Long story, but I became the owner of a Ford 861 Diesel with loader.
Fair rear tires, cast iron "wedge" weights in rear wheels,
different front tires (Not original size, account the loader).
VERY hard to steer, I think the front spindals are corroded.
Loader lift is plumbed into the 3-point system, pull the 3-pt lever up to
lift the loader. Trip latch to dump the bucket. Eventually it will get a pump!!
Clutch appears to be stuck. This is a two stage clutch, first half of pedal travel
stop forwad motion, second half of travel stop the PTO.
I don't think the engine is stuck, haven't had time to entirely check it out.
Cost was $750 plus helping a friend clean up his father's estate. Just to get rid of "stuff,"
he threw in Sears electric chain saw, one of those devices that lifts a Ford tractor by the
3-pt. hitch, and an old box of antique tools(BADLY weathered/rusted). Tools included
a couple of those brass/wood folding rulers. With a little care I think the tools can be saved.
With some of the old tools I have, I'm going to start a display board of the tools.
Ah, well!!! More projects!!!
Fair rear tires, cast iron "wedge" weights in rear wheels,
different front tires (Not original size, account the loader).
VERY hard to steer, I think the front spindals are corroded.
Loader lift is plumbed into the 3-point system, pull the 3-pt lever up to
lift the loader. Trip latch to dump the bucket. Eventually it will get a pump!!
Clutch appears to be stuck. This is a two stage clutch, first half of pedal travel
stop forwad motion, second half of travel stop the PTO.
I don't think the engine is stuck, haven't had time to entirely check it out.
Cost was $750 plus helping a friend clean up his father's estate. Just to get rid of "stuff,"
he threw in Sears electric chain saw, one of those devices that lifts a Ford tractor by the
3-pt. hitch, and an old box of antique tools(BADLY weathered/rusted). Tools included
a couple of those brass/wood folding rulers. With a little care I think the tools can be saved.
With some of the old tools I have, I'm going to start a display board of the tools.
Ah, well!!! More projects!!!
