truckin88 104 #1 Posted November 9, 2012 So saw this online had to check it out, I like 417's, it will need some work, but I figure a winter project that I will power wash and strip this weekend. It is a mid 80's 417-a with the eaton11, 48" SD deck, and a rear plow hitch.The 48" SD deck works well, just some dents, no rot. The tractor appears solid. It basically need to be stripped painted, and lubed, most things on it work including the parking break. It needs some dents banged out, paint ripped off, and some odds and ends, it really needs more time then money. Per the previous owner the rear fender and the motor were replaced at some point as he was trying to fix it up. He also included a new seat, OEM blades, and OEM new belts. It is a project for sure. It also has an electric fuel pump, not sure why. VIDEO: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,957 #2 Posted November 9, 2012 Sounds like a strong runner for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,122 #3 Posted November 9, 2012 Was that the one on Craigslist? I saw that, was more interested in the 48" deck, am too broke from buying a generator! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #4 Posted November 9, 2012 Yeah it was the CL one if you are interested in the deck let me know. I'll cut a deal. As this will have a blower or plow on it and not be used for grass. I have the new husqvarna for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #5 Posted November 10, 2012 1986 417A Nice find! I have the 85 and the 86, and love them both. air cleaner is off some other tractor as it is not correct, but should work just fine as long as it has a good filter. my two 417's are my goto tractor for anything that needs heavy work! I have dragged very heavy logs with my 85 and pushed more snow then I could ever ask from a garden tractor. You will love this tractor and it will treat you right! just give it some love and you will get a unstoppable tractor out of her! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #6 Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks how do you know it is an 86? Loving starts tomorrow. Anyone know why there would be an electric duel pump? Also it needs a points cover do you think any kohler points cover would work? I also notices the air cleaner. Seems to be for the engine, but off of another tractor. Also I am not getting full travel on the motion control lever, any ideas? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059 #7 Posted November 10, 2012 Will, That looks like a 1986 to me. You will like that tractor as strong runner. If Karl is not interested in the deck, let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #8 Posted November 10, 2012 86 had louver hood and idiot lights on the dash, 85 had a smooth hood and no idiot lights. The cam plate may need to be adjusted for full motion for the hydro. It will have the slower trans gearing as the 85 has the faster geared trans. Most likely the mechanical fuel pump went bad and someone bypassed it with a electric one. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #9 Posted November 11, 2012 86 had louver hood and idiot lights on the dash, 85 had a smooth hood and no idiot lights. The cam plate may need to be adjusted for full motion for the hydro. It will have the slower trans gearing as the 85 has the faster geared trans. Most likely the mechanical fuel pump went bad and someone bypassed it with a electric one. DITTO here. I have an '86 and it too has the louvered hood and the slower transmission. But thats OK as it is plenty strong. You are going to like this one when finished. If not, then you can give it to me :handgestures-thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #10 Posted November 11, 2012 Nice score! Like others have said it is a great Tractor! Mine does plenty of work at the Dukes Horse Ranch. You will love her. ~Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #11 Posted November 14, 2012 Nice find! My newly acquired '85 416-8 has the same poorly designed steering column ailment. Currently soaking with liquid wrench. Got the 1/4 x 2 roll pin removed, not too difficult. Removed the Horse disk (from the steering wheel), shaft and steel sleeve won't move, more liquid wrench at work. Fingers crossed. Left and right 90° bends are cracked, not all the way, will need TIG welding after I get the upper tower piece and steering wheel off. Very poor design. I picked up some time ago, sold 'n scrapped two old Bolens tube frames, wow!, what a steering column they had! Full cast iron, heavy! Gotta get back to Horse Play, let us know how your steering wheel fix goes. Green 'n yellow trailer in the background looks awful! http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=Toro+Consumer&mn=31-17KE01%2C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #12 Posted November 14, 2012 I just checked out your video. You got a good 417. It does need more elbow grease than anything else, so that too is good. I would have bought that one myself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
