stevasaurus 23,276 #26 Posted May 19, 2021 Sorry, it took me a while to find this. I use Acetone to remove paint on vinyl stickers. Do not use a lot and wipe gently. The paint will soften and then will wipe off. If done right, you will not damage the sticker. Doesn't matter how much paint. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #27 Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) I always thought using that using acetone would damage the sticker but if it works then okay I will try it Edited May 19, 2021 by Jonnyrocket132 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #28 Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) how much do you think it is worth with a running engine and it with everything working? Edited May 20, 2021 by Jonnyrocket132 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,307 #29 Posted May 20, 2021 On 5/18/2021 at 1:03 PM, stevasaurus said: I think the cam in the K-161 is a 2 piece...the cam in the K-181 is a one piece. Yes and those two part ones can be tricky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #30 Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) wow I didn't even know that they made cam shafts with two different parts Edited May 20, 2021 by Jonnyrocket132 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #31 Posted May 20, 2021 wow, I tried the acetone and it worked 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,307 #32 Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) The blower housing give you a place to start but not the entire story. you need to mic the inside of the cylinder for the rest of the story. Blower housings can be inter-changed. Edited May 20, 2021 by richmondred01 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,307 #33 Posted May 20, 2021 11 hours ago, Jonnyrocket132 said: how much do you think it is worth with a running engine and it with everything working? worth and value are terms that really can’t be interchanged. Depending on the condition, how it runs, how many hours. I’m a fan of the b80 model so I may pay more for one then someone else. Here in central VA, once again depending on condition, are selling from 125 to 900. However, the market seems a high lately. I’ve been seeing wheel horses that in years past sell for 875-975 being advertised for 1200. Im not sure why maybe it’s all that free government money they been handing out or the 11.2% inflation rate (using 1975 inflation calculation formula). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #34 Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) I just finished rebuilding the motor on the B 80 and it has great compression but there is no spark. when I put a working key switch in I turn the key and nothing happens not even a click. the wiring is kind of all jumbled up but is in good shape. do any of you guys know what might be the cause? Edited June 4, 2021 by Jonnyrocket132 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey855 167 #35 Posted June 4, 2021 11 hours ago, Jonnyrocket132 said: I just finished rebuilding the motor on the B 80 and it has great compression but there is no spark. when I put a working key switch in I turn the key and nothing happens not even a click. the wiring is kind of all jumbled up but is in good shape. do any of you guys know what might be the cause? Assuming you just did a plug and play my generic guesses would be either a safety switch not engaged or failed or the starter solenoid. You’ll have to either get a meter and trace your voltage or just start replacing parts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,472 #36 Posted June 4, 2021 On 5/19/2021 at 2:19 PM, Jonnyrocket132 said: I always thought using that using acetone would damage the sticker but if it works then okay I will try it Did you find the model and serial number? With an 8-speed it should be a 1976 model with the engine produced in 1975. We do not have 1976 wiring diagrams. These may help. Click on the picture to view them. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #37 Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) when I tried that I was surprised to find that there wasn't a sticker it was just a white piece of tape but those will help me a lot thank you Edited June 4, 2021 by Jonnyrocket132 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #38 Posted June 4, 2021 I am also wondering if you have to have that ammeter plugged in in order to complete the circuit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #39 Posted June 5, 2021 I finally got her running I don't remember who it was that said that those Koehler engines sound good when they idle but they were right because I love how she sounds 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #40 Posted June 5, 2021 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=1e50287ab3&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-7443703556926024682&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_kpj5ylny0 this is the link to the video of it running it was dark when I took that video and my camera hates the dark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey855 167 #41 Posted June 5, 2021 18 hours ago, Jonnyrocket132 said: I finally got her running I don't remember who it was that said that those Koehler engines sound good when they idle but they were right because I love how she sounds That was me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #42 Posted June 5, 2021 yeah you were right about those things sounding good 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #43 Posted June 5, 2021 I just noticed that the head lights don't work and I have even taken the switch off of my 417-8 just to see if it was the switch but it didn't work and I tried new bulbs but no light Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #44 Posted June 6, 2021 and I just noticed that the timing is off but it still purred like a kitten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #45 Posted June 6, 2021 so this was my first engine rebuild and I think it turned out alright except for the fact that the timing is a little off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,367 #46 Posted June 6, 2021 17 hours ago, Jonnyrocket132 said: I just noticed that the head lights don't work and I have even taken the switch off of my 417-8 just to see if it was the switch but it didn't work and I tried new bulbs but no light Is the condenser generating power? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #47 Posted June 6, 2021 just to clarify this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #48 Posted June 6, 2021 to tell you the truth I didn't even think about testing that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #49 Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) so I just tested the condenser and it is no good Edited June 7, 2021 by Jonnyrocket132 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyrocket132 38 #50 Posted June 7, 2021 and I just noticed that the headlights don't work even though everything is hooked up and the switch is working but I can get the head lights to work even with new bulbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
