Thank you for putting this video together with all the good pointers. Love the 86 series they were ahead of their time. We had quick hitches on our 1486 and 1586 . Ih quick hitches never bent or had their holes striped unlike the aftermarket hitches. Good luck hope you find one.
Beautiful 986 you have. We had a 1977 model with the decal on the fuel tank which liked to peel as you said, and we also had the non digital dash. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks!
Hi Vance - The best advice is to read or join the Red Power Magazine site and head over to the forum. The folks on there are from across North America Europe and Australia and NZ. All are all die-hard red! There are former factory workers, techs, collectors, etc. If you can't get an answer from this site, I can assure you it can't be had anywhere! Thanks for the comment, and hope you join the forum. Lots of good advice from all over to fix/recondition these great machines!
You hoped? Well, you dont have to hope, im sure everybody does like this video! By the way - I've seen an older weight bracket on a 1086, but with the weights that have the same little curve as yours on its lower. Is it original with the older weight bracket, and the new weights? When were the new weight brackets introduced? When were the new weights introduced?
I think those are the 75lb weights I think . The 100lb weights have the IH in a square and not one side open like the ones you have .... I got both the 75 and 100 lb weights . And again A VERY Very Beautiful tractor.
Good to see a clean 986. I just pulled our 986 out of everyday use for personal use (show). Though it shows 30 years of work this has always been my favorite. With larger and smaller tractors this 986 has been my favorite. Most in East Texas prefer smaller John Deere tractors my blood is Farmall red. Bought the tractor new in 1980 and still runs strong. Any tips on where to look for parts down south? Vance Nickerson
Play the yellow knobs on the back of the tractor. Look at the rubber covers that come on John Deere PTO switches for the 318 garden tractor Should be a close match.
@farmall51 Many thanks!! IH weights - great topic as IH made many 100lb types, so a good thing they cast the part # into most of them! The part # cast into these weights is 383393R1 (can see in video). This was the 1st type of the 100lb weight used from the 06 to 56 series. Later there were at least 5 other 100lb weight types: There was: 71200C1, 74178C1, 74157C1, 148347C1, 1280656C1. The smaller weights have their own part #'s. IH weights = a slightly complicated topic! Thanks again!!
@9770MikeS It's amazing that over half a century later, tractors like yours are still out there running every day! The last true IH was built in May 1985 - over a quarter of a century ago, and many of these bigger (1970's & 80's era) machines still keep running. Says a lot about American ingenuity and design.......!
Hi Matti - the 86 series came with those "rips" on the hood only, an not on the side panel. If you see "rips" on the side panel of an 86 series, that's because someone has changed them for some reason (probably damaged) and replaced them with side panels from the earlier 66 series, and probably from a tractor scrap yard. Earlier 66 series had those "rips", but went to the "solid" side panel with the 86 series. Hope this helps!
Hi Matti - both boxes are for the batteries. There is one on either side as the 86 series has 2 batteries in them. To access the batteries, if for instance you needed to boost someone, there is a plate that is part of the step just inside the cab (both sides). You turn 2 locking screws and the plate flips up allowing access to the battery. Yes, the extra fuel tank was available for these models as well. Mine does not have it. Hope you liked the video!
@mapratt Thank you for the comment! If you have one, it just goes to show these tractors are still out there working, regardless of shape! I'll be updating this video this summer as I bought a "dash tray" for it and will show how they look and install, and may soon have a quick hitch, which is a very interesting story behind the IH versions that are out there.
Thanks! IH changed the weight bracket with the 86 series "tri-stripes" in 1980. Mine has the right weight bracket for that year, what I call the "flat faced" bracket. That bracket was also used for the 88 series. The earlier 86 series (white side panel) came with the same weight bracket used on the 06, 56 and 66 series, that I call the "squared hoop" design. IH made about 7 or 8 types of weights from the 06 series onward in both 75 and 100 lb sizes. IH weights = a long and complex topic!
Brings back memories. I bought a brand new 986 in 1979. Wonderful tractor and sounded great. The next tractor was a 1086 which also was a good tractor. One of the best series of tractors IH put out. I liked the 806 (I turbo'd ours) but it was hard on torques.
Hi Mattie - not always. It depends if it's a 75 or 100 lb weight. That curve would have been on the earlier ones. The later ones were more square. Remember: a true IH weight has 2 things on them: The IH logo and the part number that are both cast into the weight. The part number will tell you what exactly it is.
I have a little, but simple question for you, that I am 100% sure you can answer me on. - Well, what I wanted to know - What are the little red boxes for right under the cab, beside the ladders? I think myself that the right one is for a battery, but I dont know what the left is for? Btw. Could you get a extra tank for these? it werent standard with the extra tank on the smaller models such as 786, 886, 986 as I have understood. Thanks. Matti :-)
And one more thing that I found interesting - I've also seen a 86 series tractor with some small rips on the side of the hood, That is original on all the 86 series I know, but one more set, placed on the side cover, I hope you know what I mean, or I am going to try to explain - The little extra set of rips were placed on a side cover which were placed just below the "main hood" if I can say so, but its still a part of the hood. (Im not good at explaining as you've found out) Sincerly Matti:)
Makes me want to fix up our 986 (which isn't in bad shape to begin with). We just put a turbo on ours and turned up the pump and she spits out 135 hp now
Oh ye, I wanted to ask one more question :-) What about the little curve on the lower of the weight? Do every 86 series weight have that little curve? Interesting stuff :-) Sincerly Matti :-)
I've got a guy who wants to sell me a 986 with cab and im interested except I've never been around internationals what are some pointers or things i should look out for when buying one of these machines
Heh, It doesn't really help if I can say it like that, it means alot to me. On the little island I live, no one drives those tractors. But I find this model very interesting, and I wanted to find out more about the history about these tractors. A guy called PeterJ has started to work on a model of these, a computer model for farming simulator, and dang, then I wanted one in real :-) I think I will be going to get one in the future! Thanks for the great answers! Means a lot! Sincerly Matti :-)
Beautiful 86 series.
Thank you for putting this video together with all the good pointers. Love the 86 series they were ahead of their time. We had quick hitches on our 1486 and 1586 . Ih quick hitches never bent or had their holes striped unlike the aftermarket hitches. Good luck hope you find one.
thats a sweet tractor my grandpa had a 140 and used that for plowing 3 acres for 40 years and i still use it today internationals last forever
Beautiful 986 you have. We had a 1977 model with the decal on the fuel tank which liked to peel as you said, and we also had the non digital dash. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks!
Hi Vance - The best advice is to read or join the Red Power Magazine site and head over to the forum. The folks on there are from across North America Europe and Australia and NZ. All are all die-hard red! There are former factory workers, techs, collectors, etc. If you can't get an answer from this site, I can assure you it can't be had anywhere! Thanks for the comment, and hope you join the forum. Lots of good advice from all over to fix/recondition these great machines!
You hoped? Well, you dont have to hope, im sure everybody does like this video!
By the way - I've seen an older weight bracket on a 1086, but with the weights that have the same little curve as yours on its lower.
Is it original with the older weight bracket, and the new weights?
When were the new weight brackets introduced?
When were the new weights introduced?
Amazing video, I'm looking to restore a 1086 and this is a great way to see all the original parts on the tractor. Thanks!
A beautiful restoration job on a great tractor, the 986s were famous for pulling power and fuel economy .
That's the best 986 I've ever seen! I own a 986 myself!
@crimson22s
Thanks - and I agree: IH's last forever.....!
I think those are the 75lb weights I think . The 100lb weights have the IH in a square and not one side open like the ones you have .... I got both the 75 and 100 lb weights . And again A VERY Very Beautiful tractor.
Good to see a clean 986. I just pulled our 986 out of everyday use for personal use (show). Though it shows 30 years of work this has always been my favorite. With larger and smaller tractors this 986 has been my favorite. Most in East Texas prefer smaller John Deere tractors my blood is Farmall red. Bought the tractor new in 1980 and still runs strong. Any tips on where to look for parts down south?
Vance Nickerson
Beautiful Tractor
Play the yellow knobs on the back of the tractor. Look at the rubber covers that come on John Deere PTO switches for the 318 garden tractor Should be a close match.
we useto have that tractor on our farm
@farmall51
Many thanks!! IH weights - great topic as IH made many 100lb types, so a good thing they cast the part # into most of them! The part # cast into these weights is 383393R1 (can see in video). This was the 1st type of the 100lb weight used from the 06 to 56 series. Later there were at least 5 other 100lb weight types: There was: 71200C1, 74178C1, 74157C1, 148347C1, 1280656C1. The smaller weights have their own part #'s. IH weights = a slightly complicated topic! Thanks again!!
Beautifuel tractor
@9770MikeS
It's amazing that over half a century later, tractors like yours are still out there running every day! The last true IH was built in May 1985 - over a quarter of a century ago, and many of these bigger (1970's & 80's era) machines still keep running. Says a lot about American ingenuity and design.......!
Hi Matti - the 86 series came with those "rips" on the hood only, an not on the side panel. If you see "rips" on the side panel of an 86 series, that's because someone has changed them for some reason (probably damaged) and replaced them with side panels from the earlier 66 series, and probably from a tractor scrap yard. Earlier 66 series had those "rips", but went to the "solid" side panel with the 86 series. Hope this helps!
Hi Matti - both boxes are for the batteries. There is one on either side as the 86 series has 2 batteries in them. To access the batteries, if for instance you needed to boost someone, there is a plate that is part of the step just inside the cab (both sides). You turn 2 locking screws and the plate flips up allowing access to the battery. Yes, the extra fuel tank was available for these models as well. Mine does not have it. Hope you liked the video!
@mapratt
Thank you for the comment! If you have one, it just goes to show these tractors are still out there working, regardless of shape! I'll be updating this video this summer as I bought a "dash tray" for it and will show how they look and install, and may soon have a quick hitch, which is a very interesting story behind the IH versions that are out there.
Chulada de tractor
Thanks! IH changed the weight bracket with the 86 series "tri-stripes" in 1980. Mine has the right weight bracket for that year, what I call the "flat faced" bracket. That bracket was also used for the 88 series. The earlier 86 series (white side panel) came with the same weight bracket used on the 06, 56 and 66 series, that I call the "squared hoop" design. IH made about 7 or 8 types of weights from the 06 series onward in both 75 and 100 lb sizes. IH weights = a long and complex topic!
nice.. i wish i could find a IH top link for my 1586..
some one should make plastic suitcase weights for restoration jobs but then it would be cheaper and look like 1000lbs but only weigh 50lbs
Brings back memories. I bought a brand new 986 in 1979. Wonderful tractor and sounded great. The next tractor was a 1086 which also was a good tractor. One of the best series of tractors IH put out. I liked the 806 (I turbo'd ours) but it was hard on torques.
Hi Mattie - not always. It depends if it's a 75 or 100 lb weight. That curve would have been on the earlier ones. The later ones were more square. Remember: a true IH weight has 2 things on them: The IH logo and the part number that are both cast into the weight. The part number will tell you what exactly it is.
Enjoyed the video we have the updated 886 also 5088 Olny 1700 hours 666 656 2 h,s and a m 1644 case ih combine
I have a little, but simple question for you, that I am 100% sure you can answer me on. - Well, what I wanted to know - What are the little red boxes for right under the cab, beside the ladders? I think myself that the right one is for a battery, but I dont know what the left is for? Btw. Could you get a extra tank for these? it werent standard with the extra tank on the smaller models such as 786, 886, 986 as I have understood.
Thanks.
Matti :-)
@IHFRMR
Hi - thanks very much for the comments!
Kindly may I have your WhatsApp number I have the 986 tractor I need some spair
@troybran
Hi - 3,500 hrs when I bought it, and have put a grand total of 30 hrs since I've owned it.
And one more thing that I found interesting - I've also seen a 86 series tractor with some small rips on the side of the hood,
That is original on all the 86 series I know, but one more set, placed on the side cover, I hope you know what I mean, or I am going to try to explain -
The little extra set of rips were placed on a side cover which were placed just below the "main hood" if I can say so, but its still a part of the hood.
(Im not good at explaining as you've found out)
Sincerly Matti:)
Damn my motion sickness problems...I had a hard time watching this one...nice machine, good info. Thanks.
Makes me want to fix up our 986 (which isn't in bad shape to begin with). We just put a turbo on ours and turned up the pump and she spits out 135 hp now
Oh ye, I wanted to ask one more question :-)
What about the little curve on the lower of the weight?
Do every 86 series weight have that little curve?
Interesting stuff :-)
Sincerly Matti :-)
I've got a guy who wants to sell me a 986 with cab and im interested except I've never been around internationals what are some pointers or things i should look out for when buying one of these machines
Nice tractor, my Uncle had a 1086. Wish I could have kept it
Wow, what a beauty! It's in amazing shape - much prettier than mine ;-). Thanks for the tips - very helpful!
Me gustaría volver a ver esos modelos pero durables eficientes
Just back up on a friends corn planter, and shows/parades
Glad you like it and glad you can find it of help to you!
@IHFRMR
Sorry - should have added: southwest Ontario!
I have a 58 240 utility and that thing runs like a dream
A wonderful tractor in excellent restored shape. Thanks for the video.
Thanks!
you still can get the York style
Would u ever sale it
do you use it?
Thanks!
Nice 👍
Did you ever sell it?
I still have it, but plan to sell it in the spring of 2021.
Id be interested, i know your proud of it, depends how proud? 😀 you did nice job. What can you say about hours and conditions of motor, trans, TA
@@liljohnpenguin If you are interested please provide an email as I do not wish to post further details on a public chat. Thanks.
@@liljohnpenguin Thanks.....I'll send you a message tomorrow evening (Friday)
Heh, It doesn't really help if I can say it like that, it means alot to me. On the little island I live, no one drives those tractors. But I find this model very interesting, and I wanted to find out more about the history about these tractors. A guy called PeterJ has started to work on a model of these, a computer model for farming simulator, and dang, then I wanted one in real :-) I think I will be going to get one in the future!
Thanks for the great answers! Means a lot!
Sincerly Matti :-)