Im buying this tractor Friday so i can plow the snow. Not for sure what kind it is but it does run. The shifter is broke off and its stuck in 1st gear. Ant ideas on how to fix it so i can back up and get different gears ?
My new tractor
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I found out its a Bolens Husky but im not sure what number. Anyone have a idea which one it is ? Also does anyone know how i might fix the shifter or where i might be able to get one ?
I'll give it my best,
1971-1972 FMC built Bolens Husky 3-speed 813 (Bolens G8). The top small front sticker I believe is "Bolens". Then below that sticker is Husky, and in red is 3-speed 813. I noticed the flush front face, precise sticker layout, and "H" cut out view in front of seat.
With an 8 HP Briggs?
It appears FMC bought Bolens in the 1940's and produced tractors in keeping the original factory and Bolens name, producing in Wisconsin until 1988? When Garden Way/ Troy-Built became the owners. Troy-built is owned now by MTD. I find it interesting the similarity in look to the Gilson.
As a note of trivia, FMC produced the Bradly armored personnel carrier.
The Bolens experts should be able to point you in the right direction for parts. Give them a visit on the Bolens Garden Tractor Forum. Hope this helps, it looks like it will plow snow easy.
I'm guessing you'll have to remove everything from the tranny to get the shifter out to weld the handle back on it. Whoever welds it can't do a halffast job or it will just break again.
Mike
Mike
You'r right Dan, i enlarged the one pic and seen the bolt head. I'll try and get it off tomorrow since the gut dropped it off for me. I hope i didn't pay to much for it tho. Was 70 to much to pay ?
I don't think so. Looks to have at least one cast iron wheel weight, which could be worth what you paid.
It has both wheel weights and the back tires came with it.
I'd say you came out ahead with just the tires and weights, that's a good place to start on a new project.
You did very well then! A pair of rear wheel weights often go for $100 to $150!
I have a welder but with my knee the way it is its hard to get around . Ill pull it off and have one of the guy i worked with weld it
Thanks for the offer Dan
Thanks for the offer Dan
The back tires are in real good shape also. They have lots of wear on them