Phil854 130 #1 Posted January 3, 2016 here is my 854 with a new addition HY-2 I restored it about 15 years ago and use it regularly around the yard I am new to this site and I want to say thanks to the members for helping me with this project. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,058 #2 Posted January 3, 2016 That looks great , Not sure how long the plywood will last. Best of both worlds hydro. lift and manual shift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil854 130 #3 Posted January 3, 2016 Don't mind the wood belt guard I mocked that up as a guide for one made of sheet metal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,058 #4 Posted January 3, 2016 I understand . Wonder why WH did not put the system on their tractor in later years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #6 Posted January 3, 2016 Pictures don't work for me??? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil854 130 #7 Posted January 3, 2016 10 minutes ago, RedRanger said: Pictures don't work for me??? Not sure what the problem is? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #8 Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Being new to the forum, and not a supporter here yet... it may be that you are already maxed out on your alloted pict storage space. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/44351-what-does-the-red-supporter-status-mean/ http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/ Edited January 3, 2016 by AMC RULES 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil854 130 #9 Posted January 3, 2016 49 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Being new to the forum, and not a supporter here yet... it may be that you are already maxed out on your alloted pict storage space. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/44351-what-does-the-red-supporter-status-mean/ http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/store/ just paid a 1 year subscription hope that makes a difference 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted January 3, 2016 13 hours ago, RedRanger said: Pictures don't work for me??? Me either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #11 Posted January 3, 2016 Welcome to the supporter group Phil... now, try reposting your picts again...see what happens. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #12 Posted January 3, 2016 As an owner of a 654, I must say I was certainly looking forward to pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil854 130 #13 Posted January 3, 2016 here's the reposted pics sorry not real tech savy What do you think of the plywood belt guard 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #14 Posted January 3, 2016 It worked! Belt guard looks good, redone it in metal yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil854 130 #15 Posted January 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: It worked! Belt guard looks good, redone it in metal yet? Nope not yet now that the holidays I will get on it I picked this unit up at a lawn and garden salvage yard and only traded some general parts and a couple mower decks and a few other items for the complete unit except for belt guard I think I got a real good deal I've been looking for one of these for a while but did not want to spend the money. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #16 Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) Well, I'm liking that! And wheel weights! Makes me want to go work on mine! Edited January 3, 2016 by DennisThornton t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #17 Posted January 3, 2016 Did you ever get the exact measurements for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil854 130 #18 Posted January 3, 2016 8 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Did you ever get the exact measurements for it? No i did not just went off a pic i found what i have is close!!! 10 minutes ago, DennisThornton said: Well, I'm liking that! And wheel weighs! Makes me want to go work on mine! The wheel weights are Sears but they work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #19 Posted January 3, 2016 32 minutes ago, Phil854 said: No i did not just went off a pic i found what i have is close!!! The wheel weights are Sears but they work! I seldom even see iron weights for sale, never seen a great deal on them and as I result I've none! I'd be happy with Sears for now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil854 130 #20 Posted January 3, 2016 1 hour ago, DennisThornton said: I seldom even see iron weights for sale, never seen a great deal on them and as I result I've none! I'd be happy with Sears for now! I see them at tractor and engine swap meets and engine shows. You will not find a real good deal on iron weights usually over a $100.00 bucks my grandpa give me these 20 years ago had them on my Simplicity till I found some simplicity weights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,762 #21 Posted January 3, 2016 (edited) If you want to keep the wood belt guard you could always color it using Red wood dye! http://www.rockler.com/homestead-dry-dyes Did you happen to take any step by step photos of the rebuilding? If you did it would be great to do a tutorial to help others. Edited January 3, 2016 by 953 nut 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil854 130 #22 Posted January 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, 953 nut said: If you want to keep the wood belt guard you could always color it using Red wood dye! http://www.rockler.com/homestead-dry-dyes Did you happen to take any step by step photos of the rebuilding? If you did it would be great to do a tutorial to help others. no unfortunately not this was a project I wasn't going to do until spring and it just took off on me. I've never messed with hydraulics like this so it was a real learning process for me I used several links you guys on here sent me and really was not that hard so I regret not taking pics but am happy with the out come 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,308 #23 Posted January 3, 2016 Very nice looking 854! What did you use between the hood and the gas tank? Hank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil854 130 #24 Posted January 3, 2016 1 minute ago, Hank01 said: Very nice looking 854! What did you use between the hood and the gas tank? Hank Black car door edge trim bought it at Napa 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #25 Posted January 3, 2016 2 hours ago, Phil854 said: I see them at tractor and engine swap meets and engine shows. You will not find a real good deal on iron weights usually over a $100.00 bucks my grandpa give me these 20 years ago had them on my Simplicity till I found some simplicity weights I agree! For the several years that I've been looking at yard sales, CraigsList and auctions I've not seen iron weights for less than $100. I've bought some pretty good WHs for less than that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
