B-80 Restoration

[WHC-125 4]

Today I am starting the restoration process of the B-80 4 speed w/ a deck that I picked up a couple days ago. Here are a couple pictures of it before I start to tear down and take it apart. I will take pictures throughout the process and keep you guys updated. I am going to do a completle restoration on it (Frame, transmission, engine, hood, fenders, rims, etc. will all be redone) and get ag tires for the rear.

[TJ 171]

She looks solid and straight. Just straighten up the amp meter and she looks good to go. :thumbs:

[WHC-125 4]

Yea it was loose and heres a few more pictures of the progress I made today.

This is like brand new

Getting ready to take the motor off

Got it off

[TJ 171]

So thats what the inside of a pully looks like.

Good start. :thumbs:

[WHC-125 4]

Hopefully I will get the transmission fixed this weekend as I posted in a different thread :thumbs:

[Coadster32 793]

Looks like a good kohler. Good luck.

[WHC-125 4]

Yea it runs like a top I think I am going to take you up on that offer because I dont think I will be able to bring the transmission to school anytime soon :thumbs:

[Coadster32 793]

I think I am going to take you up on that offer

No poblem. Mic up the woodruff key so I could get the right key cutter. Try to get the radius on it aslo, or perhaps the number like I explained earlier. I could also use straight keystock. I'll see if I have any.

[WHC-125 4]

No poblem. Mic up the woodruff key so I could get the right key cutter. Try to get the radius on it aslo, or perhaps the number like I explained earlier. I could also use straight keystock. I'll see if I have any.

Ok I will see what I can do

[past7971 0]

Love those B-80's....what a great versatile tractor!!! My 1976 B-80 8-speed is one of my personal favorites and those little 8hp Kohlers are hard to beat for the amount of work they can handle. The 8-speeds used the longer frame and I keep a 42" deck under mine with NO problems and actually used it for tilling the garden before I got my C-160. Looks like yours has had a newer replacement engine in it so should give MANY more years of great service. Good luck

[WHC-125 4]

It is a new short block about 1 year old :thumbs:

[WHC-125 4]

I met up with Coadster32 today and what a nice guy to deal with. We brought the transmission down to his shop after we met up at his house and milled a new slot on the axle and fixed it. He was very helpful and very nice I hope you see you soon :whistle:

[Bill 4]

Chris The B-80 doesn't look like that anymore.. all I saw was 2 frame rails today lol

If you want I could do that deck for you during the week,, it's up to you

[Coadster32 793]

Thanks for the compliments Chris. (go easy, I don't want my own head to swell up). It was nice meeting you also. Your neighbor seemd like a great guy to hang out with. (hope you gave him a little something for gas). I'll get back to you on the trailer for the 29th. :thumbs:

[WHC-125 4]

Bill, sounds good to me and I just got in after using the sandblaster for a little while on some of the B-80 parts, it works great even with my compressor. I have been making some good progress. And just let me know when is good for you, maybe we could fix the plow I showed you as well

Chris, we went McDonalds on the way home and just let me know whenever. I think Jeff wants everyone to RSVP on the 27th or sooner.

[Bill 4]

no problem Chris, there both easy fixes.. :thumbs:

[WHC-125 4]

I know it has been a while since I posted on the B-80 but I have made some progress on the B-80 restore. I have repainted the transmission and the motor has been completely torn apart and repainted. I am going to order a gasket kit off of ebay and try and get it all together by the weekend. I still need to paint the hood, fender, frame, dash tower, wheels and a few other odds and ends but everything is sanded down and ready fro paint (Will need to be sanded quick one more time).

I will try and get some pictures up as soon as possible.

[TLWheelHorse 0]

Any new pics?

[HorseFixer 2,012]

yeah we want pics! Pics make us happy! Hook a brother up! :drool:

[CHARGER9AUTO 3]

yeah we want pics! Pics make us happy! Hook a brother up!

of my '69 GT-14 I post them tomarrow . I played with the Horses that's why I did not take any . Ben

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[WHC-125 4]

Here are some pictures of my progress on my restore.

The frame after it was E-tanked.

Primed

Painted

The motor

Other side

I have made some more progress recently. Such as the hood and fender are done and in my room And the transmission was painted and mounted as well as the wheels. I mostly have to do the dash tower and foot rests. Maybe a few other minor items. Then just wire it up with all new wires.

[d180man 5]

Hi looks like your off to a good start! :thumbs:

[Bill 4]

Looks good :thumbs2:

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,454]

Coming along nicely Chris. Now get it done before next years show and make sure to get you and the tractor there to show it off.

Mike.......

[Coadster32 793]

Chugga.. Chugga.. Chugga.. I think I can.. I think I can.. I think I can.

Don't give up, you'll get there. Looks good so far. :thumbs2: