Easton Rich 579 #1 Posted May 23 This is my 653 I just acquired today, yep not much here but just wait. Why did I get it? I don’t really know, but it’s cool and I like round hoods. Follow along as it gets nut and bolt restoration, and I will finally have a trailer queen! Pictures when the rain passes 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 579 #2 Posted May 23 The motor is a K181 which is going on. As you see it needs fenders and a gas tank, I have a wanted ad in the classifieds so pm me if you’ve got something. This will be a longer build so stick with me! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,526 #3 Posted May 24 2 hours ago, Easton Rich said: The motor is a K181 which is going on. As you see it needs fenders and a gas tank, I have a wanted ad in the classifieds so pm me if you’ve got something. This will be a longer build so stick with me! Cool! Will enjoy watching the restoration process. I like the round hoods too! I have a 654 which is my "working" tractor. I mow & plow snow with it. Its cool when people drive by as Im out working it & I get horn blows w/thumbs up! Its not perfect but it really would be a great candidate for a proper restoration. My 753 is a show tractor. Got a couple RJs & a Suburban too. I'll look cause I may have fenders. I'm starting to lose track of what all I have anymore.........🙄 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 579 #4 Posted May 24 Yessir I’m excited! Thanks for checking! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 579 #5 Posted May 24 Weird question, why did my shifter COME OUT when I tried to shift into gear and it turned in a 360? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,115 #6 Posted May 24 1 hour ago, Easton Rich said: Weird question, why did my shifter COME OUT when I tried to shift into gear and it turned in a 360? Might be missing this little guy. Part number 1239. Screws into the front of the tranny case and the pin goes in that hole in the shifter ball. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 579 #7 Posted May 24 I’ll check, I was just messing with it to see if it would go into gear because the rear end is LOCKED UP. Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 579 #8 Posted May 25 If any of you have an old round hood with a fuel tank let me know! @Chris G might have me covered for fenders 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,897 #9 Posted May 25 19 hours ago, Easton Rich said: I’ll check, I was just messing with it to see if it would go into gear because the rear end is LOCKED UP. Thanks Read this thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 579 #10 Posted May 26 Yeah, that’s what I’m missing. The stud with the jam nut. Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
