rediron 5 #1 Posted June 8, 2023 Hi everyone needing some help with my grandsons 653 I painted it and got everything pretty much back together and looked up the belt for it ordered it and (1/2x70) and way to small?? I dont know if its ever been modified in any way it was a basket case when I bought it also trying to find a picture of the belt configuration to see if there are some pulleys I dont need to use not running a deck or anything else just the drive belt any help is appreciated !! Thanks ! I still cant get pictures to my laptop so I have nothing to put on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,743 #2 Posted June 8, 2023 1 hour ago, rediron said: just the drive belt any help is appreciated !! The tractor in this picture is a 701, but you should have the same basic set up. Remember that the clutch will not work properly without the belt guard in place. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,137 #3 Posted June 8, 2023 753 setup here... should be nearly identical. 70" sounds about right. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,480 #4 Posted June 8, 2023 39 minutes ago, Achto said: The tractor in this picture is a 701, but you should have the same basic set up Great picture of the first year front engine configuration!! Do check that the idler pulley bearing is free and working well. Same goes for the spring on the brake side - It HAS to provide enough tension for the belt to drive without slipping... Be sure the drive pulley on the Unidrive is TIGHTLY secured.... and as @Achto mentioned, you MUST use the belt guard.... Bill 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rediron 5 #5 Posted June 12, 2023 Thanks for the pics and advise, I dont have the guard it didnt come with one any idea how to find one in redsquare I tryed to post in classifieds but I dont think it went through Thanks again you guys are lifesavers!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,743 #6 Posted June 12, 2023 43 minutes ago, rediron said: I tryed to post in classifieds but I dont think it went through Try posting again. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/wanted/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,090 #7 Posted June 12, 2023 The 653 is not included here but the 654 is. Perhaps someone with a 653 can provide the measurements. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,137 #8 Posted June 12, 2023 It is posted... I'll check my belt guard pile but doubtful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
