Lawn mower build update ( video added )
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
I got this mower about 25 years ago, i had it running at that time but it has sat in the shed since then.
Got it out last evening and new it wouldn`t have any spark so had to pull the flywheel which was the hardest flywheel to pull i`ve ever seen.
Cleaned the points and it now has spark so in a while we are going to see if it will live again.
By what i`ve found it was made by Bolens in 1950.
Got it out last evening and new it wouldn`t have any spark so had to pull the flywheel which was the hardest flywheel to pull i`ve ever seen.
Cleaned the points and it now has spark so in a while we are going to see if it will live again.
By what i`ve found it was made by Bolens in 1950.
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
Lenn, that's a beauty as far as the industrial design of the engine and mowing deck. Almost belongs in the Museum of Modern Art.
Would that have been a Bolens-designed engine? Wonder what the original paint job looked like. Sounds like she's a strong runner.
Would that have been a Bolens-designed engine? Wonder what the original paint job looked like. Sounds like she's a strong runner.
Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
You're the "lawnmower whisperer" Pitchy!
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
You're the "lawnmower whisperer" Pitchy!
Pre WWI Marlins and Singleshot rifles!
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
I can honestly say that Bolens is a strange duck- I've never seen one like that before. The fact that is approximately 70 years old and still runs is a testament to the design. You are the Master !
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
Cool. Are the rear wheels hidden under the deck?
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
Thanks gents, yep the rear wheels are under the deck.
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
That's definitely got some style. Glad it's still running well.
Must be getting hard to find grass that needs mowing out there.
Must be getting hard to find grass that needs mowing out there.
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
Got the new Lifan 2.5 hp motor today and put it on the Jari mower, looks like it will work great pouring down rain so can`t test any further.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzXPCRXSIIs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW3WdYRp8wU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzXPCRXSIIs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW3WdYRp8wU
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
Looks like that engine will do just fine!
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
She`s a beauty.
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Re: Lawn mower build update ( video added )
Well fellers thanks for all the replies that`s about the end of the mower subject, as a old slug that needs to be stamped out i`ll say God Bless ya all and good night.
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