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On mine the entire axle is pulling out of the case. The bushing, bearing, and C clip have failed letting the axle retreat to the west and possibly fall out if run to far or in circles to the left. One your hydro check the linkage and see if its charging completely forward and retreating fully in reverse, get it up off the ground and watch and see if the linkage has full travel in the slot and that it hits neutral detent area and the wheels stop moving. If in the neutral position the wheels turn either forward or reverse the linkage needs adjustment, this could cause the tractor not to have full power. Check the filter and see if it is correct filter for the tractor, sometimes people inadvertently buy filters for crankcase oil and not transmission fluid, the transmission filters not only have a small micron rating, but are different inside to insure proper flow. If you have never changed the fluid and filter I urge you to do so, using the proper parts.

Was the carb used on any other small engines? Can you cross reference the engine to another machine? Good Luck

I have the 4.00-8 tri-ribs on several of my medium size tractors like the 1556 and Allis 416. they are really good at tracking a furrow and turning in loose dirt, but it has been difficult to find good rear AG tyres, some like the Deestone and their like are low ply, low lug height, and wide lug spacing, and while this does give improved traction, tyres like this almost need chains,especially in adverse weather conditions like you blokes often have over there, Mark and Bendy come to mind. The 27x7.5-12 Interco Interforce will fit under some medium size tractors, but not all, The Maxxis Ceros or Duro Frontiers maybe the best all around tyre, but would work better in narrower widths for ploughing and wider widths for mowing or yard work. I can't find the ITP 589s anymore, but they do sell a ITP 489 that is far less money and still a great AG. The ATV tires while not very original looking provide excellent traction and a lower price than most reproduction GT AG tyres due to mass production cost savings. In the end to each his own and what he or his wife can afford.

That is a GREAT work bench! It should serve you well for many years

The tri-ribs being on a 10" rim, not an 8", makes them 20.5" tall versus the 16" tall 16x6.50-8 or 4.00-8 tire. Considering that half of that 4" is split between the top and bottom, that lifts the front of the tractor a little over 2", and it will need it, the 30x10-12 Intercos being 30" tall are 4" taller than the standard 26x12-12 which raises the rear of the tractor 2". This ground clearance will really help in farm chores such as ploughing, discing, or tilling. If you have noticed our little tractors, more so the bigger tractors like the D, they really sit low to the ground during ploughing duties and can get lost discing or tilling a freshly plowed field. In contrast take a small tractor like the Holder or Gutbrod, they sit higher of the ground , because they were primarily designed as a ground engaging machine that could mow, not visa versa

For now the rolling Chassis will be held in reserve for spares, maybe later a repower, but I have to split the rear case to fix a bad bushing/bearing.

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In the process of removing the engine from the D160 with the bad rear end and installing it on the D160 with the rear PTO. This will get 30x10-12 Interco Interforce bar lug tires in the rear and cast iron four bolt trailer hubs up front with 4.00-10 tri-ribs

The 8hp Bolens is 375.00, not enough trees in the state to justify that, especially when I'm looking at doing another 600.00 tire/wheel upgrade soon. I have my sites set on at least on more tractor, maybe two, I have to set some boundaries, lol http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/atq/5341944843.html

There is a Bolens 8hp one for sale near me, I can imagine how much it weighs, but I bet it will melt through a log

Wow, that is a hefty saw! I'd like to have one, along with a Lumberjack to do the cutting, lol

Looks like moisture got into it. I have to say, even with the set back, you are doing a great job at a incredible pace, good job!

I might be able to buy it, but I don't see being able to ship a tractor the size of a Holder, I might be able to ship a toy Holder, lol That I am, I've had three others that weren't quiet.

I have a quiet woman, do have a Holder tractor?

Holder tractors in the States are about as common as a quiet woman

Heavy is an understatement. I don't know of any tiller as heavy as the Bolens flatbacks

I don't think anyone made a beefier 3 point than Massey. Both tractors will be spares, but the implements will go on running tractors. I pan on having at least one spare tractor for every two I have.

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Here is some pics of the Christmas presents I bought for my self, more pics on part 2

Thanks Andrew, and you are all more than welcome to come to the Summer tractor show that may be in the works. The Snapper 1650 is a complete donor tractor that I need for the rear PTO parts. The PTO shafts and bearings are different in the later 1981-1984 Snapper 1650, than in the earlier 1977-1979 Massey 16590 tractors, the flutes on the shafts was different as were the receiving bearings. I am missing a couple of parts from the Massey PTO and they no longer make those shafts or bearings, however they do make the Snapper shafts and bearings, so replacing mine with the Snapper PTO shafts and bearings insures that I will be able to replace parts if needed. The Snapper also has a decent 16 hp engine that I want as a spare for the Massey and a complete 3 point hitch and hydraulic valves and cylinders that will allow me to have spare parts for my two Massey tractors. The Snapper tractors are not very collectible, but since Snapper built the Massey tractors of earlier years makes them perfect for donor machines, especially considering many of the parts are still available. The Snapper decks were not nearly as sophisticated in the adjustment features compared to the Massey tractors, but they shared the same Shells, cogged pulleys, and belts, parts that are no longer available from either Massey or Snapper.The H14 may go to a friend that may put another Tech OH engine on it or a Briggs twin and add a loader, but I am keeping the Bolens 18018 flat back tiller and 18023 38" shaft drive deck for the 1556. Pictures soon.

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I picked up a 16hp Snapper/Massey 1650 with 48" deck and 42" shaft drive tiller,it has a complete working rear PTO. Also got a 1976 Bolens H14 minus the engine with a nice shaft drive deck and shaft drive tiller, both in great shape. I have 600.00 and 20 gallons of petrol for the 360 mile round trip in it. Hopefully if I am good I will be the new owner of a 1971 Bolens 1476 in excellent condition, original seat and nice deck. I will have 300 in this one if i can get it. I'm spending money like a drunk sailor and I don't care and am daring anyone to say anything Pictures tomorrow

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I got this album the fall of 1974, I just turned 17, having fun, partying my effen butt off, surprised I have any brain cells at all.

The Bolens 850 was made the same four years as the Bolens 1050, 1966 to 1969. The Husky Man was featured during these years and up until around 1971-72 when the Husky Dog came around, the Husky Dog may have also ushered in the Black and White tractors. The 850 and 1050 started out White in 1966 but as each year progressed they got a little less White, no one knows why and most people did not notice, but if they were sitting side by side at a dealership you could tell which ones were the newer model year. The model designation was the 191-01 in 1966 and in 1967 changes made to the tractor made it a 191-02, no other model changes in 1968 or 1969 other than the hood and fender color so the tractor ended the run in 1969 as a 191-02. The engine was a 8.25 horsepower Wisconsin S-8D and came standard with electric start, but lights were an option. The drive train was a 3 speed and featured that a Hi-Low option with a locking differential on the outside left axle. It is important to note that most all first year tractors, big and small alike (and automobiles) started production at least three months and sometimes as many as six months prior to the model year. Meaning that a the low serial number 1966 model 191-01 Bolens 850 was likely made in the summer or fall of 1965.