I bought an 841 yesterday. I've been communicating with the owner for a few months. He bought it from an estate of a gent who owned it for 34 years. My seller bought it as a project and planned to keep it, along with his 8N Funk, but decided he didn't need both.
Here's all the things he did to it: (btw, he's a mechanic.)
Rebuilt M/S carb.
New sediment bowl and fuel shutoff valve
Overhauled Anadolu power steering
12 volt conversion with total new rewire
Flushed gas tank
Valve job: Machined valve seats, replaced valves, springs, seals, intake keepers
Replaced freeze plug
replaced push rods
replaced all head bolts
replaced all gaskets
replaced thermostat
New radiator, new fan
replaced battery cables, battery, all hoses, all belts, headlamps, key switch, headlight switch
replaced 12 v coil, starter solenoid, points, condensor, resistor.
Replaced all guages, air cleaner hoses and clamps
New front tires and tubes (three rib ag tires), repacked bearings.
Everything that's suppose to be red got new paint during the restoration. All sheet metal has the original patina. No rust anywhere, just faded out paint. Looks like it's never been painted since new. I don't know whether to clear coat it for protection and keep the original look patina, or hit it with a few rattle cans to freshen it up a bit and for some protection. It's definitely a worker, not a show or parade tractor.
The tractor fires right up with a push of a button. No choke needed. I just cut about two acres of very thick meadow (mostly bahai) and it sliced right through it, never dropping below 2000-2100 on the Proofmeter. My 8n would have struggled greatly when the grass is this thick and tall.
Love the live hydraulics. Strong too. The bush hog has been up in the air over an hour now and hasn't creeped down an inch.
Can't find even a hint of a leak from engine or hydraulic system.
Three issues, so far. two major, one minor.
Minor: The accelerator spring is way too tight. I have to hold it constantly to keep full power. I'd prefer to keep both hands on the wheels, especially considering the loose steering. How would I go about stretching the spring? Is it even accessible on the 841?
MAJOR: (1) really loose steering. Requires constant jockeying around to maintain any semblance of a straight track. Way too much play in the steering.
MAJOR (2) The right front wheel, when making a tight left turn, seems to turn TOO far to where the wheel is almost perpendicular to the nose. This really causes the tire to dig into the dirt. Differential braking helps somewhat but I know it shouldn't be doing this. Right turns are just fine. No issues. I'm afraid if I have a mental lapse and try to turn hard left with much power, it might just snap the bolts right off the hubs.
Where can I find an FO manual for the 801 series? YT store doesn't list a manual for this tractor.
Think I'm going to love this thing, once I get a few bugs ironed out. With all that he did to it, I only paid $3800. I think I got a very good deal and shouldn't have to worry about most items for a long time.
Here's all the things he did to it: (btw, he's a mechanic.)
Rebuilt M/S carb.
New sediment bowl and fuel shutoff valve
Overhauled Anadolu power steering
12 volt conversion with total new rewire
Flushed gas tank
Valve job: Machined valve seats, replaced valves, springs, seals, intake keepers
Replaced freeze plug
replaced push rods
replaced all head bolts
replaced all gaskets
replaced thermostat
New radiator, new fan
replaced battery cables, battery, all hoses, all belts, headlamps, key switch, headlight switch
replaced 12 v coil, starter solenoid, points, condensor, resistor.
Replaced all guages, air cleaner hoses and clamps
New front tires and tubes (three rib ag tires), repacked bearings.
Everything that's suppose to be red got new paint during the restoration. All sheet metal has the original patina. No rust anywhere, just faded out paint. Looks like it's never been painted since new. I don't know whether to clear coat it for protection and keep the original look patina, or hit it with a few rattle cans to freshen it up a bit and for some protection. It's definitely a worker, not a show or parade tractor.
The tractor fires right up with a push of a button. No choke needed. I just cut about two acres of very thick meadow (mostly bahai) and it sliced right through it, never dropping below 2000-2100 on the Proofmeter. My 8n would have struggled greatly when the grass is this thick and tall.
Love the live hydraulics. Strong too. The bush hog has been up in the air over an hour now and hasn't creeped down an inch.
Can't find even a hint of a leak from engine or hydraulic system.
Three issues, so far. two major, one minor.
Minor: The accelerator spring is way too tight. I have to hold it constantly to keep full power. I'd prefer to keep both hands on the wheels, especially considering the loose steering. How would I go about stretching the spring? Is it even accessible on the 841?
MAJOR: (1) really loose steering. Requires constant jockeying around to maintain any semblance of a straight track. Way too much play in the steering.
MAJOR (2) The right front wheel, when making a tight left turn, seems to turn TOO far to where the wheel is almost perpendicular to the nose. This really causes the tire to dig into the dirt. Differential braking helps somewhat but I know it shouldn't be doing this. Right turns are just fine. No issues. I'm afraid if I have a mental lapse and try to turn hard left with much power, it might just snap the bolts right off the hubs.
Where can I find an FO manual for the 801 series? YT store doesn't list a manual for this tractor.
Think I'm going to love this thing, once I get a few bugs ironed out. With all that he did to it, I only paid $3800. I think I got a very good deal and shouldn't have to worry about most items for a long time.