slf-uk 914 #1 Posted May 4, 2019 After finishing the last project I thought it was time for a bit of a rest but Joseph had other ideas. The new project is a 1964/5 Bolens 900 which has been in storage since 2004, which was before he was born. As usual my role is one of cameraman. A quick introduction by Joseph aka Garden Tractor Boy 2 Stormin and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #2 Posted May 4, 2019 You thought it was time for a rest Iain. AGAIN. Pleased to see Joseph had other idea's. 2 Joseph and slf-uk reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #3 Posted May 6, 2019 Rest! What's that? Keep active you live longer. 3 Alan, slf-uk and Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #4 Posted May 18, 2019 A quck update on the Bolens 900. This is going to be an interesting project as it looks like a previous owner has done some creative and mainly unhelpful repairs in the past https://youtu.be/iIdUmv64D4U 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #5 Posted May 25, 2019 Initially we said we would focus on the engine of the Bolens 900 because we could not understand what was stopping the clutch from working. The aim being that a working engine would help diagnose the clutch issues. We now have a better idea of the clutch issues so we have changed direction and are now investigating the clutch. 2 Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #6 Posted June 1, 2019 The drive shaft and clutch on the Bolens 900 were rebuilt and refitted but then we hit a big problem. Already out of time, we continued to search for the solution 2 Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #7 Posted June 8, 2019 A bit more progress on the 900 today by rebuilding the steering. A video update 2 Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #8 Posted June 8, 2019 Getting there Joseph. Hope Dad is still watching and picking up tips from you. 2 Joseph and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #9 Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) We had the chance for a little more progress on the 900 today, mainly aligning the steering and starting to look at the engine Edited June 15, 2019 by Joseph 2 Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #10 Posted June 22, 2019 A bit more progress on the 900 today and it was time to see if the engine would run 2 Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #11 Posted June 29, 2019 Work continues on the Bolens 900. While we are waiting for some parts to arrive, we do some maintenance and repairs on the rear axle and PTO. 2 Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #12 Posted July 6, 2019 A bit more progress on the 900 and a parts delivery arrives from the US 2 Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #13 Posted July 14, 2019 Continued progress on the 1964/5 Bolens 900. In this video we work through the problems with the drive belts, make a new belt guide and fit the PTO 2 Stormin and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #14 Posted July 20, 2019 A bit more progress on the 1964/5 Bolens 900. In this video we fit the new belt guide, battery tray and battery in preparation for the first test run. Due to other commitments this is the last chance to fix any problems before RPT and we have booked the tractor into the show 3 Alan, Triumph66 and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
