madmatt01 107 #51 Posted July 9, 2016 Managed to sort the gear crunching.... the foot pedal wasn't engaging quite enough. The transmission whine... will that kind off is what it is.. anyone to stop it? Silly question I expect.... where is the clutch? And easiest way to check 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #52 Posted July 9, 2016 Drain the transmission and give it a clean and refill with new oil. Apparently a certain amount of whining is the norm. Use API GL1 oil for the tranny due to the yellow metals in the transmission. 1 madmatt01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #53 Posted July 9, 2016 Owner contacted me today... he has found some paper work for the bolens and is sending it down. I think it's just a manual as he said he had a friend in America who sent him one across but who know what goodies may turn up 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #54 Posted July 9, 2016 You ought to send him a link to this forum so he can see his old 853 in action! 1 madmatt01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #55 Posted July 10, 2016 I have uploaded another little video off the engine running to youtube. . 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #56 Posted July 11, 2016 1 madmatt01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #57 Posted July 11, 2016 Sounds very healthy. Good to see your young son helping out too. Look like you are going to have a fleet of Bolens for you three lads! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #58 Posted July 11, 2016 Little bit smokey at times, but I can investigate that. Yes he loves it and it doesn't bother him in the slightest. Looking forward to sorting the wheels Wednesday and then showing Saturday. Decided on the fordingbridge summer festival. A bit more relaxed with the new baby and only 5 mins away. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #59 Posted July 11, 2016 Give my regards to Daniel when you see him. My 1254 is there. 1 madmatt01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #60 Posted July 11, 2016 Pressume I shall give dan the cash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #61 Posted July 11, 2016 Yes please Matt. £300 wasn't it?!...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #62 Posted July 11, 2016 If we are talking pennies... I can make it 3000 . Just got to hope they fit... may have to remove the tray under the seat to stop rubbing! 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #63 Posted July 11, 2016 They should fit. Check out Tractor Data and insert Bolens 853 for tyre sizes. Very useful source of info for garden tractors. tractordata.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #64 Posted July 11, 2016 Doesn't list the 10.50... only 8.50. But I'm sure it will be ok? Right ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #65 Posted July 12, 2016 Should be fine Matt. The tyres came off my 1254. cheers 1 madmatt01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #66 Posted July 12, 2016 Nice cold startup... 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #67 Posted July 12, 2016 You got a good buy there Matt. Look forward to seeing some more action shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #68 Posted July 12, 2016 From the many posts you can tell I quite love it... also was chufed it started on the second pull but my god I must get the starter bolted on and wired up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #69 Posted July 13, 2016 Best post I have had in a while.... some cool paper work and old pictures off when the previous owner must have got the bolens! Awesome 3 Stormin, nigel and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #70 Posted July 13, 2016 Matt, that's just great having the background info and the manuals. I just dig that kind of info. It's all part of the history of the 853. Have you told the previous seller you got it up and running? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #71 Posted July 13, 2016 Yer I let him know (communication is through his son) I will let him know I got the paper work and again let him know it's running, with lovely new tyres ready for show on Saturday. 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #72 Posted July 13, 2016 Glad you got the tyres; Daniel texted me earlier,. enjoy the show. 1 madmatt01 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #73 Posted July 13, 2016 Lovely and big! Just the job. I had to put 1 valve in, which I'm not 100% on but il order a proper mini tractor nice fat one. Cheers triumph and Daniel 2 pmackellow and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #74 Posted July 16, 2016 Trying not to be intimidated by the bigger tractors... haha 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmatt01 107 #75 Posted July 16, 2016 Went for parade... wouldn't start! Doh! Must rebuild the carb... but leakey now. Where could I get a rebuild kit? 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
