joeshorse 0 #1 Posted April 15, 2013 Just recently rescued my Dad's 1962 Model 753 with hydraulic lift plow from his shed. I called dibs on it when Dad passed away and it's just been sitting in the shed at the house. I've been picking at it and got it running again, (new battery, some little things). The cylinder needs rebuilt and the return spring in the pump unit is broken(scored one on Ebay for the elusive Century Fox hydro unit). I will try and post some pics here soon. Takes me back to when I was 10 and Dad got this tractor from our neighbor who had it sitting behind the shed, so I guess this will be it's second resto. I really dig all the photos of the ones on here, fanastic restos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #2 Posted April 15, 2013 First of all , sounds like a real good unit. Have a great day every day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #4 Posted April 15, 2013 Most probably a '63 model...7 - HP, 5 - electric start, 3 = 1963 model Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Torino 15 #5 Posted April 15, 2013 It's going to be real meaningful to fix up and keep something that belonged to your dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted April 15, 2013 "It's going to be real meaningful to fix up and keep something that belonged to your dad." I agree! You know some history of this machine and that makes is special to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 334 #7 Posted April 15, 2013 Dads will to that to ya.....I'll bet mine is still looking down and smiling at me and all that faded red stuff!!! PS...welcome aboard....love em' round noses! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #8 Posted April 16, 2013 Sound like a good one to fix up & keep in the famliy ! Welcome fellow buckeye to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #9 Posted April 16, 2013 Yes, Welcome to RS. I understand about having Dads old LAGT. My Dad passed in 2011. I have his Simplicity 728. He bought it back about 1970. It still runs good. Good Luck with your project. Be ready for the bug to really bite you hard. As soon as you finish this one, you will be looking for another one. I think that happened to most of us here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 80 #10 Posted April 16, 2013 from another Buckeye! It has just started for you. Soon you will find out that one is not enough and you will be wanting more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeshorse 0 #11 Posted April 16, 2013 Most probably a '63 model...7 - HP, 5 - electric start, 3 = 1963 model All I know is the serial # starts with 62-.........late62? Yes, Welcome to RS. I understand about having Dads old LAGT. My Dad passed in 2011. I have his Simplicity 728. He bought it back about 1970. It still runs good. Good Luck with your project. Be ready for the bug to really bite you hard. As soon as you finish this one, you will be looking for another one. I think that happened to most of us here. Already have the bug, didn't even start on the one I have and was looking an rj58........but the guy sold it before I could snag it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeshorse 0 #12 Posted April 16, 2013 I ordered a gasket for the tank today, one of the local mower shops is getting it for me.....$24 bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeshorse 0 #13 Posted April 20, 2013 Got the call today...my local Toro dealer said the factory no longer has the 4452 gasket....bummer. On the other hand, my local hydraulics guy was able to re-do the lift cylinder. I will get pics up soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 45 #14 Posted April 20, 2013 Got the call today...my local Toro dealer said the factory no longer has the 4452 gasket....bummer. On the other hand, my local hydraulics guy was able to re-do the lift cylinder. I will get pics up soon. Check out RCPW they are in Ohio. Give them a call!! LINK http://www.rcpw.com/search/?quest=4452&search.x=35&search.y=3 Chas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #15 Posted April 21, 2013 Welcome! There are very few hydraulic shops worth their salt that can't fix or retro-fit lift assemblies for older tractors. I hope you really enjoy your Dad's WH and keep it for a good long time as he did! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeshorse 0 #16 Posted April 22, 2013 I use this local shop for everything from jacks to porto powers, etc. I work for a local NAPA and we send oddball stuff there all the time. If the internet had been around when he was using this Horse, he would've had this thing fixed up years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
