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Bolens 19 HP TRACTOR 1966 Parts Catalog

You’ve got a 1966 Bolens 19 HP TRACTOR on the lift, and the owner wants it running by Saturday. The carburetor is leaking, the hood trim is cracked, and someone before you used a generic parts list that doesn’t match the actual hardware. I’ve seen that more times than I can count. A 1966 machine doesn’t forgive cross-referencing from a 1975 parts binder. That’s why you need the Bolens 19 HP TRACTOR 1966 Parts Catalog – an original 15-page factory document that shows every piece from the grille assembly to the fuel line filter, with the OEM part numbers and quantities you can trust.

This isn’t a reprint from some third-party scanner. It’s the actual factory catalog that shipped with the tractor line that year. Page 2 lists the trim assembly with 45 separate references – including the specific decals, pivot rods, and even the spray paint colors (Green Spray Paint part 1736796, White 1735223). If you’re ordering a replacement hood decal or a latch clip, you get the exact part number (e.g., 1736512 Decal, Hood). No hunting through aftermarket cross-indexes that skip half the hardware.

Trim Assembly Breakdown: Figure 1 Coverage

Starting at page 2, the catalog walks through the front and rear body panels. You get part numbers for the L.H. Side Panel (1742142), R.H. Side Panel (1742141), the Grille and Hood Assembly (1735067), and the rear fender assembly (1734530). Every bolt, nut, and washer is listed: Slotted Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 (1724492), Hex Nut 5/16-18 (1732494), Flat Washer 5/16 (1185330). The catalog also includes the instrument panel decal (1745679) and the seat assembly with pivot blocks and knobs. If you need to replace a broken actuator bracket (1734515) or a missing cotter pin (1100362, 3/32 x 1/2), the reference numbers are right there.

Engine and Drive Assembly: Figure 2 Parts

Page 3 and 4 cover the powerplant side – fuel tank, carburetor, muffler, and engine mounting hardware. The fuel tank (1735065) includes the cap (1735057). The carb assembly is listed as 1729585 with a heat shield gasket (1735160). Muffler part 1728577, fuel line filter NI 1727497, shut-off valve 1718029. You also get the specific capscrews and lockwashers for the engine mount: Capscrew 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 (1730079), Hex Nut 5/16-18 (1732494), Flat Washer 5/16 (1185330). Note the hot surface decal (1735298) – safety warning included in the original spec.

Why an OEM 1966 Parts Catalog Beats Generic Lists

Every time I see a DIYer pull a bolt from a hardware-store bin and wonder why it loosens, I point them to the factory spec. This Bolens catalog lists thread sizes explicitly: Slotted Hex 1/4-20, Capscrew 5/16-18, Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 (1186130). Even the lockwashers have part numbers. Aftermarket manuals combine models or skip the “purchase locally” note on common hardware. This catalog tells you exactly which Grade 5 hardware to buy where. That means no stripped threads on a carb flange or a loose seat bracket. You want the part number for the green spray paint? It’s on page 2. You want the exact decal for the identification (R.H. side)? 1746211*. That asterisk means it’s a superseded number – you’ll know to check current inventory.

7 Systems Covered in 15 Pages

1. Trim and Body Assembly (hood, fenders, panels, decals)
2. Engine and Drive Assembly (fuel system, carb, exhaust, mounting)
3. Seat and Operator Station (seat support, knobs, pivot blocks)
4. Electrical and Instrument (panel decals, service decals)
5. Hardware and Fasteners (hex screws, nuts, washers, cotter pins)
6. Paint and Cosmetic (factory paint part numbers in aerosol)
7. Common Hardware Reference (Grade 5 procurement guide)

Each section gives you a figure number (Figure 1, Figure 2) with a clean exploded view. The parts list columns – REF. NO., PART NO., DESCRIPTION, NO. REQ’D – let you order exactly what you need. For example, the trim assembly requires 4 Flange Lock Nuts No. 10-32 (11862A). You don’t guess the thread pitch.

How This Catalog Saves Your Weekend

Fellow mechanic Bill in the next bay rebuilt a 1966 Bolens last year using a generic parts manual. He ended up ordering the wrong carburetor gasket three times. I handed him this factory catalog, and he had the correct 1740680 Gasket and carburetor assembly 1726281 in two days. Time is money in a six-bay shop. When the owner asks if you can get the right parts before the weekend, you pull up page 2 for the trim or page 3 for the engine, circle the part numbers, and call the dealer. No cross-referencing headaches.

If you’re working on a later model that shares a platform, check the related manuals: FMC Bolens Model 1666 Tractor Parts List or FMC Bolens 1660 Tractor Parts List with 16 HP Kohler Engine. For the smaller chassis, see FMC BOLENS Tractor 10 HP Model 1055 Parts List. Older catalogs like this one follow the same numbering logic, so you can cross-reference hardware between models when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this catalog include torque specifications for the engine mounting bolts?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. Torque values are listed in the factory shop manual for the Bolens 19 HP TRACTOR. The parts catalog only provides part numbers, quantities, and basic descriptions. You’ll need the separate service manual for assembly torque specs.

What year and model is this catalog for?

1966 Bolens 19 HP TRACTOR, model year 1966 (1900 series). Exactly 15 pages of factory part data.

Whether you’re restoring a classic Bolens or keeping a running machine in the field, having the original part numbers cuts the job time in half. Don’t rely on a third-party list that might have mixed up figures from different years. Get the actual Automotive Industry Overview context – manufacturers built these tractors with specific hardware for a reason. The bolt that holds your muffler on today was designed in 1965 and tested with that gasket. Access the Factory Manual and start your repair with the right numbers.

• Automotive Industry Overview (external reference)