Joseph 332 #1 Posted October 6, 2019 We have started work on a new project, a 1962 Bolens 600. This tractor has been modified in the past and has lots of challenges. The tractor was bought in 2005 and has been in storage ever since. Like our other projects, I find it easier to record video rather than write up what we are doing, here is the first part 4 WestwoodW8Gazelle, Alan, Stormin and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted October 6, 2019 That'll keep you busy for a while, Joseph. Just a point with your video's. Can you keep nearer to the mic'? I find it a tad hard to hear what your saying. Going deaf/deafer in my advancing years. 2 nigel and Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4x4forks 258 #3 Posted October 10, 2019 Good luck.Looks like a nice project 1 Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #4 Posted October 10, 2019 Another great video Joseph. I'm looking forward to watching the progress 1 Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #5 Posted October 12, 2019 This is the second part of our 1962 Bolens 600 project. In this video we fit new tubes to the rear tyres to make the tractor more mobile. In this video I tried to talk a bit louder, Norm let me know if this is better 3 Alan, Stormin and 4x4forks reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #6 Posted October 12, 2019 I could hear you load and clear there, Joseph. I couldn't really tell on the video, so I've a little tip for you. When fitting tyres, smear some of your mothers washing up liquid round the tyre edge. Helps the tyre slide on and seat properly on the wheel. Just don't tell Mum and Dad I told you. 2 Joseph and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #7 Posted October 12, 2019 I see Dad has left you to do all the work again Joseph. I think it's about time you sacked him. Another good video, and nice to see the tyre machine, and you, in action. 2 Joseph and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #8 Posted October 13, 2019 23 hours ago, Stormin said: I could hear you load and clear there, Joseph. I couldn't really tell on the video, so I've a little tip for you. When fitting tyres, smear some of your mothers washing up liquid round the tyre edge. Helps the tyre slide on and seat properly on the wheel. Just don't tell Mum and Dad I told you. We used tyre soap on the edges but it did help too much, I could not believe how stiff those tyres were. I will try some washing up liquid next time, thanks 23 hours ago, Alan said: I see Dad has left you to do all the work again Joseph. I think it's about time you sacked him. Another good video, and nice to see the tyre machine, and you, in action. Thanks, the tyre machine is great although the cylinders will need to be rebuilt when time allows. Dad does hold the camera 2 HeadExam and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #9 Posted October 17, 2019 On 10/12/2019 at 9:35 PM, Stormin said: I could hear you load and clear there, Joseph. I couldn't really tell on the video, so I've a little tip for you. When fitting tyres, smear some of your mothers washing up liquid round the tyre edge. Helps the tyre slide on and seat properly on the wheel. Just don't tell Mum and Dad I told you. Joseph. I just hope it is not Fairy's washing up liquid!!! 1 Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #10 Posted October 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Triumph66 said: I just hope it is not Fairy's washing up liquid!!! That's the best. Keeps your hands soft and smooth. Gets the grease and oil off as well. Just make sure you wipe the bottle before you put it back. 2 Triumph66 and Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #11 Posted October 19, 2019 A bit more progress on the 600. To make repairs easier we removed all the panels. Some were easier to remove than others and we found a few surprises. Alan, dad did help a little, once I had woken him up :-) 3 HeadExam, Alan and 4x4forks reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #12 Posted October 19, 2019 Dad helped. Are you sure Joseph. No sign of him. We need video or photo proof to be certain. Good video again. 1 Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #13 Posted November 2, 2019 A bit more progress on the 1962 Bolens 600. Today we started to look at the engine. Video update of progress 2 Stormin and HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #14 Posted November 9, 2019 We did a little more on the 1962 Bolens 600. The head was removed and repairs done to the valves. Video update 3 Stormin, WestwoodW8Gazelle and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WestwoodW8Gazelle 51 #15 Posted November 11, 2019 Hi, just watched some of the videos, I must say that's one lovely tractor! I found the videos interesting and have subscribed to stay up to date as looking forward to hearing it running 1 Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #16 Posted November 12, 2019 Great job on the tractor and video Joseph. I'm inspired, I may make a video tomorrow on my Massey project. 1 Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #17 Posted November 23, 2019 A little more progress on the 600. Homework is getting in the way of major progress at the moment 2 Alan and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #18 Posted November 24, 2019 Getting there Joseph. 1 Joseph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #19 Posted November 30, 2019 A bit more progress on the Bolens 600, we did not get too much time this weekend 4 nigel, WestwoodW8Gazelle, Stormin and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joseph 332 #20 Posted January 11, 2020 A little more progress on the 600, today we focused on cleaning out the fuel tank 1 Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #21 Posted January 11, 2020 Like the way you used the tractor to clean the fuel tank Joseph. Saved a lot of arm rattle ache. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
