ebinmaine 63,166 #1 Posted January 18, 2018 What are the parts you always change? Spark plug. Wire. Fuel line. The little things you always do? The certain areas you always check? What size is the fuel line on a 1974 c-160? I will change the engine oil and 8 speed transmission fluid. Anything else? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,906 #2 Posted January 18, 2018 It all depends on the condition at the time of acquisition. Some require more than others, but I always drain the fuel tank and fill with non-ethanol gas. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,879 #3 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) ebinmaine Rear seals in tranny if need be. Run some Sea Foam thru a tank of gas to see if carb is ok or rebuild. Clean all grease and dirt off every where to check for crakes and wear. And buy Fuel injection line about $4.50 a foot. grease everything. Check all gaskets. some of the hot spots. Edited January 18, 2018 by Retierd Wrencher 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 599 #4 Posted January 18, 2018 Oil or grease anything that moves. Change all fluids. Clean fuel tank and replace fuel shut off. Replace fuel hose and filter. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,286 #5 Posted January 18, 2018 To answer your question, the fuel line is 1/4". Unless it's needs obvious attention I change the oil in the engine and trans, grease it up and then use it a bit to determine what it needs. No sense changing stuff if it doesn't need it. 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 829 #6 Posted January 18, 2018 Try to see where I can store it. 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,809 #7 Posted January 18, 2018 I buy a lot of non running tractors and the first thing I do is try to get the engine running. Of the three requirements (spark, fuel, and compression), I consider the spark most critical and check it first. After checking the fluids, I install a good battery and check for a good spark at the plug. If it won't turn over, I jump the 12V directly to the starter and coil. After I have it cranking over, I do the necessary electrical checks to get a good spark. This usually only involves checking the wiring and cleaning all connections, but may require swapping out Electrical components. I do that in this order, new plug, new condenser, new points, new coil. Fuel supply is next. I remove, clean and set the carb jets. Then connect an elevated tank directly to the carb for a gravity fed fuel supply. If the engine has any compression at all, it will run by spraying some starter fluid directly into the carb. If the tractor is a Hydro, I check it next by strapping it to a tree and making sure it will spin the tires on both forward and reverse. If it does not have a running engine, I still test the hydro by removing the fender pan and driving the hydro with another tractors PTO from the rear. I have also used this this second tractor to do compression checks on a non cranking engine. Just block the two tractors front to front and connect PTO to PTO with a twist in the belt to get the correct direction. This is just my way of determining if a non runner is worth reconditioning or if it is a parts tractor. 2 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpete1 331 #8 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) I'm not buying any more tractors because: I haven't even done a restoration and now after seeing all the excellent work here, I don't know if I'll pass muster. Even the technical info is off the scale, just checked Sarge's write-up on welders. My god, I'm at a loss... Rotten miserable people here, No professionalism, mean, nasty remarks, unfriendly people (Every time I look in a new forum I find out something else or an idea that's off the scale good) OH-h-h-h I should of never clicked on this website.... what was I thinking.... I have to take some aspirin and lay down... Chris Edited January 18, 2018 by cpete1 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #9 Posted January 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, cpete1 said: OH-h-h-h I should of never clicked on this website.... what was I thinking.... I have to take some aspirin and lay down... Chris HAHAHAHAHA !!!!!! Right there with ya Chris, old buddy old pal. I joined this horrific place back in May and I've been trying to cope ever since. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #10 Posted January 18, 2018 I normally doe new fuel lines / filter to from tank to engine. Besides a variety of things that were mentioned. Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,801 #11 Posted January 18, 2018 Give it a bath 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #12 Posted January 18, 2018 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: HAHAHAHAHA !!!!!! Right there with ya Chris, old buddy old pal. I joined this horrific place back in May and I've been trying to cope ever since. What about those of us that have been around for at least 5 or more years? There's something seriously wrong with all of us! I guess that's why we all get along so well! Crazy bunch of addicts! 6 hours ago, Racinbob said: To answer your question, the fuel line is 1/4". Unless it's needs obvious attention I change the oil in the engine and trans, grease it up and then use it a bit to determine what it needs. No sense changing stuff if it doesn't need it. Exactly what I was thinking Bob. I like to get them going good and be able to do a good shakedown to see what, if anything needs my attention. 5 hours ago, ol550 said: Try to see where I can store it. That's where I am right now. I've seen several lately that I would like to have, but I know I don't have room, time, and there are other things that need my cash right now. I've just got to keep telling myself that!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,735 #13 Posted January 18, 2018 5 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: buy a lot of non running tractors and the first thing I do is try to get the engine running. Like Ed I usually buy projects, but like to see what works and what won't. I have a couple of years worth of projects now so putting them under roof is a major accomplishment, I never even attempted to start the one I bought from A-Z Tractor last year, Lincoln said it runs and drives and that is good enough for me. 3 hours ago, cpete1 said: should of never clicked on this website.... what was I thinking... Your name looks good in RED! 28 minutes ago, dells68 said: There's something seriously wrong with all of us! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,052 #14 Posted January 18, 2018 Try to hide the tractor before the wife see it . Getting hard to do unless I purchase large tarps. 3 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #15 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Try to hide the tractor before the wife see it . Getting hard to do unless I purchase large tarps. Luckily my honey will put up with pretty nearly anything. Proof is in the fact that she returns to our home every night. She claims she actually - enjoys - being around me. I may never understand that but I also will never try to understand that. I have long been a subscriber to the notion that it is far easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to beg for permission. Edited January 18, 2018 by ebinmaine 4 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,849 #16 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Not quite the answer to your question but priorities come first: #1--- Plan on how to get it home without wife seeing it #2---Plan where to hide it so it does not attract her attention #3-- Keep moving all the others so she can not count them #4---Keep grandchildren from ratting me out #5-- Avoid all tractor talk with children and friends #6-- Prepare for the inevitable Edited January 18, 2018 by formariz 5 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,939 #17 Posted January 18, 2018 Caz nailed it ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #18 Posted January 18, 2018 13 minutes ago, formariz said: Not quite the answer to your question but priorities come first: #1--- Plan on how to get it home without wife seeing it #2---Plan where to hide it so it does not attract her attention #3-- Keep moving all the others so she can not count them #4---Keep grandchildren from ratting me out #5-- Avoid all tractor talk with children and friends #6-- Prepare for the inevitable Whoa. . Whoa. ..Whoa !!! Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls. Children of all ages. I've read a lot of posts on this here forums site and I've learned a lot of really neat stuff but I gotta tell you this one here might be the most forethought and genius idea I've ever seen. Number three. That is just absolutely fantastic! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #19 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) I had at most at once 5 , 3 were the same model (520H) and 2 xi series, most she (wife) ever thought I had was 3 because they were nearly identical, till I sold 3 and she couldn't figure out why people kept showing up at the house and taking tractors away but the "shed" didn't empty out, keep that in mind when hoarding (I mean collecting red tractors), till you break down and buy another shiny brand new red tractor that doesn't quite look or sound the same ...oh my it's almost time for night school 10 hours in, wait 3 hours, then school for 3 more hour before I get to go home...good luck Eric, Jeff. Edited January 18, 2018 by WVHillbilly520H 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 655 #20 Posted January 18, 2018 I sit and wonder why I bought another one when I haven't really had time to work on the ones I already have-I got them all running, but I have yet to tear one down to clean it up and paint it. Oh well, maybe one of these days!!! 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #21 Posted January 19, 2018 Just buy so many tractors that no one,including me,can keep track of them.Last count for me was 70 or 80 Wheel Horse's When one or two more show up,the property here doesn't look any different.Seriously though,the Squaw supports all my hobbies 100%. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #22 Posted January 19, 2018 On 1/18/2018 at 9:07 AM, cpete1 said: I'm not buying any more tractors because: I haven't even done a restoration and now after seeing all the excellent work here, I don't know if I'll pass muster. Even the technical info is off the scale, just checked Sarge's write-up on welders. My god, I'm at a loss... Rotten miserable people here, No professionalism, mean, nasty remarks, unfriendly people (Every time I look in a new forum I find out something else or an idea that's off the scale good) OH-h-h-h I should of never clicked on this website.... what was I thinking.... I have to take some aspirin and lay down... Chris Uh, sorry....? Guess you'd better not check up on that thread - I just wrote an eye bleeder, maybe I should edit/delete it? Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeyre74 289 #23 Posted January 19, 2018 The best trick I ever learned is not to even bring it home before it's been through the car wash, twice. Everything I get seems to be so much better looking and easier to assess after two (!) blasts through the power wash station. After that, a big pet peeve of mine is fuel lines and filters. I have so much trouble with fuel delivery on old machines, it's absurd... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #24 Posted January 20, 2018 11 hours ago, mikeeyre74 said: fuel lines and filters. I have so much trouble with fuel delivery on old machines, That's the first thing I do too.I buy 25 foot rolls of 1/4 in.gas hose at Napa.Always have a supply of in-line fuel filters too.I've seen old gas line so brittle that I couldn't even fold it in half to stuff in the trash can. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #25 Posted January 20, 2018 12 hours ago, mikeeyre74 said: The best trick I ever learned is not to even bring it home before it's been through the car wash, twice. Everything I get seems to be so much better looking and easier to assess after two (!) blasts through the power wash station. After that, a big pet peeve of mine is fuel lines and filters. I have so much trouble with fuel delivery on old machines, it's absurd... Love the idea of a powerwash but I won't have a hitch to tow with til spring. (Tractor is being delivered to me) I've had such luck with fuel lines I've stopped using black rubber and switched to yellow Tygon. More resistant to additives and I can see through it. On 1/18/2018 at 8:10 AM, Ed Kennell said: non running tractors The one I'm getting runs well and will drive well after I change a front tire. There's a large crack/gash in it so filling with air is a bit of a challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites