Shawn P 37 #1 Posted May 18, 2021 I'm not sure if this is posted in the right place but I'm looking for some new rubber for my 701 restoration. Needing 4 rear ag 6-12's or bigger if they fit and 2 new fronts. I like the ribbed ones I've seen on the fronts of some of you guys rigs. Any good places to find American made tires that look close to the old rotted rear general tires I have on there now? Sifting through web sites has me head spinning. Also needing a dual wheel kit spacer kit if anyone knows who makes them. I am not a tire expert by any means so specific brands and sizes would be helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,764 #2 Posted May 18, 2021 Find a Lincoln Tire place near you...they have the tires for Garden Tractors and the equipment to change them for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #3 Posted May 18, 2021 You got a 701 in resto we gonna hold some choice tire info hostage until we see some ..kidding... What are you thinking about for rears, ags, turfs, diamonds? Got a budget or the little woman give ya free rein? I did a re-resto on a 702 awhile back and found some nice Carlisle ags on the jungle site for a real good price. When forking out for four rears price can be an issue lest she don't know. Dan @Achto just did a re-resto on a 701 he'll put up some pics of what he went with. Miller tire is always a favor here for a go to tire supplier. More suppliers in the RS links section. On the adapters there are some drawings in files on building them. If your not up to making yer own talk to @wheelhorseman. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #4 Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) BTW 6-12 on the rears is preferred, especially if going with duals but no crime on bolting up wide rims. All depends on the look yer lookin for and what the old lady is telling you can spend. Older round hood with dual wide rims? What say ye fellas? Might be rad? Edited May 18, 2021 by WHX24 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,603 #5 Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) I finished my 701 about a month ago. I decided to go with 6-12 Firestone Regency's on the rear of my tractor and 4.80-8 Firestone Turf Guides on the front. I choose the Turf Guides for the front because they were close to the original tread pattern. Here is a pic of my recently restored 701. A link to M.E. Millers selection of garden tractor tires. https://www.millertire.com/categories/lawn-garden-tires/ Many of us run DeeStone tri ribs on the front. Yes they are imported but lets face it, a US name on the side does not mean that they were made here. The DeeStones look good and are reasonably priced. Available at many different vendor's Amazon, Ebay, etc. A pic of my 1076 with DeeStones on the front. Carlisle 6-12 ags are excellent as well. The bar treads are at a different angle than the FireStones. A pic of my McLean with Carlisle 6-12's on the rear. Edited May 25, 2021 by Achto 5 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,603 #6 Posted May 18, 2021 21 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Older round hood with dual wide rims guys? What say ye fellas? Where are the pics of the 702 with dual Carlisle on it??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorseman 3,211 #7 Posted May 18, 2021 I used Carlisle 6x12s on mine and I made my duel adapters if you need some PM me I can make you some 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorseman 3,211 #8 Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Achto said: Where are the pics of the 702 with dual Carlisle on it??? Pictures? How about a video instead? 🤷♂️ Edited May 18, 2021 by wheelhorseman 2 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn P 37 #9 Posted May 19, 2021 Not a whole lot to show other than a pile of parts accumulated. Oh and a 2nd 701 I found. Whoops. Thanks again guys for the pics and tips. Anything to help lessen the amount of time it takes scouring the web is extremely helpful. No budget here really. Just trying to get this thing back to where it will outlast my kids. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn P 37 #10 Posted May 19, 2021 So I have a few other parts I'm trying to hunt down as well if you guys don't mind. Looking for a seat. Seems like most of what's out there is cheap looking knock offs. Probably prefer round one with holes. Also anyone know if Glen Pettit is still making the dash panels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #11 Posted May 19, 2021 Its a start Shawn stay the course... Think he was talking about Cindy's tractor Lowell but we were just talking about a PTO-66 the other day... hey @Bailey855 check it out wanna see it again! I love that vid Lowell. Sry Shawn ... straying off ...my wife's 702 with duals and tru powers .. cheapy Dees on the fronts. 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorseman 3,211 #12 Posted May 19, 2021 If anybody needs a 701 Dash I have some extra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey855 166 #13 Posted May 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Its a start Shawn stay the course... Think he was talking about Cindy's tractor Lowell but we were just talking about a PTO-66 the other day... hey @Bailey855 check it out wanna see it again! I love that vid Lowell. Sry Shawn ... straying off ...my wife's 702 with duals and tru powers .. cheapy Dees on the fronts. I love that video. You guys got some pretty round hoods! @WHX24 your wife’s 702 is awesome. When do you wanna sell that 1045???? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn P 37 #14 Posted May 19, 2021 Wheelhorse man I would like 2 of the dashes and the dual kit if you have them. How do I get ahold of you? Bear with me still trying to figure out navigating and using this forum. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #15 Posted May 19, 2021 16 minutes ago, Shawn P said: So I have a few other parts I'm trying to hunt down as well if you guys don't mind. Looking for a seat. Seems like most of what's out there is cheap looking knock offs. Probably prefer round one with holes. Also anyone know if Glen Pettit is still making the dash panels? No dont mind at all..... He is but can be a hard guy to get ahold of ... age & health thing..on the seat thing a square pan would be correct but hard to find .. what I call a five holer round somewhat easier. Sounds like Lowell has got you hooked up on the dash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorseman 3,211 #16 Posted May 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, Shawn P said: Wheelhorse man I would like 2 of the dashes and the dual kit if you have them. How do I get ahold of you? Bear with me still trying to figure out navigating and using this forum. 5072136346 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,759 #17 Posted May 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Shawn P said: Oh and a 2nd 701 I found. Whoops. A 2nd 701! You wearing a and carrying a six shooter. OK, I'll jus be happy taking the leftover parts off your hands! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #18 Posted May 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Bailey855 said: When do you wanna sell that 1045???? In your ear! That one is a go to now. Tell you what tho you being a '65 guy you got first dibs and if you play real nice you might get some seat time on it. Thinking about it being my ride around at the BS. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #19 Posted May 19, 2021 12 hours ago, WHX24 said: Older round hood with dual wide rims? just mocked up... but these are Deestone 23x10.50-12’s. I believe they are C series wheels. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn P 37 #20 Posted May 21, 2021 On 5/18/2021 at 8:26 PM, oliver2-44 said: A 2nd 701! You wearing a and carrying a six shooter. OK, I'll jus be happy taking the leftover parts off your hands! Not sure what I'm gonna do with the 2nd one yet. Just found out she runs. Took some part swapping. It shook off about 8lbs of rust and dirt but runs pretty darn good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn P 37 #21 Posted May 21, 2021 Hoping to get some time to throw some sand at this thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn P 37 #22 Posted May 24, 2021 So I have a few questions about the drive belt guard on this thing. It's been repaired at least once and I'm not sure if it's missing some things. I've seen a few threads on this but I would like to be clear on a couple things. Is it supposed to have a small arm on the front at the bottom as I've seen some of the on some of them? Is that the clutch finger that the owners manual refers to in the clutch adjustment instructions or is there another piece missing? Any body out there be willing to make me two of these belt guards with all the correct parts? The one I have is janky and the 2nd tractor is missing completely. No paint needed as I will be painting the whole tractor at some point. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn P 37 #23 Posted May 26, 2021 Anyone know how I register the serial numbers on these two tractors to the list on the forum. I have 54351 and 54232. Didn't see them on there so I would like to add them. Additionally does someone make the reproduction stickers for all of them that originally came on the 701 including the serial #? Also the engine ID tag shown in picture below was painted over. Anyone out there reproduce these? Lastly (lol I'm sure I'll come up with more questions) i have some fuel issues.. Is there a carburetor bowl available to replace the original with the springy drain button hole in it? One of the tractors had the hole plugged and the other has the drain still in it but it leaks terribly. I would like to replace the bowls to alleviate any further issues. One other thing I will be looking for are the fuel line compression connections for the copper line from the pump to the carb. Both tractors rubbers in these connections are dry rotted to hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,759 #24 Posted May 26, 2021 @gwest_ca can resister your serial numbers. Post a picture of the tractors and the serial numbers for his records. For decals go to the Vendor Section and Reproduction Graphics will fix you up. Terry @Vinylguy on here, he is the best! If you don't find a carb bowl on Flebay, you can plug that with JBWeld, it will hold! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike in NC 341 #25 Posted May 26, 2021 I wonder how many 701's are accounted for here at Red Square? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
