Got the 753 out for play

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,611]

The last time I posted pictures of the 753, I had one front tire removed from the rim and the other front tire shot and with the sidewalls almost completely gone. After I got it running I put two mismatched trailer tires on the front and now she's driveable.

Now it just needs new back tires as both rears are dry rotted and will go flat. In fact the left rear was going flat in these pictures.

[MaineDad 87]

Terry,

You need the original metal seat so you can freeze your arse off in the winter

I don't know how many times I had to sit on an extra pair of gloves to put some distance between the tush and metal :USA:

[Greg Parnell 6]

Hey Terry,

I have a quick question. How does the hood mount to the front of the 753 tractor?

My hood was "rigged on" up front by the previous owner and I don't think it is correct.

Nice looking tractor!

Thanks,

Greg

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,611]

Greg.

Thanks for the compliment, though your 753 makes this one look pitiful in comparison. The hood is fastened in the front with a 1/4 - 20 thumbscrew, it goes through a hole in the frame in front and threads into the hood. In other words the tab on the hood goes behind the frame. Here's the diagram:

It's item no. 114. On mine the hood is bent a little and it's difficult to get all 3 thumbscrews to line up properly, but it will.

[bowtieguy 334]

Hey TR...I have a snow blade for ya 553....it came with my 502....should fit....and rear axle brackets too......yepper, its gonna snow in Missouri this year....wollie worms are ALL black so gonna be a bad winter.... :banghead:

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,611]

Hey TR...I have a snow blade for ya 553....it came with my 502....should fit....and rear axle brackets too......yepper, its gonna snow in Missouri this year....wollie worms are ALL black so gonna be a bad winter....

You know, Frank, I was just thinking that I wouldn't mind having a snow blade for this 753. If you have one and the rear bracket, that'll be cool. :banghead:

[perry 82]

Terry,

You need the original metal seat so you can freeze your arse off in the winter

I don't know how many times I had to sit on an extra pair of gloves to put some distance between the tush and metal

you need one of these Hot seat

the 753 is lookin good T-mo :banghead:

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,611]

Maybe I'll get a set of these for the rears.

Sigma 6-12 Super Lugs Tires

Sigma SLW20 Super Lugs

Anyone ever used Sigma tires? The first link I can get 6-12 Super Lugs for just over $71 a pair with free shipping.

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,611]

Greg,

Getting back to your question on how the front of the hood attaches - here's a good shot of the front showing how the hood goes behind the frame and the thumbscrew in place. It threads into the hood.

[WheelHorse_of_course 99]

My 854 has a hinge. Is this correct or should it have thumbscrews? :banghead:

[CasualObserver 3,411]

should be thumbscrews 2 of Part 1345 and 1 of part 1346... both NLA, but the measurements are they are both 1/4"-20 bolts... the short ones(1345) are 3/8" and the long one (1346) is 3/4" You might be able to find some at a dealer if you call around, but the last price Toro had on these was anywhere from $11-18 EACH!! :wtf: I'm pretty sure Norm sells some reproductions. Norm's Toys

You can also see more info in this thread from a while back. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=936

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,611]

I think those are the same size as the ones on the 753. All the thumbsrews on my 753 are rusted, but functional. Maybe if Norm has them I'll just buy them instead of trying to clean these.....

[Greg Parnell 6]

That's the problem. I looked at my hood and I'm guessing someone changed something. The hood has a hole in it and doesn't have threads for a thumbscrew to screw in at the bottom. Maybe it broke and someone modified it. I'll guess I'll have to modify it back so I can use a screw to hold it. Thanks

[rustbucket 4]

hmm im seeing something odd about the frame posted in the first tractor and the one treed posted mainly the front axle mount. the one treed shows is a flat front where ass the top one curves forward then down. hmm looks almost like a 64 frame under that machine. just a small observation since i got an 854 with that same frame and a supposed 754 with the bumped out front frame where the axle mounts.

just my 2 cents in observation.

[Michael Bullington 5]

something about the front end does not look correct, my 63 is flush in the front

Michael

[saguaro 0]

I think I see what your talking about. I think it's the tie-rods behind the axle that are throwing you off.

[saguaro 0]

Is the front axle mount out further on the first one?

[saguaro 0]

They are different. The first one, the axle mount is under the frame. The second one it Is the front of the frame.

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,611]

I'm not sure what you guys are really referring to. The first picture, you can't really see the front that clearly. Here's a better look at that particular tractor, showing the front a lot better: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...&hl=springfield

The other photo you guys may be referring to is from the 1963 brochure which has a lot of blended lines and colors due to the quality of the print. Also, keep in mind, things shown in brochures do not, at times, reflect the true piece of machinery. That photo obscures the lines between the front axle and ties rods behind it.

[Michael Bullington 5]

notice the brackets that hold the front axle in the tractor...they are made like the 64 model tractors...my 63 brackets are flush with the front of the frame...my 64 has that same swivel in the bracket...Maybe some of the late 63 tractors where just built this way.

[CasualObserver 3,411]

Terry, they're looking at the spot I've circled. I think it's just a difference between prototype and production. The parts lists (both 63 and 64) all show it as a flat piece.

[CasualObserver 3,411]

TT's 753 is the same way. Here's the pic from the gallery.

[Michael Bullington 5]

that frame is correct, I checked out several pictures and all have the same brackets just like this one,,,my 63 lawnrange has the flat brackets ..now i just curious to what type the 653 and 633 has?

[CasualObserver 3,411]

For 1963, there were 4 different frames total. 1-953, 1-603, 1-LawnRanger, and 1-633/653/753. The only difference on the 633/653/753 models was the engine and whether it was recoil or electric start. The front of the 603 and the Lawn Ranger should be flat, and the 953, I can't speak to.

Here's my 603.

[saguaro 0]

Do the Ranger and the 753 use the same belt guard.