Chrishar 678 #1 Posted July 4 Bought a 704 from a lawnmower graveyard hoping to bring it back to life again have all the parts for it except the gear shifter and the fender pan I put a wanted add here this is going to be a little bit of a project but love this kind of projects 6 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,352 #2 Posted July 4 That looks like it was parked overnight in a bad neighborhood...... 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,291 #3 Posted July 4 Wow. That is one ambitious project. I wish you luck. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,790 #4 Posted July 4 I knew that Wheel Horses weren't plentiful in Texas but this one sure is proof positive. Good luck with your project and remember, . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,641 #5 Posted July 4 Do you have a hood for it too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,339 #6 Posted July 4 7 hours ago, ri702bill said: That looks like it was parked overnight in a bad neighborhood...... Add on Craigslist: "Ran when parked..." Should be a fun project!!! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,352 #7 Posted July 4 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Add on Craigslist: "Ran when parked..." And my favorite... "will run fine with some TLC"... methinks that means "Total Loss of Cash".... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 678 #8 Posted July 4 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: Do you have a hood for it too? Yes I have one found it at the wh show 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 678 #9 Posted July 4 Thanks it's does need a lot loving care but its going to be a fun time 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,587 #10 Posted July 4 3 hours ago, Chrishar said: Thanks it's does need a lot loving care but its going to be a fun time Nearly every machine I have started like this. To me at least, the finding and modifying parts to complete the build is the fun part. Absolutely none of my tractors are original. Some have only small differences, some are cobblepots. Any new ones if I get any will get the same treatment. I look forward to your build progress! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,435 #11 Posted July 4 @Chrishar I have a gas tank here that'll need special attention. @Handy Don might be able to elaborate. It's yours for freight if interested. I'll also look for a shifter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,291 #12 Posted July 4 My 704 had a leaky gas tank. After removing all remnants of gas, a simple soldering job fixed it. I sold it 2 years ago. Fellow that bought it, restored it beautifully. He said that next year he will probably bring it to the Big Show. I hope you do the same. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 678 #13 Posted July 5 Let me know on the shifter thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrishar 678 #14 Posted July 5 this year was my first time at the show and i had a lot of fun will come back again and maybe bring it too 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,435 #15 Posted July 5 8 hours ago, Chrishar said: Let me know on the shifter thanks The ones I have are all from later models. If you'd like to try to modify a couple they're yours for the freight price. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,435 #16 Posted July 5 Here's the fuel tank. Rough... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,984 #17 Posted July 5 (edited) 6 hours ago, ebinmaine said: @Chrishar, there have been a number of members who’ve posted various repairs to this sort of two-piece tank, which BTW is the correct one for a 704. Search for “gas tank repair" Most common issues are with three areas that may or may not need work: 1.The seal between the two parts. Fixes include: a) using a process of cleaning/etching the inside and then applying a fuel-proof sealant (Red-Kote is one brand) or b) carefully separating the two parts (13 screws!) and applying a new gasket (which is, remarkably, available on the ‘bay!), or c) having a very competent welder of aluminum “glue” the two parts together. 2. The hood thumbscrew sockets on the sides. The best solution for fully ripped out sockets that I’ve seen is to embed stainless T-nuts (flange toward the tank) in JB Weld which is tightly filling the remaining cleaned cavity. Be sure to have a greased screw in the T-nut to prevent the epoxy from getting into the nut’s threads and to hold the nut straight while the epoxy sets. 3. The bottom fuel tap (leaking). Too many options for a quick list. The easy one is to simply remove, cleanup, and replace the nipple. Thread tape is NOT a good idea on fuel systems. Edited July 5 by Handy Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,291 #18 Posted July 5 I'm not sure what this fits. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,736 #19 Posted July 5 (edited) The 704 uses a 1 piece tank that is not part of the hood. Edited July 5 by squonk 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,984 #20 Posted July 5 29 minutes ago, squonk said: The 704 uses a 1 piece tank that is not part of the hood. I thought the 1-piece were the ’61 and ’62 models and that WH went to the 2-piece for ’63 and ’64. Was the 704 and outlier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,736 #21 Posted July 5 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: I thought the 1-piece were the ’61 and ’62 models and that WH went to the 2-piece for ’63 and ’64. Was the 704 and outlier? 604 and 704 used the oval tanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,226 #22 Posted July 5 31 minutes ago, squonk said: 604 and 704 used the oval tanks did the 603 use the same tank? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,736 #23 Posted July 5 11 minutes ago, clueless said: did the 603 use the same tank? I don't know for sure. I do know that when I got Lil Red, it had the remnants of a Lawn Ranger decal on the hood. By the looks of this pic, the 603 used an oval tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,226 #24 Posted July 5 59 minutes ago, squonk said: I don't know for sure. I do know that when I got Lil Red, it had the remnants of a Lawn Ranger decal on the hood. By the looks of this pic, the 603 used an oval tank. Yea I just look at the old 603 and the tank is oval, rusted out but oval Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,984 #25 Posted July 5 5 hours ago, squonk said: 604 and 704 used the oval tanks Aha! Thanks! That is the same setup as the ’68 Lawn Ranger that I had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites