robdono

Thanks NIGEL it certainly helped me getting the engine running which I wanted to do before I started stripping the tractor and engine so I knew it ran before I started tripping over hundreds of parts all over my workshop
Sort the feedback out tomorrow
Where is the best place to find out about shows and sales or any good clubs to join

Just to say that the Bolens bug have bitten me again; a symptom that Chris and Iain knows only too well! I am in the process of acquiring a 1963 Bolens 800 with a mowing deck attached to it. It's in really good condition and have been sympathetically restored a few years ago. I just need to add some detailing at some point and buy some drive belts. Photos to follow once it's safely in my care. Cheers for now.

Hi robdono welcome to this great site and looking forward to seeing yor projects in the flesh mate are you going to any shows this year ?
James

Bit late to this thread but welcome Rob

Just thought i would introduce myself to everyone I'm pretty new here but already love this site, I love all old machines especially old ride one and compact tractors. I have started out repairing newer machines and selling on but my real passion is anything old and vintage that needs restoring its a pleasure seeing something old and neglected taken and restored. I have just bought an old bolens which I believe is an 850 I have added a gallery and as you can see not only has some one ripped it to bits and painted it green I have quite a big job on my hands being my first restoration I intend to hopefully take it back as near to original condition as possible there a some parts missing which hopefully I can get hold of in the future....
Any tips and advice will be appreciated and hopefully some of you out there might have a few parts for sale

Rob, there appear to be quite a few Bolens for sale around the North from time to time; so you are in a prime spot to get 'em.
Keep our posted with your project.
Cheers

Hi rob,
A few miles north of me in skipton I'm actually in Scarborough today and off up to Whitby in an hour!
Glad to have another northerner, are you a Yorkshire boy or teesider then?
Mark

Hi Rob, welcome to MOM, happy you like it here..
You did well, managing to buy a Bolens before Andrew (Triumph66) buys them all
There are plenty of great Bolens guys here to help you out with advice

Welcome to MOM Robdono . Hiding tractors from the Mrs is a real problem for a lot of us , I just bought another on Friday but had to sneak it in the back door , it was like a military operation , she ain't found it yet , but she will.
Good luck

If yours is an 850 tube frame then it was made between 1966 to 69 powered by an Wisconsin 8 1/4 HP engine (S- 8D) as shown in your photos. It had a high/low range lever and diff lock with 3 gears.

I'll certainly be buying one or two more triumph66 just need to figure out where to hide them from the girlfriend haha I know all the electrics and lights are missing, all the PTO workings and housing are gone. I got the engine running the other day so I'm just starting to strip and catalogue it all to see what's there and what's missing

'Ow do, Rob.   Not doubt you'll get plenty of help and advice rom the Bolens boys.

Welcome aboard mate, there's a few Bolen boys on here so your fit right in

Just thought i would introduce myself to everyone I'm pretty new here but already love this site, I love all old machines especially old ride one and compact tractors. I have started out repairing newer machines and selling on but my real passion is anything old and vintage that needs restoring its a pleasure seeing something old and neglected taken and restored. I have just bought an old bolens which I believe is an 850 I have added a gallery and as you can see not only has some one ripped it to bits and painted it green I have quite a big job on my hands being my first restoration I intend to hopefully take it back as near to original condition as possible there a some parts missing which hopefully I can get hold of in the future....
Any tips and advice will be appreciated and hopefully some of you out there might have a few parts for sale