Bolens Diablo Rouge and Hus Ski Discussion Forums

20171001_163023_resized.jpg I remember we had a guest speaker at the anniversary dinner who's Dad was task with trying to fix issues with the 600. Widening the handle bars and making the throttle a twist grip was one of the Mods he did. I think I may have one of or the 600 this mod was done. Wonder...

Yes!!! I got them out a week ago and discovered seepage from the fuel tank...Never got passed getting all the parts for my Husski....2016 was...let just say I'm glad its over...
SO....Any idea on the White or Black???

Has anyone ever seen the fuel tank on the Diablo 500 painted white from Bolens.
I swear mine was originally white but I'm doing a repair that require a repaint.
Thanks Chris

McMullen.jpg When I was 11 I discovered my brothers 1968 503 diablo Rouge in our back garage. Pete had gone to university and winter was coming. With the help of my Dad and my other brother Jim we got it going. I used to bring the guys back from school and we would run it around in the back yard ti...

I had a similar problem with my 500. Turned out to be the cam that the points run on had come out of its recess.wore the little washers that held it in place If the condenser has failed it my cause this. It takes less voltage to operate a spark plug in atmosphere than under pressure,ie in the cylind...

Do the timing specs for the 500 / 502 the same for the 503 engine...points I believe are 0.016.
Barrie asked if I could get my 503 back together for the Aliston show so I'm hard and steady.
Thanks Chris

Yes I love the fact I was towed back by a Husski. I think they all took pitty on me and thats why there were no pic's of the toe across the lake. Feeling sorry for my self I was able to drown my sorrow's. I think its a crank seal as the was no control on the carb settings. I think it would be in my ...

I hope it's not too warm or I be taking my hood off. There are no vents on the 500 !!
Chris