Jump to content
buckrancher

brian's 854 complete rebuild

Recommended Posts

buckrancher

This will be my first complete tear down and rebuild I have always

done all the repair work needed on my tractor's but have never done anything

this extensive I will be posting alot of pic's so I may have to do this as part #1

2,3 etc. as I have slow dial-up (26.4 kbps) if one of the mod's would like to put

it all together after it's done that would be great

The WH 854 I bought was very very rough still not sure why I did :thumbs: I guess the thought was if I can fix this :thumbs2: you know the old saying

first pic's from P.O. home I was told it had been setting in a hedgerow for some time as it had stopped running :ROTF:

854-1.jpg

the thing I did like about this tractor all the sheet medal was there and not all

beat up some of the bad was they must have tried to get her running because

the air cleaner and points cover were in the hood stand along with the key switch

all rusted out :ychain:

854-3.jpg

The motor was not setup and the starter generator worked

854-4.jpg

starting to tear down at my place

100_3023.jpg

100_3024.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Sparky

Looking forward to following yer progress Brian. Your off to a good start :thumbs2: .

Mike......

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Coadster32

Looks like a nice one to redo. Good Luck.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Suburban 550

Great start, Brian. :thumbs: Good luck with it. :thumbs2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

some more pic's

One brake band bolt was broke I broke off the other :thumbs2:

the two top transmission bolts had the nuts rotted almost off one hit from a

chisel split them

you can see new bolt's there at this point I was thinking that I'll just get it running

that thought didn't last long

The brake clutch rod had almost rusted in too also

100_3073.jpg

needs a bushing

100_3074.jpg

rear rims

100_3072.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

I thought it was a little strange when where was not much oil in the trans

when I drained it I found out why after I had tore it down and had washed the

case's in solvent at work

100_3165.jpg

you can see the cracks as the dark lines on the bottom sides of the case's

it made me wonder when this happened as there was no rust inside the

transmission all the gears look good even the 2nd & high gear

I've ordered all the needle bearings thru our bearing supplier at work and seals

the infamus #1533 I ordered from Jack's small engine

on the luckly side I recently bought a 702 parts tractor which has good case's :thumbs2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
chamjack

new bolt's there at this point I was thinking that I'll just get it running that thought didn't last long

That new bolt gets me all the time..... Always starts with I will replace that. Well that does'nt look right on that old thing. Guess I'll freshen that up too. Oops, now that looks old and terrible next to that. That does'nt cost much, guess I will get a new one of those to go with it, and on, and on. I can never seem to stop :thumbs2: Your pics look good. Keep them coming.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

That new bolt gets me all the time..... Always starts with I will replace that. Well that does'nt look right on that old thing. Guess I'll freshen that up too. Oops, now that looks old and terrible next to that. That does'nt cost much, guess I will get a new one of those to go with it, and on, and on. I can never seem to stop :thumbs: Your pics look good. Keep them coming.

thanks

that seems to be the way things work out :thumbs2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

Got my mic's out and checked the rear axle's wear

100_3179.jpg

this probably is still useable and may not leak with a new flexable seal (should be

a total run out of about .002)

100_3180.jpg

I checked the axle's from the parts tractor and they both checked perfect .9995

so I'll be using them on reassembly

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

the bottom floor of the hoodstand was preferated around the shift lever hole

and covered with rust pit's. I'll fix that

100_3091.jpg

fabricated a new floor piece

100_3090.jpg

all welded in place almost as good as new and ready for primer :thumbs2:

100_3093.jpg

100_3094.jpg

The other sheet metal parts I needed to replace was the metal edgeing on the bottom edge of the hood

The bottom two piece's are what I removed from the hood

The top two are the new fabricated part's ready to be welded on

100_3101.jpg

new edgeing installed on hood

100_3164.jpg

100_3162.jpg

:thumbs:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
crazy horse

wow :thumbs2: nice work.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Sparky

Dang! You aint cutting any corners are ya. Looks like its coming along nicely :thumbs2: .

Mike..........

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

Thanks guy's

my dad always said anything worth doing is worth doing right

I owe him alot :thumbs2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
HorseFixer

Thanks guy's

my dad always said anything worth doing is worth doing right

I owe him alot :thumbs2:

Brian ~ I like yer dad, and I have never met him! :ROTF: Keep up the good work and I'll like you too! :ychain::thumbs: By The Way Brian yer 21 days younger than Ole' Duke and MJ & I were married on yer birthday! And yer Birthday is the same as my mom's, small world!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
TJ

Nice job of fabricating parts. :thumbs2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

:thumbs2: that's pretty cool duke

I'll be looking forward to meeting you at the show this year

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

Got the bearing's and seals I ordered today

100_3198.jpg

Had some time during lunch so I whipped out a couple of bearing pusher's

to install the new bearings when I'am ready

The one on the left has a machined in lip that will put the bearing's deep enough

so there is room for the seal

1.0 dia. on one end .750 dia. on the other

the one on the right is for installing them flush from inside of the case

100_3202.jpg

cart full of sand blasted parts ready for primer

100_3166.jpg

:thumbs2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

Like I said this project is a first for me

I've never done any body work only asked alot of question's The hood had alot of small dents one medium and a pushed in area

I bought a cheap set of body hammer's and dollies sat down with the hood

and made like a metal munching woodpecker

then spray some flat black primer on and sand it back off to find the high -low spots until it was flat enuff for the gray primer to finish

took acouple of days before I was happy with it

this definitely is a learning experience(I'am lovin it :thumbs: )

After three coats of gray primer and sanded between coats with 400 wet/dry

100_3192.jpg

100_3193.jpg

100_3195.jpg

100_3194.jpg

100_3197.jpg

Any helpful hints or tips or advise is always appreciated from the body work

guru's out there :thumbs2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

Got the front rims painted and new tire's mounted

I used Valspar anti-rust #21935 Gloss almond

100_3169.jpg

Hope to get the rear tire's mounted this week :thumbs2:

100_3200.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
sorekiwi

Looking good Brian. Keep those pics coming! :thumbs2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Ohio_Tractor_Nut

Not that my opinion means much, but you are doing a great job! As for what your dad said, mine told the exact same thing. That is very good advice. The other one that has steered me well is "never force anything, if it will not comply, you need to look deeper and solve the problem correctly". Thanks for the pics! :thumbs2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

Finally starting to paint :thumbs2:

100_3168.jpg

100_3182.jpg

100_3184.jpg

100_3181.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
bell

Looks GOOD man! :thumbs2:

You might find those carlisle trailer tires to be a bit on the tall side... I just bought a 854 and it had those on the front. Not a big deal, but they seem a bit too tall.

Fantastic work on the sheetmetal!!! :thumbs: :ychain:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
Suburban 550

Great fabrication work, Brian. :thumbs: For your first restoration your doing great. :thumbs2:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 
buckrancher

Thank you for all the kind comments it's very much appreciated

:thumbs2:

Jon I wasn't sure on the tire's when I bought them I have a set

of original tire's if I find I don't like the way these look

Amost went with a set of 3 rib's but decided to stay with turf tire's front & rear

:thumbs:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
 

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×
×
  • Create New...