They DON'T Make 'em Like This Anymore Folks - Let's Mow! Part 2

[@chronobot2001]

Simplicity and reliability. The old stuff was awesome.

[@iamburl2667]

Sir you are so awesome in your common sense, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy days to make a video for all of us, it means a lot to me I know everyone appreciates you and your entire family, THANK YOU, part number, we LOVE YA ALL

[@brittweir8844]

I love your videos. You and your family are very talented and entertaining. I just gotta say that little trick where you are using the cut off wheel cutting on the wheel bushing had me a little nervous 😮I know you know what you’re doing but there’s alot of “Not” so skilled people watching and they could easily injure themselves 😮Like I did, when I was a young man..😮, it’s all good ,I know it’s not the space shuttle😅😅😅😅,. Keep them coming you guys rock.❤

[@caveman6141969]

That’s the coolest little mower I’ve ever seen. Keep up the great work.

[@Baddicalfcare]

I absolutely love the disregard for trash and mowing pattern standards. Taryl is a national treasure and should be protected at all cost.

[@Shawnee.Hills.Small.Engine]

It's great seeing classic equipment brought back to life.

[@maggs131]

Its so awesome that this beauty was sitting so long and it still runs and performs so well. If you bought a new box store rider 5 years ago its already on borrowed time.

[@chrisg.sonhiem6734]

I'm sorry I should have said please get the other one running because I think it would be too cool I think it would be cool to watch two of those are running

[@lonhoschar1943]

Great job getting that old machine up and running again!! Nice to see it actually mowing again!

[@rickdennis605]

I really enjoy the restoration videos. People don’t realize the hours spent on a project like this.

[@Tom-xp7dl]

For some reason this mower seems to be one of the most interesting Ive seen in a while. Almost as cool as Slippers tractor. You guys got me hooked.

[@richarda996]

Thank you Brain for your lawn mower history lesson. It’s a keeper!

[@80cheyenneblazer]

Hey Tarly, Chris here and was watching that video, after you got done cutting some grass the old Bolens shot a lil 🔥 out of the exhaust 😂.

[@patjohnson3100]

You do a great job bringing these vintage pieces of equipment back to useful life. I haven't seen a Bolens for some time.

[@sgnt9337]

The mower deck hookup is pretty clever.

[@monkeywentbananas]

I agree! The good old days when engineers really engineered!

[@691lucian]

Ingenious!

[@williamickes3143]

That thing is great. I don't recall ever seeing one. I love it!

[@DavidSmith-fr1uz]

That mower looks like a great design. I would be especially impressed how well that front mounted deck gets under bushes and the like.

[@maggs131]

It is a great design. Front mounted decks mow better than belly mounted because you aren't driving over grass you are trying to cut

[@TheDadPenfield]

Taryl's ability to fix by far exceeds his ability to mow.

[@TheDadPenfield]

Taryl's ability to find any random part within 5 seconds in his shop, such as that quick pin is pretty amazing.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

He is organized, believe it or not.

[@maggs131]

Yea you don't stay in business as long as him being a bozo.

[@MichaelBridges-ks2hu]

A lot of these dealer mechanic are parts changers very few of them . Can think out of the box . And fab parts .

[@MichaelBridges-ks2hu]

And dam few of these parts changer can handle some things old.

[@tommywood343]

It would be awesome too see it, painted and restored, it's like a very early zero turn, thank you Taryl for awesome video 🙏

[@IronMan-ml5yi]

My son would love that mower.

[@antoniomarc7174]

That is a great piece of history glad you have decided to restore it can’t wait to see that process…👍👍

[@troy3052]

That sound of that mower brings back memories

[@deanmoore420]

Great job getting that old classic running. Looks like it cuts the lawn. Pretty good awesome video.👍

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

Aw yeah, another lawn keeper video. Just what I needed with my breakfast

[@Chico-td2fy]

Thanks for all the great info on repairing old parts that are unavailable !

[@Maximus43968]

Love watching these old machines come back to new

[@SirDrakeNewcanon]

15:14 that backfire was nice! 😊

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

🗣️ Kudos to the ever proficient, innovative and intelligent Mr. Cameraman📷. You are the icing on all of the Taryl Fixes All videos🎬. Thanks for passing on the tip Taryl : 💡 Dry on ..Wax off. Now there's Your Candlelight Dinner👍

[@gtnaylor5870]

It's gonna be fun! Restoration is always fun!

[@LawrenceChavis-no9zp]

Me and you put the new boots on there. That looks like a whole different . Nice man that would look really good painted up serious and a seed on it

[@DtKnize]

Hello from Kankakee, Illinois, Taryl you are a pure genius! I have learned so much from your videos.

[@glennbennett6578]

I really enjoy your DIY videos. I too worked at a lawnmower shop (Gravely Dealer) back in the 80's. I was a teenager so I did the simpler repairs, mostly push mowers. My job was 90% Briggs and stratton and lawnboy mowers, so this old equipment is nostalgic for me. Thank you for this channel.

[@mcburcke]

Man, that's a new one on me! Never seen anything like it. Richly deserves a full restoration job...

[@Patrick4959]

grouse work Taryl mate she looks lovely after doing some minor bits of tweaking and who knew what a good gem could be and yep i,m looking forward to part 3 on that one and cheers from Australia 🐨🐑🦘🌴🇦🇺 or the land down under to your area and she sounds like a good compact little mower and so good looking even the kiddies could use it when mowing the front or back lawn etc.

[@scottmmagby7057]

Really enjoying this fix up old lawnmower., pretty dang interesting. Looking forward to seeing the old lawnmower come back to life.

[@ristomattikolsi5711]

You could film the remake of the 1971 classic "Duel", but this time instead of having old rusty semi-truck terrorizing, it's an old rysty lawn mower.

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Great video! i Love seeing the old stuff running. Love the new boots that you put on the mower! love watching your videos. there's your dinner!!!! :)

[@JamesTrump-k2y]

I'm glad your're restoring it.

[@ristomattikolsi5711]

Nice flame come out of the "muffkin" when taryl stopped the engine

[@ristomattikolsi5711]

Or was it a muzzle flare 😄

[@Farm_fab]

If you're going to recover the seat, carpet padding makes good seat cushion material, and carpet installation companies typically recycle take out padding and leftovers, and have some around their sites. Call and ask, and save the driving. The nice thing is you can use spray adhesive like 3M, and layer it, or even contour it with an electric kitchen knife, to fit the seat cover.

[@IamHenshaw]

Old stuff was built to last a lifetime. This is why I exclusively buy older mowers, namely Snapper Comets. Easy to work on, super simple, and cut good.

[@Go2scout]

A seat with some hip huggers is a must!! Them tight turns look like he was going to get slung off.

[@brianbloom1799]

Taryl I love the Tractor Tires. That makes it into a Machine 10 times better. Put Chains on them it could Push snow.

[@LeonardMagnusson]

thank you for this series sirs.

[@robertrousseau5264]

Also with the wax idea you can also use crayons they'll melt just as good all right this is Bob from Vero Beach Florida God bless stay safe and have a great week

[@robbiesapp3606]

Bolens are my favorite! I've restored an H-16 with a 2 stage blower, snow blade, and tiller. I also restored an HR-20 will a tiller, 2 stage snow blower, snow blade, and sickle bar. You'd be surprised at the parts you can still find. Some not as hard as others. There's a bolens owners forum as well!

[@MrBobWingard]

Hey Taryl ... if you need to drill a hole, accurately in a round piece of material, try this. Clamp your piece of 2X4 to the drill press table ... drill a hole the correct size for your part ...place the part in the hole ... drill right through the center. Should be centered within a few thousandths of an inch. You're welcome !!!

[@tcmits3699]

Mr Bob, I'm lucky to have a small metal lathe. But that little trick with the 2x4 drilling the appropriate bolt size is so simple, great idea, and it's reusable, thanks again 👍

[@williamickes3143]

That thing, mower is the nicest mower, articulating , weight over drives, hitch in back and front mower. This mower is great and I've never seen one. 👍👍🙉🙈🙊

[@JoediyLab]

Hey Taryl we need to see more collaborations with Elk Skinz , Thanks

[@TimShepherd-y1z]

My go to mechanic!! Your very helpful. Thanks 👍

[@richardwright1374]

I love your informative videos they have helped me many times in solving problems!!!!!

[@kristiankristiansen133]

Believe that Stiga took over that pattern. Still building them in a very similar way.

[@clintwatts9863]

I restored an old snapper like those old mowers no plastic on them . Thx ,looking forward to the next vid on this old mower

[@walterbordett2023]

Nice video,Taryl. Those old Briggs flat head engines with the pulse jet carb are runners for sure. Never had a carb issue with engines that sit a long time between runs. Nothing like today's mostly plastic throw away OPE.

[@MariaSopik-q1g]

Taryl really fixes everything

[@radiotubes]

Sooo cool fun. I miss my craftsman 1962

[@davidmoody239]

Sweet Bolens the original zero turn. Fantastic job as always Taryl those AG tires sure make it look mean. PS thanks for sharing your knowledge it's saved my butt on many occasions. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@RM.....]

Pretty cool mower

[@bbrut3332]

Great job on solving the little problems to get a almost 50 year old sit down mower working again. You could add 4 spacers to the seat mount to raise you butt a little higher to make it more comfortable. Like the ingenuity in getting the cable repaired.

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing.👍

[@benjamincresswell3713]

That one has a lot of similarities to Gravely w/ attachment on front. But Lawn Keeper prioritized putting the operator ON BOARD where it was an afterthought on Gravely. To me mower deck R & R is always a nightmare but Bolens did their homework on Lawn Keeper. On & Off in a flash! Compact Strong & Long Life; That design should've really caught on. Maybe it was too pricey for the time. Good one Taryl, thanks for doing. ben/ michigan

[@timothyarnott3584]

I learned about the wax back in 2001.....my boss said "it works BEST".......i'd say 80% (like you) of the time it kicks butt!!!.......USE IT GRASS RATS!!!.....TARYL IS SPEAKING TRUTH!!.....yes i have Kroil, PB, and WD.........parafin wax does MOST of ur stuff......BOY i love ur channel!!.......Taryl, Darla and me applaude you for all you do!!........(u know, me and Bobaloo)......GREAT stuff!!!

[@chriswagner6310]

You did a great job bro

[@dondonaldson1684]

It will be interesting to see how you refurb the seat!

[@joejohnson7097]

The mower turns like a zero turn almost. Maybe it was a zero turn before it's time. Thanks for your videos I enjoy watching you restore old equipment and repair jobs

[@robertmedina6875]

That looks as comfortable as a cement bed in below zero weather! Ask me how I know lol

[@anthonyw9225]

Tyrrell you've got a super show, stay with it , it's very inlitening your super great

[@dannylinc6247]

Wax trick does work. We also did that with just engine oil. If somethings stuck, you can warm it, treat it, come back tomorrow. Take it apart. I had an EGR like that. No sense in making deadly NOX emissions. I used that method on the stuck broken bolts and they were way in the back. Got home from the wr yard, had a like new valve, and the stuck broken pieces came out with your fingers. Ten dollar job, 20 year old 360 V8. Then found out the intake itself needed replacing.

with those foam Air filters we dipped the foam in oil and wrung it out in a rag, the oil will trap the dirt better.

[@tomdale1313]

great series, txs for sharing...

[@leonhart2452]

Cool little machine. The articulated sreering is something you don't see often on such small machines. The mower deck on front and the ease of remove/install is another thing you don't see.

[@mikebarriball]

THAT ORTAH BE A FUN BUILD. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE VIDEOS.

[@edgray2002]

Another great Vid Taryl. Maybe add a gusset to the seat mount so it doesnt bend down again.

[@kevinleee3408]

I love that little tractor

[@aidencook5275]

Awesome

[@santaclause2875]

Interesting concept of a lawn mower. Never seen on like it. Gonna be so cool after Slippers get's it all fixed up !!!!

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you for your videos!!

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

We gotta get daryl a little mini lathe for his projects..he would use it alot!!

[@TheOriginalFreak]

Blower Shroud: #1. Just cut the existing blower shroud to free to the tank leaving enough so you can epoxy, rivet, etc. the now free tank to the shroud with the stampings on it. #2. Find a guy who can cnc dies and can stamp the pattern into the tankless shroud. #3. Find a comparable tank and epoxy, strap, etc. it to the new stamped shroud. Looking forward to seeing what you ended up figuring out.

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Cool! I drug an old Bolens similar to that out of a dump 40 years ago. I got it running and working and mowed my yard with it for 4-5 years until an older gentleman bought it from me for his collection.

[@TheJuan72]

200 dollars for a clutch cable? OUTREAGEOUS !!!!!! 🤨

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Can’t wait for the next Parts! 🔧👍

[@Farm_fab]

Taryl, get yourself a box of Boraxo laundry booster, and use that for brazing flux. Simply warm the rod with the torch, snd dip it in a sealable container of Boraxo, and voila, you have coated rods, or at least the end of it. We were told by our welding instructor to do this in trade school in metallurgy class. I tried it snd it worked for stell and brass, but couldn't try it on cast iron, as i wasn't doing any.

[@kajem575]

Old school Welder friend of mine taught me that too.

[@crossthreading8157]

Cheers to the vintage lawn equipment!🍻

[@stripersniper1531]

Cool.And folks thought the zero turn was new technology.

[@Orbacron]

Nice vintage piece

[@victoryfirst2878]

When I take bolts off that are a bit rusty. I clean them on the wire wheel and then heat them just a little bit and drop them into a old candle. The wax melts and stops rusting so well that a few years later you can take off the bolts without any heat at all. They just come apart, real easy. Worked for me Taryl, maybe it can help you too. vf

[@greggory448]

That's actually a cool mower😮

[@Beretta96Dan]

(Crickets)

[@coreysim-th9tl]

Cool tractor

[@bmca8876]

Good video,i was waiting for taryl to say to use some ear wax on that part !

[@barrypettit3668]

Awesome video. Looking forward to the rest of the restoration.

[@terrykyte1845]

I wish these mowers were still available

[@laarshegdish6016]

Now that's cool!

[@AD-hr4is]

Taryl you will have to invest in a mini lathe for those special occasions. They are not expensive 500 to a 1,000.

[@jeremymcdonald9152]

Such a cool little mower

[@AgentWest]

There is a fairly simple solution to recreate those raised details on the cooling shroud: carve a mould out of a plastic cutting board, fill it with epoxy putty, then stick it to the shroud as one piece and let it sit until epoxy cures. Peel off the plastic, and the design would stay on the metal surface. Light sanding and some paint later and it will look just like factory!

[@harryfellows1485]

I have always kept a stick of bees wax in my toolbox for stuck fasteners ..... Works Great!!!! Ole school farmer trick.

that is one awesome ole mower

[@bigdaddy7670]

Well Done!!

[@stbag5290]

Nice video thanks!

[@denniskottke4009]

That's so cool . I might have to find one !