chip61 666 #1 Posted September 30, 2019 Bought this as a backup mower a couple months ago. Had a few issues to sort out-had to clean carb, adjust pto and replace cam plate for motion lever. Finally got to take it to Mathews and give it a good run. Not a bad tractor, would be fine on a normal yard, but what I cut down there is tall thick and often damp. It did okay, but I could really tell the difference vs the C160 or the 416H. I may take it back home to use on my yard and my son's and move the C160 back to Mathews. The hood and seat pan have been painted some dark almost burgundy red so (they don't look that bad in photos) they're going to have to be painted with new decals. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,588 #2 Posted September 30, 2019 AND ALL 4 HUB CAPS TABOOT...................LOOKIN NICE !!!!!!!!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,355 #3 Posted September 30, 2019 I have an exact tractor, I used it for years as a dozer. The combination of the hydro, lift and a set of weights and chains that 141 would push anything!! It was the best dozer I ever had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,841 #4 Posted October 2, 2019 Chip61 I had one It was a good tractor but I thought the engine cradle was a power robing. I Just think it was a bad design. But I see that some here makes a solid mount for these now. Enjoy it Just my 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 666 #5 Posted October 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Retierd Wrencher said: Chip61 I had one It was a good tractor but I thought the engine cradle was a power robing. I Just think it was a bad design. But I see that some here makes a solid mount for these now. Enjoy it Just my LOL this is my first tractor with the "shaker plate", and it works-engine shakes!! I think I need to replace the mounts as I can see the engine shift as I engage the pto, but I have it so it doesn't slip now. When I replace them I will go with the solid mounts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burnerman 759 #6 Posted October 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, chip61 said: When I replace them I will go with the solid mounts They’re great! My c101 would rock back when engaging the pto also. Not anymore and there’s actually less vibration now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 666 #7 Posted October 3, 2019 Looking at the pic that FAST posted, I see he has the same spring on the pto arm that mine has. It seemed to make everything on mine stiff and want to bind up, so I really thought it was added later, but apparently I was wrong again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burnerman 759 #8 Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) Drill a small hole and mount it here. My 78 came this way. Shortly after they hooked it to the top of the pto arm. My sons C85 is that way. It seems to bind up and stretch further on his. Edited October 3, 2019 by Burnerman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip61 666 #9 Posted October 4, 2019 that looks better-I really thought that spring was added later by one of the previous owners. I disconnected it because as mentioned it seemed to make the linkage bind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhatch 406 #10 Posted October 4, 2019 That little spring helps keep the clutch from turning because of 'dragging' and also applies lite pressure against the little brake pad when it is disengaged. That's my anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,316 #11 Posted October 4, 2019 you could change that clevis to a heim joint for smoother operation, also back track to the start of the rod, next to the battery base line, probably find a sloppy fit there. added about a 1/4' of washers , teflon washers on each end contact point and lubricate , you just gained leverage advantage , making work like butter. just my own experience, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
