etag1949 0 #1 Posted June 22, 2011 I'm new here. Just picked up a well maintained C-161 auto that apparently had been mowing the same mainly shaded acre since new and up until a month ago when the PTO clutch went out of adjustment and the belt was stretched just enough to have to P.O. listen to his wife and buy a new Husq. Needs PTO belt(s), a muffler, some adjusting and minor cleaning before I put it the purpose it was designed for more than 30 years ago - working like the horse it is. Could use a few links and/or local (live near Danbury and work in Hartford) parts sources to get me started if it wouldn't be too much bother. Picture in the dark from a few minutes ago: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,582 #3 Posted June 22, 2011 We have a few members from out your way. Hopefully one of em chimes in with some local places to get parts. Any TORO dealers near you? Thats the best place to start. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #4 Posted June 22, 2011 Etag, welcome from a life long Danbury resident and recently moved up to New Milford last August. Let me know what parts you need and maybe I can help. For new parts Napa is a pretty good source (mufflers, points, plugs air filters etc.). They carry most in stock. Feel free to pm me if you want to talk I will give you my number. ps how did I miss that sweet tractor ?? Was it listed for sale locally or did you know the po ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etag1949 0 #5 Posted June 22, 2011 Etag, welcome from a life long Danbury resident and recently moved up to New Milford last August. Let me know what parts you need and maybe I can help. For new parts Napa is a pretty good source (mufflers, points, plugs air filters etc.). They carry most in stock. Feel free to pm me if you want to talk I will give you my number. ps how did I miss that sweet tractor ?? Was it listed for sale locally or did you know the po ?? thanks, man - completely 4got about NAPA - that's who we depended upon growing up early-late '60s. Coincidentally, drove past Glastonbury (where I grew up) Auto Parts on Sunday. I'm in Newtown now. Will ping you for sure at some point. dunno... Link removed. Links to craigslist or eBay items other than your own are not allowed - nylyon Got it for 250 - PO is a gr8 79 y.o. man. Said the tractor came with the house when he bought it 16 years ago. know who got these (if they're sold)? Link removed - nylyon I really wanted the 520-H - left message with his wife and never got a call-back. When the C-161 come up, I jumped on it. Ernie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #7 Posted June 22, 2011 I passed by the one you bought as it said 17hp tecky.... nice pick up !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #8 Posted June 22, 2011 :WRS: Very nice Tractor. :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorseSteve 48 #9 Posted June 22, 2011 Welcome to Red Square! I also live in Newtown and have a C-160 Auto. My next door neighbor is restoring a C-161 Auto. From the looks of that picture, you found a good one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #10 Posted June 22, 2011 :hide: FROM NORWALK, CT. RUSS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #11 Posted June 22, 2011 :hide: from Chris in Naugatuck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etag1949 0 #12 Posted June 22, 2011 I passed by the one you bought as it said 17hp tecky.... nice pick up !!! they only came as 16s Kohler or Briggs. He looked after my 1st call and got back to me before I went to see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #13 Posted June 22, 2011 :hide: looks like a super deal. NAPA is always a good place for parts, I also like to use my local independant factory authorized Kohler dealer that has been in buiseness for ever, not the closest place but he knows small engines and stocks the ''hard to get K series parts'' just take the serial and spec numbers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #15 Posted June 23, 2011 welcome aboard! nice looking C-161 Don V raised in Cheshire, CT...now in PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #16 Posted June 23, 2011 etag, as you can see there is a large CT clan, keep an eye out, we tend to get together once or twice a year for our own show. :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corn53 4 #17 Posted June 23, 2011 :hide: Nice :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #18 Posted June 23, 2011 :hide: I'm in Sherman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #19 Posted June 24, 2011 Welcome, been in Danbury for 43 yrs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etag1949 0 #20 Posted June 27, 2011 PTO-deck drive belt replaced and rough adjustments done yesterday. Pics are today - this draft horse can work - my 9y.o. and I made hay today. after the first pass -"front" yard - other man toy in the background mid-day break - ran out of gas.... ...as far away from the house as possible here's Jojo soloing the second pass in front after working in the tall grass all day. First time she's driven anything - doesn't even ride a bike. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4dtsfwRD...10626174503.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #21 Posted June 27, 2011 :woohoo: You don't see many that vintage (78-79) with tail lights, and those look factory, most have headlights with reflectors on the back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbotelho 1 #22 Posted June 27, 2011 :woohoo: I am in newfairfield ct have a few machines the bug does bite so be careful welcome aboard and although I do not have as much knowledge as others Im here if needed Big jim :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #23 Posted June 28, 2011 ...as far away from the house as possible If you're going to do it, at least you did it right. Check out the links pinned for good parts sources. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,528 #24 Posted June 28, 2011 :D Hello and :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etag1949 0 #25 Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks for dropping by (and the seat), Steve. Ran it after dark with the lights on. Left taillight needs a bulb and the plastic over the headlights is a bit melted. Steve guessed (and I concur) that the muffler is probably the cause as the weld at the top is broken. Also, wondered about the 2 holes on the hood. Steve says he's seen some with hood ornaments. I think I'd rather mount a large HID light there and wire it into the headlights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
