who is the go to guy for when i get the data plate degreased? id like to find out exactly what im dealing with
Bolens Huski ..... Sacrilege Or Not?
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 01:04 PM
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 01:13 PM
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 01:32 PM
who is the go to guy for when i get the data plate degreased? id like to find out exactly what im dealing with
Bad thing about the older huski tag Bolens usely just put the serial number of the tractor on it but you may get lucky and the model may be on it to I seen both ways. Post a photo of the tractor two some guys here can just date it by its looks.
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 01:37 PM
yeah tag only has serial number H1687
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 01:51 PM
yeah tag only has serial number H1687
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 02:02 PM
When you get it post a photo one of the guys will ID it.
Trade you a David Bradley hood for the walk behind. 
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 02:49 PM
Just a shot in the dark.. 1946-47ish 12A Power Ho?
Does it look like this?
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 04:40 PM
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 04:47 PM
the last pic is one of my favorite walk behind tractors lol
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 06:07 PM
Nato77 thats as close of a match as ive seen i believe
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Posted December 28, 2013 - 09:55 PM
Yeah It looks like its a Model 12A
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Posted December 30, 2013 - 12:04 PM
how do i figure out the year?
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Posted December 30, 2013 - 12:18 PM
Should be 1947' to 1948'
This model 12A was only made 2 years
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Posted December 30, 2013 - 09:47 PM
thanks, now gotta fix that crack ugh
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Posted December 31, 2013 - 12:40 AM
how do i figure out the year?
One of the 12A's I have has a serial # H8757 with an engine build date of March 1947. I would think yours is a early 47' or maybe even a late 46'. Some time in 47' they changed the handle bars, the engine plate and rear attachment hitch. Yours is the older version which also has a cast alum. engaging lever (newer ones had a clamp around the pipe to mount the lever verses a pin welded to the handle bars) and alum. idler pulley.
If you decide to repower it make sure you use an engine with a 6 to 1 gear reduction other wise you'll be running after it.
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