Wishin4a416 2,189 #101 Posted April 29, 2014 Got some more done tonite. Motor mounted and some items attached. Im lovin this rain. Means I get more garage time. Have to stop at Busy Beaver for some more bolts tomorrow that we don't stock at work. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #102 Posted April 30, 2014 mmmm nice!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustykan 140 #103 Posted April 30, 2014 Shes slowly starting to resemble a Tractor again. Im all out of pieces that are done, so I have to get back to the blaster and paint booth. IMG_1869.JPG IMG_1872.JPG How did you refinish the PTO mechanism and voltage regulator? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #104 Posted April 30, 2014 The C-160 is coming out awesome! I think I'd have a hard time getting that one real dirty... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #105 Posted May 3, 2014 And a little more garage time today thanks to the Wife and Daughter who did the mowing around the house. Next will be the wiring which I am a little apprehensive about. Just aint that savvy on it but I have to learn I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #106 Posted May 4, 2014 looking real nice Jack. Hey don't get worried about the wiring. the 160 is a fairly simple tractor to wire and as long as you have the right terminals, decent wire and some decent crimpers it should be a walk in the park. just take your time and enjoy the experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #107 Posted May 17, 2014 She breathed again today after 15 months downtime. I must admit I was apprehensive about firing it up being my first kohler rebuild and complete rewire. But after priming the line to the pump and blowing into the gas tank a couple of times, it started within seconds. Some tweaking on the carb and it is running smooth. The big muffler is off a cub quiet series and comes off if I can get the right one at the show. It was nice for running it the first time though so I could listen for any strange noises but all was OK. One issue now though is no reading on the Amp meter and dummy me forgot to see if it was registering when I brought it home after buying it originally. Tranny sounds fine and all gears are quiet. Decals are ordered from Terry. This will be the Snowblower machine. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #108 Posted May 18, 2014 Looking very good! Can't wait to see what the decals make it look like. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #109 Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) Turned out very nice Jack. Im happy for you it runs nice and the wiring worked out ok...... got any pics of your wiring? I'm sure it looks as nice as the rest of the tractor...... Edited May 18, 2014 by Martin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,015 #110 Posted May 18, 2014 Great attention to detail and way to persevere to the end. That is a machine to be very proud of! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #111 Posted May 18, 2014 One gorgeous worker you've assembled there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #112 Posted May 18, 2014 Outstanding work, Jack. Sure wish mine looked like that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #113 Posted May 28, 2014 Well I guess its finally done. Well 99% anyway. A few loose ends to tie up yet and I still have to locate a muffler so the PTO is accessible. Hope to find one at the show. The decals arrived from Terry and they are top notch. Been a long project for someone as slow as me but it was fun! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #115 Posted October 1, 2014 Finally got the correct muffler for it. Found it on ebay. For 13 bucks. Then it be officially done. Waiting for the UPS truck then off to the blaster and paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #116 Posted May 23, 2015 Got the Muffler on today. It looks and sounds great. One more Hurtle is to find out why it doesn't charge. Hope to talk to the electrical gurus at the show or maybe post a thread in the Electrical forum. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hatedge 10 #117 Posted May 23, 2015 Also had a C160. An awesome little beast.At first I was fooled by its small size but it gave everything you could expect from any other 16hp Kohler. I dont know if youve had one before this here beauty but you are in for a treat.Mines not as cherry as yours but it a worker and it sleeps outdoors (Barn is too full of projects already ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #118 Posted May 23, 2015 Jack, that 160 project of yours is really sweer! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dad&Kev 31 #119 Posted May 23, 2015 Absolutely beautiful! Hope to do our C160 someday... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,189 #120 Posted May 24, 2015 UPDATE. Got it charging. Dummy me forgot to ground the R/R. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
