Picked up a B-80 yesterday

[slim67 2,809]

6 minutes ago, Oldarmy said:

If you look for my post titled "New old guy here" you can see the pictures. It's been restored so it's pretty nice shape. I guess we can learn together about these.

They are sturdy machines, I hope you enjoy yours. I saw some pics and it's very nice.

[Oldarmy 113]

5 minutes ago, slim67 said:

They are sturdy machines, I hope you enjoy yours. I saw some pics and it's very nice.

Thanks, I am enjoying just looking at it lol. It is so cool and I can't wait to begin using it. Having a snow storm right now through tomorrow so playing on the computer and reading everything I can find about this old girl.

Edited March 31, 2017 by Oldarmy
Just noticed your membership status, so you probibly already well schooled on these old Horses

[BOB ELLISON 2,981]

I have a B80 and a C160 and I don't see any difference except the engines. Mine has the 6 speed hi-lo and if I put weight on the b80 it would pull just as good as the c160. The frames and body I think are the same. These b80's are built heavy duty as the C series. Ther B80 is a Great heavy duty tractor and gas sippers. 

[slim67 2,809]

1 hour ago, Oldarmy said:

Thanks, I am enjoying just looking at it lol. It is so cool and I can't wait to begin using it. Having a snow storm right now through tomorrow so playing on the computer and reading everything I can find about this old girl.

This forum is THE PLACE to do it Oldarmy!

 

1 hour ago, BOB ELLISON said:

I have a B80 and a C160 and I don't see any difference except the engines. Mine has the 6 speed hi-lo and if I put weight on the b80 it would pull just as good as the c160. The frames and body I think are the same. These b80's are built heavy duty as the C series. Ther B80 is a Great heavy duty tractor and gas sippers. 

8 horses will work for me if the 4 horse Clinton will ! I took me 3 tractors to get to 20 hp. 

[slim67 2,809]

When I got this tractor it had an aftermarket carb on it put on by seller. I think it was a Tecumseh with an adapter. I noticed the original carb and air filter sitting on a shelf. I told him I would much rather have the OEM carb even if it needs servicing. He kept his and gave me the original.He also couldn't get the engine to turn over but I told him I wasn't concerned and was buying it as is. I cleaned the carb in my parts washer and soaked all the pieces . I blew it out thoroughly forwards and back and gave it a good once over. The throttle and choke shafts were nice and tight and main needle and air needles were in beautiful shape. I always very lightly clean the needles on a wire wheel. Some people may frown on this but as I said its very light and cleans everything up nice. It makes adjustments easier and I put a dab of oil on the threads when I reinstall them .I gave it two coats of paint and will install it tomorrow. I also turned it over and spayed a shot of starting fluid into manifold and it sounded like a Kohler. Here is the carb and hopefully the fuel pump is good and I can run it tomorrow.