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We got our 1973 Bolens G10 out of storage to check it over and see what parts it needs. We bought this tractor as a non-runner 18 months ago and so far we have not done anything with it.
 
A previous owner has modified it to take a Westwood blade. It must be an early one as the serial number is very low.
 
A quick video introduction
 
 

Some of you guys may remember the Bolens stash that we acquired about 2-1/2 years. The tractor that appeared to be in the best condition was a blue painted Bolens 1054 which looking like it needs very little to get working. We got that assesment wrong as it has taken us a long time and lots of new and replacement parts to get it running. We still have a few more jobs to do but we would like to use it a bit first and see what other problems appear.
 
Video of some of the work and the test drive
 
 
Alan, please pass on our regards to John and he may enjoy the video

Some of you guys may remember the Bolens stash that we acquired about 2-1/2 years. The tractor that appeared to be in the best condition was a blue painted Bolens 1054 which looking like it needs very little to get working. We got that assesment wrong as it has taken us a long time and lots of new and replacement parts to get it running. We still have a few more jobs to do but we would like to use it a bit first and see what other problems appear.
 
Video of some of the work and the test drive
 
 
Alan, please pass on our regards to John and he may enjoy the video

Some of you guys may remember the Bolens stash that we acquired about 2-1/2 years. The tractor that appeared to be in the best condition was a blue painted Bolens 1054 which looking like it needs very little to get working. We got that assesment wrong as it has taken us a long time and lots of new and replacement parts to get it running. We still have a few more jobs to do but we would like to use it a bit first and see what other problems appear.
 
Video of some of the work and the test drive
 
 
Alan, please pass on our regards to John and he may enjoy the video

Some of you guys may remember the Bolens stash that we acquired about 2-1/2 years. The tractor that appeared to be in the best condition was a blue painted Bolens 1054 which looking like it needs very little to get working. We got that assesment wrong as it has taken us a long time and lots of new and replacement parts to get it running. We still have a few more jobs to do but we would like to use it a bit first and see what other problems appear.
 
Video of some of the work and the test drive
 
 
Alan, please pass on our regards to John and he may enjoy the video

Some of you guys may remember the Bolens stash that we acquired about 2-1/2 years. The tractor that appeared to be in the best condition was a blue painted Bolens 1054 which looking like it needs very little to get working. We got that assesment wrong as it has taken us a long time and lots of new and replacement parts to get it running. We still have a few more jobs to do but we would like to use it a bit first and see what other problems appear.
 
Video of some of the work and the test drive
 
 
Alan, please pass on our regards to John and he may enjoy the video

We got our 1973 Bolens G10 out of storage to check it over and see what parts it needs. We bought this tractor as a non-runner 18 months ago and so far we have not done anything with it.
 
A previous owner has modified it to take a Westwood blade. It must be an early one as the serial number is very low.
 
A quick video introduction
 
 

I am also looking forward to the Westwood D1200 as well. It was the first tractor I ever drove.
 
Here is a much younger me on the tractor, and tractor looked a lot better then (yes we do have two of them).
 
  

We have the Westwood running and I am pleased with it. Video update:
 
 
 
 

We got our 1973 Bolens G10 out of storage to check it over and see what parts it needs. We bought this tractor as a non-runner 18 months ago and so far we have not done anything with it.
 
A previous owner has modified it to take a Westwood blade. It must be an early one as the serial number is very low.
 
A quick video introduction
 
 

We got our 1973 Bolens G10 out of storage to check it over and see what parts it needs. We bought this tractor as a non-runner 18 months ago and so far we have not done anything with it.
 
A previous owner has modified it to take a Westwood blade. It must be an early one as the serial number is very low.
 
A quick video introduction
 
 

We got our 1973 Bolens G10 out of storage to check it over and see what parts it needs. We bought this tractor as a non-runner 18 months ago and so far we have not done anything with it.
 
A previous owner has modified it to take a Westwood blade. It must be an early one as the serial number is very low.
 
A quick video introduction
 
 

We got our 1973 Bolens G10 out of storage to check it over and see what parts it needs. We bought this tractor as a non-runner 18 months ago and so far we have not done anything with it.
 
A previous owner has modified it to take a Westwood blade. It must be an early one as the serial number is very low.
 
A quick video introduction
 
 

We have just completed a LED light upgrade on our Bolens HT20 using sealed units similar to the originals, it makes a huge difference. We created a video of the project
 
 

We have just completed a LED light upgrade on our Bolens HT20 using sealed units similar to the originals, it makes a huge difference. We created a video of the project
 
 

We have just completed a LED light upgrade on our Bolens HT20 using sealed units similar to the originals, it makes a huge difference. We created a video of the project
 
 

We have made a video update on the Wheelhorse D-160. Further work is required but it is now running
 
 
 

Thanks Norm. I thought dad was brave letting me drive over the camera without hitting it. It did make a great view.

Thanks Norm. I thought dad was brave letting me drive over the camera without hitting it. It did make a great view.

We have made a video update on the Wheelhorse D-160. Further work is required but it is now running
 
 
 

We have made a video update on the Wheelhorse D-160. Further work is required but it is now running
 
 
 

Thanks Norm. I thought dad was brave letting me drive over the camera without hitting it. It did make a great view.

We have made a video update on the Wheelhorse D-160. Further work is required but it is now running
 
 
 

Tractor on fire
 
We rebuilt the fuel system and fitted a new fuel pipe on the D160. We then connected a new battery and started it up. It ran well for a couple of minutes, then smoke and flames started coming from under the battery tray. We switched the tractor off and investigated. The regulator had shorted out and ignited debris. It was a bit of a shock but fortunately only a new regulator is required, unless it has killed the stator.  
 

Tractor on fire
 
We rebuilt the fuel system and fitted a new fuel pipe on the D160. We then connected a new battery and started it up. It ran well for a couple of minutes, then smoke and flames started coming from under the battery tray. We switched the tractor off and investigated. The regulator had shorted out and ignited debris. It was a bit of a shock but fortunately only a new regulator is required, unless it has killed the stator.