Horse46 512 #1 Posted July 29, 2015 I have posted some stuff of what I've been up to in the Euro section, but I think most people only look here so I'm starting another here.Ok so this is what has happened so far.. Some of you may know I bought another C series 161 8 spd. It is a bit rough but I only really wanted the motor as I felt the 10hp struggled a bit with the 42" deck.Pictured are both pre refresh, the 161 is't getting done, it will be sold later with or with out the 10hp motor. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #2 Posted July 29, 2015 Yeah, love that 101. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #3 Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) My plan was to get the 101 running nice and just use as is, but I guess you all know how it is?The 161 was only 4 miles away so I couldn't resist going for a look.This is the bit I'm after, it has an oil leak but it now after a bit of fiddling seems to run fine. I'll deal with the leak when I pull it out.The starter has seen better days, the teeth are a bit damaged, if its compatible I may change them over. Edited July 29, 2015 by Horse46 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #4 Posted July 29, 2015 I'm lucky enough to have some access to a workshop, and have utilised the sand blast machine.So far I done the rear cover, seat support plate and spring bars, the foot boards and belt cover, the opposite side cover, the piece over the sticks. I would have done the bonnet/hood but it was to big for the cabinet .Some bits have ben primed already, I've painted the hood (all rattle cans) quite pleased with the finish, no filler just primer an good ole hand sanding. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,758 #5 Posted July 31, 2015 looks nice! what is the difference between 161 and 101 other than 6 horses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #6 Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Wow!fast work.... Edited July 31, 2015 by meadowfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #7 Posted July 31, 2015 looks nice! what is the difference between 161 and 101 other than 6 horses? Nothing that I can see, the 161 had lights. Did a bit more today. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #8 Posted August 2, 2015 Busy day today, got a fair bit done.I made the decision that the motor swap is go, so I made a start on getting things ready, as well as prepping the dash tower for paint. I'm not going to do a full strip of the tower just repaint as is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #9 Posted August 2, 2015 Can anyone tell me how to remove the front motor mount, I can't get in there at all?Also does the 16hp sit on the same base as the 10hp, if that's the case then I won't have to remove it?Last question, are the starter motors the same between models?cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #10 Posted August 2, 2015 Front motor mount-do you mean the piece bolted to the frame? You have to remove the front axle to get at the bolts as I remember. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #11 Posted August 3, 2015 Can anyone tell me how to remove the front motor mount, I can't get in there at all?Also does the 16hp sit on the same base as the 10hp, if that's the case then I won't have to remove it?Last question, are the starter motors the same between models?cheers. Yep, axle has to come out.Not 100% sure, but fairly certain they use the same size plate, so the mounting points on frame are the same.Again, not 100% sure, but fairly certain the starters are the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #12 Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Finished off the primer tonight, I was going to throw some paint around but the temp was down, and I'm just being impatient, which is normal for me.I've removed the front wheels and hopefully will get time to blast them tomorrow. Edited August 7, 2015 by Horse46 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #13 Posted August 4, 2015 I can't figure out why my pictures are the wrong way up, I've got the phone the right way up, they are the right way up on my laptop and if you click to full size they are the right way up, so why o why do they appear side ways? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,875 #14 Posted August 5, 2015 I can't figure out why my pictures are the wrong way up, I've got the phone the right way up, they are the right way up on my laptop and if you click to full size they are the right way up, so why o why do they appear side ways? I found that opening them and saving them on the computer before uploading made the rotation issue fix itself. Didn't change anything, just opened and saved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #15 Posted August 5, 2015 I can't figure out why my pictures are the wrong way up, I've got the phone the right way up, they are the right way up on my laptop and if you click to full size they are the right way up, so why o why do they appear side ways? I found that opening them and saving them on the computer before uploading made the rotation issue fix itself. Didn't change anything, just opened and saved. Thanks, i'll give that a try next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #16 Posted August 6, 2015 As the weather warmed up this afternoon I thought I would have a go at painting some more of the tractor. Mixed bag of results really, a bit of orange peel on one, a run on another, and then I ran out of paint.I also manged to strip the front wheels and give them a coat or three of primer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #17 Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) I pulled the motor out of the 161 today, I was surprised as I think it is lighter than the 10 hp ??the starter motor is in need of some tlc but I'm using the other one, as well as a few other bits n pieces. I also gave the red a second coat after flattening off. Plus painted one wheel. Edited August 7, 2015 by Horse46 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,847 #18 Posted August 7, 2015 Looking good keep the pics coming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #19 Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Edited August 7, 2015 by Horse46 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #20 Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) When I got the 16hp up on the bench I took off the cover, it was proper gunged up in there, so I got to cleaning. Edited August 7, 2015 by Horse46 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #21 Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) I did a little more tonight. The wheel took some time in the blast cabinet, and I still had to sand off some parts before primer.i also painted the coil bracket and one of the side steps. The top engine cover is going to take a bit of work, it's in poor shape.my collection of rattle cans is getting bigger, I think I'll have used around 12 cans of red by the time I finish. It's a lot of paint but I'm not going to lacquer so it's going on thick. I also started to reassemble some bits. Edited August 10, 2015 by Horse46 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #22 Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Sprayed the last of the body parts tonight, and got one of the rear wheels finished. Still to do, Strip the paint from the other rear wheel, and prime n paint. Paint the other front wheel.The top part of the engine cover is in poor shape, I would prefer to get another, but I'm guessing they don't come up to often for the 16hp so I'm doing the best I can with it.I've started to reassemble some of the finished parts. I feel like I'm nearing the end of the re paint, which is good becuase its not my strong point. Edited August 11, 2015 by Horse46 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #23 Posted August 12, 2015 I put in a shift tonight, got most of the tractor back together.That was completely stressful, I wish there was a guide on how to fit the panels without scratching them. If I did it often enough I might write it myself.I can't get the bottom bolt hole to line up on the belt cover, everything else is fine but that one is about 4mm out? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #24 Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) I have an oil leak on the sump of the 16hp so I took the opportunity to order up a few bits n pieces I need when I ordered a new gasket. The motor mount rubbers are a bit perished, so I thought I would replace them to. I asked for 4 and the reply back was £30.40, it wasn't until I got the invoice I saw that was each, not including VAT I think I wil struggle on for now. Edited August 12, 2015 by Horse46 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #25 Posted August 14, 2015 Result, someone just listed 4 isolation mounts of that auction site. Now on there way to the UK for just a little more than 1 new one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
