702

[Rob J. 1,942]

Another little guy followed me home this weekend. Mostly original. New seat and a funky hitch. Runs good, little puff of smoke at start up. Looks to have been repainted quite a while ago. Gonna just clean this guy up real good. Do the normal maintenance. Rebuild the trans, doesn’t need it but I feel better with new seals and bearings if needed. Mechanically sound is priority. It’s close. 
 

Now for the fun stuff. Any 702 gurus here? I’ve notice a few things I’m not sure on. Is the solution to rebuilding these 7hp Kohlers is boring them out to an 8hp or can the 7hp rings still be found? Tower supports.?.? Are these a ‘62 only thing? Also the pronged key. Is that switch a 62 only as well? What about the hand lever bracket. Appears to be a middle notch. Any help is much appreciated. 

[ebinmaine 67,535]

Neat little rig.  

Maybe @Lane Ranger @Achto @WHX?? @stevebo

You Boyz know them older models... 

[stevasaurus 22,745]

Well, I can tell you this...tires are original.  The early 702's had a shifter that was straight.  The bend came after the HY-2 lift was available.  My 702 serial is 62-4216, and mine has the HY-2 (option) and the bent shifter.  Not a big deal with the shifter...it is original also.  The seat is correct also.  Nice horse.  Except for the hitch pin, that horse looks complete and original to me.  

[Handy Don 12,232]

51 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

Well, I can tell you this...tires are original.  The early 702's had a shifter that was straight.  The bend came after the HY-2 lift was available.  My 702 serial is 62-4216, and mine has the HY-2 (option) and the bent shifter.  Not a big deal with the shifter...it is original also.  The seat is correct also.  Nice horse.  Except for the hitch pin, that horse looks complete and original to me.  

Woulda been a slot hitch, right?

 

[ri702bill 8,327]

Nice score!! The "added" notch in the lift quardrant is not original, as is the replacement muffler. The hood stand supports are only 701 and 1962 models, and are correct.

As Don mentioned, it would have had the cast slot hitch and lift cable. Overall, about 90+ % original. A great worker - I still have Dad's 702.......

 

[Rob J. 1,942]

33 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

Woulda been a slot hitch, right?

 

I believe it. 

[WHX?? 48,821]

2 hours ago, stevasaurus said:

  Except for the hitch pin, that horse looks complete and original to me.  

Here too...yes slot hitch.

Key was 701 702. 

@Achto says small block parts are getting hard to find but not quite hens teeth yet. Mainly OS piston/ring sets. 

 

Nice lookin survivor and un molested no matter what. 

[Achto 27,588]

4 hours ago, Rob J. said:

Is the solution to rebuilding these 7hp Kohlers is boring them out to an 8hp or can the 7hp rings still be found

 

 

Nice tractor!!

 

I save tractors has kit for the K161.

https://isavetractors.com/ultimate-engine-rebuild-kit-for-kohler-k161-7hp/

Edited July 25, 2023 by Achto

[WHX?? 48,821]

3 hours ago, stevasaurus said:

The early 702's had a shifter that was straight.  The bend came after the HY-2 lift was available.  My 702 serial is 62-4216, and mine has the HY-2 (option) and the bent shifter.  Not a big deal with the shifter...it is original also.  

So is what you are sayin Dino that later ones came with the bent shift lever from factory? All set up for a HY? I read the bulletin on bending it but CRS. 

BTW Rob the original steering wheel and center cap is worth the price of admission right ther...

[stevasaurus 22,745]

Jim, I think that it was is going on with the shifter.  I think if you had the early 702 with the straight shifter, the bent one came with the kit.  I'm not positive about that...I was in Junior High at the time.  

   Yes, that would have been a slot hitch.  I missed that.  I saw that hitch pin and did not even look at the hitch.  

Edited July 25, 2023 by stevasaurus