MaineDad 85 #1 Posted September 19, 2008 Boy even with a new muffler, the C-160 is much louder than I thought it would be. The 314-8 is much quieter. Any other C-160 owners think so too? Although, the C-160 went through some really tall grass mowing and did not even sound like it was straining one bit. Can't wait to see how it throws snow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,365 #2 Posted September 19, 2008 Micah, What muffler do you have on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BairleaFarm 340 #3 Posted September 19, 2008 Yeah, my 160 doesnt seem any louder than my b100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,076 #4 Posted September 19, 2008 If you're running the stock muffler I agree that the C's are ferociously loud suckers. I have always wanted to put something else on there to quiet things down some but haven't gotten to it yet. If you experiment and find something that is easier on the ears, PLEASE let me know. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamsdad97 0 #5 Posted September 19, 2008 My c141 seems loud to me, but I dont have another wheel horse to compare it to. I did have an old Murray that was much quieter. I think mine stills has the stock muffler on it. If anyone knows of a good replacement muffler for it I would sure like to know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 85 #6 Posted September 19, 2008 Ihave a brand new oem stock muffler. Is there a better choice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 85 #7 Posted September 27, 2008 I changed the points and gapped it correctly (.020) with a feeler guage. I re-adjusted the carb high speed needle and she sounds a whole lot better! It's no louder than my 314-8 now. The original points were not too dirty, but one of the contacts actually had a hole in it. So here's the run down so far; New points New spark plug New regulator Rectifier New coil New battery New seat New drive Belt New/Used non-leaking hydraulic lift cylinder New/Used hydraulic lift handle New gas tank Need to do; New wires New tires all the way around New hour meter Clevis Hitch and lift cable She runs great now though :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #8 Posted September 27, 2008 Hi Micah, Some manufacturers put a hole in one side of the points. They claim it reduces the heat build-up by giving it a place to vent. Just an FYI thingy..... Glad you got it purring again! E. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 85 #9 Posted September 27, 2008 Interesting. Did not know that. I forgot to add that I changed the breather filter and gaskets, carb and fuel pump gaskets too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #10 Posted September 27, 2008 Hi Micah, Some manufacturers put a hole in one side of the points. They claim it reduces the heat build-up by giving it a place to vent. Just an FYI thingy..... Glad you got it purring again! E. Some of the older auto "racing points" had holes in them. Most were on the stationary side, if I remember right. Some had holes in both sides. It not only reduces heat, but makes it easier to make sure the points are closing "square". Seems like I recall that the points themselves had a slightly larger diameter, that yielded the same surface area as standard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #11 Posted September 27, 2008 Micah, Nice work. Glad you are getng er done! So what have you been using fro snow blowing in the past. This will be my first year using the blower. Will be with the Charger 12. I will use the 854 and blade for up to 3-4 inches and use the blower and Charger for the heavier storms. I bet Sorekiwi would know about "racing points" cheers :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 85 #12 Posted September 27, 2008 I have been using the 314-8 with the single stage for the past few years. The 753 has always been used with the blade. Now the C-160 will be hooked up with the snow thrower and the 314-8 will have the blade on. I'm hoping that the hydro will be quicker compared to the 8 speed. With the 8 speed I usually have to be in low 2 for the big storms and when I back up I have to shift out of low back into high etc. etc. - The 753 will now get the winters off :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #13 Posted September 27, 2008 I bet Sorekiwi would know about "racing points" Hell, I dont think I've worked on a race car with a distributor for 15 years (maybe 20....). And probably 10 since I've worked on one that doesnt have a coil sitting down the hole on top of each plug. And when we have an engine problem, we go and get the engine guy (Cosworth right now) to plug his laptop in. He tells us its either OK, or we're changing engines... Sorry for going :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
