Gary S Minnesota 62 #1 Posted 12 hours ago Hey Folks, I picked up a nice 1977 C160 two years ago and finally have it purring sweetly. I ultrasonically cleaned the carb, replaced the fuel lines and pump and finally installed new points, condenser and coil. ( later found the old coil was fine). My question now involves the hydro unit.. It seems to have plenty of power, easily lifting the mounted 2 stage snow thrower. What puzzles me is that when the hydro lifts the blower, the engine RPM drops a bit. The RPM then stays at this lower speed until the the blower is lowered again relieving the load. Is this normal for a Sunstrand unit? Just curious? My 520 H with the Eaton 110 will also lose a bit of RPM when lifting but the RPM quickly returns to normal once the up lever is released and the load remains in the up position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 67,844 #2 Posted 3 hours ago The hydro pump consumes about two horse power doing the lifting, even with a 42" snow plow the hydro will slow the engine a bit during lift. You might want to look into some lift assist springs, https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product-category/snow-blower-plows/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 2,428 #3 Posted 2 hours ago 9 minutes ago, 953 nut said: The hydro pump consumes about two horse power doing the lifting, even with a 42" snow plow the hydro will slow the engine a bit during lift. You might want to look into some lift assist springs, https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product-category/snow-blower-plows/ Agreed. I have them on my 416H w/Bervac. I definitely noticed an improvement with the springs installed 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,984 #4 Posted 2 hours ago @ML3 totally agree on that ! been a spring assist , addict for years , adding a heavy eye bolt for a go to spot is regular for me ! now combine that with lubrication detailing. and enhance details as you go , started with choke and throttle cable , pull back assist spring to close / stop ? that way you always have pull assist , now add penetrating oil to those cables , mine in use for years , 3 tractors . functional detailing is an addiction for me , EX , WHY DOES THIS KEEP FAILING ? . ironically its usually a lay out / part failure , easily ENHANCED , favorite helper ? roller stool , picking up every , INTENDED STEP , then INSURING it . what stands out to me in your lower picture ? FLAT IDLER BELT PULLEY , known for rotational LUBRICATIONAL failure , enhance it . red aerosol grease , tiny bearing , heat / stress hang ups , good for you , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
