slammer302 2,156 #1 Posted September 11, 2015 I got this today has not run in years and needs a gastank but it has a nice 42RD deck and a 12hp kohler. I wasn't even looking for a new project this one came to me 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,192 #2 Posted September 11, 2015 Nice find!! The C-121's are like a 312-8 on steroids. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #3 Posted September 11, 2015 Cool...where'd ya find that beast? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #4 Posted September 11, 2015 Nice find slammer, best of luck, cool beast.Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,014 #5 Posted September 11, 2015 don't you just hate it when those pesky old horses jump into your truck. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 542 #7 Posted September 11, 2015 Nice tractor but WE NEED MORE PICS!!I need my fix! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #8 Posted September 11, 2015 Nice C series, the kohler will be just the ticket ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #9 Posted September 11, 2015 I will get more pics tomorrow I'm at work tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #10 Posted September 11, 2015 Tough huh...to kick 'em to the curb...once they jump in the truck? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #11 Posted September 12, 2015 Nice find. You should have fun getting that one running today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #12 Posted September 12, 2015 Nice find!! The C-121's are like a 312-8 on steroids. I own a 300 and 3 C's but would you please share your thoughts and reasons for your preference of Cs over the 300 series? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #13 Posted September 12, 2015 Well i've been hard at it today working on the C121 first thing i did was make sure it ran good sense the gastank was no good i hooked up the gas line from the B-60 to it and jumper cables from the truck I know this looks kinda bad but it worked and the the C-121 started up and ran great i had to oil a few things up sense it had been sitting for so long. I took a chance when buying this not knowing if anything was good but so far im happy! I got the gastank switched out and new gas line put on too and got to ride it around the yard its a pretty sweet ride and the deck is nice and quite but needs a new pto belt the one on it is way to wide and rubs everywhere. Just need to change the oils and give it a better cleaning 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi8185 56 #14 Posted September 13, 2015 I love the 12 hp Kohler. There is nothing like taking an old tired and abused old WH and getting then started with just a little bit of work. I owe those feelings to Mr McClusky my 9th grade small engine repair teacher and the Pond family. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #15 Posted September 13, 2015 Yeap this one was left to die because of a bad gastank and a bad spark plug one days work and it is ready for anything 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian01 481 #16 Posted September 13, 2015 Yeah it's amazing how something so simple goes wrong on one and instead of taking a few minutes or hrs to fix it, they just get rid of it...I went yesterday and bought a rear tine tiller 5 riding mowers 7 push mowers and 8 weedeaters for $75. lol no WH's but hey I already sold the tiller and 2 push mowers for $75...and if nothing else, I can junk them out n at least double my $$. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,787 #17 Posted September 13, 2015 the last pick looks like it is ready work. Enjoy the project and the ride when you are done sit back and have a cold one and fell good about what you did.I find my self sitting down turning on some old L.P.`s and look at them They are made very well. Gary B. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,929 #18 Posted September 13, 2015 Nice find!! The C-121's are like a 312-8 on steroids. I own a 300 and 3 C's but would you please share your thoughts and reasons for your preference of Cs over the 300 series? Well Dennis, It's just the sheet metal. For me I like the looks of a C a bit better and definitely the real hood latch. Some 300's have 6" front wheels and I don't care for the looks of them. Other than that there's really no difference. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,821 #19 Posted September 13, 2015 I think the older C's are just built better. not as flimsy with the sheet metal. Better paint quality. I've seen C's left outside and the paint fades and they rust some. Leave a 3-500 series outside and they rot out and paint comes off in sheets. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,929 #20 Posted September 13, 2015 Very true. That's what I meant by sheet metal. By 'no difference' I'm meaning the frame, tranny, etc. as long as you're comparing apples to apples (4 pinion vs 4, 8 vs 8) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #21 Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) I think the older C's are just built better. not as flimsy with the sheet metal. Better paint quality. I've seen C's left outside and the paint fades and they rust some. Leave a 3-500 series outside and they rot out and paint comes off in sheets. How true!! Oh, I knew you would have that C up and running in short time! Edited September 13, 2015 by Wheel-N-It Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,787 #22 Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) the only I did not like was the cradle system on the later c`s. I had a c141 that had this I found the cradle rob a lot of power, rather than a bolt in Kohler. Sorry an old P/Bucket pic Click on it to enlarge. Edited September 13, 2015 by T1257 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #23 Posted September 13, 2015 Them C's have their issues too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,929 #24 Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) I forgot about that Craig. This is my 76 that I bought new, sold in 2000 when we moved here and stumbled on to it again a short time ago. This was taken at the current owners place. You can see the patch in that spot. I don't remember when I did that but at least it held up well. I attributed the problem partially to never using the assist spring with the tiller or snow blower. Edited September 13, 2015 by Racinbob 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,821 #25 Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) I don't know what exact model Craig pictured but on the hydro lift models, raising the lift all the way up the mower bar hits the steering support. Then either the support breaks or the whole machine will twist. My C-160 Auto does this. If I raise the lift with the hood open it won't shut right. Lot's of power in hydraulics Edited September 13, 2015 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
