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Recently Acquired 1976 C-160 Hydro

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Mike_W

Been looking for a C-160 Auto with Hydro lift for some time and an acceptable one finally showed itself on CL. Good runner. Needs a replacement seat and a choke lever. Also a battery mount. Anyone point me to how these batteries are held in place? A bigger (younger) brother to my 876

 

 

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I had a post on my 876 but I see the images are gone from the post, here is a picture, Love this tractor.

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KC9KAS

@Mike_W The battery in the C-160 is held in place just like the battery on your 876.

Nice looking machines!

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Mike_W

Thank You sir. I don't see the hardware for it the hold-down strap, but I'll dig into it further when it warms up this weekend.

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953 nut

:text-coolphotos:               Nice find.    Looks like you are missing the battery box.

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Mike_W

That would explain it. I'm sure I can fab one up once it warms up. The plow, tire chains, and 2 mower decks came with it (one very nice deck and one in sad shape). The plow is missing the blade rotating hardware, but I have a working blade already.

2 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

:text-coolphotos:               Nice find.    Looks like you are missing the battery box.

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ebinmaine

Nice looking C160 Mike.

I have a '74 8 spd headed my way soon. (weather delay)

Please let me know what you end up doing for the seat.

Mine will need a cover and padding and I want to keep the original frame in place.

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squonk

My 76 160 uses 2 "J" bolts and a wire clamp across the top of the battery. Doesn't have the side strap. 

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PeacemakerJack

Mike--That C160 looks like a great find!  I love that little 876 as well--it is nearly identical to the tractor I grew up using.  You will have a knock out punch with both of those machines in your stable!:dance:

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1 hour ago, squonk said:

My 76 160 uses 2 "J" bolts and a wire clamp across the top of the battery. Doesn't have the side strap. 

Thank you, that makes perfect sense now that I look at it.

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Nice looking C160 Mike.

I have a '74 8 spd headed my way soon. (weather delay)

Please let me know what you end up doing for the seat.

Mine will need a cover and padding and I want to keep the original frame in place.

I think I may go with a mid back Michigan Universal until I an find a decent original.  https://www.amazon.com/Michigan-Seat-Universal-Mower-Midback/dp/B0000AXF76/ref=pd_sbs_86_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0000AXF76&pd_rd_r=TNMRBMETR2M077W67EM5&pd_rd_w=t1muc&pd_rd_wg=pnx4W&psc=1&refRID=TNMRBMETR2M077W67EM5

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squonk

My best pic is in Photobucket pugatory but this seat is the best I ever tried.

 

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AMC RULES

:rolleyes: Share the link? 

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