Moparfanforever 918 #1 Posted December 17, 2025 Thinking about putting a blade on my 702,but unless there is something I don't know about, the height adjuster is either up or down, nothing in between. I would like to put a dial a height on it. Is the only way to do that is to use a dash stand from a 1963 or 1964 tractor?? Or will that even work??? Thanks!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,100 #2 Posted December 17, 2025 My 702 has the lift/height adjuster. I dont have a better/closer pic unfortunately. I just assumed it was original to the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 918 #3 Posted December 17, 2025 I can take a pic later, but the part on mine just has a slot at the top and bottom. I bought this as a roller and no lift, I think it hydraulic lift on it. Would that make a difference?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,077 #4 Posted December 17, 2025 That would have had a HY-2 lift. It replaces the manual lift arm & bell crank... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,077 #5 Posted December 17, 2025 The 1963 and later Dial-a-height mechanism has a different bolt pattern than the 2-position style on the 702. Perhaps you have a 753 hood stand??? I also see the horizontal bolt on the hood stand at the bottom. A 702 would not have that - it used the rod-thru-the-sleeve PITA 1961-1962 design. The lift rod mount got redesigned for 1963. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,035 #6 Posted December 17, 2025 (edited) My 701 just has a 2 position up/down notch. I always thought about milling out a few more notches to have a little adjust for up and down just hadn't done cause all I really do with it putt around or maybe pull cart around. Pic below you may have to blow it up to see it. Edited December 17, 2025 by sqrlgtr 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,100 #7 Posted December 17, 2025 (edited) I have no idea. I dont believe the hood stand has been changed & if it was it happened long time ago cause all the weathering/patina matches?? The lower hood bolt is some kinda replacement. It does thread in like the bottom of hood on my 654. Im certainly no expert & guess I cant complain cause after all it was free! Edited December 17, 2025 by ML3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,077 #8 Posted December 17, 2025 Nice original looking 701 you have there. Does it still have the Showerhead Muffler?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 918 #9 Posted December 17, 2025 Picture of what is on mine. I bought this piece and the two piece lift arm with the roll pin. @ri702bill Horizontal bolt on the hood stand?? Not sure what you are talking about. Not sure if it has a 753 hood stand. It was like this when I got . Soooo,what would be the best way to put a dial a height on it?? Different hood stand i presume?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,077 #10 Posted December 17, 2025 (edited) I was talking about @ML3's tractor. But, since you need a manual lift anyway, going to a 753, 754, or 854 hood stand gets you the correct Dial-a-Height gizmo and the easy to install / remove lift handle. (the earlier ones are a PITA to remove - about as bad as a 50 year old steering wheel). I no longer plow with my FIL's 702 because I need to pick up the blade to skim over the grass - the 854 - no issue, super easy. Edited December 17, 2025 by ri702bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,035 #11 Posted December 17, 2025 @ri702bill it has one but not original but is a Kohler. @Moparfanforever that is the way my 701 is and I do belive they went with the dial in 63. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 918 #12 Posted December 17, 2025 You would think WH would have a way to adjust the height on your implements with the tractors equipped with that style lift, especially for a front blade. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 2,035 #13 Posted December 19, 2025 On 12/17/2025 at 5:41 PM, Moparfanforever said: You would think WH would have a way to adjust the height on your implements with the tractors equipped with that style lift, especially for a front blade. You got me to wanting to revisit the milling out a few extra notches idea now . Looks like it wouldn't be too big of a deal. IDK if anyone has done this before, would kinda work like a 550 suburban then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 61 #14 Posted Wednesday at 10:13 PM I have a 702 and would like a dial adjust on my blade. It sure looks like it could be swapped out? Bills looks like his was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,534 #15 Posted 5 hours ago The later Dial-a-height both holes are at the same height. You would need to drill another hole, don't know how close it will be to the existing hole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 835 #16 Posted 4 hours ago They did have dial a height in 63. I believe it was the first year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,802 #17 Posted 4 hours ago 1 hour ago, Lee1977 said: The later Dial-a-height both holes are at the same height. You would need to drill another hole, At least with the dial a height the 3rd hole would be covered up. I would add one for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
