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Laws that benefit the rich or enable the poor are not really laws they are benefits to those above the law and constraints on those beneath the law. We have those laws here as well. It is why I do not enter into any agreement with an employer, government, or state. In thirty years I have received a check from no man, I work only when I need too and only for goods and silver. Retirement package really sucks, but life is good, no mail from those that think they own me or my garden.

I believe that number is just a stocking number, it could also indicate the type, as I think this number correlates to a vertical shaft engine type used on both twins and singles with vertical shafts EDIT: It looks like he number correlates to the engine type to identify the crankshaft used in the particular engine. Not all that up on Briggs engines, but Kohler used between 70 ad 100 different crankshafts in the 14hp Kohler k321

You mean you are considered dishonest if you don't declare what you find? What happened to "finders keepers, losers weepers". It would seem that if it was under ground you owned and not a a public resource such as oil, coal, or water, what was on your property should belong to you.

Thanks Andrew, but my I'm still first on the list for the old Bolens find, lol. I really hope that find surfaces, because it will be a treasure trove to you guys. It seems every time I open Yahoo news I'm hearing about one of you blokes over their finding some sort of treasure, or coin. Do you all own metal detectors or are they permanently attached to your arms, lol

Period fasteners are getting hard to acquire, many like plow bolts can be found at Fastenal here in the States, but they are getting scarce, as are domed carriage bolts and screws with attached grip/washer surfaces

I accidentally made double post here on this subject, can a moderator delete the one without pictures? Thanks OOOPS, I gues the one with pictures was deletd

albanycountyfasteners.com has the sheet metal screws for Bolens tube frame tractors, the later models with the two lower side covers take 25 screws in total for the side panels, dash tower, fender pan, etc. Really hard to find real truss head screws any longer, I've been looking for these for a while. Stainless steel to boot and under 10.00 US with free shipping on eBay

The people of Britain, soldiers and civilians alike, mounted one of the greatest efforts against one of the most overwhelming foes in history. They are all hero's. Americans have never known what it is like to be under siege, it might do them good to realize much of their petty bickering is childish. They do not know what real problems are. I wish they taught more history in schools, the actions of the RAF were nothing short of miraculous.

Really great story http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-32379364

I thought you were local to Dr. Healy, I believe he practices near Kent

Apparently British military spending has seen a decrease, here's the ship they sent after me Andrew

I go to University with a young man from Canterbury, well actually from Marsgate he went to school at Canterbury, his father is a Doctor there. He uses skype to visit friends and family and I wonder how good the process/experience was

I hope they fair better than the U.S. Air Force in intercepting a Gyro pilot at the Capitol, because my row boat will have stealth capabilities and I will be disguised as Stephen Fry. I also do not believe that you are British Andrew, not knowing proper spelling and all.

Just wondering if anyone here uses skype?

Stampede started, I need a boat and oar.

The tube frame 1556 was only made in 1972 and the Large Frame 1477 was only made in 1971, I would think either one of these would be very hard to find anywhere. Even though the ride-a-matic and round hoods are earlier tractors they made many more of them, but they are becoming very scarce. tube frames used two thck tubes attached to Baluster up front and the cast iron rear end in back, the Large Frame was, well, larger and used a heavy channel frame. Large Frames were the first to be able to use Cat 0 three points, previous Bolens models utilized a sleeve hitch for raising implements, and Large frames were hydros, were very few tube frame models were hydros, many not offering a hydro lift either which was standard on the large Frames Whoa Andrew, I believe Alain comes before Andrew, your second

My tractor is a 1476, very similar, but older Large Frame Bolens with the single cylinder Wisconsin 14hp, just make sure you have the right size crank shaft to use the three pulleys and you should be fine

Wait, I thought patios were for tractor storage, there not? Isn't that why John Deere called them patio tractors?

Great collection, I see you like red,. Alain

Many other horizontal shaft engines will work, even the single cylinder Kohlers, as the "foot print" on most american engines is similar if not exact. In your case a 10-18 hp diesel would be nice as I think you may have access to more diesel alternatives. The HT20D came with a Ducati diesel, but I think a Ruggerini would work as well. I have the parts, and owners manual, maybe even a service manual, pretty basic design, not like John Deere. Jacking up the rear and and turning the tires might give you an idea to start with about the rear end, so would draining the fluid and seeing what;s inside, might use a screen to sift for particles. The hydros are pretty tough in those tractors and they are not that old, late 70s to early 80s. Good Luck. The pint of barley and pack of fags will be long very son, the Bolens could live forever

No worries about patching a tube.

Is that a license tag on the front of the wheel horse, I didn't know you guys had to license your mowers too. Alain

Yep, its a 1972 Raider 12

I would gladly reimburse the gentleman that bought the GT-14 and have him ship it to me. Alain

Maybe some fiberglass mesh and bondo? If there was a product that could repair that deck they could sell alot of it by taking on your project. At least you still have the outline of the deck.