To Tom-- from David A. Sohn 2/23/2000
Saint Louis Missouri david.a.sohn@juno.comTom, Good YaHoo Clubs exist for sharing information and for classified ads:
Under the Photographs sections at these sites, you can find Specifications pages with tractor identification guidance; mower belt installation; years of manufacture; and other helpful information, but you have to obtain membership first. Happens immediately, and is no-cost.
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Link You can link up with lots of individuals-- Read on for lots more info. I have posted this info previously, many, many times for others. Here are several experts for used and new parts, tractors, attachments, and advice: Sonny's Farm & Home Supply (Robert Mann, Todd, and others) 219-726-2808 1733 N.200W. Portland, In 47371-7004
Website:>Link Ray's Mower Shop (Ray and Noah) 610-367-2078 112 Terace Rd Boyertown PA 19512 RMS1050@aol.com Horizon Equipment Sales (Robert Fenn) 978-433-8888 8 Townsend St. Pepperell, MA 01463-1281 online@bolensman.com Wetsite>Link Dan>Link Wenninger 414-644-5208 Ackerville@nconnect.net Bruneau's Power Equipment (Bobby Bruneau) 843-889-8377 4305 Hwy 165 Hollywood, SC 29449-- rbruneau@awod.com I purchased some publication reprints from Bruneaus (Medium Tube-frame Tractor Service)-- and scanned illustrated parts lists files from others. You can also try Garden Way. I was notified that Garden Way (New York Parent Company) has several phone numbers. These might help you. Parts 1-800-648-6776; Customer service 1-800-437-8686; Tech service 1-800-520-5520. Local Service or Dealers: To find local Bolens/Troy Bilt service or dealerships, checkout the dealer locator at the TroyBilt website:>Link
or >Link Publication>Link Reprints helped me a lot. When ordering parts, I also had opportunity to ask the sellers advice on conquering a particular difficulty. As I began mechanical restoration (May 1999) of a 1966-year Bolens 1050 tractor with TR-10D engine and several attachments-- I was given much needed encouragement and confidence in the project from some above. I appreciated those who were courteous and patient with me as I often had several issues / questions going at the same time. Also many thanks go to individual folks who had some time to lend a few ideas of their own. Thank you BOB P. in Kansas City!! First real use of the 1050 was with snow blower working well as could be expected with the wet snow. This has been accomplished on my 1050. Rebuilt engine; clutch; PTO; transaxle has new bushings; All seals throughout are replaced. I saved a great deal of money along the way by the collective assistance from club members, during the rebuild process. I guess I will paint the tractor and a mower deck when good weather returns. I have several attachments and seek more. I have a 18610-02 Light Tiller attachment (I may sell it when I pick up the big tiller); a 18516-02 Snow Blower attachment; a 18449 38 inch mower needs finish painting and assembly; a 18457 42 inch mower and many parts I must consider, then paint and assemble if possible; and a Brinly-Hardy Series 500 10 inch agricultural plow. I hope this helps you as it did me.
David A. Sohn Saint Louis Missouri
david.a.sohn@juno.com
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