JohnE 13 #1 Posted October 30, 2020 Guy got an 854 with a stuck transmission for sale. Deck ,snow blade and chains 450.00. interested but not sure what I'd run into. He said he was running it back and forth and just stopped. Gear shift moves through the gears but tractor don't move and can't be pushed. About a seven hour round trip to go see. Any advice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,476 #2 Posted October 30, 2020 All I got is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,771 #3 Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) An 854 is a nice but $ 200 would be strong money for an inoperable one with a blade and deck if it were right next door, $ 450 with a road trip would be too much. I would look around locally and post an ad in our classifieds. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/wanted/?do=form&d=2 Edited October 30, 2020 by 953 nut 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,214 #4 Posted October 30, 2020 It does sound high for an unknown transmission issue. Are you sure it actually shifts through the gears ir is just the shifter moving? It could be a simple fix. If so the price isn't out of line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnE 13 #5 Posted October 30, 2020 Thank you guys for the welcome ! I was thinking it was on the high side. I've been keeping watch in the classifieds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #6 Posted October 30, 2020 If the transmission shifts, but wont roll, sounds to me like something broke inside the trans and is locking up the gears. Depending on the condition of the rest of the tractor, the motor, and the accessories, $450 may not be too bad of a price. Just because it was running and driving, doesnt mean it's a mint condition tractor. Could be smoking and be super crusty. Do you have any pictures? Or just going off a description? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnE 13 #7 Posted October 30, 2020 There are pics in the ad on craigs list Chi. The way the guy talked the tractor has been setting a couple years. He was describing the problems to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #8 Posted October 30, 2020 I looked at the photos in the ad, I see many issues with the tractor. It looks like it's on the wrong frame?? Notice how far back the hood is. I would pass on it unless you can get it real cheap 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnE 13 #9 Posted October 30, 2020 I noticed that. He said it was a fabricated bracket a po made for the ball hitch. I'm leaning toward passing. A long drive to go look and decide against the purchase. If it didn't have the transmission issues I'd take the trip. He was supposed to call me today but didn't. Thought I would try to get as much info and opinions on here as I could to help in my decision. I have a few wheel horses but new to the hobby. I like the looks of that model. I'm prone to collecting things!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnE 13 #10 Posted November 1, 2020 The guy did call and I missed it. I got back and told him I was fearful of the trans issues. Thanks for the input from you guys here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howsahemi 7 #11 Posted November 10, 2020 I actually bought the tractor. Unbeknownst to me at the beginning, but it was a good friend of mines dad who was selling the tractor. I fixed the trans last night thanks to some posts on here. Got it running. The stupid gas tank is leaking tho. Hate those things. 😡 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #12 Posted November 10, 2020 Easy enough to fix once you have it out of the tractor. Can we see a close up pict of that muffler please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #13 Posted November 10, 2020 Looks like a solid little tractor. You're in the right place if you need any help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,214 #14 Posted November 10, 2020 + This is what I used on several and it hasn't failed yet. The key is getting the tank very clean and dry inside. I screw in a nylon fitting in the outlet hole and then just pour in enough to swirl around the bottom edge. Let it dry for several days (or more) and you'll be good to go. Had to but a quart but it will probably do at least a couple hundred tanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #15 Posted November 10, 2020 Nothing wrong with a 2 part aluminum tank. The gasket is enough to change, and it's aluminum they don't rust out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #17 Posted November 10, 2020 Yep, thought it looked special, front face is definitely a shower cap. Have never seen one of them before! @Lane Ranger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,771 #18 Posted November 10, 2020 On 10/30/2020 at 5:50 PM, JohnE said: I'm prone to collecting things!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,992 #19 Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, AMC RULES said: Yep, thought it looked special, front face is definitely a shower cap. Have never seen one of them before! @Lane Ranger maybe someone put a showerhead front on a pepper pot back??? Maybe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #20 Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) Found 2 of those mufflers online for under 30 bucks, They look exactly same as the photo. Edited November 11, 2020 by jabelman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnE 13 #21 Posted November 11, 2020 Congratulations on the purchase!! And getting the trans fixed already! Glad someone on here got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
