squonk 39,193 #1 Posted January 20, 2019 I replaced the steering wheel on my C-160. I wanted the thicker wheel for my arthritic hands. The old one was held on with a screw and nut so it came off easy. The new wheel with the rubber coating wouldn't allow the screw to work again. so I used a clevis pin with the flanged head . And it was a tight fit It wasn't long enough to secure it with a cotter pin I put the pin so with the wheel straight the flanged end was on top and it was a snug fit. I used the tractor a few times with no issues. Fast forward to this storm Harper. On Thursday I moved tractors around and put the C160 with blower to the front of the line. I drove it out side,left it running for a while then parked it. While parking it a frt tire came off the rim. Got it fixed and thought I had my glitch for this storm BUT NOOO! Came out today to plow started the tractor up and NO STEERING!!!! Pin is gone nowhere to be found. How the heck did I drive the tractor back in the shop, move it to fix the tire and park it again,with the wheels straight but the pin is gone? Lucky for me I have a drawer full of those pins and was going in a couple of minutes but GEEEZ!!! 3 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,976 #2 Posted January 20, 2019 Pin dropped out as you parked it. Maybe on the ground or in the bowels of the tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #3 Posted January 20, 2019 You just need a bigger nail. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,316 #4 Posted January 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, squonk said: Pin is gone nowhere to be found. How the heck did I drive the tractor back in the shop, move it to fix the tire and park it again,with the wheels straight but the pin is gone? Mike did you look on your foot rest? When the snow melts you will find it for sure! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,705 #5 Posted January 20, 2019 Bad thing happen in three’s.....(1) lost pin and (2) tire off the rim......be careful! Number three has yet to happen . Might wanna wear a helmet till #3 happens 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,961 #6 Posted January 20, 2019 ...or, some Depends. 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,148 #7 Posted January 20, 2019 Probably fell out when you used the steering wheel for a grab bar when you dismounted the horse. Look in your cowboy boots for the pin. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,193 #8 Posted January 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, Stormin said: Pin dropped out as you parked it. Maybe on the ground or in the bowels of the tractor. Wheel was straight, pin can't fall out with the flange on top 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,193 #9 Posted January 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Mike did you look on your foot rest? When the snow melts you will find it for sure! Hadn't snowed yet. I parked it 2 days ago 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,193 #10 Posted January 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: You just need a bigger nail. Yes in my head! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,976 #11 Posted January 20, 2019 1 minute ago, squonk said: Wheel was straight, pin can't fall out with the flange on top Oh yes it can! And did. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,148 #12 Posted January 20, 2019 It's being reported the construction of the Chinese base on the dark side of the moon may cause short periods of negative gravity. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,938 #13 Posted January 20, 2019 That C-160 looks really nice, can we get some more pictures? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #14 Posted January 20, 2019 I don't know, the whole thing sounds troublesome to me. You may need to sell the old girl. I always have room for another C160. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 884 #15 Posted January 20, 2019 It's the little Gremlins in your building! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #16 Posted January 20, 2019 Un-explained phenomenon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,561 #17 Posted January 21, 2019 .....any blank spots in your memory or feeling of absence in time ..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,817 #18 Posted January 21, 2019 I do believe that Murphy's Law has come into play in you query @squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 39,193 #19 Posted January 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, ACman said: .....any blank spots in your memory or feeling of absence in time ..... I turn 60 next month, what do you think? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,561 #20 Posted January 21, 2019 So you’ve had that probing feeling too ....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #21 Posted January 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, squonk said: I turn 60 next month, what do you think? It doesn't get any better.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #22 Posted January 21, 2019 Always at the worst time it can be to. Figures.... Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #23 Posted January 21, 2019 1 minute ago, roadapples said: It doesn't get any better.... Wish I would turn 60, again. Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 36,148 #24 Posted January 21, 2019 34 minutes ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: Wish I would turn 60, again. Glenn 70 again would be nice. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 52,316 #25 Posted January 21, 2019 45 minutes ago, JERSEYHAWG / Glenn said: Wish I would turn 60, again. Glenn Not too sure I would want to be 60 again. I was working then and didn't care that much for my job. 61 would be fine, that is when I retired! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
