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July 2, 1865 One-time Methodist Reform Church minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth found the East London Christian Mission, now known as The Salvation Army.

I can’t tell you how many times that has happened to me. I look at a tractor I haven’t used in a while and think I should sell it. Then I use it for whatever reason and think no, I like this tractor, I don’t want to sell it!!

Why not, right? Let’s see’m. Actually this is a “sad 702”, but there’s always hope.

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This is my in line project. I pick this up this spring.bought it at the right time. Going through it front to back. It is dirty from mowing from mowing it,s hole life. So tearing it down to rolling frame. It is on a dolly now. I was lucky to have Dockwheelhorse as a friend that had the original front tire. Here are a few picks.

Little red tractors brought us all to Red Square; but it is the people who keep me coming back for more.

I haven’t made a video in over a month…. I need to get on that some time soon.

I knew it was wrong, then spelled it another way, then auto correct brought me to that. I kind of shrugged my shoulders and sent it!

Took out the annoying Push button start button and push/pull kill switch..and added all new wires, switches and black plug to fill the huge hole in dash.

Thank you for everyone's help. I need to remove the carburetor and inspect it further. Luckily I work in a machine shop and can make the bushing if only the top is required. This is my first Wheel Horse and it amazes me how strong it is. I pulled a rock about 500 lbs on a makeshift skid with it. I really did not have high hopes for it working and expected the rear lawn tires to dig in and lift the front end. Instead using 1st gear Low range, I did not even realize the rock was back there. I also have a 1956 International Cub Lo Boy from my parents. I am 61 years old and learned to drive on it in the late 60s. It is still and amazing tractor for hauling logs out of the woods and plowing. Once again thank you.

There was a good amount of young people attending this year. Thanks for capturing that. They're the future owners of our herds

We all know the VIDEO THAT EVERYONE WANTS TO SEE!!!!!

Road trip shenanigans…

Assembly tools are underrated because they are uncommon outside of production lines. A couple years ago @ri702bill made me a manufacturer-spec tool for pressing in the bearings and seals during my gear mowing deck rebuild. Worked so well I was a bit disappointed at how quickly I finished the job!

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I used an old trailer to transport Norman’s deck for loading. The new loading dock was very helpful this year!

@Achto @jeremi3210 @joebob @Wild Bill 633 @Streetrodchev @oldiron613 @C100_8

As you go through this project please keep in mind that we have all learned from other members of Red Square. Ask your questions BEFORE you make a valiant attempt that ends up poorly. We are here to help and most of us have already made the mistake before so you don't have to repeat it. Use a generous amount of penetrating oil (not WD-40) on anything you plan to remove, several applications over several days should be your plan of action.

I didn’t know 701 day was a thing! I will have to mark the calendar next year. Nice tractors everyone! 701 is my favorite model. This is mine that just bought at the big show. I love the patina on this thing!

@squonk love the cultivator set. I will play, Here be mine.

Yesterday Eloise and Cylvia went camping! Our friend’s pusher “Cylvia” has the 8.3 Cummins that I longed for so badly. Eloise has the 7.2 3126 CAT. Accelerating to highway speeds, or off highway, I felt very light on the throttle. When we arrived to the campground about an hour and a half away, he mentioned how he could not keep up with me on take offs. Once again, the 100 hp lesser engine has impressed me! Happy 250th Independence Day, America!

Patients We got plenty! Patience is what we don't!

Norman’s gearing makes him really love to move. Slow is hard!

Show dates July 9-11 in Portage Wisconsin. Great show with garden tractors of all makes. Who's going?

Last week I replaced both rear axle seals and the brake shaft seal on my 1986 312-8. Next I am going to try to fix my worn out Carter carburetor. the housing where the throttle shaft goes into the carburetor is worn out. I am going to look at making a bushing in the machine shop to repair it as long as it is only the top that is worn out. Tractor runs ok like it is however it is running to lean.

Happy Birthday @meadowfield, we are all glad you were born.

@Sparky Now you,ve done it and it’s gone to his Head.

I would clean up the area and get a rubber grommet to fit that. I bet it would look almost factory. I just welded up a hood that had holes every where from hood ornament to lights.

When my 42" deck started cutting uneven it was the belt idler bearings were shot, gone and the belt was slipping. Check under the guards to be sure the slide is free and all is good on top. After replacing the idler and cleaning it cut great.

Hello all ! I acquired a 1968 Commando for free of charge.He would not take any money but I did gladly purchase a brand new seat he bought for it. The nice gentleman that owned it had plans to restore it unfortunately life got in the way decided to give it up.It then sat for about 20 yrs. Until I came along lol Its partially disassembled but all the parts are there.He even bought a decal set and some odds and ends parts. I have it running and it runs great all it needed was a carb rebuild kit and a condenser and a couple gaskets- so far. Engine was Rebuilt at some point and still has hone swirls in the cylinder,no smoke the deck is usable as well just needs some love. Im redoing the wiring now and in need of an ignition switch . He was a member here at some point not sure if he still is. He just wanted someone to bring it back to life and not go to scrap and he knew I would do that . Someone at some point in its life decided it needed a racing stripe not sure how I’ll Handel that but I think it has to go . Enough rambling a couple pix for now . I told myself no more WHs well we know how that goes !

Here is one after muffler swap. I had forgot I even changed untill i got to going through pics.

Kevin caught us guys on the right side

Pretty sure I went over budget. Nice 48" deck from @c-series don Running k91 from K&B Not at the show, but picked this project up on the way home: Package deal, 1055 with pull toys. Father and son were restoring, Father passed, son lost interest. The tractor is fairly complete, tins are in great condition, mostly painted. Fender pan and hood are still original. So far, all I can identify as missing are the flywheel nut/ washer and coil. The engine and carburetor have been rebuilt, probably give both a going through before I try to get it running. Bonus!

I like seeing the stars and strips!

I go to partstree.com or toro online and look up the diagrams for various models of attachments like mower decks, or use the manuals here on Red Square to download...and print those pages for future use that I need regularly...that way issues like your correct washers are easily referenced. Good luck

So... you must have been going about 45 if @Pullstart flew by you doing 55-60...

I zinc plated a few more of my Dodge M37 parts yesterday. Before: After: Set up the bearings for the transfer case idler gear: Made an arbor tool on the lathe this morning, which will be used to guide the transfer case idler gear shaft into the case and through the bearings and shims, while keeping the shaft straight relative to the case and preventing the shaft from catching on and damaging the adjustment shims as it passes through the gear.

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@Natejc_98 Tell us a little about your self and your use/plans for your Horse. Are you planning a complete nut and bolt frame on the ground restoration, or just a cosmetic one? Some like the patina look and use Flood Penetrol to give it a mat finish. Does it run? It not you might want to get it running to Ck out engine and transmission before much disassembly. Share some pictures of rusted out areas to help us guide you.

Those cables are junk. A starter gen takes about 60 amps to start turning the engine. And you need clean grounds including where the gen and gen bracket mounts.

That setup would look really good at Portage... that's where you was supposed to take it's cherry...

@Razorback another early belt feedback is frayed belt wear , all related to INCREMENTAL PULLEY FUNCTION , STOPAGE , that starts a belt bounce , typically bearing lubrication failure / heat , stress , far exceeds original lubricant , my pto inner cone needle bearing , is smooth / quiet , hand spin , minis belt , is showing you , how easily it spins . every one around me , has a screaming pto / deck engagement , they also whine under loading . thats lubrication , breakdown, telling you , tractor supply aramid deck / drive belts have been absolutely bullet proof , with no visible wear , effects . pete

I can getcha some tomorrow morning

OK a couple pics of the hook up.... the hidden end of the spring goes to a hole in # 6-61 cam neutral plate Good luck If you really are into self flagellation I can send you a spring

I would appreciate some drawings, especially since its a Sundstrand Hydro.

Much gooder!

These are older photos now. But heres another before and after of a 701

IMHO your best bet is to get the machine running and driving FIRST. Then see how it feels and what actual repairs are needed. IMHO too - get it running & driving before doing any cosmetic work. Pretty much anything on these is available - but - it can run into more money than you think really quick. Set yourself a realistic budget once it is drivable - an overbudget "not quite there yet" project can easily become a donor tractor if a better "almost there" version comes along for the right price. A word of caution - so many WH parts are physically interchangable over many years & models that what looks "original" is functional, but not restoration correct. A Franken Horse.