I finally have a 657

[Retired Wrencher 5,828]

  AS u can see I have my work cut out for me to get ready for the spring shows. But it is a labor of love. I bought this off of XJCHIEF. Thanks to him it save me a lot of headaches. It is all there and this is what I was looking for. something that has no mystery parts on it.   so thanks for looking and enjoy the picks.             is this an original decal???          

[Jake Kuhn 1,579]

Nice looking horse!

[neil 2,410]

Good luck with your restoration

Look forward to seeing the pics flood in

[KC9KAS 4,744]

Nice looking tractor.

Keep us posted as you progress with the restore.

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,245]

Awesome Gary! I cant answer about the decal but if I was to guess...I would say its not original.

Mike........

[rydogg 186]

Look up tecumseh balloon decal on ebay....that is the type it should have.  I found one on a lawn ranger motor I used to have pictured below, this is basically the same engine that was used on the 657 ...the debris screen can be removed and a recoil starter installed since it has the starter cup under the screen.

 

[Retired Wrencher 5,828]

   thanks guys but if u notice there was a balloon decal under the XL label. maybe some one put it on at a later date. thanks for the nice comments Gary     B.....

[Retired Wrencher 5,828]

  Well Easter was good to me I took off 5 days. Did a lot of cleaning. It is down to the frame now on moving dollies. Man was this thing dirty with grease and grass. I have the engine done. It is not the original but   HEY  It is a Tecky. I can not put the original muffler back on the stud on the exhaust side is frozen I put Map gas to it for 5` and it did not budge. o well I have a pepper pot set up any way. not much to post for pick`s at this time. Will do when there is something to take. Take care     Gary     B................

[SousaKerry 503]

Yeah that bolt on exhaust has got to go,  just ain't Wheel Horsey enough

[VinsRJ 723]

Looks like a nice Horse!

[squonk 43,899]

I had one of those bolt on mufflers on a 604. Burned up the Horsie decal and turned half the hood black

 

[Retired Wrencher 5,828]

I happy to say after long hard days of cleaning the 657 is done. starting to put back together tomorrow I should be able to post something buy next weekend the first spring show is in 31/2 weeks. needs to be done by then.Take care all Gary     B....

[kthack657 328]

The decal is not original to the engine it should have the round decal, at least that is what my 657 has on it... nice looking horse, cant wait to see it restored!!

[Retired Wrencher 5,828]

  well as u can see she is getting there. 2 weeks to the show. I am waiting for frame parts tie rods  axle pin tab was bust off and steering brace was broken off clean I have never see this on a W/Horse before where these where broke  clean. All parts are on there way. Also I have to rebuild the tranny seals. 46 years ya know. I hope u enjoy the picks and Take Care. Gary     B....                                   

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,245]

That little roll-around cart looks like a great way to move the "carcass" around Gary. Good idea!

Mike...............

[Retired Wrencher 5,828]

That little roll-around cart looks like a great way to move the "carcass" around Gary. Good idea!

Mike...............

I like that word Mike..   LOL  it fits.

[Retired Wrencher 5,828]

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