squonk 47,761 #1 Posted 19 hours ago Finally finished Miss Daisy. Parts came under the cover of darkness. New key switch, fuel lines, fuel shutoff and grommet, used ammeter, changed the fluids 3 used tires and the patina treatment. Runs flawless. Didn't have to touch the carb at all, Belt rattles at low engine speed. Thinking of a new belt even though the old one looks ok and an idler pulley. On to the deck to see if I can salvage it and sell it as a unit. 2 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 18,858 #2 Posted 19 hours ago 33 minutes ago, squonk said: Runs flawless. Yes it does. Very nice machine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRF857 501 #3 Posted 18 hours ago (edited) That kinda sounded like the drive belt idler. I had to out a spring on mine to keep it from rattling. Otherwise sounds good to my ears. Edited 18 hours ago by CRF857 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 26,186 #4 Posted 8 hours ago Nice! Motor sounds great. No smoke at startup? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,699 #5 Posted 7 hours ago Nice! Runs great. The "Baby C81" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,903 #6 Posted 6 hours ago (edited) 13 hours ago, squonk said: Finally finished Miss Daisy. Parts came under the cover of darkness. New key switch, fuel lines, fuel shutoff and grommet, used ammeter, changed the fluids 3 used tires and the patina treatment. Runs flawless. Didn't have to touch the carb at all, Belt rattles at low engine speed. Thinking of a new belt even though the old one looks ok and an idler pulley. On to the deck to see if I can salvage it and sell it as a unit. The old B-80 did well Mike. Did you set the idol @1200? Seem a little low? I have had three in my day 4 speeds and 8`s. I always like them. Nice stout little tractor that has an attitude for work. Edited 6 hours ago by Retired Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckeyes 275 #7 Posted 6 hours ago @squonk That sounds and runs amazing! Looks fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,761 #8 Posted 6 hours ago 2 hours ago, Sparky said: Nice! Motor sounds great. No smoke at startup? None. 23 minutes ago, Retired Wrencher said: The old B-80 did well Mike. Did you set the idol @1200? Seem a little low? I have had three in my day 4 speeds and 8`s. I always like them. Nice stout little tractor that has an attitude for work. The only thing I touched on the carb was look at the air filter. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,598 #9 Posted 3 hours ago 2 hours ago, squonk said: The only thing I touched on the carb was look at the air filter. Ive only had this happen one time, it was on a 73 WH 12-8speed no name. Ive had that tractor for several years now and still have not had to touch carb . Might be according to who the PO was and how mochine was treated before? IDK but this usually doesn't happen. Great looking/sounding tractor @squonk....... I did trade @WHX?? out of a 1257 that didn't require anything either, but it was a running operating tractor when I got it so it doesn't count.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,971 #10 Posted 2 hours ago I would always adjust the carburetor so that you know the mixture, idle mixture, idle speed and maximum RPM is correct. We had a Cub Cadet dealer that always set for the leanest mixture possible, they ran well till they didn't. I replaced the valves he burned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
