edju54 5 #1 Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) i am thinking about selling my 1974 c160 with plow and cutting deck, runs but may need carb adjustment, i live in penna., would there be any interest in this if so i will post picschoose files... Click to choose files the engine will start to backfire and lose power when a heavy load is put on it, I cleaned the carb inside and out replaced gas filter and tried all kinds of adjustments to the carb but no luck.I have very limited mechanical ability with this so I am thinking of selling it. I inherited this from a friend who kept it in pristine condition, if there is any interest out there let me know. Edited August 13, 2020 by edju54 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,609 #2 Posted August 13, 2020 Welcome to Redsquare. Given consideration that that's one of the most desirable models I would say they would be quite a bit of interest. Are there particular reasons that you would consider selling it? That's a tough tractor that, given the correct maintenance, would outwork most things you could purchase new today. Please do feel free to post pics. We love to see them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,168 #3 Posted August 13, 2020 to the All for sale items must be listed in the classified section with the price. Pictures, video and description should be included. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,836 #4 Posted August 13, 2020 You have my nterest... post some pics. I am near Meadville PA. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #5 Posted August 13, 2020 and lets not forget! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edju54 5 #6 Posted August 23, 2020 On 8/13/2020 at 12:49 PM, daveoman1966 said: You have my nterest... post some pics. I am near Meadville PA. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,520 #7 Posted August 23, 2020 What the box on top of the motor? @ebinmaine kinda like a early rectifier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,609 #8 Posted August 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, AHS said: What the box on top of the motor? @ebinmaine kinda like a early rectifier? No sir. That's the valve cover. That's an early example of an overhead valve engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,520 #9 Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: No sir. That's the valve cover. That's an early example of an overhead valve engine. Really? So it’s not a k series. Eww... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,168 #10 Posted August 23, 2020 Just now, AHS said: Really? So it’s not a k series. Eww... Not a K, not a Kohler. Tecumseh OH160 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,609 #11 Posted August 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, AHS said: Really? So it’s not a k series. Eww... 9 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Not a K, not a Kohler. Tecumseh OH160 Nothing wrong with that... That Tecumseh makes it a rare tractor. Similar engines to the ones used in Sears GTs. Decent enough. If the ignition goes south they can be retrofitted to a gm 4 pin module. Pound for pound, quite strong. Less displacement than a comparable K and same power. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,168 #12 Posted August 23, 2020 Tecumseh...luv em or hate em seems to be the feelings. I never owned an OH Tecky, but the HH120 in my C-120 has been the most trouble free engine I have. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,520 #13 Posted August 23, 2020 38 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Not a K, not a Kohler. Tecumseh OH160 Ok! I was thinking kohler....duh! It made sense that the screen was held on by three screws and not 4. And the case cover looked different, and the sticker.... duh!! Ok, so how’s that tecumseh run with overhead valve anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edju54 5 #14 Posted August 24, 2020 16 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Not a K, not a Kohler. Tecumseh OH160 It says HH160 right oln the engine not OH160 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edju54 5 #15 Posted August 24, 2020 15 hours ago, AHS said: Ok! I was thinking kohler....duh! It made sense that the screen was held on by three screws and not 4. And the case cover looked different, and the sticker.... duh!! Ok, so how’s that tecumseh run with overhead valve anyway? says HH160 right oln the engine not OH160 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,609 #16 Posted August 24, 2020 Just now, edju54 said: It says HH160 right oln the engine not OH160 HH was the marketing designation. OH stands for overhead. Overhead valve engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edju54 5 #17 Posted August 24, 2020 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: HH was the marketing designation. OH stands for overhead. Overhead valve engine. Oh ok, what do you think this tractor is worth then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,609 #18 Posted August 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, edju54 said: Oh ok, what do you think this tractor is worth then? Very difficult for me to put a value on that because I live so far away from you. Up here in the far Northeast antique garden tractors are at a premium right now. Yours appears to be in very very good condition judging by the pictures. Best bet is to confer with some people down closer to where you live and see what they say. Was it me, I wouldn't sell it..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 41,168 #19 Posted August 24, 2020 Can you post the ID plate data? Was the tractor re painted with new decals? According to the WH by years chart, The C-160 with the Tecumseh engine was only made in 1974. The type was C-162 The model number was 1-0385 engine Tecumseh HH160-170019 transmission wheel horse 8 speed 5091 The C-160 8 speed with a running Kohler K-341 is a very desirable tractor and with a good 48" SD deck and dozer blade would sell for $600 -$900 in my area. The poor running Tecumseh makes the value questionable. It would be less for a buyer looking for a worker. It could be more for a Tecumseh fan looking for a collectable tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edju54 5 #20 Posted August 24, 2020 45 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Very difficult for me to put a value on that because I live so far away from you. Up here in the far Northeast antique garden tractors are at a premium right now. Yours appears to be in very very good condition judging by the pictures. Best bet is to confer with some people down closer to where you live and see what they say. Was it me, I wouldn't sell it..... yea i am also lookin for someone to fix it if i could find someone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
