[Rollinbolens]

And so it begins. I just picked this up and I am going to try to get it in user condition. Has a tiller as well.

 

[Rollinbolens]

I have several questions and I am hoping to get some help on this one. I have bigger tractors but this one is new to me.

 

[Bolens 1000]

The Engine has been replaced , the tractor body is from a mid to late 70's model possibly a G14 since its the hi/lo 6 speed transmission. Hood and fender are from a different model too.
Looks like a mixed bag with this one
They are good well built machines

 

[Dave in NY]

Welcome to the forum! I don’t think it’s a 1050. Another model a bit newer. I suspect that the hood has been trimmed a bit to fit that B&S motor on it. Not that it’s a big deal. Looks like a decent project and could possibly make you a nice smaller tractor. I wouldn’t shy away from it myself. My 3 cents.

 

[Rollinbolens]

Wow! Ok. Well. Shows what I didn’t know. Owner gave me a 1050 owners manual but not sure. He also had a project tractor that he had inherited as well that someone was putting together from scratch. Thank you for the fast responses! So I hope I can still ask thousands of questions as they arise! Thank you!

 

[Rollinbolens]

I do plan on keeping it and using it. I get the tiller tomorrow I will post pics as I can. I really like this old tractor and being in south eastern New Mexico you don’t see many. Would like to get a couple. But I figure I would have to drive awhile to find another.

 

[Rollinbolens]

I have done a little research on the motor. From what I understand it’s a 16 horsepower.

 

[Dave in NY]

It won't lack for power. Looks like they made a plate to bolt to the frame that the motor bolts to. That's a good way to do it. Same approach I have used on my tube frame repowers. And it appears that the hood was carefully trimmed, not crudely hacked. I myself don't see any issue with a reasonably well thought out and crafted repower on a GT. IMHO that is.

 

[Rollinbolens]

The guy said he filled his entire back yard with it then parked it in his shop for like 20 years. Thank you for the information. Hit the front tire fixed this morning. I will keep you posted. Hopefully have it running by this weekend

 

[Rollinbolens]

Tilled not filled

 

[Rollinbolens]

It seems he put the gas tank where the battery goes. I’ll try to post more pics tonight.

 

[Rollinbolens]

Heres one.

 

[Dave in NY]

So, the battery goes under the gas tank? Or behind the seat? I see they fabed a heat shield, so the hot air doesn't blow back on the tank. My first repower on a 1050 had the tank where the battery was originally, with the battery behind the seat above the hitch sitting on a plate. I reworked it a few years ago so the seat tips up with a Cub Cadet tank mounted under it, and the battery back where it's

supposed to be. But that's just me. whatever works for you. It looks like they did a decent job piecing it together. This tractor has a Kohler Command 12.5 hp. Love it! It's my main mowing tractor.

 

[Rollinbolens]

Wow! That is a great fab job! Looks fantastic. I’m going to start looking but I’m pretty sure the battery is under the tank. I’ll be there working on it in abit.

 

[Rollinbolens]

So I looked and he did build a shelf if you will to hold the tank above the battery and the bottom of the shelf has a plastic “insulation barrier” if you will. I have several loose wires and the air filter looks terrible but I’m gonna try to work on it after work and on the weekends to see if I can get the Briggs to start. I’m sure the carb is nasty but the tank was very clean and dry. I’ll send more pics as I get closer to starting and running it.

 

[EricFromPa]

A cast iron 16hp Briggs on a Bolens? Ya that will do some work lol. Those engines are torque monsters. Fits under the hood pretty darn good for how physically HUGE those engines are.

 

[Rollinbolens]

It is a large engine I have been wanting to get an older small tractor and wouldn’t you know it the one I find is a mixed bag! But I’m happy to have it.

 

[Dave in NY]

It should work alright for you. So what if it is a "mixed bag". Just tidy up a few things and it ought to be a real workhorse. Like Eric stated, the big cast block Briggs motors were plenty stout. They aren't terribly hard to work on either. I believe parts for them are fairly easy to find too. Hopefully it runs good for you. Should. Myself, I wouldn't be a bit worried about it.

 

[Rollinbolens]

It should work alright for you. So what if it is a "mixed bag". Just tidy up a few things and it ought to be a real workhorse. Like Eric stated, the big cast block Briggs motors were plenty stout. They aren't terribly hard to work on either. I believe parts for them are fairly easy to find too. Hopefully it runs good for you. Should. Myself, I wouldn't be a bit worried about it.

I’m really excited about it. I think the man who repowered it did real well. I think I also have 2 extra generator starters for it. I just pulled it in my shop becuase it’s raining here. Can’t wait to get to work on it.

 

[Rollinbolens]

I appreciate all your responses. I can’t wait to hear it run.