New Round Hood

[Pullstart 63,769]

I met a guy through selling some snow plow mounts and wiring, ends up being our girls both wrestle and I made an acquaintance out of him (though we are from rivaling towns).  I saw him at a benefit last weekend for a watering hole dive bar that burnt down, and he saw a post I made on FB in a Wheel Horse group.  He asked if I wanted an old Wheel Horse.  He thought it was a 64.  I don’t have any ‘64 round hoods, so I thought what the heck.  I threw him the old line of @WHX?? and @Achto’s that any old Wheel Horse not running is worth a hundred bucks.  He said he hoped for more, but knowing it would go to a good home he’d take it from me.  I think he doubled his money reselling the stuff he bought from me, so that is why he passed it on.  It’s been up on a rack for about 6 years he said, and ran then.

 

Getting it down, I saw a deep air filter housing.  The thought of a Benjamin 854 was getting me excited!  Low and behold, I found the 62- serial and a K-161 under the hood, proving it’s a 702.

 

I guess typing this, I have found its new name.  I present: Benjamin.

 

[Pullstart 63,769]

I had to pick up a trailer on the way home, to go pick up Mrs. P’s estate sale finds for the weekend, and with the front tires being junk I had to get creative to unload.  I reverted back to my skateboard days, and let Benny grind his way down the single ramp.  With the transmission drain plug sticking out 3/4” from the case, it was a great easy decent to the ground.

[rjg854 11,756]

I thought the 701 had the double pulley set-up  

[squonk 42,038]

Looks like you got 3 tractors. A 702 with a 701 engine and genny blended in with a C-160 steering wheel and rear wheels /  tires

[ri702bill 8,814]

Nice - a 702 with a 701 double S/G pulley setup?? The 702 guard won't fit without some creative reworking.

What is the Kohler model / serial # on the tag?? It could be a 701 motor....

Two prong keyswitch missing??

 

Tractor IS a 1962 - correct fuel tank / dash, belt guard with the indent for the model, left brake guard with parking brake.

Correct toolbox & fenders. The C series rear tires add stability....

Nice to see original style choke & throttle cables.....

Edited 16 hours ago by ri702bill

[SylvanLakeWH 26,795]

[953 nut 56,989]

                                    

 

Kevin, you needed another project. With the oil heater nearing completion and NO OTHER PROJECTS it was about time to find another.   

[SylvanLakeWH 26,795]

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

                                    

 

Kevin, you needed another project. With the oil heater nearing completion and NO OTHER PROJECTS it was about time to find another.   

Maybe a dually chicken coop??? 

[squonk 42,038]

Maybe a automatic fire extinguisher.

[rjg854 11,756]

Maybe a Kohler powered ambulance 

[Achto 28,337]

Nice score Kevin, Benjamin should have a good home with you. 

[adsm08 2,465]

I bet those front tires hold air.

[Pullstart 63,769]

1 hour ago, adsm08 said:

I bet those front tires hold air.

I’ll try before swapping them.  Maybe just to roll it around.

[Pullstart 63,769]

To all who mentioned the double pulley.  I didn’t even give it a thought!  That outside pulley has the notches for a rope, but it might just be a non-ACR 701 engine.  

[ri702bill 8,814]

19 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

That outside pulley has the notches for a rope, but it might just be a non-ACR 701 engine.  

THAT is what we have been trying to tell you !!!!  

[WHX?? 50,041]

10 hours ago, Pullstart said:

, I have found its new name.  I present: Benjamin.

Jeepers cats most of my tractors would be named Benny then... 

Seems like 702s are falling out of the sky lately.

I really hate to ask this but what are your plans for it? 

Edited 6 hours ago by WHX??

[Pullstart 63,769]

2 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Jeepers cats most of my tractors would be named Benny then... 

I really hate to ask this but what are your plans for it? 

I don’t know what my plans are.  I’d like to hear it run, then evaluate my situation.

[WHX?? 50,041]

2 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

hear it run

It's a Kohler we can make it run!