hcminis 1,537 #1 Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Snagged this tired ole C-195 today. She is pretty beat up but definitely worth fixing. Someone has hacked up the wiring. Wrong seat obviously. Voltage regulator is missing. Pretty sure the condensor is on wrong post. Can't find where it says the right diagram for the condensor. Not sure how, but the hydro fan blades are all busted off. Paint is not so great. Front right tire won't hold air. Guy said it ran a year ago..... This is the biggest Wheel Horse I've owned. Came with the Flexible Flyer 60" deck. Even with all the flaws, I hope it will run again. Will get more pics hopefully tomorrow Edited May 25, 2017 by hcminis 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolhandblack 45 #2 Posted May 25, 2017 I bet you will have that working in no time! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r356c 375 #3 Posted May 25, 2017 That chunk missing out of the right rear fender... Wheel Horse used fiberglass or rotocast fenders on some models? It looks like there is enough original contour available for a straight forward dam and layup from the inside of the fender repair method there... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,938 #4 Posted May 25, 2017 8 hours ago, hcminis said: Guy said it ran a year ago. They all say that! Start with a clean fuel tank, new fuel line and filter, clean up the carburetor, lightly sand the points ( #60 paper) and new spark plugs and an oil change; it will probably be fine. 8 hours ago, hcminis said: Pretty sure the condensor is on wrong post. The condenser and points should be attached to the "-" terminal of the coil and the ignition switch should go to the "+" post. For testing purposes you can run the engine without a condenser, it is there to protect the points. , 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,531 #5 Posted May 25, 2017 If the condenser is on the + post the engine will run like a 3 yr. old on a sugar high! (don't ask how I know this!) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,963 #6 Posted May 25, 2017 Looks right at home there... in front of the Mrs dryer. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #7 Posted May 25, 2017 Nice 195.Can't be very many left in the wild.I have 3 of them.No attachments on any of mine..I use one for pulling heavy things that make the smaller horses grunt and groan.VERY capable machine.Have fun with your new toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #8 Posted May 25, 2017 Great find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,537 #9 Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Turns out the condensor is on correct post. Old eyes don't help the situation. Do have a question about the wiring. Previous owner (s) have bypassed the safety switches. That is ok IF you wire the circuit correctly. My question is what safety switches are Normally Closed and which ones are Normally Open? Think I have them figured out but the wiring diagram is confusing. Will post a picture of it shortly. I'd like to eliminate the safety switches so it will start. Some of those switches are missing so to save money and time just eliminate them for the time being. I know.....that is a no no....but those are for the people that....oh nevermind. Edited May 25, 2017 by hcminis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,537 #10 Posted May 25, 2017 This is the original wiring diagram that I found from the C-195 manual This is what I believe can be done to eliminate the safety switches. The only question now is the "Seat" terminal on key switch. Will the jumper wire I have shown work or is it even needed? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,537 #11 Posted May 25, 2017 Thanks to Rodney Burger, I havea good wiring diagram. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,537 #12 Posted May 26, 2017 The C-195 is alive. Well....was for a short period. Was able to start it at least. Now to get it running so I can test drive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcminis 1,537 #13 Posted May 31, 2017 https://youtu.be/vtzjj4V-JcA Well it does run and move. Now what to do with it. Smokes pretty good...good....urg 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites