Newbie from Yorkshire

[Felix 145]

Hello everyone. I’ve just got hold of a b80 4 speed. It’s the first one I’ve had after looking for one for a few years. 

Engine well and all gears work ok but the clutch doesn’t seem right. It didn’t seem to engage properly. When I lifted of the pedal bit did engage when the pedal was pushed all the way down. However I think I’ve damaged the belt by doing this. It must have rubbed on something. 

Can the clutch pedal be adjusted or could it just be an old stretched belt that’s causing the problem? 

Heres a picture of the old lass.

cheers everyone 

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,324]

 

There are two possibilities, the belt is stretched or the spring that pulls the clutch pedal back is busted or weak (or both).

  

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

to 

the best bunch of folks you wiil 

ever meet!! That is a great looking 

machine you got there!

I would definitely go with a new belt and 

spring as well. 

[Achto 29,433]

Great looking tractor!! You might want to get the little one some more appropriate clothing though.

[ZXT 2,401]

Great looking tractor! Like has been said, this is a great group of people. I think you'll fit in well - we usually have to coax people into posting pictures of their machines!

 

I second (or third, technically) replacing the spring and belt. Has probably been a while since the belt was changed. If you remove the belt guard you might be able to see what's going on.

[Felix 145]

4 hours ago, Achto said:

Great looking tractor!! You might want to get the little one some more appropriate clothing though.

There’s no way he will change the John Deere ovies. He would go to bed in them if he could😂

[Felix 145]

I’ve managed to order a new drive belt. 

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a clutch spring? 

Im in the uk. 

Big thanks for the warm welcome👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[Stormin 9,985]

First off, 

 

You should be able get a suitable spring from an engineering/agricultural suppliers. That is if the old one is still there to compare.

 

You'll have to pop along to Newby Hall. June 8th-9th. There'll be some of us UK lads there. Some of the Yorkshire lads may live near you.

Edited May 10, 2019 by Stormin

[SylvanLakeWH 28,643]

[Felix 145]

3 hours ago, Stormin said:

First off, 

 

You should be able get a suitable spring from an engineering/agricultural suppliers. That is if the old one is still there to compare.

 

You'll have to pop along to Newby Hall. June 8th-9th. There'll be some of us UK lads there. Some of the Yorkshire lads may live near you.

I might go up to newby hall it’s not too far for me. Is it just a wheel horse show? 

Ill nip Dow to ag merchants in the morning 👍🏻

[953 nut 60,393]

12 hours ago, Felix said:

the clutch doesn’t seem right. It didn’t seem to engage properly.

One thing I have encountered is the foot rest on the right side being in too far causing interference with the clutch arm movement. Love the stone work on the house and drive way, looks wonderful.    

[Pullstart 67,093]

 @Felix!  I too love the UK scenery of brick and stone 👍

[Felix 145]

5 minutes ago, pullstart said:

 @Felix!  I too love the UK scenery of brick and stone 👍

And rain😂 it’s not stopped for 2 days 

[Felix 145]

49 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

One thing I have encountered is the foot rest on the right side being in too far causing interference with the clutch arm movement. Love the stone work on the house and drive way, looks wonderful.    

I’ll have a look at that. All though the pedal feels very free. 

It is nice stone. That’s the neighbours house in the picture. It has some really nice colours n it when it’s dry. 

Ours has a lot more iron in the stone giving it a slight rusty colour. 

[Racinbob 11,991]

When you replace the belt and spring check out the idler arm and clutch pivot arm to make sure everything is tight there. 

[Lee1977 7,232]

10 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

When you replace the belt and spring check out the idler arm and clutch pivot arm to make sure everything is tight there. 

I had to drill mine out to 5/8" and add oilite bushings. Might what to clean up the peddle and shaft and add a little oil.

[peter lena 9,319]

FELIX , love the picture , start them young. in addition to the for mentioned , belt and spring, take advantage if the removal of the belt guard . that will expose the pulley idler that is spring tension ed bracket. any doubt on the sprocket , replace it , also detail the lubrication in its movement points , it will work with total ease, good  luck , pete 

[Stormin 9,985]

6 hours ago, Felix said:

I might go up to newby hall it’s not too far for me. Is it just a wheel horse show? 

 

It's classed as a Tractorfest, but there are cars, wagons, horticultural things, stationary engines etc. etc. There is a report in the Europe section. Show pictures from last year.Shows and Events about last year.

 

Edited May 10, 2019 by Stormin

[Westie 8]

Eyup from another tight arse lol. Nice WH 👍

[Felix 145]

33 minutes ago, Westie said:

Eyup from another tight arse lol. Nice WH 👍

W

 

33 minutes ago, Westie said:

Eyup from another tight arse lol. Nice WH 👍

Where about a in the land of tight arses are you? 😂

[Westie 8]

Huddersfield mate but Barnsley originally, yourself?

[Stormin 9,985]

Doesn't matter where abouts in that county tha's from. All Tykes have short arms and deep pockets.

 

[Felix 145]

11 hours ago, Westie said:

Huddersfield mate but Barnsley originally, yourself?

Hoyland in Barnsley. I know Huddersfield very well. I was on hire to Kirklees council for a good few years with a jcb. It’s a small world!!!

[Pullstart 67,093]

On 5/9/2019 at 6:00 PM, Felix said:

Hello everyone. I’ve just got hold of a b80 4 speed. It’s the first one I’ve had after looking for one for a few years. 

Engine well and all gears work ok but the clutch doesn’t seem right. It didn’t seem to engage properly. When I lifted of the pedal bit did engage when the pedal was pushed all the way down. However I think I’ve damaged the belt by doing this. It must have rubbed on something. 

Can the clutch pedal be adjusted or could it just be an old stretched belt that’s causing the problem? 

Heres a picture of the old lass.

cheers everyone 

 

This is the subject in mind for the stack, correct?  You may be able to clamp a stack onto the pipe you have, then build your support.  I like stacks, a lot.  If I have my way, and some time, most every tractor I’ve got wil get one, in some way shape or form.   

 

These pictures are from my current project, “Frank” and I welded the supports right to the stack elbow, the support helps to align the stack vertically.

 

 

[Felix 145]

59 minutes ago, pullstart said:

 

This is the subject in mind for the stack, correct?  You may be able to clamp a stack onto the pipe you have, then build your support.  I like stacks, a lot.  If I have my way, and some time, most every tractor I’ve got wil get one, in some way shape or form.   

 

These pictures are from my current project, “Frank” and I welded the supports right to the stack elbow, the support helps to align the stack vertically.

 

 

That’s a good idea. I’ll only need a 90 bend with a sleeve and a clamp. Should be able to pick them up ok 👍🏻