paulyv56 148 #1 Posted January 17 I had to tow the Bolens out, looks like it's going to another home. I always wanted a Bolens. I've had more trouble with that oh-160- techy and the solid state ignition. Spent a good amount of money chasing the no spark issue, finally fixed it.($300) Then the rings went on the motor. I fixed that by purchasing 'Bug Tussle", my 312-8 . Sad day, but not really, frees up space for another Wheel Horse. sshhhhh, don't tell my wife. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Shmo 157 #2 Posted January 17 Bottom pic looks a lot like what I would think heaven looks like 🙂 2 1 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 612 #3 Posted January 17 Sounds like a win-win. I hope you fill the empty space with something neat! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,310 #4 Posted January 17 2 hours ago, paulyv56 said: Spent a good amount of money chasing the no spark issue, finally fixed it.($300) Then the rings went There's a few aftermarket ways to get the spark back but the engine needing a rebuild... well there's a line to drawn somewhere. I have an appreciation for several brands and models of Garden Tractors. The older Bolens is a well known and liked machine. Wheelhorse though... They're tough, easy to build and maintain, parts availability is excellent, overall I'd be hard pressed to point out a better purchase for a good hard working machine with ease of ownership. 2 hours ago, paulyv56 said: sshhhhh, don't tell my wife. Don't worry about the Wife. We won't tell. We may in fact be capable of feeding your addiction to Horses. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moonshine*Connoisseur 411 #5 Posted January 18 One feature of some of the bolens that I did like was on the left wheel hub, it has a posi lock that you could turn. I have fond memories of those tube frame bolens and wheel horses that my father had when I was a kid. I still remember the day that the dealer delivered a brand new 312-8 to the house, it was raining that day in 1993 but that didn't stop us from driving it around. I always wanted to cut the grass with it, maybe that's why I still love to cut grass to this day....with a wheel horse of course. Thank you for sharing your story, sure sparks memories for us. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulyv56 148 #6 Posted January 18 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: There's a few aftermarket ways to get the spark back but the engine needing a rebuild I did install an exicter from Dale at Overnight Solutions It ran great, Then the motor issues 3 months later. Your right, have to draw the line. Looking forward to future Wheel Horse purchases. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulyv56 148 #7 Posted January 18 57 minutes ago, Moonshine*Connoisseur said: One feature of some of the bolens that I did like was on the left wheel hub, it has a posi lock that you could turn Yes, you could lock it for plowing and pulling, and 3 turns it was able to free wheel for mowing. i did not mow with the 1556 was a wagon puller, wood chip spreader. shes gone, guy came this evening and took it away. his son has a shop project now. He will rebuild the motor and get class credit as well. It is in good hands. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites