pics, drawings , parts lists of odd things-

[Sarge 3,462]

Ok , so I'm getting closer to enough parts (thankfully) to get the 876 back in shape . I've got a manual/parts drawing for it and a whole lot of used stuff coming for the build .

Question is, how to get the correct drawings for mule drives , hangar brackets (quick attach) and so forth that go along with the tractor ?? The mule drive needs new idler pulleys , a knob and some tlc but not sure what part numbers to use ...

Just got raped for a new throttle cable, wheel bearings and hydro idler pulley for the 1277.... ouch to the tune of $115 at the local Toro dealer .

Sarge

[Duff 206]

Hi, Sarge,

Very sorry to hear you got shafted on the parts. Don't know if this will help, but I've been getting mine through Jack's Small Engines at what seems to be a fair price. Just a thought for the future.....

I don't know anything about 876's, but I'm sure one of the other fellas will be along shortly to help you out! Some have gone off to a show so response may be a little delayed.

Cheers!

Duff :banghead:

[Sarge 3,462]

Most of the stuff bought at the local Toro dealer hasn't been out of line , just today though I got "the other guy" at the counter . Maybe he's working on his retirement fund ...

Is Jack's one of the Ebay sellers ? I see those wheel bearings on there , just wasn't sure of quality

Thanks Duff..

Sarge

[Duff 206]

Is Jack's one of the Ebay sellers ?

Nope, it's a parts house in Maryland. Their URL is:

http://www.jackssmallengines.com/searchdb2.cfm

(Sorry - I still haven't learned how to do the link thingy most of the guys use when they post on here)

Anyway, I've had great luck with their range of parts, price and shipping. Worth a look maybe!

Duff

(BTW - I gotta ask about your screen name since I wear a uniform occasionally....)

[Sarge 3,462]

X-USMC ....

Never got the rank , earned the nickname years later . Some called it an attitude issue , I just had no use for bs ...lol .

Thanks for the link Duff !

Sarge

[Duff 206]

I'm not worthy of the USMC, but Semper Fi, my man! You guys are the best!

Duff :banghead:

[CasualObserver 3,406]

Well, First... I must say then Ooo-rah there Marine!

I spent a year at Camp Pendleton, a year at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, and two and a half at Camp Lejeune.

Second... I have to ask... what do you mean about a knob... the 876 shouldn't have a mule drive, it should have a pedal/with spring release on the right side of the tractor and a short belt going straight down to a 36 inch gear drive deck.

Take a look here in the Tractor Gallery at this 1965 Model 875 which should be pretty much identical to your 1966 Model 876.

And in the Implement Gallery... this 1966 RM-366 is the mower deck that should hang under your tractor. It simply mounts into the attach-a-matic under the tractor engine, and there is a lift rod that connects to the rocker of the lift arm.

Unless you're trying to use a newer style mule drive and deck, then you need to refer to this post from TT about converting a front attach-a-matic. Which if you do, then you should be able to use a 42" side discharge on your tractor. Although personally, I wouldn't advise it on your tractor. Your hydro rear end steals about half of the horsepower of your K-181, and that doesn't really leave you very much power to cut very tall grass with a 42" deck... but that's just my opinion.

[Sarge 3,462]

I should have clarified this a lot more - my bad .

I'm working at converting the 876 to use modern attachments , the older decks are scarce and look a bit too crude to me anyway (no offense) . I do have a repairable 42" deck here , plenty of assorted mule drives/brackets to make the swap happen . I had dug for a day and never found that post from TT , thanks a million for that as it helps with some of the details I'd have to engineer myself . I love to fabricate but making it work as well as they were originally designed is sometimes tough . Got plenty of frame repairs/welding to do on it now ...

The knob is for one of the mule drives I have here , the pulleys/bearings are new but it had a mishap with my truck - knob didn't survive .

You guys are making my week, so much info !!!

Sarge