Chris1055 106 #1 Posted November 18, 2017 I was looking for a 16 hp motor for snowblowing this winter. Went to get the motor and asked him if he had the tractor it came off of. He said he did. He was going to scrap it but would throw it it if I wanted it. Looks to be in pretty good shape. I'd radther have one like this than one painted three times lol. I'm going to use it like this for the winter just get everything mechanically right. 12 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted November 18, 2017 @Chris1055 Nice find! I have been working on my C-160 and was wondering if you could get a photo of your engine from the carb side. Need to see the throttle and choke cable hook-ups. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1055 106 #3 Posted November 18, 2017 This help ?? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,187 #4 Posted November 18, 2017 Nice save!!! Would love to find them deals around here. Enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,786 #5 Posted November 18, 2017 Great find and save. Keep us posted with progress. I've seen a lot of snow blower side extension wings on up side down, but a seat back, now that's a first. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1055 106 #6 Posted November 18, 2017 He model is 1-0380-9 year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,786 #7 Posted November 18, 2017 1974 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #8 Posted November 18, 2017 Why did he pull the engine off a perfectly good C-160?I'm sure he could have gotten more for a complete running tractor rather than just a 16 horse Kohler?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1055 106 #9 Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) He puts 16 hp kohlers in sears suburbans so when finds a tractor with a k341 takes the motor and junks the rest but his father likes wheel horse so i don't know. Edited November 18, 2017 by Chris1055 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1055 106 #10 Posted November 18, 2017 Is the engine shroud and starter the same on the 10 hp. This motor didn't come with a starter and the shroud is too far gone on the bottom I think I have a starter and shroud off a 10 hp in my shed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,274 #11 Posted November 18, 2017 Nice save Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,217 #12 Posted November 19, 2017 5 hours ago, Chris1055 said: Is the engine shroud and starter the same on the 10 hp. This motor didn't come with a starter and the shroud is too far gone on the bottom I think I have a starter and shroud off a 10 hp in my shed The shroud should be the same. You'll have to mount up the starter to see if it works. I recall a post that the K-series had two different starters the difference was the number of teeth on the starter. If both flywheel gears are the same it should work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,898 #13 Posted November 19, 2017 One starter has 14 teeth and one has 10. The 10 was for the 16hp, but will work on all the other ones that have the starter mounting holes at the bottom, K241, 301, and 321. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,877 #14 Posted November 19, 2017 (edited) Chris. I'd rather have one like this than one painted three times lol. Most of here agree with this. If it is a worker who cares what it looks like as long as it gets the job done. I just pick up 3 been out side for a while. Been going them one at a time. They will be fine workers when done. Enjoy the projects. Edited November 19, 2017 by Retierd Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1055 106 #15 Posted November 19, 2017 Well found out it didn't have points either no big deal and I found a brand new seal and gasket kit which is a plus but this doesn't look like I'll have an issue with that. I just put a new seal around the points. Also the guy broke every bolt in the shroud so I had to tap those out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,495 #16 Posted November 19, 2017 This is a C160 I saved! Bought for $125 and runs like a locomotive! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1055 106 #17 Posted November 19, 2017 Nice I hate seeing these junked ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #18 Posted November 19, 2017 Another abandoned one here... pulled from a field, trans frozen solid, full of water. Been mowing the lawn here, past two years now. 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #19 Posted November 19, 2017 I cannot figure out how anyone could abandon such an expensive machine - someone paid dearly for that tractor new and that particular model is a serious favorite among it's owners . Stupid levels of torque , very tough frame/transmissions and quite easy to work on them - why throw it away like that ? I have two , a '73 16Auto and a '74 C-160 - you'd have to pry them out of my cold , dead fingers and probably have the wife after you as well - they have done more work for us over the years than almost anything I've ever owned besides the 1277 - which is almost even better in some ways . The amount of dirt/rock/snow work they have done was probably far above their intended design , but they never really complain and I take great care of them with a lot of respect - which is highly deserved . Folks around this area know these quite well and their reputation - they have proven to be far more reliable and rugged above any other brand anyone has around here - and that includes both Deere and Cub models . I guess our disposable society is catching up to too much valuable iron - need to keep an eye open in those scrap yards folks . I have a phone number listed with the yard guys at all our local spots - they call if anything comes in and they will save stuff for me off to the side of the working pile . Son in law got his very straight , running and working 1057 out of a scrap yard near me - he spotted it taking a load in on a guy's trailer and a few minutes later I had a call from the yard guy about it - said one got away from him before it hit the scale...I was relieved to see it came home later that day and he brought it over to show it off . Two weeks later , another load and a near-new 48" deck was scored from the same yard , even had all the guards and decals still on it - dumb . Great save , always glad to hear how folks are keeping these machines alive - they certainly deserve the attention and love . Sarge 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #20 Posted November 19, 2017 Said it was his fathers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1055 106 #21 Posted November 19, 2017 She runs not even a puff of smoke on first start up I'm impressed! I gotta get busy if I'm gonna put the snowblower on it ! It got saved from the junk. Good original engine and it's gonna be back to work again for this horse!! Should I start a new topic called resurrection? 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GREYGHOST 65 #22 Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Going tomorrow and to look at one of these. No pics just word of mouth, but it must be pretty good. The owner is asking $$675.00. If Iknew get it soloist some pics. She also told me where a 1970 WH 800 was sitting also. I'm not familiar with the 800. So I'm not sure of the value of one of those. Any thoughts on either would be appreciated. Thanks Brent Edited November 21, 2017 by GREYGHOST Addition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,786 #23 Posted November 21, 2017 On 11/19/2017 at 6:29 PM, Chris1055 said: Ya gotta be careful with these big stallions around the mares Chris. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites