AHS 1,443 #1 Posted January 9, 2021 No pics.. as of yet! It’s covered in snow, flat tires, 50 ft from the truck.... I oughta go get it, right? And bring it inside!! Poor horse!! Anyway, I got it for $50! Motor smokes, Kohler 8. I’m hoping the decks alright! Praying!! Stay tuned!!😀 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,347 #2 Posted January 9, 2021 Good luck with the deck! Sitting outside on the ground generally doesn’t do the deck any favors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #4 Posted January 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, Sparky said: Good luck with the deck! Sitting outside on the ground generally doesn’t do the deck any favors. I know.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,329 #5 Posted January 10, 2021 2 hours ago, AHS said: I oughta go get it, right? And bring it inside!! Poor horse!! If your transmission has any water in it you will have a hard time moving it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #6 Posted January 10, 2021 Good luck, and a great price. I paid $250 for mine, with a 36" gear drive deck and a 42" plow. Did some work to it, and its a great little tractor. I did an 6-speed swap into mine just cause I found the perfect one at a great price. Here's a pic of how I got it: And after some new tires, stack, seat, belts, and fluids (before I did the 6-speed swap): 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #7 Posted January 10, 2021 It's a great body style, I recently redid a com. 6 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #8 Posted January 10, 2021 Those remind me of Dads old Jeep tires in back of your Wheelhorse? What size are they? @jabelman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #9 Posted January 10, 2021 11 hours ago, 953 nut said: If your transmission has any water in it you will have a hard time moving Uh oh, I think I’m gonna have a hard time moving it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #10 Posted January 10, 2021 44 minutes ago, AHS said: Those remind me of Dads old Jeep tires in back of your Wheelhorse? What size are they? @jabelman 6-12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #11 Posted January 10, 2021 3 hours ago, AHS said: Those remind me of Dads old Jeep tires in back of your Wheelhorse? What size are they? @jabelman I run those 6-12s on my snowblower tractor. Chains are Army Surplus 6.00 x16 used on jeeps (cut down) very heavy and thick... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #12 Posted January 15, 2021 Excuse me, but it’s an 857. I saved it from the snow today! It rolled up the hill nicely, with all original “Wheelhorse” tires!! The deck was kinda rotted in the front, and patched up. The motor spun over by hand. I just can’t believe the hood, and how nice it is! (Patina and all!) 1967? Ain’t it? The last number stands for the year it was made? 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,697 #13 Posted January 15, 2021 That's a beautiful machine waiting to happen. 857. 8, horsepower. 5, means 4 speed transmission. 7, 1967. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #14 Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) Drain the trans and let's guess how much water is in it, I going with a 1 1/4 cups. Tractor looks nice shape Edited January 15, 2021 by jabelman 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #15 Posted January 15, 2021 Looks savable to me. Good job! I'd be mighty tempted too for $50, even though I already have too many projects... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,697 #16 Posted January 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, jabelman said: Drain the trans and let's guess how much water is in it, I going with a 1 1/4 cups. Tractor looks nice shape I'll place wager at 1.5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #17 Posted January 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That's a beautiful machine waiting to happen. 857. 8, horsepower. 5, means 4 speed transmission. 7, 1967. Yup, your right!!! I cannot wait to dig into it!! My plan is to get the mower up and going.... blades frozen on.. The deck even has the serial number on it!! I can’t believe how original it is!! I mean, $50... that was like a “no brainer!!” I mean it is only 54 years old... and ready to run again!! 😀👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,697 #18 Posted January 15, 2021 That's the year that both of Trina's machines are. A 657 and an 867. Great little workers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #19 Posted January 15, 2021 What does the 6 mean in 867? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #20 Posted January 15, 2021 Oh, by the way here’s my next purchase from this guy... a 310-8 with a gas tank full of water!!🤔 I haven’t asked him how much yet.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,697 #21 Posted January 15, 2021 17 minutes ago, AHS said: What does the 6 mean in 867? Six speed transmission. Predecessor of course to the eight speed... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #22 Posted January 15, 2021 30 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Six speed transmission. Predecessor of course to the eight speed... Six speed... they just didn’t count reverses? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,697 #23 Posted January 15, 2021 1 minute ago, AHS said: Six speed... they just didn’t count reverses? At the time no. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #24 Posted January 16, 2021 @ebinmaine No water! Even though the boot was ripped The milky covered oil in the pan was from the B80. Where’s the rear end fill on this 857? Right here on the rear? There wasn’t any under the seat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,697 #25 Posted January 16, 2021 Easiest way is to remove the shifter. Gives you the biggest access. Add 1.5 quarts of your favorite 80W90 and drive!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
