bottjernat1 2,194 #1 Posted May 18, 2020 Well I finally went and picked up my freebie! It is a 1976 D-160. She runs but a screw got dropped in the right cylinder so i took the head off Eww! I took the tiny chunks out and put the head back on for now till i get new head gaskets ordered. I am going to be gentle and clean up the piston and head and run her. I started her and ran her for just about 30 seconds she didn't smoke or knock. I am super thankful for the guy that gave this to me. It came from around Columbus Ohio it was a 3 and a half hour trip one way and worth every penny in gas! It has plastic weights i took off look like they have been on for a long time. the hub looks new. The more i look at it the more it looks like it wasn't used very much. I will restore down the road! I will be replacing the front tires tomorrow and a tub in the one back tire. then to tackle piston head situation and starter solenoid issue. I can jump the starter but i hear no click when trying to use the key. i figure either the switch is bad or the solenoid is. Also anybody have a deck or snow plow i could buy near avilla indiana? Also can someone point me in the right direction for some LED replacement light bulbs for this beast? I'm going all led when i'm done. I love this thing a lot!! I am very Thankful for my tractor folks i have gotten to know over the years and the folks that knew my late dad. I have had it rough since he took his life in 2016 specially with family that quit talking to me for no good reason. Working on this old iron and being able to talk to all of you enthusiasts makes me feel better and i like to impress folks with my skills and my knowledge of history i am taught by all of you! Any tricks and advise you give me will be very appreciated! 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #2 Posted May 18, 2020 Why does it say speaker on the headlights? Is that original it looks like it to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,523 #3 Posted May 18, 2020 Looks like it had a good life. The 6311 Julian build date should be 5311. They could not grasp the Julian build date concept. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #4 Posted May 18, 2020 1 minute ago, gwest_ca said: Looks like it had a good life. The 6311 Julian build date should be 5311. They could not grasp the Julian build date concept. Garry So i am asking because i am dumb to what you just said what do you mean by julian build date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #5 Posted May 18, 2020 Here is the video I did for the bad cylinder! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,523 #6 Posted May 18, 2020 Julian date is first the year followed by the number of the day of the year. 6311 is the 311th day of 1976 or 5311 is the 311th day of 1975. They got confused building a 1976 model tractor in 1975 for the October 1975 release of the 1976 models. Added your numbers here. Click on the fuzzy picture Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #7 Posted May 18, 2020 VERY nice D-160.Wait til you get it running on both cylinders......you'll think you're on a full-size farm tractor.I have two D-160's here.Also have a D-180 and a D-200 waiting on my " Someday " list.My D-160's both have Onan engines.Kinda wish they were Kohler's.Have fun with your new { FREE } toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #8 Posted May 18, 2020 So i saw in one manual on here that this should have a gas cap with a dial indicator is that correct because mine doesnt have that. i was told to get a 197?-197? chevy c10 cap. Which is correct? and does anybody have part numbers? I have stens gas caps with a meter but they have threads on the outside. I will be asking alot of questions. The manual for a 1976 on here doesnt have a break down of the parts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,523 #9 Posted May 18, 2020 Not a good ipl but all we have Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #10 Posted May 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Not a good ipl but all we have Garry exactly what i was lookin for thanks a million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #11 Posted May 19, 2020 Does anyone Have a good seat? Or where to get one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #12 Posted May 19, 2020 (edited) I cant wait to get my decals I ordered 2 sets the 5 sticker set Then the hole complete set from Redomyhorse.com bought this set https://www.redoyourhorse.com/wheel-horse-d-160-automatic-reproduction-decal-set/ to put on it now. Then this set https://www.redoyourhorse.com/1974-through-1977-d-160-d-180-and-d-200-complete-decal-sets/ whenever i get to restoring it. Edited May 19, 2020 by bottjernat1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #13 Posted May 19, 2020 22 minutes ago, bottjernat1 said: Does anyone Have a good seat? Or where to get one? I got a generic seat for my WH from tractor supply. Doesnt have the logo embossed on it, but that doesn't bother me. I did have to do some reseach and make sure the "universal bolt pattern" would fit up with the WH pattern. As to finding a new one of that specific seat, good luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bottjernat1 2,194 #14 Posted May 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, 71_Bronco said: As to finding a new one of that specific seat, good luck. I am thinking about having my local upholstery shop do one for me. The guy did a motorcycle seat years ago for me and did a great job. Not sure I also have a friend who makes seat covers for hapcoparts.com They might be able to make me something. Thanks for the suggestion. I may just go that route to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David414 289 #15 Posted May 19, 2020 Two years ago, I purchased a high back tractor seat that incorporated several bolt patterns in the seat frame, which one of the bolt patterns fit my 1989, 414-8. Brought from L&M Fleet supply, SKU # 64520021, Concentric International Deluxe high back seat for less than $60. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
