Recent content by cbrake

Hi, having some problems with my Ford 860 ... Lately, it starts great, but then has been sputtering and backfiring soon after starting. I replaced the plugs and points, and it seemed to run fine for several sessions, including a hour of so of heavy pulling grading 1/2 mile lane. Now it is back...

Hi, Ford 860 would not start today -- no spark at plugs. Pulled distributor cap, and inside was coated in oil. Cleaned the points a little and it started. Is this typically a bad seal? I recall when I rebuilt the distributor a while back the shaft was somewhat loose, so not sure if oil...

Which parts am I missing? I pulled the plate off the bottom of the clutch housing, and only came up with: Looking at the parts catalog, it looks about like what I have: I then spun the engine manually, and did not hear anything interfering. Wondering if I need to did around some more...

Went to start the tractor the other day, and the starter just spun without engaging the motor. Took the starter out, and it looks like I lost the pin in the bendix: What do you recommend doing with this? Looks like new ratchet style bendix is around $40 -- should I just put a new one in...

Just got a JD 214 mower and working through the first tank of gas. Overall, runs and mows well. It smokes a little when I rev the engine, but have not noticed any smoke under mower load. However, multiple times now after mowing for awhile (30m or so on a hot day) the engine looses power and...

I'm looking for a carb rebuild kit for my ford 860, and having trouble matching it to the numbers listed for the rebuild kits (TSX...). Below is a photo of the only number I can find. It is a Marvel-Schebler. Best I can tell, the numbers are: 13A 355 B 13 (or it may be...

Did some grading today with the 6' grader -- overall, worked well. Was able to reclaim a lower drive to the basement that is rarely used and was starting to grass over. When pulling up grass, leaves, and sticks, it would clog up some, but at least it cleaned it up. Quite a bit of gravel...

Hi, I have a Ford 860 and wondering what size land plane (befco grading scraper) I should get. My driveway is 9-10' wide. I'm thinking the 6' Befco model, but don't want to get something that will be too hard to pull or lift. Driveway is 1/2 mi long. Has 1 steep hill several 100' long, but...

Hi, bought a ford 860 last winter. Have not used it a lot other than some snow plowing, grading, and pulling logs for firewood. When I got it, it was running rich as evidenced by the soot from exhaust...

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Where is the best place to find a ford 860 service manual? SN is 29741, which I believe is a 1955 model. Did these tractors come with lights? Mine does not have any, so thinking of adding ... Thanks, Cliff

Hi, Looking for a tractor to: plow snow on 1/2 mile lane (NE Ohio) grade 1/2 mile gravel lane skid logs for firewood, and perhaps a few occasionally for lumber (15 acres of woods or so) rotary mower Looking at two options: 8N, rebuilt motor, new paint/tires, $2500 JD950, 2WD, comes with back...