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Going to rescue this in a day or so , engine turns freely. Oil is clean no water. 100% original and complete with mower deck🙂

Occurring at the cusp of winter, National Absurdity Day, November 20, is a fantastic way to liven up a dreary day. What started as a philosophical movement called absurdism has bloomed into this marked calendar event, during which anyone is allowed to follow their most preposterous whims. It’s a time to exchange social customs and dull norms for playful and untethered behaviors, expressions, and ideas. Dye your eyebrows pink, juggle eggs in the city park or lead a meeting while standing on your hands. There’s no limit to the wackiness of this holiday! Absurdism can be difficult to define since it is by its very nature anti-establishment and anti-order. Embracing absurdity simply requires us to move directly past all the tacit rules that we tend to accommodate each day, from the way we dress to the way we speak, to how we sit in a public place. Today, the primary location for National Absurdity Day celebrations is an elementary school. This is one of the only places where people can truly embrace the meaning of the day without paying significant consequences—it’s not so easy for adults in the working world. Another likely location would be on a website dedicated to little red Wheel Horse garden tractors, how ridiculous.

Fixed it for ya... now that is totally absurd...

I'm not saying I am Batman. I'm only saying Batman and I have never been seen at the same time!

I'm only going to buy one more tractor. Then that's IT, I'm DONE, NO MORE !!!

Once again, Mrs. Sylvan is astounded that an entire day has been set aside in honor of her husband...

That’s no longer absurd, that’s commonplace with “normal” people…

I love my Onan until I don't!!! Last week while pushing snow, it all of a sudden quit on me. Luckily I was right in front of the garage and didn't have to push it too far. After some quick troubleshooting, I came to conclusion that I had erratic and/or no spark when trying to start. Rather than change one component at a time and wait for parts I decided to just purchase the all inclusive (and not so cheap) ignition component set on eBay. Only took about 4 hours to disassemble, replace the parts, reassemble and test. She's running good now. Also decided to change the oil and filter since I had such great access. IMG_8465.mp4

Well the wheel weights are worth a couple hundred of that. Good find!

A C160 with wheel weights. Worth digging out. Good thing you found it before @ebinmaine did!

Looking at the first picture, his name should be. Waldo, as in Where’s Waldo?

Oh, man! My OCD would not let me off the hook until I had matching tread!

I live in an orange 🍊 house 🏠 with a bright red 🔺️ roof. Done! ✔️

Well, somewhere between free & priceless. Sorry, condition is everything, we cannot begin to define the ballpark without a few good pictures of it. A short video of it running is most helpful too.

Now that the structural part of yoke is completed, the tedious process of the embellishments start. Both sides are carved . Ordinarily the back receives more modest carvings many times looking “rushed” ,but in mine they are equal to the front , or different but of similar quality. The design of the pierced areas has now been transferred to the back . First the pierced areas have to be trimmed to the line and totally cleaned within their thickness. This is time consuming since one has to be concerned with the other side at the same time. This is done by carefully trimming with the appropriate gouges ensuring clean crisp lines specially at tight areas which many times require specially modified tools. It has to of course be done from both sides. To be able to see the opposite side I elevate yoke from bench. This allows me to have a “floating “ light on other side which shows clearly the quality of the cut being done. In addition I use also a “ floating” mirror on which I can see the line on other side. First I trim to the line on each side leaving a high part in center , taking care of that last. Raising the work in this manner also keeps work clean since chips fall onto table. Yoke is raised on table allowing chips to fall off work. Floating mirror and light behind yoke Mirror allows viewing lines on back side Back lighting allows one to see clearly quality of cut in the thickness. Mirror is attached to a weight by a string allowing it to be moved Crisp lines, sharp inside corners, and sharp points are crucial.

Good to see it was tarped.

If you tell me where it is, I'll go tonight...

Everything goes thru the ammeter first. If this was mine that would be the first thing I check. Seen it many times.

There's actually a pretty easy fix to that.

All 8 wires will be removed and replaced...... All rubber hoses will be replaced..... every drop of fluid will be replaced.... Original paint will be cleaned and oiled to preserve the ORIGINALITY Its only original once.... Time is the only thing that can make that Patina.....It doesn't come from a can .....

Does it come with matching front weights too? Nice score!

On a machine that has all the safety switches and the much more complex wiring harness... no thank you. I agree 100% Eric.

I’ll be following along to watch this tractor come back to life 👍🏻

I restored one sitting outside swore I'd never do it again - C-160 might be the exception to that rule ..

If it is, I live an hour away and have a big pasture...

Just helpin’ out.

That may be a 1968 1-1631 Lawn ranger. I base that on the hood decals and the gauge wheel mountings on the deck and the 3 spoke steering wheel. Nice looking tractor Love my L-107 Wish you were closer

I've only had a couple tractors with the flip back pan. The latch being in good shape is important but I also added a spring to it under the sheetmetal. Added insurance.

Oh! Mine too!! These are NOT going together. This was just a test to see how far apart the tire bulges would sit.

The C-160 is a walk in the park to replace / restore to operating condition......... K341 and all !!! very little to deal with , simple as it gets ! I will enjoy this one

Some sellers list the Wheel Horse part number fore a knock-off belt that is wider than 5/8" and will not be correct for your tractor.

The 2026 RedSquare calendar is here and better than ever. @ebinmaine Trina, has once again knocked it out of the park, and I hope you all love it as much as I do. Putting this together takes a lot of time and effort, please drop a thanks here, and enjoy 2026!

After having done half a dozen full frame off restorations on tractors ranging from 1966 to 1984 ... then disassembling a 90s 520H... I'd agree to a point. On our older ones I completely replace ALL wiring. On a machine that has all the safety switches and the much more complex wiring harness... no thank you. On this particular C160 Automatic my own personal work schedule would include ripping out the entire wiring system and tossing it.

New seat and rear wheel/tires. Really made a difference in how it feels and performs. I'm 6'4", so that's why the seat is so far back, but it is mounted on sliders. I've used these seats for other projects and you cannot beat them for the price and comfort. Tires I have also used on other projects and they excel in all conditions over ags except for clay/mud.

I've said before, his threads could serve as assembly manuals!

My barber finds broken pieces from a wire wheel stuck in my ears.

The first picture is exactly how it was when the gentleman walked me 200 yards from his house towards the woods🫣 and there it was peeking out through the brush

A little visual on that.

Yeah, I'm not a fan of tape in this situation either, especially considering the threads on the petcock are exposed inside the tank. I do use Gasgacinch from time to time but again, the depth of the threads means the Gasgacinch will be inside the tank as well. I think I'll forgo tape or sealant and see if I get a seal the natural way. Thanks for the comment!

True - you really only get one shot at all original. Patina from a can?? I've seen some incredible old car and truck builds that have aftermarket sheet metal mixed in with weather-seasoned OE tin. They even have that grainy rough-to-the-touch finish on the newer parts.

For future reference: These tires are Ocelot P334 23 x 10.50 - 12.

I have the wobble box ready to fill and the bar lubed with 0-157. The 0-157 is outstanding! Pete…

Awesome job as always. Thank you for volunteering to take this on for all of us. Much appreciated.

If you have an upholstery shop in your area, they can be a source for the right sort of foam cushion. Bring a sample of what you have.

Nope. No ya don't. That's a perfect reason for cruising on a Horse.

Rear axle ready for return line elbow. Return line elbow ready to receive new #906 Nitrile O ring. New O ring installed onto elbow. Elbow installed finger tight into rear axle.

Lower steering shaft flanged bearing ready to be installed. Lower steering shaft flanged bearing installed. Lower steering shaft lightly greased then slid into flanged bearing.