The three Bolens Ride-a-matic's project - Part 2 (Electrical system)

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

The flywheel blooper is something we’ve all done! Glad you let that in the video 😂

[@GardenTractorBoy]

LOL. That was an interesting one, I am not sure what happened then. At least I did not wind the puller all the way out. Take care

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Full watch Joseph! Please say hi to the world’s greatest cameraman for me! Thanks guys

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. The cameraman says thanks for the kind words. Take care

[@daveshsb]

Made a lot of progress in short order Joseph! I am glad you are sticking with the updated ignition system. Not original but should be a whole lot easier to maintain. Well done!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I think you are right, as the tractor has a battery anyway it does make sense to go with battery ignition. We may convert the over two. Take care

[@WaynJul]

We all need a bag of many things. 😊

[@GardenTractorBoy]

We always find something interesting when we get a new machine. Take care

[@gravelyman]

Good job on getting the electrical system sorted. I'm pretty sure I had the gun in reverse on camera talking off a pulley LOL 😂. Don't sweat it great video 🔧👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I think the impact gun has a mind of it's own :-) Take care

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Good evening Joseph

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Hi Gary, I hope everything is good with you. Take care

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

It's true. We have to do 6 things to get one thing done. Cheers!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Nothing is easy on these machines but it is good fun. Take care

[@larrybl]

I chuckled at the bag of many things. I enjoy doing electrical also, it will be interesting to see what is causing the no compression issue.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It is a luxury to have a bag of many things, it is normally a toolbox full of dirt and a few bolts :-) I have a horrible feeling the rocking on the crank suggest that it does not have a connecting rod attached but time will tell. Take care

[@maintenancewithmike]

Yeah! The button works. Nice walk though on repairs Joseph. Lots to do but you have to start somewhere. Cheers Mike.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It is always good when you can get even a small part to work. Take care

[@richardross7219]

That electric starter sounded like the bearings were dry. Good video. Good Luck, Rick

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Hi Rick, I think you are right. I suspect we will need to change the bearings if lubricant does not help. Take care

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Superb video, interesting one with the no compression 🤔

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks 👍 I have a horrible feeling that the crankshaft rocking suggests that the rod is not connected to the crank. We will dig into it soon. Take care

[@MissouriOldTimer]

it's good that you have other examples to check to see just how everything is supposed to go

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I think it would be really hard without having another machine to compare details with. Take care

[@TheAyrCaveShop]

Nice work sorting out that electrical Joseph.. Gotta love it when somebody mixes imperial and metric size fasteners on the same machine 😬 Cheers…..

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks 👍 It is our pet hate when someone puts metric fixings on these machines, especially when they are forced into a non-metric thread. It is very hard to buy anything other than metric over here so it happens a lot. Take care

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Hey Joseph , nice job on getting the electric system to work . We’ve all done the impact backwards before . 👍🏻

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks 👍 I not sure what was happening with the impact, I think it had a mind of it's own :-) Take care

[@RustyGlovebox]

Making nice progress and checking items off the list. Wiring is always fun but very necessary to keep the tractor working reliably. Thanks and have a great week 🚜😎👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It took us a while to work out what the previous owner had done. Take care and I hope you have a great week too

[@EverydayProjects]

The old red tractor is very cool! Nice to explore and discover all the workings of it. The cameraman did a great job of filming and jumping the starter motor-He's doing very well!! Looks like you'll be taking the head off the engine for a look at the piston. Should be fun. Always something to keep you guys busy. All the best!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. yes, it will be fun to take that engine apart to investigate. We have far too many projects but it is good to be busy. Take care

[@EverydayProjects]

@@GardenTractorBoy I was once told to finish one project before beginning another....But what's the fun in that!! LOL I like to be busy too and have different things pulled to bits here and there all the time. Variety is the spice of life!

[@29chevbolenschannel40]

Thanks for sharing another great video. A suggestion to remove the grease / gunge that got on the new belt would be to take a little bit of hand cleaner (non gritty preferred) and dab it on the grease / gunge area and work it in a bit with your finger (make sure engine cannot crank over), then let the hand cleaner sit for a few minutes and then take a rag damped with water and wipe the area. I have found once the hand cleaner sits for a few minutes it will tend to lift and break the bond the grease has to the belt surface and then the grease usually is removed.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks for the great tip, we will try that. I hope everything is good with you. Take care

[@PetersonFarmsofNashvillePFON]

Uggg electrical your much better at it than I 👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It took a while to get our head around it but it turns out that it is not that difficult. Take care

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Great video fellas. Very well done. Some surprises coming up I’d say. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I think you are right and I suspect the lack of compression is not an easy fix. Take care

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

This is the reason I love this show. Not only dose Joseph know what he is doing he explains it very well 😊 thanks buddy for sharing 👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you for the kind words. Take care

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Evening Joseph Crew 👌👌🧐🧐👍👍OUTSTANDING Repair And Nothing Will Stop You 😇👌👍Yes I agree electric Wires Are Way To Close To The Fuel Cap 🙏😇 Yes That Engine is Not In Good Shape 🥴🤣👍Be Well Joseph Crew Cheers 😇😇🙏🙏🍻🍻

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. We are looking forward to taking that engine apart although I suspect it will not be an easy fix. Take care

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Great job walking us through the progress, and you even let dad get in there and do a little work on the electrical.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks 👍 The electrics are a bit odd on this tractor but I hope we can both get it sorted. Take care

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Good job again guys

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It is time consuming to pick through what a previous owner has done but still fun. Take care

[@loggerjohn01]

Great job Dad!! lol. Looks like muti-tasking is one of your dad's talents. Definitely some problems to overcome with these projects. I'll be watching!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. We are looking forward to progressing this project and it is great that you will be following along. Take care

[@jankotze1959]

Thanks Joseph, nice video

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks for following along. Take care

[@kimber1958]

Nice

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you. Take care

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Joseph I found it interesting to see the battery ignition system operational on the Ride-a-matic. It's good to know that this type of change over is possible. Getting the electrics squared away is always tricky thing for me. You are on top of it though!! Nice. Take 'er easy!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It took us a while to get our head around what the previous owner had done. A battery ignition conversion works very well on these engines when they are electric start. Take care

[@gatorsworld]

That was once again some really dedicated to details work and It is very interesting to watch you guys....CHEERS

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks and I am glad you enjoyed it. Take care

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Hey Joseph. Some technical work is being done, and it's a nice job you're doing. It will be curious to see what the engine issue is. Hopefully, nothing too bad.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I suspect that the engine issue will not be an easy fix and if I am right it will become clear when we pull the sump off but time will tell. Take care

[@retiredforlife63]

Looks like someone did a lot of desperate quick repairs to keep it running. A lot to undo.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

That seems to be the case with older garden tractors over here. Our pet hate is when people use metric fixings or worse force a metric bolt into a threaded hole. I hope we can sort out all the issues and get it back running again. Take care

[@oologahgardentractorandcha3055]

unbelievable you found three '62's

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Yes and would you believe we have another one too although it needs lots of love. One day we will do a line up of all four. Take care