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| BRAD1975 |
Posted - 08/20/2010 : 20:08:22
I got the bug again
some of you may know I have always liked Bolens tractors
I found a decent 1556 hydrostatic for $300 and am picking it up tomorrow..does not run but the guy says its just from sitting...hopefully he is not a rip off guy because its a heck of a drive
this will be my first Bolens Hydro..all my previous ones were just gear drive...hopefully I dont get too attached to it ..my plan is to repair and flip it |
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| BRAD1975 |
Posted - 10/08/2011 : 19:39:01
quote:
Originally posted by BRAD1975
I started modifying the mount brackets today to get the 12hp to fit and then came acroos a briggs 18hp i/c twin horizontal opposed for sale for $200....
are these good engines?...it looks just like this one but in a little rougher shape and doesnt have the weird cowl on the back...Im waiting for a reply from the person to know what type of shaft it has
i just noticed the same guy still had the same engine for sale lol...he replied this time so I went and checked it out...got it for $100....pretty rough though and its been sitting in an outdoor shed...Ill probably pull the heads to check cylinders for rust damage before cranking it |
| B-16_IC |
Posted - 09/23/2010 : 22:46:22
That is one fine looking machine! Thanks for the muffler tip, will have to check on that one. |
| BRAD1975 |
Posted - 09/21/2010 : 21:11:06
I saw an old pedal bike today with good sized springs under the seat that would work good but the guy wanted $5 just for the seat...I'd rather just spend $10 on a new one at walmart and take the springs from that |
| BRAD1975 |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 20:44:27
the muffler (in case anyone was looking for some of that style for other tractors) is a walker 22022 ...sourced from my local carquest place...price $30..I like those larger mufflers but still thought it was noisy so thats why you see the regular muffler welded to the walkers outlet |
| BRAD1975 |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 20:37:13
I cant picture what youre saying
but you just gave a good place to find springs..Ill check for rocker chairs next time I go to the dump
it has a hinge on the front ...looks like an MTD seat mount...I have a nice spring plate somewhere off an old bolens but havent been able to find where I hid it |
| dense1 |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 20:16:22
Brad,
Just did a seat spring job on my D/A 612, took the springs from an old swivel rocker chair,5/8 or 3/4 washers, and 5/16 bolts, washers,3/8 flare nuts, and 5/16 self locking nuts.
Started under the seat pan and worked up, 5/16 bolt and washer,inserted the 5/8 or 3/4 washer into the last coil of the spring, inverted the 3/8 flange nut as a spacer, then put a 5/16 flat washer and self locking nut.
ALL sizes may vary, but that's what worked for me.
Made for a smooth ride.
Respectfully Doug,
Allis, the girl for me.
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| acb10_64 |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 19:52:35
Looks Beautiful! Great job! |
| BRAD1975 |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 15:25:33
I need to find two springs for under seat...for now I just use a 2x4 piece to keep it raised a bit so the seat doesnt scratch the rear of the fender |
| BRAD1975 |
Posted - 09/20/2010 : 15:23:43
that briggs guy never did respond to any of my emails so I used the HMSK120 engine I had
I like the way it works and decided to keep it for a while...it is also for sale but I put a ridiculous price ($1000) and dont really expect any hits on it
you can see the before pics on the first page...here is an after pic...I did not really like the white so I painted it two shades of grey
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| B112 |
Posted - 08/31/2010 : 22:19:38
BRAD1975- moved... you should be able to change the title yourself, if you can't let me know.
quote:
can you move this thread to the "other tractors" section so I can find easier...wont get buried there...also maybe change the title to "Bolens 1556"
thanks
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| BRAD1975 |
Posted - 08/30/2010 : 22:45:54
the motor guy is one of those people who posts ads and never answers replies
got the oh120 mounted in and took a spin around the yard...the hydro rear is noisy but seems to work just fine considering its older than me
I also painted the hood white then changed my mind and painted it gray
ordered decals last week too to make it look a little nicer |
| oldsarge |
Posted - 08/28/2010 : 11:29:35
If you use it make dam' sure you keep the grass out of the fins because they can overheat and drop a valve seat!! |
| larry8200 |
Posted - 08/28/2010 : 03:44:34
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Originally posted by ATF
Those are good engines, if they were taken care of.
And you can take that to the bank! |
| BRAD1975 |
Posted - 08/28/2010 : 01:13:03
hopefully they reply tomorrow ...I think Ill buy it no matter what the shaft ..anything higher than 12hp in horizontal is hard to come by here and even if I dont use it for this Ill need it for something else in the future :d |
| ATF |
Posted - 08/27/2010 : 23:57:58
Those are good engines, if they were taken care of. |
