perry 82 #1 Posted February 12, 2008 went tonight and picked this 753 up 25 miles away for $60 . doesent look to bad, but the motor spins freely and the rear axle is locked up. i think a rod is broke and prombaly has water in the trans. i did get the belt guard but NO hood or gas tank . i did'nt have time to check it out much. i got there made my offer loaded it and then did a dump and run at the house. ill get out tomarrow and give it a good once over. good things come in 3's right?. whats gonna be the next one . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #2 Posted February 12, 2008 Uhhhh perry did it coem with a hood or did it blow off on the way home? Don't laugh I've had it happen :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #3 Posted February 12, 2008 I hate when I hit post and didn't finish typing. If my hands worked as fast as my brain I'd be out of projects already Nice tractor Perry and a great price too OK now I can hit post :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,160 #4 Posted February 12, 2008 I see you going to investigate these: Wheel Horses in Pontiac, MI. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,251 #5 Posted February 12, 2008 Perry, From the looks of your 753, I'd make sure the brake band isn't rusted to the drum. I've seen several appear to have a locked tranny, and it was nothing more than rust holding everything up from the outside. At least I hope that's what is doing it, because it's an EASY fix... Good luck! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #6 Posted February 12, 2008 Hey good idea TT. Perry if you do go check them out Mod racer would be interested in that vertical shaft front blade in the one pic. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #7 Posted February 12, 2008 Terry, nice find only $60 even if it's just parts, more than that, sitting there. By the way how did you make out on the belt today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #8 Posted February 12, 2008 Perry, nice tractor if the engine turnes free(no ompression) it could has a valve stuck open anyway it looks like the front of the dash/gas tank was cut off i just saw a couple on evilbay earlier also saw a couple hoods like was mentioned earlier it could have the brake band froze to the drum :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #9 Posted February 12, 2008 hey TT what are you doing snooping around in my nieghborhood . i have been watching those in pontiac. he is a little pricey. i have made some contact and will prombaly get over there when the weather breaks a little. looks like he has a whole yard full of stuff. prombaly only about 10min away also. i glanced at the tank area and thought something was missing . did'nt have much time tonight. no time to search for a belt either. i have been on call when a family emergency since this morning and almost had to cancel picking up the 753. the seller said he has had a ton of emails. ad read $80 or best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #10 Posted February 12, 2008 Sorry to hear about the family issue Perry hope all turns out well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #11 Posted February 12, 2008 Nice find there Terry....looks like I'll have to gas up the truck head your way & pick up some classified adds.....possibly snoop around. I think we all know where the cheap ones are now....MI & NY "Duane"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #12 Posted February 12, 2008 Yeah I guess I picked IN dry of cheap verts well thers 1 or 2 more there for now On to other states MI looks good Stephen meet you around Toledo? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #13 Posted February 12, 2008 Nice find there Terry....looks like I'll have to gas up the truck head your way & pick up some classified adds.....possibly snoop around. I think we all know where the cheap ones are now....MI & NY "Duane"! hey ya, thats a good idea . you guys find'em and ill go get'em :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #14 Posted February 12, 2008 Perry, We need to set up watch on the state line keep them southerners out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,160 #15 Posted February 12, 2008 hey TT what are you doing snooping around in my nieghborhood . i have been watching those in pontiac. he is a little pricey. i have made some contact and will prombaly get over there when the weather breaks a little. looks like he has a whole yard full of stuff. prombaly only about 10min away also. Nothing intentional, Perry..... I just did a Google search for "Craigslist wheelhorse" and they turned up in one of the results. By the way -- I like your "new" 753 (except the cold hard metal seat ) and I also agree that the transaxle probably has an internal ice cube. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,589 #16 Posted February 12, 2008 Perry, Nice find. The fenders are in better shape than the one I have in Arkansas and it looks like all the tires are holding air. At least mine has a hood and deck. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #17 Posted February 12, 2008 Perry, you guys catch them and i will in the head :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #18 Posted February 12, 2008 Perry, Nice find. The fenders are in better shape than the one I have in Arkansas and it looks like all the tires are holding air. At least mine has a hood and deck. there you go talkin about that one in arkansas again . when you ever going to get that one . prombaly kinda a hike uh :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 82 #19 Posted February 12, 2008 Perry, you guys catch them and i will in the head ya we'll get'em . i have snipers all over around me in search for anything red poking out behind a shed . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
combatmp29r 27 #20 Posted February 12, 2008 Now hold on Greg. I remember spending alittle money at your place. Got a bid in on some of your stuff on fleabay too. Hmmm now how do you remove a bid??????? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #21 Posted February 12, 2008 Perry, We need to set up watch on the state line keep them southerners out. Hmm....now Kelly seems like when we met you were running fast headed north for the state line? <_< ........ :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #22 Posted February 12, 2008 I did have a load of stuff from down your way didn't I I'm probably going back down when it gets warmer I'll stop after I load up all the good stuff, and show ya :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #23 Posted February 12, 2008 I'm probably going back down when it gets warmer I'll stop after I load up all the good stuff, and show ya Here's an idea...you could stop & get me & maybe I'll help you load up....getting cabin fever. Think I may have to make a trip up north when things warm up a little more. Go visit a few heards? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #24 Posted February 12, 2008 As long as we can play good together I might stop by your way first. Please come up and take a peek I like showing off my stuff to people that understand IT'S NOT JUNK there treasures, little pieces of gold, If you tear them apart and list them on ebay maybe platnum. Stephen your welcome anytime, all of you too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,589 #25 Posted February 12, 2008 there you go talkin about that one in arkansas again . when you ever going to get that one . prombaly kinda a hike uh Yeah, you're right. I need to get down and bring it home. It is a long drive, but I driven further several times. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
