. Ah forgotten i remounted the original deckwheels back on. Edited September 20, 2020 by Tractorhead 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #6653 Posted September 20, 2020 Stainless flat washers help scuffing the paint when you torque the Fasteners also.....They do make Phillips head fasteners also if you want to keep your horse correct looking JMHO... John 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #6654 Posted September 20, 2020 On 9/18/2020 at 10:56 PM, muz123 said: More mowing seat time on the 07! Those anniversary decals and paint on yours looks so good compared to mine. Wish the previous owner took better care. Decals are all cracked and faded, need to get a set of 60th decals made at some point. That thing looks great! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,375 #6655 Posted September 20, 2020 Changed the engine oil and tranny oil and filter on the 1076 yesterday. Today I did both 68 Commandos and the 854. Only have the 16 auto and C160 left to do, but I'm waiting for the filters that I ordered to get here. That way everything will be ready for winter. Most will sit till Spring, the 1076 will be the plow tractor and the 16 auto has blower duty. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 661 #6656 Posted September 20, 2020 2 hours ago, johnnymag3 said: Stainless flat washers help scuffing the paint when you torque the Fasteners also.....They do make Phillips head fasteners also if you want to keep your horse correct looking JMHO... John Yep - I have a whole Christmas list coming next week I ordered online yesterday - already did a horse and a half with the stock I had before this one flat and lock are on the way 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArturHawk 184 #6657 Posted September 20, 2020 Brought the horse to my soon to be brother in law's house to do some work. We moved a new hot tub on a trailer because the truck couldn't fit around back and pulled out some shrubs. Here's some pics. He couldn't believe how easy everything was today. He's even mentioned getting one of his own. 7 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #6658 Posted September 20, 2020 Greased my 315-8 and Got the 69 trailblazer 5 running and operating today. You guys think i should leave it as is or repaint? All the metal is solid no rot on this unit 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,276 #6659 Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, ArturHawk said: pulled out some shrubs Glad you mentioned the shrubs, I was reading a glanced at the first picture and figured that was the world's ugliest hot tub! 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,592 #6660 Posted September 20, 2020 21 minutes ago, Jhook said: Greased my 315-8 and Got the 69 trailblazer 5 running and operating today. You guys think i should leave it as is or repaint? All the metal is solid no rot on this unit If you leave it I would oil it up so it’s got some protection from salt and water... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #6661 Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) Mounted up some V61s for the 1055 and touched up the mounting scratches. Couldn't install the other one... short on wheel bearings. Just gotta have a talk with the parts guy here! These are deep dish style rims @pullstart gave me off a parts Sears he got at a auction. Thanky Kev. Spacer bushings need to made to run them and would have been REAL handy to have a lathe to turn them to lenght. Need to have a talk with the tool manager too! Edited September 21, 2020 by WHX24 9 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 661 #6662 Posted September 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Mounted up some V61s for the 1055 and touched up the mounting scratches. Couldn't install the other one... short on wheel bearings. Just gotta have a talk with the parts guy here! These are deep dish style rims @pullstart gave me off a parts Sears he got at a auction. Thanky Kev. Spacer bushings need to made to run them and would have been REAL handy to have a lathe to turn them to lenght. Need to have a talk with the tool manager too! Those lights right above the axle have my interest ...what are they ..look like LED ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #6663 Posted September 21, 2020 1 hour ago, WHX24 said: Mounted up some V61s for the 1055 and touched up the mounting scratches. Couldn't install the other one... short on wheel bearings. Just gotta have a talk with the parts guy here! These are deep dish style rims @pullstart gave me off a parts Sears he got at a auction. Thanky Kev. Spacer bushings need to made to run them and would have been REAL handy to have a lathe to turn them to lenght. Need to have a talk with the tool manager too! Those tires look great. Ive been wanting to upgrade my front tires since i put deestone ags on the rear. Any recommendations? I mainly mow and tow a dump cart, will be plowing soon as well. Thats all until i find a loader or decide to build one 😎 but not sure i ags up front will be good too? Lmk what you guys think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #6664 Posted September 21, 2020 54 minutes ago, Lagersolut said: Those lights right above the axle have my interest ...what are they ..look like LED ... They are indeed Lager... dirt cheap off the jungle site. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,549 #6665 Posted September 21, 2020 6 hours ago, WHX24 said: They are indeed Lager... dirt cheap off the jungle site. Can you PM the link for those Jim? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #6666 Posted September 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Jhook said: Those tires look great. Ive been wanting to upgrade my front tires since i put deestone ags on the rear. Any recommendations? I mainly mow and tow a dump cart, will be plowing soon as well. Thats all until i find a loader or decide to build one 😎 but not sure i ags up front will be good too? Lmk what you guys think Ribbed tires would be great up front for all you’ve mentioned! You could do some skinny 3 ribbed tires with narrow wheels or the 5 or 6 rib wider ones too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,549 #6667 Posted September 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, pullstart said: Ribbed tires would be great up front for all you’ve mentioned! You could do some skinny 3 ribbed tires with narrow wheels or the 5 or 6 rib wider ones too. Agreed. Just keep in mind if you do actually intend to build a loader for that tractor you want to make sure the tires you buy are rated to hold the total combined load. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #6668 Posted September 21, 2020 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Can you PM the link for those Jim? Coming right up fellas. They are water proof and very bright and draw very little power. We also mount them on the back for night plowing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MCWMK9G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 These are the ones but you'll find more like them too. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #6669 Posted September 21, 2020 3 hours ago, pullstart said: Ribbed tires would be great up front for all you’ve mentioned! You could do some skinny 3 ribbed tires with narrow wheels or the 5 or 6 rib wider ones too. Awesome. Will probably go with the wider 5 or 6 ribs then. They'll be fine for pushing snow? Also should i get the same size as factory or do you guys go slightly larger/wider Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #6670 Posted September 21, 2020 14 hours ago, Jhook said: Thats all until i find a loader or decide to build one 😎 but not sure i ags up front will be good too? Lmk what you guys think V61's are a great loader tire and they are offered in many sizes and ply. 6 ply would be your best bet. Most if not all Vredersteins run tubes. These https://www.millertire.com/products/lawn-garden-tires/16x6-50-8/16x6-50-8-firestone-3-rib-front-4-ply/ would make a good loader tire I suspect. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhook 849 #6671 Posted September 21, 2020 Well i sealed the deal and agreed on a price to go pickup a snow cab of a c-141 to fit to my 315. Not sure the difference but hoping i can get it to fit nice. Its a wheel horse brand. Seller says the windows are missing and theres some tears, hopefully i can fix it up and be warm and dry plowing this winter. Excited to go pick it up later 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #6672 Posted September 21, 2020 5 hours ago, Jhook said: Awesome. Will probably go with the wider 5 or 6 ribs then. They'll be fine for pushing snow? Also should i get the same size as factory or do you guys go slightly larger/wider Same size as original, prolly 16 or 16.50 x 8. You could go to 18's if you had slightly larger on the rear. Truth be told I put V61's on the front of a snow beast and thought it would steer better on ice/snow but not really that much better than stock turfs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,154 #6673 Posted September 21, 2020 Got these in the mail today! 8" front wheel weights & 6" front wheel hub caps. All in very good condition. 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #6674 Posted September 21, 2020 Ahhaa Andy.... kinda hard to run both I best just come get those weights...... 6' caps won't work on 8 inch rims I best take them too ! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #6675 Posted September 21, 2020 I might take them too.....The guys are right here on Red Square......................................... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
