TURN A FREE MOWER INTO $2000 EP 2 | BOLENS RIDING MOWER REVIVAL 

You're brave for choosing a mower with a Failtek in it for a fix and flip challenge. You are more brave than I, sir. lol

I come from the commercial side. But this type mower is really fun. I purchased a 2019 "Cub" with 19 hours on it for resale, but then realized I enjoyed it. I still have it.

That engine sounds amazing! It seems to fire really smoothly - big surprise given how bad everything looked at first. This one’s a diamond in the rough!

I was not expecting that thing to run because the oil and the carb but you came and saved the day😅

I’m really going to have to invest in polishing equipment! For the small amount of time spent the perceived value has jumped up a whole lot! 👍👍👍

LOL the pre-filter looks great because it was installed as a post filter.

I think it's a good idea to paint the underside of the mowerdeck in order to prevent rust. Did it on my Stiga Villa Senetor rideable lawnmower.

I watch this guy on RU-vid named Alex, and as he says from time to time, this Bolens turned out “suh-weet”. Great video, as always.

The gas does not wash out the head gasket. If you have to change the drive belt on that system, change both at the same time. That is very critical. Great find, excellent work. You’ve got a great start on your 2000 bucks

Great application of that scissor Jack, Alex! Weld a socket on it for a 3/8ths drive, lube it up really good and you’ve got a quick and easy compression and tension tool. 🔧👍 I never met a tool I didn’t modify. 😉😂

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

What a great video. It was 40 minutes and flew right by. I wish there were more these. Thanks bud keep up the good work

Honest Alex, this mower ran fine last fall! Lol. 😂 That is one of the worst carbs ive ever seen. Looked like it was full of our good ole Iowa ethanol. It sounds and looks great now. The gas tank cleaning was a huge improvement. The detailing as you know really helps sell a machine. You should make a decent profit and on to the next machine. Im really liking this series! 👍🎬🎥🇺🇸

Im noticing once you get fuel to the carb. And the carb is clean. The mower is more than likely coming to life. Given that an entire list of other things is checked off. Yeah theres a lot of things to do but man it is fun restoring an old mower

Rebuilt the same Bolens with same problem, seems to be common. One suggestion if I may next time tape off warning labels on the deck before you paint especially if it's for sale. Enjoy your videos, good job!

Wow that turned out real good thank you for the video

Holy crap I've never seen so much cheese inside of a carburetor! That was insane!

I refurbish a lot of mowers. One tip I will give is remove the dead battery and connect your jump box clamps right to the battery leads. It gets a lot more of the CCA from the jump box up to the starter. Nice work on saving this one! Always a good feeling.

Ended up being a nice looking and operating mower.......$450 ....it should bring that any day. Great video

Well done 👍🏼

Looks really good. You did an amazing job on this old mower.

Great work Alex!

amazing turn around man ,,,,

Nice job

👍👍👍👍👍🤜🤛 for your information. A few of us did tell you that the fuels turned off, but you chose not to listen to us lol

I did really well with a 1996 Yamaha G16A golf cart. I got it at an auction for $225, put $315 into it, so about $540 total into it, did a bit of work all over it and sold it for $2,200. It was a fun fix-storation peice. Never had a golf cart before that one.

I think that's a 500 dollar tractor 🚜

They turned pre-filter into a post filter lol😂

Man it turned out great, they were nice mowers when they came out.

Hy mate, nice video, very informative and entertaining. It’s amazing how robust these engines are and what they can stand. Greetings from Germany and I see you next time 👍🍀🌞💪

Real nice

Really over all it is just dirty but pretty good shape plus seat looks great 😊

Alex great job as always learning a lot from you brother Chris from OHIO gooooooo Buckeyes

Nice mower!!

This is an interesting $2000 challenge.

Turned out great. Anymore, people are probably better off buying good used mowers over the new ones.

Seems like everyone always ignores or overlooks the cup holders in these restorations. Pop it out and hit it with the propane torch and it looks like new in 10 seconds! 👍

Maybe it’s just your area or maybe you’re trying to move product faster, but I think you’re undervaluing your work and the final product. I’d expect at least $650 for a tractor in that condition and functionality. Great job, Alex! 👍

May I make a suggestion whenever you are going to crank over engine that the cylinder is full of gasoline. Get a remote starter switch and leave the key off so the coil is grounded no chance of spark from coil

Yes

Another excellent job 👍👍and also I think 400 is a good deal

I could never work on that flood zone tractor without pressure washing the whole thing really well first! I can’t stand working on dirty machines; I try not to bring debris into the shop, plus when it’s clean it’s a lot easier to spot issues at the beginning. Also, if it turns out to be a runner I’ve already done a good part of the cosmetic to it. Just my Mr. Clean self! 😂

Wow I sold one just like that for $750 no problem and I probably could have gotten more. It depends on your area. Keep up the good work.

If you want to make the cup holder look nice as well, take a blow Torch to it. It'll turn it to its original color.

those briggs motors dont waunt to die man

always test needle by putting carb on studs but don't tighten , hook gas up with a full tank to create the max pressure it will see and just let it sit for a while , gas will leak out before going into intake and can easily be seen , if you tighten it up there is no way to see if the gas leaking by and good way to ruin yer fresh oil change

I'm looking for a grass catcher for a Honda commercial lawnmower

thats only like a $500 mower now

My father in law had one of these. I hated that thing but did get 3500 for it and didn't do jack shit to it didn't even wash it.

Worth 450 to 500

Wow, nuthin wrong with that carb!

that's a 500 dollar mower all day

I remember these mowers selling for 1000 dollars new at Lowes.

Just put a flat head in the key swich

Why would you not clean that mower first thing before you ever started to work on it ? would make life so mush easer

Fuel shut off not working

Muffler was probably full of oil and gas

Another Nikki carburetor issue that caused the hydro lock on this engine

Just replace the carb and be done with it

That's a $300-$500 mower

So why is the lawnmower a push mower in your mind? Why is nobody talking about it?

no one is going to pay $2000 for this mower

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The big problem these days is that people want too much for their broken mower, if it doesn’t work…ITS SCRAP value since it’s useless. Not $400

that rider isn't 2k sitting with chains around it at lowes

You said ran when parked, did your friend park it in his pond until you came to pick it up LOL? Asking $450 and taking $400 with new blades and battery is very fair, I would pay $400 for that in turnkey/ready to mow status:-) I would take that $400 profit and look for a super neglected zero turn next that can be flipped for a $1k profit:-)

There was nothing wrong with it lol

That thing isn't even 2000 new

who would pay 2k for that lol omg u can get a new john deere for 2400 ok i got it now lol

You're up to date on your tetanus shots right?

Acemannismorris 😊