New 1864!!

BassBlaster · #1 02-04-2015, 07:44 PM

So I took your guys advice and purchased an 1864 instead of buying a new tractor. The one I got is one that was linked to my original thread and it was suggested that I buy it. I took a 4 hour road trip today in a snow storm to get it, lol. I had no choice though as there was another buyer coming tomorrow to look at it.

Okay, first let me say, I was trying to beat the snow storm so I didn't check everything as thoroughly as I probably should have. Its still probably a decent tractor though, just needs a little TLC. That said, I cant stand shady people that cant be honest when they are trying to sell something.

So, I showed up to look at it and everything looks good to me. It fired right up, didn't smoke, didn't leak any fluids. I drove it around his driveway for a few minutes and we made a deal. Two hours later when I get home, the battery is dead and it wont start, also two of the tires are flat and the other two are about half inflated. I put it on the battery charger so that I can get it fired up and off my trailer and it was very hard to start. I finally got it to fire up but it will only run on full throttle and it dosnt run well at all. Im assuming I need to clean and adjust the carb as it seems to be running really rich. Im guessing that will fix the engine issue.

I plan to purchase a new battery tomorrow and if its not freezing cold, Ill tinker with the carb. What size battery do I need?

I didn't plan t buy new tires but it looks like Ill have too. Any recommendations?

Also, once I get it running well, Ill change all the fluids and filters. If someone has a list of NAPA filter numbers and would like to post, Id appreciate it. I can cross reference them myself but thought some one may know them off hand.

Thanks for helping me pick out my new tractor and thanks for any help I get making it new again!

By the way, power steering is sweeeeeeeet!!

BassBlaster · #2 02-04-2015, 07:51 PM

Oh and I know, pics or it didn't happen. By the time I got it off the trailer it was dark so Ill get some pics tomorrow.

Another question. The plow has some kind of link arm that connects to something on the right floorboard. Does anyone have a pic of what this should look like? Im assuming its the plow angle? This one looks like he has a home made contraption that it hooks to. Ill post pics of that tomorrow as well.

Shrewcub · #3 02-04-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BassBlaster

Another question. The plow has some kind of link arm that connects to something on the right floorboard. Does anyone have a pic of what this should look like? Im assuming its the plow angle? This one looks like he has a home made contraption that it hooks to. Ill post pics of that tomorrow as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111575190144...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I think this is the piece you are referring to?

BassBlaster · #4 02-04-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shrewcub

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111575190144...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I think this is the piece you are referring to?

Could be. Im not sure. He gave me a piece he took off. It looks like it was probably a deck height indicator maybe. Anyhow, the bracket he fabbed up is now where that indicator is supposed to be and the plow linkage is connected to that bracket. I can probably get a pic of that. Give me a sec.

BassBlaster · #5 02-04-2015, 08:18 PM

Nope, camera is dead and phone is dead. Pics tomorrow.

Shrewcub · #6 02-04-2015, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BassBlaster

Could be. Im not sure. He gave me a piece he took off. It looks like it was probably a deck height indicator maybe. Anyhow, the bracket he fabbed up is now where that indicator is supposed to be and the plow linkage is connected to that bracket. I can probably get a pic of that. Give me a sec.

That's what should be there. Curious to see what's there.

Shrewcub · #7 02-04-2015, 07:53 PM

Are you sure the battery is dead. Did the starter just go click? If so you may just need to install a relay for the starter. It is a common problem. I still need to get one for mine. If I hit the key about 10 times it always starts. I will try to find the post on here that addresses that. I would not want you to buy a battery if you don't have to.

Congrats on the 1864!

Mike McKown · #8 02-04-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Shrewcub

Are you sure the battery is dead. Did the starter just go click? If so you may just need to install a relay for the starter. It is a common problem.

True statement.

Put tubes in your tires if you have too. No need to buy new ones.

A low hour 1864 is a lump of gold!

yeeter · #9 02-04-2015, 08:05 PM

Ya, always a disappointment to feel misled. BUT, put it behind you because as you say its a great tractor and these items you will sort out quickly.

Tubes in the tires.

Looking forward to the pics!

BassBlaster · #10 02-04-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yeeter

Ya, always a disappointment to feel misled. BUT, put it behind you because as you say its a great tractor and these items you will sort out quickly.

Tubes in the tires.

Looking forward to the pics!

Yeah, Im allready starting to get over it. I know with the help of you guys, she will be running right in no time! Besides, I still paid $200 less than his asking price. Im mostly bummed because its currently snowing and I was looking forward to going out tomorrow and plowing my drive. That's not gonna happen now but Ill live!