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Rob in Mo

12-24-2004 17:46:22




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About 2 years ago I purchased a Oliver RC 80. I got it home and had to pull it to start. Upon further inspection I noticed someone had wired it backwards. I turned the mag 180 degrees.set timing on TDC and wired it right. It started with crank and runs great now. I painted it and put new
decals on it and it looks beautiful. My question is,why don't we see more restord 80s at tractor shows.I have been to a number of shows and mine is the only 80 there. Got any ideas. thanks

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scottf

12-26-2004 10:27:27




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 Re: Oliver 80 shows in reply to Rob in Mo, 12-24-2004 17:46:22  
It's true. You don't see many Oliver 80s at shows. A good Oliver 80 is hard to find and parts for them are not readily available either so it's hard to fix up a not so good one. More people will put the effort into 90s and 99s because they were the top of the line in there day. But the 80s are great tractors and it's fun to have a unique tractor.



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RAB

12-25-2004 10:15:38




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 Re: Oliver 80 shows in reply to Rob in Mo, 12-24-2004 17:46:22  
Rob,
Probably because a lot (most?) 80 models were exported. Also the RCs did not have the option of electric start, so were not so popular (if a 70 RC, or other make would do the job?).
With regard to being wired backwards, it makes no odds as long as it is timed correctly and the plug leads are in the appropriate places. I have no idea whether my mags are correct or 180 out.
The correct timing should be set, as per the manual, with the engine running and checking the timing mark alignment on the flywheel with either a timing light or, in those days, light from a spark plug lead. Personally I find making sure it doesn"t kick back is the most important point to get right! I have 4 model 80s and think they were a good tractor in their day. Main engine problem that got them scrapped was a valve dropping in.
Regards, RAB

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Rob in Mo

12-25-2004 23:02:02




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 Re: Oliver 80 shows in reply to RAB, 12-25-2004 10:15:38  
RAB,
Thanks for your reply.I was aware that there weren't a great amount of 80's out there for the reasons you cited. When they are available they seem to sell quickly or it seems that way to me.
You are right that it will run being 180 out if wired to the right plugs. The previous owner didn't have it timed correctly.Anyway I put it back the way it was supposed to be and the engine really runs strong without kicking back when cranked. I really have lots of fun with this tractor{1938 model}and would like to add an 80 Standard and 18-27 in the future. Thanks Rob

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RAB

12-28-2004 04:42:02




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 Re: Oliver 80 shows in reply to Rob in Mo, 12-25-2004 23:02:02  
Don"t forget there are wide and narrow RCs - tiptoe and rubber, and possibly normal spade lug steels. Also steel and pneumatic standards to collect as well. In both 80 and 18-27..... Seems you may have quite a few before you get a full set!!
I have both types of 80 RCs with tiptoes and a pair of 80 standards, one on rubber and one on steel. Along with the 90, of course.
Regards, RAB



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