It looks nice as far as paint and rust and if that engine and hydro run well then you did not do all that bad in my opinion. You can knock off $150.00 for the weights and chains and another $100.00 for the homemade 3pt and harrow.
Check the orientation of the 'front' of your engines (flywheel). I still have no idea why Bolens made a series of tractors with everything spinning backwards! Anyone care to enlighten us?Are you speaking of the PTO rotation? I was hoping to use the 48" mower deck I have from the 5017. Please tell me it ain't assbackwards, But I'll check it to be sure.
This was a result of reversing the engine in order to compete with other 'quiet' models of it's competitors. This allowed them to put the exhaust out the front....it did quiet the driving experience down from what I've been told. Hence the name, QT or Quiet Twin.Check the orientation of the 'front' of your engines (flywheel). I still have no idea why Bolens made a series of tractors with everything spinning backwards! Anyone care to enlighten us?