The three Bolens Ride-a-matic's project - Part 9 (Engine transplant cont.)

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

I’m sure you and your cameraman will overcome the issues that you discovered 👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. We were surprised about the small differences. Take care

[@RustyGlovebox]

Nice job working through any problems and keeping the tractor as original as can. Keep up the great work

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. With so many parts missing or damaged this tractor was always going to be interesting to get running. Take care

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

All growed up 👍🏻👍🏻. Great video fellas. The detail is great. Nice when pulleys come off and go on nicely. Merry Christmas to all of you and have a great week. 🎄🎄👋👋👍🏻👍🏻🪵🔥

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. We were very surprised how easy the pulley came off, I suspect it had a significant oil leak form the seal at some point in the past. Merry Christmas to you too! Take care

[@retiredforlife63]

You scored on being able to get those parts. You’re making great progress!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. Parts are always difficult to find over here. Take care

[@jankotze1959]

Another great job Joseph, the journey continues

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It feels like great progress. Take care

[@oldirongarage1962]

Nice work on freshening up that top end with a valve lap, fresh head gasket, and skimming the head, or as I would say across the pond, planing the head. A freshly planed head is very satisfying. There's just something I really enjoy about reconditioning old parts. And I find a fresh set of belts is always very satisfying to install. Great work!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. Planing is a word that is sometimes used over here too for that. These are Pix belts which we do like. The belts feel a bit too tight but we will only know for sure once it is running due to the oddities of the versamatic. I hope you had a great Christmas, take care

[@oldirongarage1962]

@GardenTractorBoy thank you. Same to you!

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

looking forward to the fire up, Merry christmas and a happy new year

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It will be great to have this engine and tractor running. I hope you have a great Christmas and Happy New year. Take care

[@OpenAirAdventure]

That pully came off smooth as butter. Nice job torquing down the head. Your attention to detail is second to none. If I don't see yas again, have a Merry Christmas, folks.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. We were really surprised how easy the pulley came off, I suspect the oil seal had been leaking badly at some point. Merry Christmas! Take care

[@richardross7219]

I used to be the strong one but now I have to have my son move heavy things for me. Life progresses. One problem with lubricating threads that have to be torqued is the possibility of over torquing. The torque is usually given for dry threads. It probably wont be a problem with machines made before the 1980s but, head bolts that are torqued into their plastic range can be damaged. Thats why you're supposed to use new head bolts when replacing a head gasket on newer cars. I have some Wentworth wrenches from when I played with an MGA, 55 years ago. Good video. Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year. Good Luck, Rick

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Dad feels much the same with lifting things. Great information about torque settings, thanks. It is good to have a range of wrenches for situations like this and it does seem common over here for previous owners to install randome bolts. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I hope you have a good one. Take care

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Lining up that pulley was no challenge at all! 💪

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Usualy things are a lot harder when the camera is recording but the line up went a lot better than it ever has done in the past which was great. Take care

[@MissouriOldTimer]

you two are progressing nicely, I must say,, you have more patience than I do.. lol

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. Frustration does creep in and it would always be good to have more patience LOL. Take care

[@daveshsb]

Great progress on the engine swap. Looks like you have eliminated most of the issues and are down to just a few. I am sure they will all be solved expertly! thanks for sharing and Take Care!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you. I hope we will not find too many more issues but this is proving to be more difficult than we expected. Take care

[@whenworkisplay]

Thanks Joseph, I enjoyed the video! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, Ben 👍🎄🎅

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks Ben. I hope you have a great Christmas too! Take care

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Little differences can take some time to find and sort out, nothing much more painful than hearing something self clearance... Merry Christmas to You and all yours Joseph 👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I agree, self clearance, is not good. I am surprised we are finding so many differences. Merry Christmas to you and your family too. Take care

[@PetersonFarmsofNashvillePFON]

You guys sure made that look easy 👍 I usually break something 😂 Have a Great Christmas!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks but this did seem to go a lot easier than normal. Take care and Merry Christmas!

[@philhermetic]

Good work Joseph, they are all moving towards completion, cant wait tohear the transplant running! Phil

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It will be great to get the engine running and drive this tractor especially as it came to us as a basket case with lots of parts missing. Take care

[@houndsmanone4563]

Nicely done, Joseph. A lot of intricate work involved but you and the cameraman seem to make it an easy task. Have a happy New Year, my friend. Mr Don 👍🏽💪🏽🤠 12/28/24

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much and it is great to hear from you. I hope everything is good. Happy New Year!

[@gravelyman]

Great job Joseph. You are moving right along nicely. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄🙏🔧👍

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks 👍 It is good to be moving forward with this. I hope you have a fantastic Christmas. Merry Christmas! Take care

[@santaclause2875]

Nice work, Joseph! Making progress, one step at a time. Looking forward to the next episode! Here's wishing you and yours have a very Merry Christmas. I've been in touch with my twin brother, Father Christmas, and he assured me he's fully prepared to make timely rounds to all the good folks in the UK on Christmas Eve, barring any unforeseen difficulties with his sleigh and team of reindeer. He did mention the right-side runner on the sleigh has loosened rivets which causes the sleigh to 'pull' to the right a little. He asked if I thought it would be okay if he dropped by your shop on his first stop to see if you could snug up those rivets a bit. Told me he'd make an extra effort to reward you for your help by leaving extra presents under the Christmas tree for you. Myself, I'm a bit down in the back this year as the lumbago has been flaring up again. That, and the fact that Rudolph, my lead reindeer, had hip replacement surgery last month and is still on the mend, but he'll probably do okay with an extra dose of tylenol before we lift off. Even with those issues at hand, I think we'll be able to cover all our stops promptly, making lots and lots of good folks very happy. Have a Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I think you summed it up very well, it does feel like we are making progress even though it is slow. Great Christmas story, we always look forward to a visit from Farther Christmas and would be very happy to fix up his sleigh. I hope you have a great Christmas. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Take care

[@santaclause2875]

@@GardenTractorBoy 🤠🚜🚜🎄🎄☃❄

[@gatorsworld]

The start of the engine transplant went very well except that one problem is solved, many time another problem come up and that is exactly what happen but I`m sure in the end everything is going to work out.....CHEERS

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I think you are right. Initially we thought the transplant would be easy but I think we have lots of issues to overcome. Take care

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Good afternoon Joseph!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

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

[@DIYVariety]

Well all we need to see now is is she going to listen and fire up😊

[@GardenTractorBoy]

That will be great although I suspect we have a few more problems to overcome forst. Take care

[@EverydayProjects]

Funny you mention ultrasonic cleaner breaking (even the new one!), just this week I put my "almost brand new ultrasonic cleaner" to use and it stopped working! Got it fixed but it seems to be a common issue with them. The assembly is coming right along...

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. The broken ultrasonic cleaner was not helpful and we had a lot of problems getting a replacement. I think the main problem is they all appear to be made overseas. Take care

[@EverydayProjects]

@@GardenTractorBoy Mine had a leak in the drain piping and the water dripped down onto the control board. Who puts an electronic board in the direct path of a potential leak-source? I dried it out with a hair dryer and it worked again. Lucky break!

[@oologahgardentractorandcha3055]

Good work, prior planning sure helps!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. I think we have discovered some more issues with this transplate that will require further thought. Take care

[@EnthusiasticTruck-xh7ss]

Very good video THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I am pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for following along. Take care

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The engine is going back together pretty good as are the pulleys and belts. To bad about the cowling not being proper. I think some careful filing might be on the "to do' list for the New Year. Nice work Joseph. Take 'er easy!!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thanks. It is very odd about the cowling we thought they were all the same but clearly not. A lot has to be taken off and I think it would take too long with a file. We have a cunning plan and if it works we will report back hopefully in the next video. Take care

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Your belts look to be really good quality

[@GardenTractorBoy]

We like to use Pix belts which do appear to be good quality and last very well. Take care

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Full watch Joseph

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Thank you very much for your support. Take care

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Can you cut the center of that cover out with a plasma?

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Plasma is a great idea but we have not really mastered our plamsa enough to do a tidy job. We will probably try to do this on the mill. Take care

[@eyuptony]

It's mind bogging. Those tractor parts look exactly the sam, but they aren't. You're like playing a game of snap. Then it won't fit. It's different.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

It is a challange but it really helps having the three tractors and some spare parts together for comparison. Take care

[@larrybl]

I have not yet met a set screw that didn't need drilled out.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

LOL. Getting snapped bolts out is not a job we enjoy. These were a bit too easy. Take care