ranger 373 #76 Posted April 1, 2015 How about building the port up with weld, and then machining back to standard size ? 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #77 Posted April 1, 2015 How about building the port up with weld, and then machining back to standard size ? That's another option for you Iain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #78 Posted April 7, 2015 I have been doing a bit on the G14 between other jobs. Tom dropped in the other day too and he got to try some of my tractors. I expect he will be buying a Bolens now after trying one, I really should have taken a picture In the end on the G14 I milled the head out to take a 1-1/2" sleeve then knocked up a sleeve on the lathe which I then put a 1" BSP thread in. Welded the bracket onto the sleeve and pressed into the head. I have reassembled the engine and plan to give it a wash before putting all the tin work on. Iain 3 Anglo Traction, Triumph66 and OldBuzzard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #79 Posted April 7, 2015 That looks Ok. Don't forget to take the plug out of the elbow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #80 Posted April 7, 2015 That's a tidy job Iain. Be good to hear it up and running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldBuzzard 186 #81 Posted April 7, 2015 ... I expect he will be buying a Bolens now after trying one, ... That does tend to happen a lot when a GT lover encounters a Bolens for the first time. 3 slf-uk, Triumph66 and HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #82 Posted April 8, 2015 That does tend to happen a lot when a GT lover encounters a Bolens for the first time. It didn't happen to me the first time, I guess I didn't inhale but it really took hold with the second, third, and fourth time. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #83 Posted April 8, 2015 Within a month of getting the 1254, I bought the 800 and the rest is history as they say..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #84 Posted April 8, 2015 That does tend to happen a lot when a GT lover encounters a Bolens for the first time. This is exactly how I got addicted to Bolens. We do have a big problem in the UK with the small number of Bolens tractors available and this forum does have a large number of guys that like other brands, especially the red brand. As such, can I suggest we keep this as a secret otherwise they will all try a Bolens, get the same addiction and we will all be chasing a very small pool of tractors. I would also hate to see the other brands of GT's being left under hedges unloved and rusting away. The pool of Bolens just got a little smaller as I have just agreed to buy another one more details to follow after I pick it up, which hopefully is Friday. Iain 4 HeadExam, meadowfield, Alan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #85 Posted April 9, 2015 We do have a big problem in the UK with the small number of Bolens tractors available The pool of Bolens just got a little smaller Iain. I know of a pool of Bolen's which is NOT getting any smaller. YET. Alan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #86 Posted April 14, 2015 Over the weekend I gave the G14 a diesel bath followed by hitting it with the pressure washer. It is so much nicer to work on now but the state of the grass where I gave it a wash was the subject of much discussion with the boss. Progress on the G14 has been slowed by work commitments and I got distracted by buying and collecting another H16 . Picture from the advert Tonight I had a relaxing hour in the workshop on the G14 fitting the exhaust, engine panel work, throttle/choke cables and a few other jobs. Thanks to Norm's reminder I took the plug out of the exhaust pipe first I still need to fit the fuel tank and pipes, straighten and fit the hood, fit new battery cables, repair some more damaged wiring and refit the PTO and body panels. I have also bought some new front lights for it. Iain 2 Triumph66 and OldBuzzard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #87 Posted April 14, 2015 The size of the silencers on the Bolens gets me. It's bigger than the engine. 1 OldBuzzard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #88 Posted April 14, 2015 Making headway there Iain. And the H16 look to be in good nick too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 215 #89 Posted April 17, 2015 You're getting there now Iain, the H16 looks real nice too! Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #90 Posted April 18, 2015 I finished putting the G14 together today and took it off the tractor bench. It started on the first go and the debris coming out the exhaust was amazing. With the damage it had to the exhaust port I don't think the exhaust has been used in years. I had thick brown smoke for about 5 minutes until it had cleared all the rust and spiders out, after then no smoke or unexpected noises. As expected the clutch was stuck on but it didn't take a lot to free it off. The gearbox is sweet and it was good to take it for a drive. The downside is the carb is still not right and it would only run on full choke, but it did run and pull well. I left it running and after about half an hour it started to run bad as the carb float valve had stuck open. I will need to pull the carb off again and go through it with even more attention to detail. Any tips on getting the carb float valve to work correctly are welcome as I tried everything I can think of including a light honing of the valve seat, which work for a while. For the moment it's time in the workshop is over as I have put the HT23 on the workbench for some overdue maintenance which will include removing the engine to get to the starter motor. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #91 Posted April 18, 2015 Maybe dirt is finding it's way through from the fuel tank. Just a speck will cause the float valve to leak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #92 Posted April 19, 2015 Maybe dirt is finding it's way through from the fuel tank. Just a speck will cause the float valve to leak. That is a good point. As it has a plastic tank I just gave it a quick wash with some petrol. I will do it properly with some tank cleaner. Thanks Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tester 2 #93 Posted April 24, 2015 Does anyone have a cutting deck ive just bought my first g14 also looking for front loader and other attachments please help want to see this baby wirking sgain manythanks ryan 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #94 Posted April 24, 2015 Hi Ryan, Any pics?? Best start a fresh topic on your tractor 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #95 Posted April 24, 2015 Hi Ryan, Welcome to MOM. I can't help you with a cutting deck but there are plenty of great Bolens guys here 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #96 Posted April 24, 2015 Come introduce yourself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #97 Posted April 24, 2015 Welcome to MOM and get those photos posted of your G14. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldBuzzard 186 #98 Posted April 24, 2015 The size of the silencers on the Bolens gets me. It's bigger than the engine. I think Bolens called those the :Hush Tone Mufflers. They are a bit on the largish side, but they sure tame the "bark". MUCH quieter than the little round can type mufflers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tester 2 #99 Posted April 25, 2015 Does anyone have a cutting deck ive just bought my first g14 also looking for front loader and other attachments please help want to see this baby wirking sgain manythanks ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #100 Posted April 25, 2015 I think Bolens called those the :Hush Tone Mufflers. They are a bit on the largish side, but they sure tame the "bark". MUCH quieter than the little round can type mufflers. Those Tecumseh engines really do bark out compared to a Wisconsin or Kohler. The original muffler on one of my G10's is toast and I have temporarily fitted one of those round can muffler. It is far too noisy. Does anyone have a cutting deck ive just bought my first g14 also looking for front loader and other attachments please help want to see this baby wirking sgain manythanks ryan Hi Ryan, Welcome to MOM, like others I would really like to know more about your Bolens. Some very knowledgeable Bolens folk on this forum who I am sure would be willing to help you with any problems Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
