dclarke 4,011 #1 Posted September 15, 2013 I picked this up a couple of weeks ago without hearing it run. The wires on the ign. switch were melted together and it wouldn't start so I bought it on the gal's word that it ran. I ordered a new switch and today I fixed the wires and installed the switch. She fired right up, it runs good and doesn't smoke. The muffler was shot but I had one on the shelf, think I'm gonna have to find the correct one though. This setup has to go. I mowed with it a little and was surprised how quiet the deck is. I need to check into the adjustment on the forward control lever, it doesn't want to stay on a steady pace when going forward but other than that it seems to be a decent tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2 Posted September 15, 2013 Nice lookin' new you picked up Denny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #3 Posted September 15, 2013 Nice lookin' new you picked up Denny. I keep tellin myself that I just got this to mow with and I'm not going to do anything to it other than what it needs to make it a decent worker. We'll see how long that lasts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #4 Posted September 15, 2013 There in lies the challenge...to just...leave it be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted September 15, 2013 Very nice looking C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #6 Posted September 16, 2013 Guessing 14 days until the tear down. Either way..it looks like a very nice tractor denny! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson 128 #7 Posted September 16, 2013 Its in real nice shape. I would use it and if it breaks down fix the problem and keep using it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welderman85 53 #8 Posted September 16, 2013 Great looking buy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,126 #9 Posted September 17, 2013 Nice worker Denny! Looks like it will do the job ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #10 Posted November 23, 2013 Well, I've had this for a couple of months. Guess it's about time to take it apart. It needs a new wiring harness and I want this to be dependable (and I need a winter project) so I'm going to see what I can find that needs repaired or replaced. This will be my main mowing tractor. Right now I don't plan on doing any body work or painting. I also plan on going through the mower deck before spring. The P.O. made a couple of spacers for the seat and the seat adjuster needs some attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #11 Posted November 24, 2013 Nice tractor! I have a '79 that was a rustbucket when I got it at an auction but mechanically fine. Had the sheet metal sand blasted and gave it a paint job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #12 Posted November 24, 2013 As it sits now, if it's not too cold tomorrow I'll pressure wash it. So far, I haven't found a whole lot wrong with it. Looks like I may have a seal leaking somewhere on the tranny. It would leave a spot on the floor over a couple of days. Not sure why this piece of the hood stand would be customized like it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kudzu3 323 #13 Posted November 24, 2013 While you got it apart, why not make it new? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #14 Posted November 24, 2013 i understand your reluctance to repaint denny.... if you clean it up and just fix all the bad stuff will you be happy with it as is without a new coat of paint? if the answer is yes, then just do the minor stuff. i know you would want to do a nice job on it if you did repaint, then you wouldn't want to really 'use' it. for me having a few around that work good without looking 'really nice' is one way to really enjoy them as workers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #15 Posted November 24, 2013 While you got it apart, why not make it new? Time and money is the short answer. This tractor runs great, doesn't smoke or use oil so I hate to tear into the engine. I recently gave my mowing tractor to one of my Daughters so I'm wanting to replace that with this. I also have a short list of other projects that I want to get to. Right now I just need this thing to work. With that said, it's pretty hard for me not to start putting things in the blasting cabinet and cleaning them up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #16 Posted November 25, 2013 I washed this off this morning (man, was it cold) now I'm hoping it'll drip a little oil so I can find out where the leak is. I don't know anything about these Sundstrand units so I'm hesitant to dig into it too far until I learn more about them. I'd like to replace the axle seals and take a look inside the rear end. Can I remove the hydro unit from the rear end as one assembly? Are there any seals that should be replaced or is there any reason to take the hydro unit apart while I've got it tore down this far? It seemed to be working fine.... The brake lining is completely gone from the brake band What's the purpose of the tube that runs under the hydro unit? This tractor doesn't have an ammeter on it but I think it did at one time, I think these wires went to it. someone hooked them together, this might be the reason the wires were melted at the ign. switch when I got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 613 #17 Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) The " tube " under the Hydro unit is for the cable that picks up your plow hitch or tiller . I put mine back to original restoring it , here's the PDF links for the parts lists for my C-101 '79 compliments of Gary . That '78 I'm thinking is the same . Edited November 25, 2013 by Golds-Red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
