kpinnc 16,224 #26 Posted July 7, 2024 6 hours ago, Lagersolut said: I've had an engine that hasn't been "run" in years - I take the plug out and work some oil on the cylinder walls and valves/guides turning the engine by hand - after 25 years its dry on the top…Marvel - WD-40 or similar Agreed. Might make it smoke for a minute or three, but it's never good to start one with dry internal components... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,871 #27 Posted July 7, 2024 7 hours ago, Lagersolut said: Nice looking machine - just a FYI - anytime I've had an engine that hasn't been "run" in years - I take the plug out and work some oil on the cylinder walls and valves/guides turning the engine by hand - after 25 years its dry on the top…Marvel - WD-40 or similar WD-40 is not a lubricant. It's a water repellent. PB-blaster, Kroil, Liquid Wrench, Deep Creep are all better choices. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,265 #28 Posted July 7, 2024 2 hours ago, kpinnc said: Agreed. Might make it smoke for a minute or three, but it's never good to start one with dry internal components... If possible, flip an engine over for one or two seconds so everything gets a splash of oil. Let it drain down for a few hours before attempting a start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 10,791 #29 Posted 6 hours ago @Curtis H I’m wondering what ever became of this tractor? I realize he’s not on here anymore but maybe someone knows what happened with it? Definitely one of the nicest C-165’s I’ve ever seen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 2,123 #30 Posted 5 hours ago i read the thread -- yes, Don -- I wonder what happened to it Especially looking at photos i wonder if there was an meter showing hours? Even the rims look show room condition? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 10,791 #31 Posted 5 hours ago @Brockport Bill As you can see this guy made this one post and then never responded or posted an update. I know it’s a long shot but figured I’d revive this thread and see if anyone knew what happened with it? I don’t think @stevebo ended up it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 3,096 #32 Posted 4 hours ago He only made the one post on 7/4/24 & checked on his post 2 days later, never replied & hasn't been active since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 3,096 #33 Posted 4 hours ago 3 minutes ago, c-series don said: @Brockport Bill As you can see this guy made this one post and then never responded or posted an update. I know it’s a long shot but figured I’d revive this thread and see if anyone knew what happened with it? I don’t think @stevebo ended up it ? @c-series don you posted while I was typing,lol. Oh well, Jynx... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 2,123 #34 Posted 2 hours ago there are some contridictions looking at photos -- i have a 1980 c165-8 -- and the color in certain places do not match my tractor -- my pto pulley is red - this posted photo its black --- the trangular shape bracket that holds the pto lever arm doesn't match my pto brake bracket which is red - my pto arm and the trunion are not the shiny color as the shiny color silver in these photos - the hardware on this tractors seat platform connecting to the seat pan fender look almost brand new bolt heads -- there are inconsistances -- which may mean different manufacturing years???? Buit my i.d. decal indicates mine is a 1980 and the poster says this a 1980 -- but different things do not match. anyone have any thoughts if this posted tractor is all original, or maybe restored? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
