ebinmaine 71,722 #23776 Posted June 2 59 minutes ago, squonk said: I wonder if the "Soft Touch was an option. The wheel I have was original to my 76 C 160. 19 minutes ago, Racinbob said: Besides not liking the feel it certainly is ugly too. I don't think the 76 wheel was an option. I would guess that they had some 75 wheels left over and you know how they were. I've read that one of the differences in 1974 and 75 between the B and C Series was the steering wheel. Can't speak for 1976 and 77. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,276 #23777 Posted June 2 (edited) 15 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I've read that one of the differences in 1974 and 75 between the B and C Series was the steering wheel. Can't speak for 1976 and 77. Mine has the flip fender and hood ornament it's not supposed to have also Edited June 2 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,869 #23778 Posted June 2 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I've read that one of the differences in 1974 and 75 between the B and C Series was the steering wheel. Can't speak for 1976 and 77. The 74 & 75 B's were 4 speeds. The 76 & 77 B's were 8 speeds and basically a C series. That was the only two years like that. It was 76/77 that the steering wheels differed. Who really knows what was swapped over the decades. I can only be certain of my 76 since I purchased it new. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 1,320 #23779 Posted June 2 (edited) Today I made a bit of progress on the Franken Horse. I had the pulley bored to 1 1/8 by my father and attempted to test fit. Still very tight so a little sanding may be necessary. Some parts are coming tomorrow and later in the week so more progress (hopefully) after work tomorrow and later in the week. Edited June 2 by MainelyWheelhorse 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyperPete 784 #23780 Posted June 2 Got a comparison photo of the 1-0440 and the Mahindra. 7 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,111 #23781 Posted June 2 Form what my dealer said when I bought my new C-120 was, "this one has the soft steering wheel". From that and what we have seen here on Redsquare I think it was what ever was in stock at the time of the build. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,545 #23782 Posted June 2 To mow or not to mow.... 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,545 #23783 Posted June 2 Fished the rehab of some old cast iron Double D spindles. New needle bearings, seals and cleaned repacked the ball bearings (Used Petes favorite green Lucas grease ) 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,080 #23784 Posted June 2 Well it's be a long time since I have posted here. Life got pretty busy and hectic last couple years but Im still into and working on wheelhorses in my spare time. I have recently started building what I call a C-170 always wanted a C-160 but I think @ebinmaine bought all the ones on the east coast 😂. Anyways here's where im at with this one. Acquired a KT17 and then went though it and bench tested it make sure would run. It did so now it's been mounted to a 73 chassis and the rear of the chassis has been modified to accept a rear wheel horse fuel tank. I also stacked it. I have to wire it all up make a battery box and then body work it paint it and new tires and go through the transmission, but for most part the entire tractor is there not just sorting it out and paint. Hopfuly will be done with this one soon because I have a 417-A for my next project. Never had a hydro wheelhorse so it will be a big learning curve! Hope everyone is doing well! 2 13 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,247 #23785 Posted June 2 18 minutes ago, OldWorkHorse said: Well it's be a long time since I have posted here back That's an impressive return. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,545 #23786 Posted June 2 Looking very good Glad you areback Are you planning on using a PTO ?? If so what is the engine Spec number so we can see if she has a thrust bearing 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,080 #23787 Posted June 2 8 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Looking very good Glad you areback Are you planning on using a PTO ?? If so what is the engine Spec number so we can see if she has a thrust bearing Pto most likely electric got the engine out of a toro groundsmaster 117. Had a electric clutch on it at the time. Going to see about getting it back onto the c170. Just need to find it 1st . As for numbers I'll get back to you with those shortly. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,080 #23788 Posted June 2 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: what is the engine Spec number so we can see if she has a thrust bearing 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,722 #23789 Posted June 2 @OldWorkHorse Love those full custom welded stacks bruh. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,722 #23790 Posted June 2 3 hours ago, OldWorkHorse said: always wanted a C-160 but I think @ebinmaine bought all the ones on the east coast 😂. Cute. For the record. All you clowns..... I HAVE a C160 Automatic here for him.... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,098 #23791 Posted June 2 3 hours ago, OldWorkHorse said: Well it's be a long time since I have posted here. Life got pretty busy and hectic last couple years but Im still into and working on wheelhorses in my spare time. I have recently started building what I call a C-170 always wanted a C-160 but I think @ebinmaine bought all the ones on the east coast 😂. Anyways here's where im at with this one. Acquired a KT17 and then went though it and bench tested it make sure would run. It did so now it's been mounted to a 73 chassis and the rear of the chassis has been modified to accept a rear wheel horse fuel tank. I also stacked it. I have to wire it all up make a battery box and then body work it paint it and new tires and go through the transmission, but for most part the entire tractor is there not just sorting it out and paint. Hopfuly will be done with this one soon because I have a 417-A for my next project. Never had a hydro wheelhorse so it will be a big learning curve! Hope everyone is doing well! Love the stacks!! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,722 #23792 Posted June 2 @Wayne0 and @OldWorkHorse You guys gotta get to @JCM 's this Sept! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,722 #23793 Posted June 2 Just in case anybody wanted to know. This damn thing is heavy. Approximately 115 lb. Perfect front counterweight for a heavy towing tractor. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,098 #23794 Posted June 2 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Just in case anybody wanted to know. This damn thing is heavy. Approximately 115 lb. Perfect front counterweight for a heavy towing tractor. WTF IS that?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,722 #23795 Posted June 2 2 minutes ago, Wayne0 said: WTF IS that?? Several years ago I went to pick up a counterweight for one of Trina's tractors. I wanted to add 40 or 80 lb or whatever to the front of it. We ended up doing a 45 lb belly weight on angle iron brackets. The belly weight was originally on a Kubota tractor. We got to shooting the breeze as folks do and the guy said, what about this one? The skinniest cylinder is about 3.25x12 long. The other skinny one is about 3.5 wide by 11.75 long. The short fat one is about 6.25 wide by 5.75 tall. All steel. Just some scrap steel that some person in the past had welded together. At some point I should probably throw a more ambitious bead of weld on each side. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,080 #23796 Posted June 2 (edited) Ok i cant lie you do have that. And i appreciate that. I ment all the C-160 manuals on the east coast @ebinmaine Edited June 2 by OldWorkHorse 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,080 #23797 Posted June 2 16 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: @Wayne0 and @OldWorkHorse You guys gotta get to @JCM 's this Sept! Already in the works to make it happen 🤞 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,080 #23798 Posted June 2 14 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Just in case anybody wanted to know. This damn thing is heavy. Approximately 115 lb. Perfect front counterweight for a heavy towing tractor. They must have welded that with thermite! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,722 #23799 Posted June 2 19 minutes ago, OldWorkHorse said: all the C-160 manuals on the east coast @ebinmaine I have a few....... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 9,299 #23800 Posted June 2 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Just in case anybody wanted to know. This damn thing is heavy. Approximately 115 lb. Perfect front counterweight for a heavy towing tractor. EB, my Simplicity had an original rear weight very similar to that. Mounted between the rear wheels. Weighed about 80 lbs. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
