squonk 43,852 #1 Posted December 11, 2010 Traded a 314-A, a Raider 12 and some cash for a Nice C-160 Auto from a friend. It's got a nice RD deck with a mulcher and I kept the blade off the Raider. It's got a cranking problem and I have to fix the brake pedal but so what. He said the hydro is "scarey fast" Maybe I can set some records in snow removal time!!Pics will come!! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #2 Posted December 11, 2010 :ychain: :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,852 #3 Posted December 12, 2010 Here are some pics. I need to replace the cable from the solenoid to the starter, the left spindle which I have,rig up a user friendly oil drain and fix the brake pedal. I've only driven it from the trailer to the garage.The hydro is super touchy. I can move the lever just a little to get it to start moving move it just a little more and it takes off like a rocket! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 481 #4 Posted December 12, 2010 The brake pedal problem is just a broken or missing/unhooked return spring under the shift plate, didn't know if you knew that or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkchop 1 #5 Posted December 12, 2010 :ychain: Nice tractor gotta love them c160,s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,852 #6 Posted December 12, 2010 The brake pedal problem is just a broken or missing/unhooked return spring under the shift plate, didn't know if you knew that or not That's what I was thinking. Had the same thing on a GT-14 I had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbotelho 1 #7 Posted December 12, 2010 mike i think you have a nice machine there good luck they are good workers :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #8 Posted December 12, 2010 So, what's the plan here? Full on resto, or fixed up daily driver? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,852 #9 Posted December 12, 2010 So, what's the plan here? Full on resto, or fixed up daily driver? For now a fix up for daily workin. I do plan on replacing the missing hood decal and put some anti skids on the floorboards. The biggest thing will be getting that hydro so it's not so dangerous to drive! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 723 #10 Posted December 12, 2010 Looks like a solid unit! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasoncracer 0 #11 Posted December 12, 2010 nice tractor!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 481 #12 Posted December 12, 2010 ......so dangerous to drive! So why do you think it goes like a bat out of hell :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,072 #14 Posted December 12, 2010 That looks really nice Mike! That will surely get some serious work done for you! Have fun with the freshen up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,852 #15 Posted December 12, 2010 ......so dangerous to drive! So why do you think it goes like a bat out of hell My friend told me this thing will fly. Just moving it into the shop you had to be very careful with the Hydro lever. You would be creeping along and just move it a little and all of a sudden you will going faster than you would like in a garage! I'll have a chance to really try it out today to see how fast it really is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #16 Posted December 12, 2010 ......so dangerous to drive! So why do you think it goes like a bat out of hell My friend told me this thing will fly. Just moving it into the shop you had to be very careful with the Hydro lever. You would be creeping along and just move it a little and all of a sudden you will going faster than you would like in a garage! I'll have a chance to really try it out today to see how fast it really is. Sounds like something is broken or really loose in the trans linkage or a pin is sheared off on the input shaft to the hydo unit letting the speed adjustment inside the hydo unit free turn a small amount just my 2 cents BTW great tractor I would like to pick one up someday Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 605 #17 Posted December 12, 2010 Is that a wild horse or a race horse? Might want to in stall some wheelie bars. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olratlr 25 #18 Posted December 12, 2010 Good looking Horse you picked up Mike. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,852 #19 Posted December 12, 2010 Ok I had a chance to look at the trans linkage and drive it. I had the cover off at the linkage to replace the spring for the brake plate. The linkage itself looks fine. I put the spring on and when I push the pedal it kicks the lever to what looks like the neutral position. When running the hydro it is not however. The top forward speed does not seem any faster than normal. When moving the lever forward the tractor at times will start out slow and then as you ease it more it will take off full speed. When you pull it back to stop it it sometime will stop and at other times it will go right to reverse. Some times after stopping it in reverse it will not go forward until you push the lever way forward and then it will take off fast. It's not consistent. Any body have a detailed description on how the linkage is supposed to be adjusted? :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #20 Posted December 12, 2010 yeah Im eYe balling that engine! :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #21 Posted December 12, 2010 A lot of times when a Sundstrand gets jumpy and unpredictable, there's a broken spring or sticking acceleration or relief valve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,852 #22 Posted December 12, 2010 Thanks TT!!! Some thing is definitely weird when 1 time it will go forward with little movement of the lever and another time it won't move at all until the lever is way forward. Also there is a small amount of "neutral area" when it's jumpy. Do you think this might be a spring or valve problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #23 Posted December 12, 2010 Do you think this might be a spring or valve problem? It's not easy to diagnose a problem like this over the internet, but I wouldn't rule it out. You can quickly find out by pulling the valves though. Check out this topic for a link to the manual: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=23609 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,852 #24 Posted December 13, 2010 Took out the plug on the front of the trans and pulled the front valve and spring out. Did not take the back plug out as the tractor axle prevented it. Spring wasn't broken. Put it back together and it seemed better but forward to reverse is still touchy with not much or a "neutral area" I guess I'll try the neutral adjustment next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,852 #25 Posted December 14, 2010 ......so dangerous to drive! So why do you think it goes like a bat out of hell My friend told me this thing will fly. Just moving it into the shop you had to be very careful with the Hydro lever. You would be creeping along and just move it a little and all of a sudden you will going faster than you would like in a garage! I'll have a chance to really try it out today to see how fast it really is. Sounds like something is broken or really loose in the trans linkage or a pin is sheared off on the input shaft to the hydo unit letting the speed adjustment inside the hydo unit free turn a small amount just my 2 cents BTW great tractor I would like to pick one up someday Brian I think I've discovered the problem. I de-gunked the cam linkage before going to work today and found the set screw that holds the linkage arm on the transmission shaft is missing, The only thing holding them together was grease and dirt. I won't have time tonight to fix it so I'll keep you posted Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
