Pullstart 64,382 #1 Posted March 9 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. 7 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,382 #2 Posted March 9 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. 7 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,861 #3 Posted March 9 I thought the 701 had the double pulley set-up 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,331 #4 Posted March 9 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 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,914 #5 Posted March 9 (edited) 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 March 9 by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,532 #7 Posted March 9 Kevin, you needed another project. With the oil heater nearing completion and NO OTHER PROJECTS it was about time to find another. 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,211 #8 Posted March 9 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??? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,331 #9 Posted March 9 Maybe a automatic fire extinguisher. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,861 #10 Posted March 9 Maybe a Kohler powered ambulance 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,593 #11 Posted March 9 Nice score Kevin, Benjamin should have a good home with you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,556 #12 Posted March 9 I bet those front tires hold air. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,382 #13 Posted March 10 1 hour ago, adsm08 said: I bet those front tires hold air. I’ll try before swapping them. Maybe just to roll it around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,382 #14 Posted March 10 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. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,914 #15 Posted March 10 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 !!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,517 #16 Posted March 10 (edited) 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 March 10 by WHX?? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,382 #17 Posted March 10 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. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,517 #18 Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, Pullstart said: hear it run It's a Kohler we can make it run! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,382 #19 Posted March 10 9 hours ago, WHX?? said: I really hate to ask this but what are your plans for it? I have reservations on what I’ll do with it. I needed another round hood like another hole in my head. This 701 double pulley engine will be the second one I’ve come across now. If it runs well, I may shelf it. I’ve got a yank start K-181 that came from @wallfish last year that I’d like to put to use. You know, one less battery I gotta maintain… although I just got two good used batteries from @Bow_Extreme a few weeks back. This one is actually kind of rough. The square seat pan has been welded up crudely, the belt guard is worked on pretty hard, the hood has been welded and has a couple funky holes in it, etc. I haven’t checked out the steering, or transmission. There’s a boy across town who watches my YT videos pretty religiously. He’s got a C-101 that he was pretty proud to show me. Funny thing, his mom and Mrs. P are real good friends from school. When I stopped by to visit him one day, it was like he was star struck I’ve thought maybe I would find something I have and see if he wants to come work on it with me some day. At the end of the day, send it down the road with him. This one? Maybe Jane the Commando 6? I don’t know. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,331 #20 Posted March 10 Put it on a pole out by your driveway or on the roof of the shop! 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,517 #21 Posted March 10 (edited) 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: see if he wants to come work on it with me some day. At the end of the day, send it down the road with him. Great idea as long as you don't teach him to weld with a coat hanger and a rosebud... I've got a 181 sg motor all rebuilt and ready to drop in if you want to trade for the 701 engine. I need a home for the extra double belt guard I have. 59 minutes ago, squonk said: Put it on a pole out by your driveway or on the roof of the shop! Really Squonky must you give him crazy ideas!?!?!? Edited March 10 by WHX?? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,382 #22 Posted March 10 1 hour ago, squonk said: Put it on a pole out by your driveway or on the roof of the shop! I got a buddy whose family was into mud drags growing up. One of their original dragsters is on the barn of their original shop. great idea! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 579 #23 Posted March 10 Didn't everybody from our generation learn to weld that way. I know I did. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,382 #24 Posted March 10 30 minutes ago, WHX?? said: weld with a coat hanger and a rosebud.. Just now, Kenneth R Cluley said: Didn't everybody from our generation learn to weld that way. I know I did. I tacked up a snow plow mount for my plow truck with a coat hanger once upon a time. I’m pretty sure Uncle Jim won’t ever let me forget that. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,861 #25 Posted March 10 2 hours ago, squonk said: Put it on a pole out by your driveway! I think this an excellent idea, and one Kevin should truly consider, with a sign hanging under it "Pullstart Stables" 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
