Oldarmy 113 #1 Posted March 28, 2017 Hello fellas new guy here and just wanted to say hello. I am old but new to old tractors and just bought this one today in NH where I live. I have been looking for something simple like this for a couple of years now. I will use this for mowing and to help me move things around my property. The older gent I got it from is a very meticulous fellow and has restored several tractors in his 70 plus years. He did this one a year or so ago and did full on rebuild of the 8hp Kohler all new internals. Went through every nut and bolt. Only thing it needs is a spindle replaced or rebuilt. He was having fits trying to take it apart to change out the bearings. Also never added decals but I may. He was going to ride this around at tractor shows but has decided to move south and is selling off a bunch of stuff. The pics don't do it justice. It's a 77 ? B80 8 speed even threw in an original Wheel Horse gas can, anyone ever seen one of these ? Any way I know jack about these and hope to pick some brains here and learn a little. Any way that's my story. Btw I paid him $950 for this he gave me receipts for close to $700 in parts and the work he has done here speaks for it self. 22 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #2 Posted March 28, 2017 , nice to have you here, a fine example you have, best of luck with it. Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #3 Posted March 28, 2017 @Oldarmy to 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,078 #5 Posted March 28, 2017 Welcome to RS Oldarmy, you'll find this forum the best reference for all things wheel horse plus the members are top notch. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,376 #6 Posted March 28, 2017 You would pay 2-3 times that at a big box store for a unit that will not last near as long. Can you see a model number tag on the deck?. The we can be sure you get the right stuff for spindle repair. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #7 Posted March 28, 2017 Welcome to Red Square where you can enjoy a world full of wheel horse knowledge. Just ask and you shall receive. And nice tractor . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #8 Posted March 28, 2017 Always room for another "old fart" 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thegearhead0324 1,265 #9 Posted March 28, 2017 Welcome! I hope you find the forum and people here as friendly and useful as I have. Enjoy the new old ride. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #10 Posted March 28, 2017 WELCOME ! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12 hp Kohler 1,020 #11 Posted March 28, 2017 Very nice tractor and to 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 912 #12 Posted March 28, 2017 That is a beautiful B-80 you have there. Members here will be glad to help you out with any questions or problems you may have. to Jim 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldarmy 113 #13 Posted March 29, 2017 Thank you all for the welcomes and responses. To answer as to the number on the deck plate I did not record that number. Just bought this this morning about 30 mins from my location. The man I got it from is also going to deliver it to me in the next couple of days. I will post it then and will welcome any help with the spindle ID. As I say I don't have much experience with these but I always thought they were very cool. I've been lusting after one of these old girls and glad I found a nice (I hope) one. Any one have specs on the weight of these B80's ? Not a ton of info it seems on these that I have found. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,188 #14 Posted March 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, Oldarmy said: have specs on the weight of these B80's ? This brochure should provide a lot of info. 1975_Brochure_reduce.pdf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #15 Posted March 29, 2017 looks like a 36inch deck,it will probally have the one piece spindle with bearings and spindle as one unit,but we will need deck numbers first 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,366 #16 Posted March 29, 2017 you have found the best place on the net for anything related...Lots of very knowledgeable folks here who are more than happy to help with any questions you may have...Looks like a nice tractor you bought...But beware these little things like to multiply 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,639 #17 Posted March 29, 2017 to the 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #19 Posted March 29, 2017 I also have a 1977 B80 and they are great tractors. They were made from 1974- 1977. There are manuals here in the manual section and the 75 manual is the same for all years 74-77. My deck is a 36 rear discharge and I also had to replace the spindles. Look for a tag on the deck if none there it might be a 75-36xr01 rear discharge 75-36ms01 side discharge These were the decks that came with the 77 B80. Something that will help is to go to top and do a search for b80 decks and spindle replacement . You came to the best place for Wheel horse knowledge in the world. I should know I was just like you with my first wheel horse. And I'm old navy 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #20 Posted March 29, 2017 I think the weight of it is about 570 pounds but I'm not sure if that is with or without deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,817 #22 Posted March 29, 2017 12 hours ago, Oldarmy said: As I say I don't have much experience with these Don't worry about that, tons of experience here! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldarmy 113 #23 Posted March 29, 2017 Thanks for the info so far very helpful, and 953nut thanks for posting that very cool brochure, I saved it. I do believe it is side discharge and I hope to get it tomorrow if the weather holds. Expecting another Nor'easter here in NH Friday into Saturday. Hope it just scoots on by. I'm tired of moving snow. If it is a one piece spindle what could I expect to pay for a replacement if anyone knows? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,072 #24 Posted March 29, 2017 That's a mighty fine lookin' . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #25 Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) That deck should use a 1 peace spindle and I replaced all 3 for less then $100.00. But if there badly rusted you will have a hard time trying to got them off without destroying the pulleys. I did a post on how I got the bad double pully off without destroying the pully. Search for (spindle replacement) in the search icon top right of site . this will give you an idea of what a bad spindle can be like. Use lots of penetrating oil and let it soak in . try this Edited March 29, 2017 by BOB ELLISON 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
