Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #1 Posted October 27, 2023 I told myself, hold off ! no more for now. The force was just too strong today. I just had to pick up this B-80 8 speeder. Non running and lots of patina -aka Rust ! What’s not to like ? First in line tomorrow morning is a good pressure washing then too see if this old girl will run. 1 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,445 #2 Posted October 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: I told myself, hold off ! no more for now. The force was just too strong today. I've said that too Young Skywalker. Now we have 13 ..... 2 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: see WHEN this old girl will run. There. Fixed that for ya. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,838 #3 Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) Awesome! I bet a little soap and water wet sanding and that thing would have PURDY popping out of it everywhere! The one I’m sitting on, I wet sanded and buffed and it brought a ton of paint out of the rust that was on it. Edited October 27, 2023 by Pullstart 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #4 Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: I told myself, hold off ! no more for now. The force was just too strong today. I just had to pick up this B-80 8 speeder. Non running and lots of patina -aka Rust ! What’s not to like ? First in line tomorrow morning is a good pressure washing then too see if this old girl will run. very nice man i might pick up a c series soon since round hoods are basically non existant 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,008 #5 Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: First in line tomorrow morning is a good pressure washing then too see if this old girl will run. Had an old buddy who said it best: if it's got any compression at all, it will run! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #6 Posted October 27, 2023 34 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: very nice man i might pick up a c series soon since round hoods are basically non existant Nothing wrong with a c series! We have a bunch. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #7 Posted October 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: Nothing wrong with a c series! We have a bunch. yeah but i like the roundys more 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #8 Posted October 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: yeah but i like the roundys more You and me both buddy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #9 Posted October 27, 2023 As long as Wheel Horse is on the side… I like it ! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #11 Posted October 27, 2023 Wheelhorse#1 I have had many of these. Kept some sold most. Hard to beat these K181`s. Enjoy the ride. Looking forward to seeing more picks when done. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #12 Posted October 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Retired Wrencher said: Wheelhorse#1 I have had many of these. Kept some sold most. Hard to beat these K181`s. Enjoy the ride. Looking forward to seeing more picks when done. Yes Sir .This is my second b80 other is a 4 speed I use to cut the lawn and yard work, the k181s are a breeze to wrench on and little power houses for their size. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #13 Posted October 27, 2023 Any idea what year? I have a '73 which is a no name but since a front runner to a B I call her Aunt B. Just had to give it a home for only a franklin... 50 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: little power houses for their size. Yes Sir! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,838 #14 Posted October 27, 2023 21 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Any idea what year? I have a '73 which is a no name but since a front runner to a B I call her Aunt B. Just had to give it a home for only a franklin... Yes Sir! I shoulda’ took her for a stroll in the food plot, see how that 8 pulled a plow. Did anyone run her into the dirt yet? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stegs 325 #15 Posted October 27, 2023 cant wait to see more of this machine.!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,197 #16 Posted October 27, 2023 12 hours ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: told myself, hold off ! no more for now. The force was just too strong today 1 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,740 #17 Posted October 27, 2023 12 hours ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: I told myself, hold off ! no more for now. The mind can be such a joker The force was just too strong today. You mean everyday! see if this old girl will run. It will run, but if it smokes I spy a big and small block Kohler looking for something to jump into! 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #18 Posted October 27, 2023 10 hours ago, WHX?? said: Any idea what year? I have a '73 which is a no name but since a front runner to a B I call her Aunt B. Just had to give it a home for only a franklin... Yes Sir! The one above is ‘76. Yours Looks very nice and in great shape. Bigger rear tires make all the difference in my opinion.They Ride better and look cool .👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #19 Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Edited October 27, 2023 by Wheelhorse#1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #20 Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) Today I gave it a good pressure wash.I think it cleaned up pretty well 👍 Brought it in and tore into it.Had no spark,cleaned up the points, issue solved. Replaced the head gasket,was blown out pretty bad but the cylinder looked great and no piston slop at all 😮 I think I may have gotten lucky on this one.It’s always a crap shoot with a non runner. I think the trans is ok but won’t know for sure until tomorrow once I get it running. Edited October 27, 2023 by Wheelhorse#1 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,740 #21 Posted October 28, 2023 That’s a great compression reading! I would think a 1976 k181 would have the compression release cam. So how did you get an engine compression reading? School me! 3 hours ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,451 #22 Posted October 28, 2023 23 hours ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: Yes Sir .This is my second b80 other is a 4 speed I use to cut the lawn and yard work, the k181s are a breeze to wrench on and little power houses for their size. Well said W/H#1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #23 Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/27/2023 at 8:07 AM, Pullstart said: I shoulda’ took her for a stroll in the food plot, see how that 8 pulled a plow. Did anyone run her into the dirt yet? I did in the junior field but never got a chance in the big field. Plowed good but have a lift issue to sort out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #24 Posted October 28, 2023 10 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: That’s a great compression reading! I would think a 1976 k181 would have the compression release cam. So how did you get an engine compression reading? School me! The newer small blocks did not have ACR with the ring gear bendix set up. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,740 #25 Posted October 28, 2023 4 hours ago, WHX?? said: The newer small blocks did not have ACR with the ring gear bendix set up. I have a couple newer bendex ones that have ACR. I guess its just like balance gears, some had them, some didn't. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
