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[Retired Wrencher 5,467]

Just enjoying the cool morning and the light hitting it just right. The camera never does it justice. I bought a $20.00 carb till I rebuild the original one. Works good so far. I had to drill out the choke lever and governor lever to get the cable and linkage thru. Also the air cleaner housing the drill and tap depth was way off so had to jury rig that for the housing to fit. Outer than that it works good no leaks . It is a good tractor now, as always fun to tinker with these old Iron tractors. Hope you enjoy the picks.

[edgro 677]

I like your oil drain pipe, thanks for the pics. I have a B80, nice tractor, mine doesn't have low range trans, im guessing that was optional

[WHX?? 48,833]

29 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

air cleaner housing the drill and tap depth was way off so had to jury rig that for the housing to fit.

Just be careful those screws don't come out .... 

Piston damage ? - Engines - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum

[Retired Wrencher 5,467]

1 hour ago, WHX?? said:

Just be careful those screws don't come out .... 

Piston damage ? - Engines - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum

Been there Bud. I just used washers to take up the space.

 

[Retired Wrencher 5,467]

1 hour ago, edgro said:

I like your oil drain pipe, thanks for the pics. I have a B80, nice tractor, mine doesn't have low range trans, am guess that was optional

after 74 they where all 8 speeds from what I have seen?

[ebinmaine 67,676]

8 hours ago, edgro said:

. I have a B80, nice tractor, mine doesn't have low range trans, im guessing that was optional

 

6 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

after 74 they where all 8 speeds from what I have seen?

 

 

Of the B80s from 1974 to 1977:

The 74 and 75 were Mid-frame length and 4 Speeds. 

The 76 and 77 were Long frames and 8 Speeds. 

 

[ebinmaine 67,676]

@Retierd Wrencher

Those B80s are a great machine. Glad it's going well for you. 

And thanks for the pics!

 

[Retired Wrencher 5,467]

12 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

@Retierd Wrencher

Those B80s are a great machine. Glad it's going well for you. 

And thanks for the pics!

 

Thanks Eric I have had so many of these over the years. Just great little tractors. Thanks for the reply.

Edited August 14, 2021 by Retierd Wrencher

[DoctorHfuhruhurr 137]

I did the same for a pressure washer and MTD mower that's been in storage for years and leaked the gas tank into the crank case.  I've had great performance from replacements and for the cost it's not worth my time to rebuild.  I keep the old ones around but don't see me getting to them anytime soon. 

[ebinmaine 67,676]

7 hours ago, DoctorHfuhruhurr said:

.  I've had great performance from replacements and for the cost it's not worth my time to rebuild.  I keep the old ones around but don't see me getting to them anytime soon. 

 

I'd agree with the value in replacement vs rebuild in general concept. 

Unfortunately I've not had the same experience. 

We've seen 3 cheap import carbs here and all 3 were trash from the get go. 

I'll not buy another (for a Kohler engine at least) due to them being so easy to rebuild. 

If you've got any older Kohler carbs kicking around that need a new home please let me know...

 

 

[Retired Wrencher 5,467]

On 8/13/2021 at 9:24 AM, edgro said:

I like your oil drain pipe, thanks for the pics. I have a B80, nice tractor, mine doesn't have low range trans, im guessing that was optional

Your was a 1974/75.

[Lee1977 6,673]

On 8/13/2021 at 9:24 AM, edgro said:

I like your oil drain pipe, thanks for the pics. I have a B80, nice tractor, mine doesn't have low range trans, im guessing that was optional

1976 and 1977  B-80's came with 8 speeds.

Edited March 10 by Lee1977