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[OldBuzzard]

That blue is not a Bolens color.  The Bolens tractors were white.

 

The fella refurbing my 1886-01 forklift is using IHC white (International Harvester).

 http://gardentractor...efurb/?p=427480

 

If you look through that whole thread, don't let the other colors of that tractor fool you.  The frame was also white on the 1886-01, and not black like the FL.  It was repainted in non-original colors before I got it.  We are keeping it in the non-original colors to preserve the history of the tractor rather than taking it back to it's original condition.

 

I'm sure that someone here, probably Jerome, can post a pic of an 1886-01 in the proper colors for you.

[bprzyw]

Tractorholic, Thanks for that info, really helps if I am going to go factory or history.

 

Everyone else.........Starter update......... Took to local Heilig, they repaired it, $65 + tax, and also showed me it works on the bench. Looks like tonight I might get it back in.

[bprzyw]

Looking for help with eaton-12 replacement fluid. Can I use regular tractor supply hydraulic fluid? or should I stay with the texamatic 1846-6159? I do not want problems in the future. Any big box store or small auto store stock something close to the texamatic stuff? Oh, and spark plugs, whats general consensus? champion rh-10?

Thanks

Bernie

 

PS: Anyone got a gas cap out there? Dang one I have is a bit loose, was thinking of adding more rubber to it.....

Edited by bprzyw, April 15, 2014 - 10:00 AM.

[sodisr]

I use Ford type  F  in my 1477, with an Eaton 12...Other  " EXPERTS " might have better ideas..

 

   P S   Welcome...

[NJKen]

You'll get different answers about the fluid. I've been using Napa or Tractor supplies Universal tractor fluid for years with no problems.

[Bud W]

I bought a brand new (aftermarket) starter with Bendix for $63.00 with free shipping from a guy in Georgia for one of my 1886's. It works perfectly.

[bprzyw]

Bud, That's great, I was looking at one in S.Dakota for $50.00, almost bought it just to keep on the shelf. What model is it?

[bprzyw]

Getting there..........

Edited by bprzyw, April 23, 2014 - 08:59 AM.

[Husky]

Also, the 1886-01 does not have a cutout in the tin for the oil filter.

[NJKen]

Also, the 1886-01 does not have a cutout in the tin for the oil filter.

Took me a while to realize that. Thought someone was nuts saying they had to remove the engine tin to change the filter.

[bprzyw]

Yea, no hole in engine 'cover' (tin) for oil filter.

[Husky]

As far as the paint code if you want the original color I used Rustoleum Almond #7770 on my 1886-01. It is a pretty close match to the original. I also used it on all my tube frame tractors of the same vintage. Good luck with your tractor the 1886 is an awesome tractor.