rmaynard 16,293 #26 Posted December 13, 2009 I hit the key and started turning over and than stopped. It won't do anything. I had the same problem with my B-100. Found that it was a bad end on the wire from the solenoid to the starter. If I held the key in the start position, and then lifted the wire, I would get a spark where the wire end was crimped. I replaced the wire and have had no problem since. Hope yours is that simple. Bob in Maryland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #28 Posted December 13, 2009 I already replaced all the wiring with new wiring and ran continuity checks on every wire. They are all good. Has the starter been tested? Maybe there's a dead spot in the armature, bad brushes, broken magnet, etc. :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazywheelhorseman 69 #29 Posted December 13, 2009 I own five b80's four 4speed's and one 8 speed and for there size they are just as hard working horse in the herd! I've out pulled cadets with double the horse power of my b80 and wow do those cadet guys get mad then lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #30 Posted December 13, 2009 Cant wait to come and see the tractors you have Wayne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,772 #31 Posted December 14, 2009 The B-80 models were produced for a total of four years - '74/'75 being the 4 speed model with the medium frame and the flip-up rear fender and '76/'77 being the 8 speed with the long frame and the fixed rear fender / flip-up seat. The B-80 8 speed models are essentially a C-100 with a K-181 Kohler. T/U TT i only thought the 74 was the 4 speed thank`s again for this info. T/C and Happy h/days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #32 Posted February 23, 2010 i found this old post. and I have to add that all the commandos fall into this. I have a commando 800. Love it I call it the little tractor that could. Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotrodmerc 1 #33 Posted February 23, 2010 I own a B-80 8speed and it is quite a remarkable tractor for only 8HP. It will out work alot of other makes that have more HP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithB 6 #34 Posted February 23, 2010 i have a B80 Eight speed, they have the same frame as a C120 , C160 ect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #35 Posted February 24, 2010 Them 8hp tractors are really tuff for the motor size!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #36 Posted February 24, 2010 more than I thought a 8hp would ever be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdwheelhorse 0 #37 Posted February 25, 2010 I bought my '75 B80 this december for $100 and IMO i saved it because the previous owners added to their john deere collection in the process of restoration, actually i should say painting. Im not doing a full resto really. The motor will be the last thing i dig into. I use it almost daily to push snow and mess around on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #38 Posted February 25, 2010 I came across a john deere that was painted red and had Internional stickers on it. I really should've taken pictures of it! The guy that had it and all farmalls on his farm but his lawn tractor so he made it red. I would really like to see some more pictures of the green wheel horse! by the way they put alot into that paint job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
