TURN A FREE MOWER INTO $2000 EP 2 | BOLENS RIDING MOWER REVIVAL

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

My wife had a Bolens when I first met her. It was her fathers garden tractor, and to me it was amazing and really good to mow with. The mower never failed to run right and go swiftly. I thought it was the best mower I had ever been around. They had always taken it to a shop for anything. This was in the early 70's. I wouldn't mind having it right now.

[@Kailikescars]

I was not expecting that thing to run because the oil and the carb but you came and saved the day😅

[@williamcarl4200]

I come from the commercial side. But this type mower is really fun. I purchased a 2019 "Cub" with 19 hours on it for resale, but then realized I enjoyed it. I still have it.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

That engine sounds amazing! It seems to fire really smoothly - big surprise given how bad everything looked at first. This one’s a diamond in the rough!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Honest Alex, this mower ran fine last fall! Lol. 😂 That is one of the worst carbs ive ever seen. Looked like it was full of our good ole Iowa ethanol. It sounds and looks great now. The gas tank cleaning was a huge improvement. The detailing as you know really helps sell a machine. You should make a decent profit and on to the next machine. Im really liking this series! 👍🎬🎥🇺🇸

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you so much Roger. It’s wild how much gunk was in there. I really was surprised the needle wasn’t stuck. This one certainly turned around pretty nice. I hope things are good your way!!

[@Andy-nm9dw]

LOL the pre-filter looks great because it was installed as a post filter.

[@freedommowers420]

I didn’t even catch that until I went to clean the filter later on. Good eye!

[@williambeichler4971]

Ended up being a nice looking and operating mower.......$450 ....it should bring that any day. Great video

[@EnthusiasticTruck-xh7ss]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@eagle1333]

Rebuilt the same Bolens with same problem, seems to be common. One suggestion if I may next time tape off warning labels on the deck before you paint especially if it's for sale. Enjoy your videos, good job!

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you. I normally do mask the stickers or at least wipe them right after paint with acetone to keep the stickers fresh.

[@james35546]

The gas does not wash out the head gasket. If you have to change the drive belt on that system, change both at the same time. That is very critical. Great find, excellent work. You’ve got a great start on your 2000 bucks

[@goofe.washington953]

I watch this guy on KZbin named Alex, and as he says from time to time, this Bolens turned out “suh-weet”. Great video, as always.

[@rayburnett3066]

Those are tough engines, I know by a personal affect. I had two of them

[@davidlaws1438]

Man it turned out great, they were nice mowers when they came out.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you. Yea people just neglect them and most end up in the scrap yard unfortunately.

[@jesterr7133]

You're brave for choosing a mower with a Failtek in it for a fix and flip challenge. You are more brave than I, sir. lol

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I’m really going to have to invest in polishing equipment! For the small amount of time spent the perceived value has jumped up a whole lot! 👍👍👍

[@philliphall5198]

Yes I need to also 😢, I know it’s important to look good and higher profit ❤

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Great application of that scissor Jack, Alex! Weld a socket on it for a 3/8ths drive, lube it up really good and you’ve got a quick and easy compression and tension tool. 🔧👍 I never met a tool I didn’t modify. 😉😂

[@atariforever2002]

Holy crap I've never seen so much cheese inside of a carburetor! That was insane!

[@freedommowers420]

Just a slight bit of gunk 😂😂

[@rulif2092]

I think it's a good idea to paint the underside of the mowerdeck in order to prevent rust. Did it on my Stiga Villa Senetor rideable lawnmower.

[@philliphall5198]

I primer them really heavily and antizee the blade nuts

[@philliphall5198]

Really over all it is just dirty but pretty good shape plus seat looks great 😊

[@67enfield]

What a great video. It was 40 minutes and flew right by. I wish there were more these. Thanks bud keep up the good work

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you so much. I’m behind on comments but I greatly appreciate your support 😎😎

[@hudsonmajaury3893]

Great Job.Thanks again. Love your videos 🇨🇦

[@ericpigg2689]

I refurbish a lot of mowers. One tip I will give is remove the dead battery and connect your jump box clamps right to the battery leads. It gets a lot more of the CCA from the jump box up to the starter. Nice work on saving this one! Always a good feeling.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much for the tip. That would certainly take the load off from the jumper pack. I really appreciate the support 🙏

[@coreygee799]

Random question bro.. That mat that's on the ground at 13:45. Any idea what its called, or where to find it??

[@RPO6464]

Looks really good. You did an amazing job on this old mower.

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much!!!

[@chuckclark9464]

👍👍👍👍👍🤜🤛 for your information. A few of us did tell you that the fuels turned off, but you chose not to listen to us lol

[@freedommowers420]

See I knew someone was telling me hahaha. Thank you.

[@Maik1968]

Hy mate, nice video, very informative and entertaining. It’s amazing how robust these engines are and what they can stand. Greetings from Germany and I see you next time 👍🍀🌞💪

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you very much for stopping by.

[@liljoeii6091]

Wow that turned out real good thank you for the video

[@mikejiskra7976]

This is an interesting $2000 challenge.

[@chriseisele9969]

Alex great job as always learning a lot from you brother Chris from OHIO gooooooo Buckeyes

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you so much Chris!! 😎🇺🇸😎🇺🇸

[@The_Warrior526]

I did really well with a 1996 Yamaha G16A golf cart. I got it at an auction for $225, put $315 into it, so about $540 total into it, did a bit of work all over it and sold it for $2,200. It was a fun fix-storation peice. Never had a golf cart before that one.

[@freedommowers420]

That’s awesome. Nice turn around on it, and I’m sure it was fun to try out a golf cart project.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I could never work on that flood zone tractor without pressure washing the whole thing really well first! I can’t stand working on dirty machines; I try not to bring debris into the shop, plus when it’s clean it’s a lot easier to spot issues at the beginning. Also, if it turns out to be a runner I’ve already done a good part of the cosmetic to it. Just my Mr. Clean self! 😂

[@mikespain8655]

You don't even know if it will start or run, and you wash it? Crazy dude.

[@LukeLong-oi4uc]

Well done 👍🏼

[@fartsackjack7081]

amazing turn around man ,,,,

[@Kylebythecreek]

Great work Alex!

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you Kyle! Greatly appreciate your support 😎

[@philliphall5198]

I use 1/4 rebar to fix the broken support on discharge 😊😊😊 Then replace bearings and add zerts

[@danielpadgett2831]

Another excellent job 👍👍and also I think 400 is a good deal

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Maybe it’s just your area or maybe you’re trying to move product faster, but I think you’re undervaluing your work and the final product. I’d expect at least $650 for a tractor in that condition and functionality. Great job, Alex! 👍

[@freedommowers420]

I think I do under price things. I need to set the bar a little higher and wait for the right buyer. Usually I’m just trying to keep things moving quick. I really appreciate the support.

[@danewilson9235]

Nice mower!!

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you!!

[@Liowen]

My Huskee that is very close to this one (it is a 2010 with a 12.5 not the 15.5 but same otherwise) has well over 1k hours on it has the issue with going forward or reverse even with new drive belts so I bought a new variable drive pully and bearings that I have to install soon™. I did change out the deck spindles for greaseable ones as one of the OEM ones basically grenaded while mowing a big yard. Best $800 (new) mower I bought and I definitely got my moneys worth out of the thing. Might try and sell it once it is all fixed up for like $500 or best since it is a good little mower and should need nothing once the drive is working.

[@armandocastillo8287]

I'm looking for a grass catcher for a Honda commercial lawnmower

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Seems like everyone always ignores or overlooks the cup holders in these restorations. Pop it out and hit it with the propane torch and it looks like new in 10 seconds! 👍

[@Bailey-y9b]

Nice job

[@freedommowers420]

Thank you!!

[@ETXWheelsinMotion]

Wow I sold one just like that for $750 no problem and I probably could have gotten more. It depends on your area. Keep up the good work.

[@freedommowers420]

Wow I wish I could get that in my area. I think $500 would be about the max here. Thank you for stopping by!!

[@jp-us9rq]

those briggs motors dont waunt to die man

[@kevintaghon9624]

Im noticing once you get fuel to the carb. And the carb is clean. The mower is more than likely coming to life. Given that an entire list of other things is checked off. Yeah theres a lot of things to do but man it is fun restoring an old mower

[@mavision6525]

Turned out great. Anymore, people are probably better off buying good used mowers over the new ones.

[@freedommowers420]

Prices for new machines are outrageous. I try and fix what I can to sell for a fair price.

[@weshopkins9847]

Real nice

[@Estes316]

They turned pre-filter into a post filter lol😂

[@robertmcdavid2795]

May I make a suggestion whenever you are going to crank over engine that the cylinder is full of gasoline. Get a remote starter switch and leave the key off so the coil is grounded no chance of spark from coil

[@freedommowers420]

That’s a great tip. Thank you!!

[@M_Track]

If you want to make the cup holder look nice as well, take a blow Torch to it. It'll turn it to its original color.

[@snoopysrc]

I think that's a 500 dollar tractor 🚜

[@waderigsbee6923]

I remember these mowers selling for 1000 dollars new at Lowes.

[@freedommowers420]

The basic ones I’ve seen this year are about $2000. Crazy!

[@robbiethrasher2208]

Yes

[@TheCaperfish]

always test needle by putting carb on studs but don't tighten , hook gas up with a full tank to create the max pressure it will see and just let it sit for a while , gas will leak out before going into intake and can easily be seen , if you tighten it up there is no way to see if the gas leaking by and good way to ruin yer fresh oil change

[@freedommowers420]

Great tip. Thank you for sharing.

[@davesgarage3099]

lmao at the VGG referance @43.33 sparlelator

[@wandawTube]

Where is Episode 1?

[@freedommowers420]

The one that says free mower to $2000. It started with a push mower

[@scottlowrance3539]

Why would you not clean that mower first thing before you ever started to work on it ? would make life so mush easer

[@Handle4570]

Fuel shut off not working

[@seanmckay3392]

thats only like a $500 mower now

[@stoneyswolf]

My father in law had one of these. I hated that thing but did get 3500 for it and didn't do jack shit to it didn't even wash it.

[@noahmyers8548]

Just put a flat head in the key swich

[@geoffreyhall7843]

Wow, nuthin wrong with that carb!

[@JeffreyWhite-kq9jv]

Worth 450 to 500

[@philliphall5198]

Should bring 550 to 600 easily 😊

[@gamermonster876]

So why is the lawnmower a push mower in your mind? Why is nobody talking about it?

[@freedommowers420]

It’s a series that I am making. This is part two. I have part 1 in the playlist where it started with a push mower.

[@LotsofSideHustles]

The big problem these days is that people want too much for their broken mower, if it doesn’t work…ITS SCRAP value since it’s useless. Not $400

[@freedommowers420]

Exactly. People think they are sitting on a gold mine. It takes time and money for someone to repair.

[@philliphall5198]

I just smile and leave them a bussiness card , don’t care one way or the other I then write there name and address and what I offered them 😊 plus there phone numbers

[@brent-z3l]

that rider isn't 2k sitting with chains around it at lowes

[@freedommowers420]

It’s part of a series on my channel of fixing and flipping a few mowers to make $2000. I’m sorry it confused you.

[@robertmailhos8159]

Another Nikki carburetor issue that caused the hydro lock on this engine

[@mrbriggs68]

that's a 500 dollar mower all day

[@charleslindsey1147]

Muffler was probably full of oil and gas

[@philliphall5198]

Just replace the carb and be done with it

[@corydunaway]

That's a $300-$500 mower

[@joemartin7251]

yeah, no where near 2k

[@chadfield376]

You said ran when parked, did your friend park it in his pond until you came to pick it up LOL? Asking $450 and taking $400 with new blades and battery is very fair, I would pay $400 for that in turnkey/ready to mow status:-) I would take that $400 profit and look for a super neglected zero turn next that can be flipped for a $1k profit:-)

[@freedommowers420]

I was wondering if he dug this out of a pond haha. Thank you. I thought it would be a fair price. I’ve been scoping some zero turns but haven’t found a winner just yet.

[@williamhicks9905]

no one is going to pay $2000 for this mower

[@freedommowers420]

Your right. It’s part of the video series I’m making fixing and flipping from a free mower to $2000. This one sold for $400. Thanks for watching.

[@camundson3]

Go away troll. Watch the videos or stay in the peanut gallery

[@dangerline95]

No fucking shit, sherlock

[@crisprtalk6963]

You're up to date on your tetanus shots right?

[@freedommowers420]

🤦🏻🤦🏻🤷 uhhh maybe… 🤣🤣. I should probably look into that is all this rusty mess. Hahaha

[@loderstan4438]

That thing isn't even 2000 new

[@freedommowers420]

You are correct. Im making a series fixing and flipping mowers to make $2000. I explain in the video. Thanks for stopping by.

[@philliphall5198]

First 😊

[@danieljay952]

There was nothing wrong with it lol

[@rcking911]

who would pay 2k for that lol omg u can get a new john deere for 2400 ok i got it now lol

[@freedommowers420]

It’s a series where I took a free push mower, fixed it and sold it. Repeat the process of buying mowers and reselling after repairs to make $2000. I explain it in the video.

[@jamesfox4394]

Worst carburetor I've ever seen

[@mannismorris1994]

Acemannismorris 😊