boovuc 1,090 #1 Posted May 30, 2011 Hi Everyone, Now that I have the old 857 running, I have an old problem with the tractor. The drive belt keeps turning the tranny even with the clutch pedal pushed all the way in. I have a 70 inch by 1/2 inch belt on it, (brand new Dayton), which is what the manuals call for in a Gates or NAPA belt. I have the clutch adjusted for maximum seperation and the brake brings the tractor to a stop when really pushed. I don't know what else to look for. All the pulleys are correct. Attached are pics of the drive pulley at the motor and the rear pulley's at the tranny with the pedal engaged. I have to shut the tractor off to change gears! Anyone see this before? Thanks, BooVuc Mill Hall, PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,939 #2 Posted May 30, 2011 try it with the belt guard on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,921 #3 Posted May 30, 2011 As John said, put the belt guard on. The guides on the inside of the guard keep the belt away from the engine pulley when the clutch is depressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #4 Posted May 30, 2011 yup put the belt guard on, and be sure the tab under the engine pulley is about 1/8" away from belt, with clutch out, should be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #5 Posted May 30, 2011 Hey! I put the belt guard on and it works. Thanks guys. I had to choose from three I had. It doesn't match paint wise but it works! To quote Johnny Carson......."I didn't know that"! OK.......Clutch Rod pivot fixed. Brakes fixed. Steering is shimmed. Gas tank interior recoated. Governer fixed. Throttle replaced, drive belt replaced, mower deck pulley installed, deck engagement spring "fixed", condenser, points replaced, new plugs, oil changed and it's greased. It isn't finished but now it runs and actually runs quite well! It needs a lot of cosmetics but it's all there! Thanks For Your Help! BooVuc Mill Hall, PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #6 Posted May 31, 2011 Lets try the pictures a little bigger than a postage stamp this time! That's Better! BooVuc Mill Hall, PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #7 Posted May 31, 2011 I like it, wish mine looked like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,235 #8 Posted May 31, 2011 That 857 is a nice horse. Mine is my go to tractor...it always starts and is ready to go. :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #9 Posted June 1, 2011 Thanks, guys! I just love the looks of the square-hoods. These are the tractors I remember all the "old guys" mowing with from my youth. I have too much grass to mow with a 32 inch deck so it and the Frankenstein only do a little cutting. I need to get a slot hitch for it and drill out the mangled remains of the hitch that was on it. I think once the rims are painted, I'll leave it alone. It had a "Quick" paint job from a couple previous owners back. BooVuc Mill Hall, PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
