Dave's 854 75 #1 Posted November 18, 2016 The 854 was a barn find. I repaired the ignition and freed the stuck open exhaust valve and now it starts easy and runs good. A satisfying experience! 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave's 854 75 #3 Posted November 23, 2016 I am cleaning up the fuel system and the wiring harness. Putting on new choke and throttle cables. Soon I will get the top on and make a video. This picture is today. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave's 854 75 #4 Posted November 26, 2016 The machine was balking a bit today. Good news- the tank does not leak. The sediment bowl leaks but that is easy to replace. The tractor started and ran good at first so I cut it off and installed the hood and setup the camera for a video. And the tractor would not start. Starter turning hard but the belt not moving. Pulled the spark plug, engine turns freely, install the plug starts right up. Put the hood on, start the camera- same problem. I go through this several times. I wonder if the carb is causing a flood when the engine is turned off. Or maybe my recent throttle cable and choke cable install is improperly rigged. Tomorrow is another day. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,194 #5 Posted November 26, 2016 Looks like you're... making some good progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave's 854 75 #6 Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) to see a short demo, please search "nc 854" on youtube Edited December 1, 2016 by Dave's 854 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,194 #7 Posted December 1, 2016 Looking good. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave's 854 75 #8 Posted December 1, 2016 thanks for making that link for me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,194 #9 Posted December 2, 2016 Thanks for making the video for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #10 Posted December 2, 2016 I like the patina on that one, cooool. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave's 854 75 #11 Posted December 2, 2016 the patina required 52 years of careful neglect 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #12 Posted December 2, 2016 18 hours ago, Dave's 854 said: the patina required 52 years of careful neglect good one Dave, and true. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave's 854 75 #13 Posted December 3, 2016 (edited) I ran the 854 a half hour at a high idle. I decided to install the mower deck which was not too painful. I found the lift rod broken at the beginning of the threads so the deck is now just hanging on a tie strap. The blades turn freely. Edited December 3, 2016 by Dave's 854 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #14 Posted December 3, 2016 Dave, a suggestion. you should tie this post to your original thread you started. (a mod would help you if asked) Makes it easier to follow since most are used to your original 854 start, would expect additional info to be found there, for now. And, you will get it sorted out, its a nice little machine. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave's 854 75 #15 Posted December 3, 2016 Thanks for the suggestion Glenn. If a moderator has time to tie this post to my original thread that would be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave's 854 75 #16 Posted January 3, 2017 The 854 has found a new home. Sold to a local collector who is going to restore. I enjoyed the process of finding and getting it running and making it available. I also enjoyed using this forum and learning from others. Thanks for the good times! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,745 #17 Posted January 5, 2017 Dave's 854 Looks good Dave sounds good also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
