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If you have a You tube account set up and a you tube page then you just have to click the upload button top right and choose from which folder you have the video in. Then you can rename it and add a description and tags. I still have 10 minutes to wait to open the video you posted, but if you have viewed it it is in your memory/cache and you can see it right off.

You might think about opening a you tube account then your videos would play automatically and wouldn't have a 10-15 min download time. Nigel has a awesome one as do many others here, its not too hard.

I think the battery hold down is correct, just not the battery. The Hydro is awesome on the Bolens, but late model geared tractors aren't as common, so nice to see them as well. Thanks for the pictures.

I've had both models, and both drove the transmission off the flywheel side, while earlier tube frames and large frames powered the transmission off the PTO side. Not saying one is better, just different. I noticed you have the same issue I have, the current battery is too big for the plastic hold down.

Actually the QT16 was a 16hp Onan Twin cylinder and the QS16 was the 16 hp Kohler single cylinder, the Q stood for Quiet model or Quiet line and the T and S stood for twin or single. The QT series and XL series Medium Frame tractors had the engine oriented 180 degrees differently than the earlier Bolens tractors.

Excellent video, you ran out of driveway, come do some of mine, lol. Did you know they made that same tractor with a 16hp Kohler k341 single cylinder, the QS16?

In the very near future I will be offering on eBay parts from a Kohler KT17QS series one, spec number 24218. This was originally a QT17 engine and is in very good shape. I have all but four parts, one jug (cylinder) one piston, and one connecting rod is broken. The standard ring set appears to be fine as do all other parts. If anyone is in need of spares let me know.

Before I had my rear weights I would have my wife sit on my lap while I tilled, but she found out it wasn't just for tilling.

A solution of tri-sodium phosphate (similar to a lye soap concentrate) and water is a very good rust neutralizing agent and I do not know why one could not use the battery charger with this solution to remove rust from the inside of the tank, electrolysis should work like this as well. After the tank is sufficiently clean I would us OSPHO, http://www.ospho.com/ it leaves a clear varnish like sealer that is embedded in the metal and acts as a rust prevention solution without a typical "coating".

Beautiful job on the drive! I wish I had the money to bring in stone, maybe next year. These are not toys, anyone who thinks that is unable to put forth an appropriate thought or response, sadly that seems to be very prevalent these days.

The price is not objectionable for a nice complete '62, unfortunately this one has some issues. The belt guard is missing, as is the rear lift and chassis cover, looks like it was removed. Also some kind of wire hanging out front for somthing, probably a plow lift, missing plow. The steering wheel shows hard wear. The front axle looks like it might have been replaced, again hard wear. No attachments. I saw a restored one with deck rear lift, front finger mower, and snow plow for 1000.00, I should have bought it, but I was and am still buying accessories (limited funds) of other tractors. I would bet the owner would negotiate on this '62, but I have a strict rule I follow, that if it isn't worth the asking price, it probably isn't worth the sale price. I want the one that is the one, it's always out there. I really appreciate you letting me know about this one, everyone I see I learn more about them. I use Fastenal as well and find it is a better deal for a whole tractor than a set of wheel weights. Thanks

We almost never eat out, never for steak. Not enough coin for that. We do on occasion buy a good cut of meat and I cook it on the grille using Hickory charcoal, sometimes Mesquite wood as well. I have never had a restaurant compare to the quality of meat we buy locally, or one that knows how to cook a darn piece of meat properly

We have 87, 89, and 91 no ethanol petrol at various stations around here for 2.48-2.56 per gallon. A spares distributor sells 90 and 100 octane leaded fuel, but it is in cans and barrels at 5.00-7.00 per gallon. I generally use 89 or 91 octane non ethanol fuel and add 1 ounce of Seafoam per gallon. I have never had a fuel related issue.

Ribeye is my choice

The non technical name is Hamburger, lol

Still climbing trees? Me too, although in this case I might have used a water hose, lol

The new born is a Brangus, Brahma/Angus mix. These are very popular around here for their size, quality of meat, and durability. The red one is a Red polled, but bred by Angus bull, she usually drops a brindle calf

We received a new addition to the herd the other day. Mom's been hiding her for a day or so, but today she brought her up to the fence to show off. Were expecting three more very soon.

I mow every 4th day, this time was the Bolens 1476's maiden voyage on the lawn, she performed flawlessly, albeit no striped look of a Simplicity/Allis, but a carpet like cut that was top notch.

I thought so, the later ones are much bigger I think, and I believe they might be making a comeback. Maybe show the Hummer what a real off road machine can do. I'm sure if one came up around here it would be way out of my price range, but I can dream.

I bet those 55 pounders on the back tires give it some traction! I didn't realize you could use them on the 10 inch rims as as well. That is a serious grass and garden system.

That is why I like it so much. No other Bolens featured this wonderfully modern and futuristic Brooke Stevens design. To me it is a work of beauty in its design and functionality. I will get one and will be "chuffed" beyond belief.

I love the jeep thingy, great pictures!

Beautiful machine and very, very capable.

The 1962 RAM has been on my list for a long, long time, but I have never found one in good order. As most know I'm a collector of later garden tractors, but this one calls to be. Iain, I believe your wife maybe fairly proud (and surprised) of you lasting until October, even if she would not say so. Had you not came up a little short on your promise, she would have not been able to make her handbag purchase. I am fairly sure she was the one that was getting worried that you would make it and that handbag would slip by. The '62 is beautiful, nice to see the original lift back on it.