Kevbo 80 #1 Posted January 5, 2013 So I began stripping apart the $20 B-80 that I snagged on Wednesday to find that the engine starts and runs great! I was shocked...we began stripping parts and decided to try out the tranny. Funny picture below of how I rode it around my yard! Sadly, as I drove it around I blew the carb bowl gasket!! So then I got it back into the garage as it sputtered along spitting gas and began the complete pull apart. I will keep everyone updated as this will for sure be a weekend by weekend project. You can tell this tractor was kept outside... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHEEL HORSE BILL 7 #2 Posted January 5, 2013 Awesome gotta love finds like that.I have a B-80 and love it good luck with yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #3 Posted January 5, 2013 Let the Fun begin. I get a lot of enjoyment out of restoring things and I bet you will too. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted January 6, 2013 Sounds like you have already got your $20 worth out of it just riding it today! I too have a B-80 and it is a very nice tractor. Keep us posted with your progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay in nc 209 #5 Posted January 6, 2013 to quote Pauly Shore in Son In Law " CRUSTY!" i know there is a nice horse waiting to get out of that mess! Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #6 Posted January 6, 2013 it's got streamers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol. that's great that it runs. for $20 your already ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #7 Posted January 6, 2013 Here it is all stripped and laying on the floor of my garage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,046 #8 Posted January 6, 2013 LOVE THE SEAT!!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #9 Posted January 6, 2013 You did really good on that one Kevin! It was the Marvel Mystery Oil that brought that old Horse back to life I noticed the new bottle on your workbench. And whats with that YELLOW mowing deck ???????????? Are you hiding a JD in your garage??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevbo 80 #10 Posted January 6, 2013 Haha that yellow deck is from my old John Deere that I blew the engine on in October. After that I bought the 414-8 and got hooked! I sold the broken John Deere for $325 and used that money to buy a C-81 and then I sold a broken Craftsman I had for $150 along with an old computer I rebuilt for $150 as well and used that money to buy a 312-8 on eBay. That John Deere deck along with some spare parts is last to go! I'll use that money to probably get another Wheel Horse hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #11 Posted January 6, 2013 Well, your 1st picture was of a running, moving garden tractor, now it is in pieces all over your garage......Now, that is progress! I'm just messing with ya....Keep us posted on your work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,530 #12 Posted January 6, 2013 Lots of "upside potential" !! Great to have a motor that works on a Wheel Horse for $20! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #13 Posted January 6, 2013 Kevin you are definetly moving in the right direction! Good choices :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
