dclarke 4,011 #1 Posted July 20, 2014 I picked this 854 up last fall, it had a valve stuck in the engine and the oil pan gasket needed replaced as well as the points. I also had to replace the gas tank gasket, sediment bowl, fuel pump diaphragm and rebuild the carb. The tranny had water in it so I replaced all the bearings and seals, replaced the brake band lining and added a rear hitch. The seat was cracked so I picked up a good one at a show and I bought a back rest and had that recovered. It's got the wrong ignition switch in it so I've ordered a new one and most of the wiring has been replaced. The motor generator was junk but I had a good one on the shelf so I replaced that. The frame plate that bolts to the tranny was cracked, the hood stand bracket that bolts to the tool box was broken off along with one of the tabs that hold the belt guard on so I welded those things. This tractor was pretty rusty when I got it and I wanted to keep the original paint so I lightly sanded it just to knock the rust down a little then I wiped a coat of "salad dressing" on the tins. I really like the way it turned out, thanks for the idea Stevebo. The tires are cracked pretty bad so I may replace those some day but other than that I think this ones done. This may be the best running tractor I have. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2 Posted July 20, 2014 Work clothes look great... the found patina is awesome Denny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #3 Posted July 20, 2014 That came out real nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 412 #4 Posted July 20, 2014 Nice job on the 854 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #5 Posted July 20, 2014 Denny showed me this one at the Oregon show and i gotta say if he had been away from it long enough i would have worked out a way to smuggle it out of the show area and on my trailer...... very nice original tractor there, definitely one to have..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #6 Posted July 20, 2014 Great looking 854 ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #7 Posted July 20, 2014 Love it Denny, they look so much better in their natural state. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #8 Posted July 20, 2014 Turned out great denny! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #9 Posted July 20, 2014 Very nice 854 is one of my favorite wheel horses, wish I had one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #10 Posted July 21, 2014 gottah ask,. what did you do to bring out that amazzzzzing finish ?????? and what !!!!!!! is you secret salad dressing.????? .... the patina on your tractor is priceless......................... thankns for the pics......howard in virginia 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125 #11 Posted July 21, 2014 I like The way it turned out Denny..Very Nice!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #12 Posted July 22, 2014 Did a great job Denny ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,229 #13 Posted July 22, 2014 What a difference Denny...amazing how much paint is left under the rust. WOW!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtallon 320 #14 Posted July 24, 2014 Got to love the 854's! Good job with your determination to fix what needed fixing, but do like the way the original paint turned out. I may have to try that method on a future project. Keep up the good work! Dave 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #15 Posted July 25, 2014 Got to love the 854's! Good job with your determination to fix what needed fixing, but do like the way the original paint turned out. I may have to try that method on a future project. Keep up the good work! Dave X2!! Great job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
