1963 753 axle question

[tzthompson 2]

I just bought my first Wheel Horse! 1963 753 with the hydraulic option. The man I bought it from had owned it for 40+ years. I cut the grass this afternoon and noticed quite a bit of play in the front wheels and axles. The wheels can slide right to left (horizontally) at least 3/4" on the right side wheel and 1/2" on the left. Is this normal or am I missing some type of shims that tighten things up on the axle. The bushings in the wheels seem pretty good. I'm sure I will have several more questions as I start working on it, so I thank you for your help in advance.

[Coadster32 793]

First off...Welcome to RS. Typically there's a little side play on the spindle the rims ride on. You can put a couple/few washer in there if you want to take up the slack. As far as the other questions, just ask away when you get there. Enjoy the web-site.

[AMC RULES 37,132]

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[KC9KAS 4,741]

Welcome to Red Square....You came to the right place with questions.

The vast knowledge of the members here is amazing!

Oh, and one of the 1st things to remember is everyone wants to see pictures of whatever you have.....regardless of what shape it is in!

[tzthompson 2]

[tzthompson 2]

Here are some pics of my new toy. On the last photo, does the small idler pulley on the right act only as a guide or should it rotate freely like other pulleys? This one is not spinning. Thanks!

[woodchuckfarmer 333]

It should spin like the others and your missing the top shroud over the engines head.........good luck Wayne.........nice tractor

[tzthompson 2]

Thanks for your reply. Do you know where I could get an exploded parts diagram of that pulley system? Is this unique to the 753 or is it similar on other models? This pulley has definitely been rigged up on the tractor.

[Coadster32 793]

I'm not so certain that it should even be there. I pulled one setup off an 854, and it didn't have that extra pully. Looks like you could be missing some guide "fingers" on the block to help with the belt coming off. Maybe someone put it there to help the belt not rub on the engine drain plug. (Which looks out of place also). Nice tractor though, and thanks for the pics.

[buckrancher 2,679]

the small pulley shouldn't even be there looks like the bottom belt tab on the side cover is missing and I would get a

top shroud on that motor as it helps with cooling the movement in the rear axle's may be loose hubs check the lock bolts

and see if there tight

the oil drain is just a pipe plug in the side of the block the po put that on there so he could drain the oil easier

Oh and great machine early sixty's round hoods are some of the coolest tractors wheel-horse ever made

and by the way

[55rj35jr 623]

NICE TRACTOR!!! DON'T SEE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO OFTEN WELCOME TO RED SQUARE :)

[AMC RULES 37,132]

:text-datsphatyo: :thanks:

[tzthompson 2]

Thanks for all your welcomes, help, and nice comments. I did see a copy of the 1963 sales brochure and like you all suggested I don't see that little pulley in the picture of the 753 with a deck attached. I will try and find the engine shroud. The engine really smokes on start up, but stops after a couple minutes. It will probably need some work. I'm not quite sure where the missing belt tab is that buckrancher mentioned. Thanks!