BradKahler 101 #1 Posted 1 hour ago I don't really know how this happened. I was browsing ebay looking for mower spindles and ran across a listing for a B100. Unfortunately I made the mistake of looking at the pictures. It was only 70 miles from me so the next thing I know I'm clicking the Buy-It now button The listing said it was last running two years ago when it was brought in due to a transmission problem. All of the pictures were apparently from two years ago because it was obvious when I picked it up that it had been sitting just like the pictures showed only with lots of weeds all over it. Overall though it was still pretty decent looking. At the moment I have no clue what issue is with the drive system. I did pull the dipstick and the oil looks clean and fresh. The first task is to get it off the trailer and into my shop and then I'll see about getting the engine to run. I can't troubleshoot the drive system until it's running. I think I have another steep learning curve when it comes to the drive system. If nothing else, it should be interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,957 #2 Posted 55 minutes ago “Oops, he did it again”? If you’ve got the time and interest, that’ll be a very nice tractor. There are several members here with very deep knowledge of those Sunstrand hydros and know how to source repair parts. Some of those Sundstrands could also support an external hydraulic lift cylinder. Having the model number handy is important. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradKahler 101 #3 Posted 32 minutes ago 6 minutes ago, Handy Don said: “Oops, he did it again”? If you’ve got the time and interest, that’ll be a very nice tractor. There are several members here with very deep knowledge of those Sunstrand hydros and know how to source repair parts. Some of those Sundstrands could also support an external hydraulic lift cylinder. Having the model number handy is important. The overall condition of the tractor is very good. It doesn't have a rear hitch or a front mule drive, I'm guessing it was only used for plowing snow. It's missing a few odds and ends from when it was taken apart at the repair shop and then left to sit for a few years. I need the hood latch mechanism, the brake pad for the PTO pulley, hood ornament, and mounting hardware for the right floor board and belt guard. My current plan is to set up the B80 with the mower deck and the B100 with the dozer blade. I'm building a grader blade for the 656. So unless something changes I plan on keeping all three. The B80 and B100 will be left as is as far as finish goes. I plan on totally dismantling the 656 and making it look pretty again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,422 #4 Posted 11 minutes ago 17 minutes ago, BradKahler said: I need the hood latch mechanism, the brake pad for the PTO pulley, hood ornament, and mounting hardware for the right floor board and belt guard. The brake pad for the PTO is not absolutely necessary, but the belt guard is. Mounting hardware for the right foot rest is a question mark shaped bracket, 5/16 carriage bolt, lock washer & nut. Same as C series - easy to find. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradKahler 101 #5 Posted 2 minutes ago 1 minute ago, ri702bill said: The brake pad for the PTO is not absolutely necessary, but the belt guard is. Mounting hardware for the right foot rest is a question mark shaped bracket, 5/16 carriage bolt, lock washer & nut. Same as C series - easy to find. I've been looking at the brake setup and I've been wondering how it actually performs a "braking" function. The question mark bracket was present, just the nuts and bolts were missing and I've source those from my boxes of odd bolts. The hood latch is what I'd really like to find, worse case is I'll fabricate something by using the B80 as a pattern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
