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[JohnWR]

Well i'm at it again and it is really for the last time for me to day i went down to meet NJKen and i was able to purchase his very first 1886 and Power angle blade It's a 1886-04. I just want to thank ken as it was an absolute pleasure to deal with him and he has such a nice collection of large frames. So with the current market i feel i did alright i paid 400 for the 1886 and 150 for the blade. I am sure i will be asking a lot of questions.

 

The pics

Edited by JohnWR, June 29, 2014 - 07:41 PM.

[OldBuzzard]

Looks like you got a danged nice tractor there

[Deerlope]

Good deal and I see that the 1886 has the wide front tires, also looks like new springs on the blade.

[JohnWR]

Thanks everyone my only wish it had the oem muffler as i think they look awesome but at 450 i think im gonna pass lol. Tomorrow i am going to get new fuel lines and filter and remove the tins and clean the motor off and bring some life back into this old girl.

[Cat385B]

Congrats on the new to you 1886. They are an awesome looking GT, imo.

[NJKen]

It was very nice meeting you John. Sorry I was so rushed. As you could see I had 3 dozen things going on. Had to get stuff done today because I'm leaving at dawn tomorrow to go start a job near Washington DC.

I ALMOST wasn't going to sell you that one. It was my first large from with the Kohler twin. I believe I bought that in 2002 or 2003. Drove to Rochester NY to get it.
It's not the prettiest 1886 out there, but it always ran great for me. As you saw it fired rite up with a little gas in the carb and a good battery.

I'm glad you're happy with it.

[JohnWR]

It was very nice meeting you John. Sorry I was so rushed. As you could see I had 3 dozen things going on. Had to get stuff done today because I'm leaving at dawn tomorrow to go start a job near Washington DC.

I ALMOST wasn't going to sell you that one. It was my first large from with the Kohler twin. I believe I bought that in 2002 or 2003. Drove to Rochester NY to get it.
It's not the prettiest 1886 out there, but it always ran great for me. As you saw it fired rite up with a little gas in the carb and a good battery.

I'm glad you're happy with it.

 

I know hoe attached to this one you are but it's in a good place she will be well taken care of. Though i have to say your wife was pretty happy to see that and the blade go lol.

[Gabriel]

That's quite a brute of a GT!

[NJKen]

I know hoe attached to this one you are but it's in a good place she will be well taken care of. Though i have to say your wife was pretty happy to see that and the blade go lol.

The blade ? The tractor as well !! Lol with all the stuff I've sold in the past few weeks, she's been dancing in the streets.

But you saw just how much stuff I have, and not ONCE has she ever bit ched about anything I've brought home. She's the most easiest going maintenance free women that I've ever known. That's why we get along so well.

[Kfs35]

Large frames sure are impressive machines. Looks like you got a good one!

Bob

[JohnWR]

Thank everyone so i removed the shields and cleaned the motor replaced the fuel line and filter and she roared right to life. I washed it and only found a few issues that need to be addressed other than fluid changes. The one that i need help with is the hydro fan is missing it has a 2 piece drive shaft for reference.

[JohnWR]

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[daytime dave]

That's a great looking Bolens.  Congratulations on your big tractor.

[blackjackjakexxix]

Those are nice machines,the 2 piece driveshaft is the best of the driveshafts,good luck with it,my first large frame was also an 1886,I miss the old girl

[Husky]

Congrats on your new machine the 1886 is a great tractor.