Yesterdays Haul Part 2 of 2, C-160

[hcminis 1,700]

Sorry for the delay. Yesterday was my birthday and wife calls to let me know someone just dropped off a mower in the driveway. Thought, "who would be doing that"? So, being the great wife she is, said "I'll go take a picture for you". Well, the guy that I purchased the C-160 from delivered it on my birthday and didn't even know it was my birthday.

So, got home and did a little playing around. Cleaned old gas out and replaced with some new. Pulled the gas line off pump to make sure it was pumping gas to carb. and it was. Shot some carburetor cleaner in and fired right up. This thing has been sitting for over a year now. Couldn't believe it. Does need a good cleaning but otherwise not bad. Oil looked like it was a recent change.

Now, the bad...someone (previous owner) messed up one of the frame to transmission bolts and tried to re-tap it. Don't have a clue what all happened there. Not really that concerned right now because I do have another parts tractor that is only missing the engine. The parts C-160 has a great transmission from what the po told me. Plus, has the front head light assembly. However, will try to fix the bolt that is on there now first.

Now the frustrating part. The tractor moves fine but since I'm not familiar with hydros, there is a short handle that engages the belt. This short handle has a spring I can see from the top that is just hanging. So, I know the guard needs removed to see what all is going wrong in there. Anyone have pictures or the owners manual for this beast? Previous owner told me this handle had to be held down in order for the tractor to move. I am sure that is the problem he had and reason for buying a Dixie Chopper. Had no clue what he was talking about since I have never owned a hydro. So, I'm sure it is suppose to lock down and when the pedal is pushed will spring back which it does. Just won't stay engaged or whatever it is suppose to do.

Pictures....I know everyone wants.

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

Nice C-160.VERY nice.I have one with shifter problem too.PO intaalled a long pice of angle iron where the original shifter is supposed to be.I'm looking for pics of an original too.If you find any info,share it with me.BTW.....Happy Birthday.

[JC 1965 1,532]

:wh: Tractor looks great, I would think it would be all rusty after setting out all that time. Great find!! :thumbs:

[massey 119]

Looks like a good deal. :thumbs:

[mavfreak 11]

might be the picture but it looks like the transmission mounting plate has a crack in it Other than that I like it! have fun with it!

[tgranthamfd 29]

Nice, those weights look huge, any idea what they weigh ea?

[hcminis 1,700]

Heath, thanks for pointing that out. Will check this evening if it hasn't floated away. Getting enough rain here to last the rest of the year. Guess I can only hope the parts tractor has a good frame. If not, then will be doing some frame repair. For what I paid for this beast, I'm willing to do it.

[stevasaurus 23,291]

Nice horse there D.J. :thumbs:

[jdpuller 2]

looks good :thumbs:

[Retired Wrencher 5,829]

:thumbs: D.J. Very nice I would hold on tho this one 16HP are hard to find now. They do not show up every day. worth restoring for sure. Gary B.............

[racinfool40 203]

The spring that is hanging should hook to the brake shaft assm.Arm check in front of and a little below your hydro filter and see if there is an arm with a hole in the end.. the spring should be attached to that arm. When pulled up it should engage the parking brake pawl in side the tranny. once you pull the belt guard off you should see everything you need.. Tried looking for a good pic but didn't find one!!! Hope some one out there has a good pic!!

[racinfool40 203]

check out this thread- Has a good pic!!

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?...=0entry226851

[hcminis 1,700]

Thank you Mike for the link. Ed also sent me a picture of his tractor.

Was able to get the belt guard off and the spring is just hanging there. Will try to fix it this evening.

Yes, there is a small crack in the frame where it attaches to the transmission. However, appears to have been welded already. Previous owner did say he had to take the ole girl to a Wheel Horse dealer and have the transmission rebuilt. Not even gonna tell you what he did.

Even with those little problems which can be fixed, this thing is a BEAST! When used correctly as a Garden Tractor and NOT as a D9 CAT Dozer it will last a long long time.

Hopefully the C-160 Parts Tractor I have will allow me to get one good tractor and probably do a quick repaint. Want to actually use the monster around the yard.

Thanks again for the compliments and help. Always count on this board for GREAT help.

[can whlvr 994]

you will like the 160,i have one and really like it,alot of power in those 16hp kohlers,its hard to bog her down when mowing

[squonk 43,911]

Thank you Mike for the link. Ed also sent me a picture of his tractor.

Was able to get the belt guard off and the spring is just hanging there. Will try to fix it this evening.

Yes, there is a small crack in the frame where it attaches to the transmission. However, appears to have been welded already. Previous owner did say he had to take the ole girl to a Wheel Horse dealer and have the transmission rebuilt. Not even gonna tell you what he did.

Even with those little problems which can be fixed, this thing is a BEAST! When used correctly as a Garden Tractor and NOT as a D9 CAT Dozer it will last a long long time.

Hopefully the C-160 Parts Tractor I have will allow me to get one good tractor and probably do a quick repaint. Want to actually use the monster around the yard.

Thanks again for the compliments and help. Always count on this board for GREAT help.

I just got a quote on rebuilding the bad hydro in my 160. $1100. Yikes!! :thumbs: