854 Brake Knob ???

[GlenPettit 1,717]

Can anyone tell or better yet show me a photo of which style of Brake Knob is used on the model 854 tractor ???   I have no idea and can't see it clearly on any of the photos posted that I can finid.

 

Trying to use our Choke & Throttle knobs, but their inside bore area is much too small for our regular plastic C & T knobs to fit onto, because of the much thicker metal brake lever shown.     What does this brake lever KNOB style look like?  

 

This is what's happening"

 

 

A regular C & T lever is 1/10" thick, 2/10" wide near the end and 3/10" wide at the first step (actual sizes: .091", .190" & .290"), this is the the size I've always found and all our C & T knobs are cast to fit onto, and you can see what happens, - - - need to also know the two actual measurements of this thicker Brake lever so we can make knobs for it.   Thanks in advance,   Glen

Edited October 9, 2014 by GlenPettit

[dclarke 4,082]

Glen, this is what my 854 brake knob looks like. I believe it to be original.








 

[Zeek 2,286]

Sent you a PM Glenn.

[Terry M-(Moderator) 2,226]

for what its worth...That brake knob on Denny's 854 looks identical to the brake knob on my 64 lawn ranger.

[GlenPettit 1,717]

Re:  Brake Knob

It's looking like the PO (Previous Owner) may have changed the brake lever to a homemade thicker shaft lever replacement, which caused the knobs to break.

Maybe, just filing the new lever thickness down to 1/10th inch (.091") in the knob area will allow the triangle knob to push on and fit, like originally designed.

A couple of drops of Rubber Cement will keep the knob on.

Thanks again for the instant replies and pictures, Denny and Terry, I really appreciate the help.   "Now we know the whole story."     Glen