Re: Ford 861

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Posted by John.COLO on March 06, 1998 at 06:51:22:

In Reply to: Ford 861 posted by Paul W. on March 05, 1998 at 23:14:14:

Best utility tractor of its era. 45+ hp, live hyd, live PTO, 5 speed with a good reverse-3rd shift pattern. Needs ballast to get power to ground.

This tractor needs a top-end overhaul, at least. You'd grind the valves too. Does it have oil pressure when hot? (bottom end O/H).

If you don't mind the smoke and replacing spark plugs frequently, just run it like it is. It has enough power to give up a little. Otherwise, figure $750 to $1500 to O/H engine.

tOTG

: I'm looking at buying a Ford 861. Does anyone
: know much about this machine. Good or bad?
: Another thing about it is that it burns quite a
: bit of blue smoke. Would it be wise to stay away
: from this tractor?

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: Best utility tractor of its era. 45+ hp, live hyd, live PTO, 5 speed with a good reverse-3rd shift pattern. Needs ballast to get power to ground. : This tractor needs a top-end overhaul, at least. You'd grind the valves too. Does it have oil pressure when hot? (bottom end O/H). : If you don't mind the smoke and replacing spark plugs frequently, just run it like it is. It has enough power to give up a little. Otherwise, figure $750 to $1500 to O/H engine. : tOTG : : I'm looking at buying a Ford 861. Does anyone : : know much about this machine. Good or bad? : : Another thing about it is that it burns quite a : : bit of blue smoke. Would it be wise to stay away : : from this tractor?

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