stevebo-(Moderator) 8,333 #1 Posted March 17, 2019 I have been searching for an original 754 for a few years now as it is a rare bird that I have wanted for some time. Finding a 754 is difficult enough but when this one came up for sale locally from another member here I had to get it. Motor was bad in it and will need a rebuild. I found a replacement 8 that was recently rebuilt from another local member. After swapping parts and some paint here she is.... I do plan on rebuilding the original motor at some point but it needs machine work etc. That will be a future project. 7 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #2 Posted March 17, 2019 That's one nice 754, glad you found one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,352 #3 Posted March 17, 2019 Another nice one in your barn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,394 #4 Posted March 17, 2019 3 hours ago, stevebo said: I had to get it Oh how well I know that feeling! Nice catch, looks like a keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #5 Posted March 17, 2019 dumb question. what's the difference between an 854 and 754? nice tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,393 #6 Posted March 17, 2019 8hp vs a 7hp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #7 Posted March 17, 2019 did 754 have a kohler? was there a 7hp kohler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,393 #8 Posted March 17, 2019 Yes, I believe they both used the same block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,115 #9 Posted March 17, 2019 It's my understanding that they used the engines that were installed in the 753's. I'm curious. The beauty here has a pre 64 steering wheel. I've seen several with the 64 steering wheel. I'm wondering if the factory retagged some 753's as 754's and also mounted the 7hp on some 854 frames. Or it could simply be that the wheel was swapped out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,950 #10 Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, jabelman said: did 754 have a kohler? was there a 7hp kohler? K161 possibly? I think K181 is 8 hp and 161 is 7. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,333 #11 Posted March 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Racinbob said: It's my understanding that they used the engines that were installed in the 753's. I'm curious. The beauty here has a pre 64 steering wheel. I've seen several with the 64 steering wheel. I'm wondering if the factory retagged some 753's as 754's and also mounted the 7hp on some 854 frames. Or it could simply be that the wheel was swapped out. The wheel is not correct. Tyson is sending me the correct wheel. The correct engine is a k161 7hp Kohler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 3,116 #12 Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Nice ride 🤷♂️ Edited March 18, 2019 by whtractors24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 857 #13 Posted March 18, 2019 Very nicely done, how fortunate you are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,469 #14 Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Steve good find . Should be a good project. Enjoy. Edited March 18, 2019 by Retierd Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #15 Posted March 19, 2019 Nice looking machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,333 #16 Posted March 19, 2019 So I was able to get a nice proper steering wheel from Tyson (5th Nebraska) lol. Also changed the belt guard to the correct one. I have to hit up Glenn for the correct center cap. If anyone has a picture of an original or can send me the link to the correct one for the 754 (Glenn's site here in vendor section) that would be great. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #17 Posted March 20, 2019 I can send you one. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,333 #18 Posted March 20, 2019 Looks like my steering shaft is too tall. Shyon- can you get a measurement of the amount of shaft below the steering wheel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #19 Posted March 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, stevebo said: an you get a measurement of the amount of shaft below the steering wheel? I try to get one soon, it's buried in storage in my trailer. I'll have to see if enough snow has melted to get to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,333 #20 Posted March 20, 2019 Thanks Shyon. If anyone else has a 754 that is more accessible can you please measure the distance from tank to roll pin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,190 #21 Posted March 20, 2019 nice horse!! I believe that is the model my dad had and our local wheel horse guys accused my late dad of making the decal on. they said it didnt exsist. LOL! We knew it did we did our research. Jokes on them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,115 #22 Posted March 20, 2019 I would assume the 854 steering shaft would be the same. On my 854 the distance from the tank to the center of the roll pin is 5/8". Curiosity thing here. The K-181 uses a taller air filter and the hoods are a fuzz longer to clear it. The 854 hood measures 20" from the nose to the tank and 16" from the seam to the tank. The 754? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LengerichKA88 1,883 #23 Posted March 20, 2019 That’s a beautifully done machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #24 Posted March 20, 2019 Let me know if this helps. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,333 #25 Posted March 20, 2019 Perfect. Ty So today after work I put the 754 to work. Wanted to work the kinks out. So... found that the aftermarket (tsc) style rear drive pulley was for a 5/8” belt and it was slipping. Swapped that out for an oem for 1/2” belt that is correct and fixed that slipping. Next problem was one of the tie rods let go... fixed them too!! Oh forgot to mention while thatching the lawn the bolt holding the front wheel on spindle was loose😳 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites