867 refresh

[dclarke 4,230]

I picked up a well worn 867 several months ago. Took it apart to determine what I had to work with and started a list of parts I’d need to bring it back to life. I Found the matches under the fender pan. 

[sqrlgtr 2,641]

That's pretty cool find to go along with a cool tractor.

[dclarke 4,230]

This tractor needed a lot of repair or replacement parts so I met up with a buddy who supplied me with  most all the parts needed to put a nice tractor together. 

[dclarke 4,230]

Last fall I found a decent set of 5.50 front tires, I got all 4 rims cleaned up, new tubes and a coat of Miller’s tire paint and got those ready to go. I was also able to make any repairs to the tins and frame before winter set in, the lower steering shaft was replaced and I had new bushings installed in a couple lower supports and added a zerk to the bottom bushing on the support I used on this project. I got the motor generator refreshed, while it was apart I drilled & tapped new regulator mounting holes to move the regulator terminals a bit farther away from the gas tank then filled the original holes with epoxy. 

Edited 12 hours ago by dclarke

[dclarke 4,230]

I thought I might play in the snow with this tractor so I picked up some weights and a very nice blade. 

[dclarke 4,230]

A few months ago I got the tranny apart, found some nice gears to replace bad ones and had to get a new pulley for the 5/8” input shaft. The hub on front of the pulley needed turned down to allow belt alignment so I had that done and then added a couple more set screws to help hold it in place. I also added a second drain plug to the tranny case. 

[dclarke 4,230]

I ran into all kinds of problems with the engine, the block was cracked, the replacement needed bored and all the other usual stuff. I finally found what I needed, had the machine work done and got it back together a few weeks ago. 

Edited 11 hours ago by dclarke

[dclarke 4,230]

With the warmer weather I was about ready to start reassembly. I bought a tranny kit from Lowell, had to find good pinion plates for the differential, mine were cracked.  Got the tranny together and bolted to the frame. I decided to try the thrust bearings on the spindles so I had the front axle machined for that. 

[dclarke 4,230]

Assembly went pretty easy, all new wiring, new switches & lighter. 

[dclarke 4,230]

I pretty much got it finished up this week. A seat from Matt Castagno, I added seat springs so made a new steering wheel shaft and raised the steering wheel. New decals from Terry and a new headlight lens. A nice original paint tractor with a few added touches. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. 

[kpinnc 17,947]

Looks fantastic to me. 

 

To heck with a paint job, you took care of all the important stuff! Very nicely done sir! You even found OEM Kohler engine parts. Awesome! 

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,299]

Turned out Nice , Denny !  

[Pullstart 69,814]

Well done!  You really have a gem there Denny!

[ri702bill 11,920]

The addition of a second 1/4" pipe plug in the forward well is an excellent idea.

[SylvanLakeWH 31,133]

Beautiful work!!! 

[ebinmaine 78,389]

Beautiful work!

[Retired Wrencher 6,598]

@dclarke Very nice surviver.  You do not see these every day. I would not make into a worker just show. Just my 

Edited 3 hours ago by Retired Wrencher

[ri702bill 11,920]

16 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said:

@dclarke Very nice surviver.  You do not see these every day. I would not make into a worker just show. Just my 

Nope! They were all intended to be "Workin' Girls". It's what they do best. The way Cecil & Elmer envisioned...

[Thegearhead0324 1,471]

Very good job, all important things fixed and redone, neat and nicely put together, great original patina. All that’s left is to enjoy it  . 

[sqrlgtr 2,641]

1 hour ago, Retired Wrencher said:

@dclarke Very nice surviver.  You do not see these every day. I would not make into a worker just show. Just my 

 

57 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

Nope! They were all intended to be "Workin' Girls". It's what they do best. The way Cecil & Elmer envisioned...

I believe WH's can do both .

[ri702bill 11,920]

No "Prom Queens" here..... they all wear their working clothes for all the 4 seasons to get a spot in the garage.

[WHX?? 56,181]

 For sale Denny? You know how I like buying tractors from you!!!  

[rjg854 12,967]

3 hours ago, ri702bill said:

Nope! They were all intended to be "Workin' Girls". It's what they do best. The way Cecil & Elmer envisioned...

Exactly