Will an HY-2 fit 754?

[Bar Nuthin 3,136]

I found a decent deal on a HY-2 setup - but I'm not sure if it is compatible with my 1964 - 754.

If it is, does it require a different rockshaft?

 

[953 nut 68,988]

YES, read the manual.

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,483]

 

[Bar Nuthin 3,136]

51 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

YES, read the manual.

 

Okay, so may take a little creative fabrication on my part but certainly looks doable!

Edited Saturday at 04:14 PM by Bar Nuthin

[ri702bill 12,952]

Is what you have in the picture all you have of it? I do not see the lift bellcrank weldment. And that part is the difference between a HY-2 and a HY-3... It is the HY-3 setup that you need.

To use the HY-2 setup, you hould need the hoodstand from the earlier 701, 502, 552, or 702.

I also do not see the axle mount for the back pivot end of the cylinder. IF you can find the correct plow bracket for an 854, it has that built in. Ditto for the keyswitch reliocator bracket.

I was able to score a complete HY-2 setup a few years back to be installed on my 502

 

 

 

Edited Saturday at 04:20 PM by ri702bill

[Bar Nuthin 3,136]

2 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

To use the HY-2 setup, you hould need the hoodstand from the earlier 701 or 702.

 

Well that certainly changes things.

Teh bellcrank and axle mount I could deal with, but I'm not interested enough to swap out the original tower.

[ri702bill 12,952]

14 minutes ago, Bar Nuthin said:

 

Well that certainly changes things.

Teh bellcrank and axle mount I could deal with, but I'm not interested enough to swap out the original tower.

My intention was to mount the HY-2 setup on my 854.... but with the necessary changes required to do so, it was a no-brainer to go with the 502.

[Bar Nuthin 3,136]

3 hours ago, ri702bill said:

My intention was to mount the HY-2 setup on my 854.... but with the necessary changes required to do so, it was a no-brainer to go with the 502.

 

Thanks for the great pictures. I purchased the items in my photo pretty cheap, so I can always recoup if I decide to sell.

[c-series don 12,414]

@Bar Nuthin Looks to me like you are going to have to find a 701, 702 to mount that on ! 😂

[wallfish 20,572]

If you don't want that kit and want to get your money back, you can always sell it to me and I'll put it on my 654  Doubtful I will need to change the hood stand to mount it and make it work.

If you do mount it to that 754, don't do any modifications which can't be reversed easily as that's a pretty rare tractor and sought after by collectors. Mods to it will lower it's value.

Edited Sunday at 12:08 AM by wallfish

[Bar Nuthin 3,136]

2 hours ago, c-series don said:

@Bar Nuthin Looks to me like you are going to have to find a 701, 702 to mount that on ! 😂

 

Well, there is always that option! 

[702854boy 1,134]

Wouldn't the hy-2 cylinder and stuff work on the later style hoodstand as long as you have the right lift quadrant?

[953 nut 68,988]

                    Anybody with a welder and a slight bit of imagination could make it work.

[Bar Nuthin 3,136]

23 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

                    Anybody with a welder and a slight bit of imagination could make it work.

 

I'm more concerned about my overactive imagination! 

Edited Monday at 06:56 PM by Bar Nuthin

[Bar Nuthin 3,136]

On 9/26/2026 at 12:16 PM, ri702bill said:

To use the HY-2 setup, you hould need the hoodstand from the earlier 701, 502, 552, or 702.

 

I'm not sure where the hoodstand comes into play, since the HY-2 and the HY-3 both use the same mounting bracket, WH P/N 4816. The mounting bracket, however, is one of the parts I'm missing.

Worst case scenario for the lift quadrant is I fab one from a manual lift lever (easier to find).

I have the correct snowplow bracket with the tabs for the cylinder.

I believe I can fabricate a box for the ignition switch and ammeter.

Lastly is the pully for the crankshaft (2 1/4" dia.) part number 4811

[ri702bill 12,952]

The manual lift levers are different  - 1961 and 1962 models used a thru shaft that had a square key - a real PITA to remove the assembly after it has had a chance to rust.

The 1963 models introduced the rectangular block on the lever end that was easily removable. Since you do not have the HY-2 bellcrank - looks like you need to fabricate one that fits your hoodstand...

[Bar Nuthin 3,136]

1 hour ago, ri702bill said:

looks like you need to fabricate one

Fortunately, this tractor is going to be a long-term project, so I'll have plenty of time to sort it out. or maybe come across the right parts.

Hopefully my governor spring shows up today so I can start shaking it down, mechanically.

[WHX?? 58,012]

Here you go Bar post 25 ...  that round hood you need ... 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by WHX??

[Bar Nuthin 3,136]

59 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Here you go Bar post 25 ...  that round hood you need ... 

 

I would have jumped on that prior to buying this 754!