etohio 4 #1 Posted January 29, 2018 I just bought a c-160 and the bottom line is I just did not know what I was doing. The problem is I noticed the engine had been changed but it looked ok and it was a k341. I got it home and noticed a lot more vibration than I thought it should have. The tag on the tractor says c-161 and I saw a post on the differences between 160 and 161 so I started investigating ( I know I should of done it first) the gas tank is on the tower and the battery is behind the engine but the engine has what i think is the large oil pan and it is mounted with 2 bolts with the right hand mounting holes with nothing in them since they are outside the frame. Do I need to find a small oil pan? Does the small oil pan mount directly to the frame? there are what look like mounting holes that might line up. Any ideas would be a great help Please don't laugh too hard....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #2 Posted January 29, 2018 From your decription, you have a C-160. The motor mounts on the right hand side come up from the frame into the oil pan. Check underneath the frame to see if they are there and tight. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 817 #3 Posted January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, etohio said: Please don't laugh too hard....... Believe me, nobodies laughing...and to 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etohio 4 #4 Posted January 29, 2018 I will take some pictures so that you guys can see what I am talking about. Maybe it can be repaired if not I will part it out. Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,435 #5 Posted January 29, 2018 7 hours ago, oldredrider said: The motor mounts on the right hand side come up from the frame into the oil pan. Check underneath the frame to see if they are there and tight. check underneath the bolts come up from the bottom and thread into the oil pan. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,006 #6 Posted January 29, 2018 Here is a picture of the oil pan we are talking about. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 655 #7 Posted January 29, 2018 Don't let yourself be discouraged. There is plenty of help on here, and that machine is well worth repairing once you get your issues resolved you will be very happy with it. I have one, and it's my favorite by far-I even like it better than my 300/400 series tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etohio 4 #8 Posted January 29, 2018 Here are some pictures. If I am looking at this correctly the worst is that I have to replace the oil pan. It appears that there are no bolts mounting the right side of the engine also I think this is a C-160 but I could be wrong. Is the oil pan taped for the mounting on the right or does it go through to the block? I really do appreciate any help. I have always loved Wheel Horses and I just jumped in. The tractor came with a nice deck and it does look OK I am just a little frustrated but it will work out. Ed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #9 Posted January 29, 2018 The engine mounting bolts are missing on the right side. They only thread into the pan, not the block. Check to see if the pan is threaded where the missing bolts should be. It is a C-160, however, it has a replacement engine. No biggie. Appears to be a 1976 model. Let us know if you find threads in the pan. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #10 Posted January 29, 2018 Oh yeah It's a c160. I have two identical to yours, and i love them. Its worth the tinkering. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,346 #11 Posted January 29, 2018 Just chiming in to say Welcome... I just started workin on my C160 and I'm here watching and helping if I can.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etohio 4 #12 Posted January 29, 2018 The front mount is threaded but the rear looks like it has a snapped bolt it it. I might be able to use a easy out but my luck with them is not good. Any idea what size and thread the mounting bolt should be and how long? Ed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,976 #13 Posted January 30, 2018 I think the bolts are 3/8 -16x1 or 3/8 -16x 1 1/2. I know there 3/8 but to be sure put a rod up the hole and use 1/4 inch shorter bolt. Use lock washers on the bolts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
etohio 4 #15 Posted February 10, 2018 The Saga Continues. I was sure the guy I bought this from was knowledgeable but not too sure now. I was working with the mounting bolts and just checked the oil to see how it looked. No oil or very very little oil. I have not run it much just enough to get it on and off the truck and up the drive. I am not too sure of this engine now. The good thing is my friend had a C-160 that was basically just for parts. He wants the trans but gave me the complete engine and some parts that my 160 is missing. I will rebuild this engine and find a home for the one that the tractor came with. Thanks for all the help guys, though I probably gave too much for the tractor I am having fun with it and that is what counts. Ed 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,006 #16 Posted February 11, 2018 When you are finished the pride and joy will make you forget the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 817 #17 Posted February 11, 2018 4 hours ago, etohio said: The good thing is my friend had a C-160 that was basically just for parts. He wants the trans but gave me the complete engine and some parts that my 160 is missing. WOW!!! Now that's a friend we all would like to have. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites