'74 C160 Tecumseh engine tractor. Let's put it to use!

[Wayne0 1,158]

I'm not allowed to paint in the kitchen..............

[ebinmaine 72,301]

52 minutes ago, Wayne0 said:

I'm not allowed to paint in the kitchen..............

 

I'm not allowed to paint. 

 

At all....

 

[ebinmaine 72,301]

[kpinnc 14,546]

7 hours ago, Wayne0 said:

I'm not allowed to paint in the kitchen..............

 

If you really wanna start something, heat some parts in the oven... Ask me how I know! 

[ebinmaine 72,301]

Our good friend that does truck fabrication for a living was telling us all about the amazing qualities of anaerobic sealer and how they've pretty much switched over to using that almost exclusively. I bought some so they could use it on my truck when we rebuild the rear axle. I got thinking that might be good in the application here for trying to seal up the valve cover.

 

I didn't realize that it can't be laid down on top of paint so I scraped the painted surface under the gasket for the breather off with a razor and then some sandpaper and then cleaned it with brake clean on a rag.

 

 

Put the new base gasket in.

 

 

All installed and setting to dry.

 

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 72,301]

 

 

[Moparfanforever 886]

Looks like you have a spacer on the front of the hood??

 

I am curious about the sealer you are talking about ,is it better than RTV??

 

Thanks!!

[ebinmaine 72,301]

5 minutes ago, Moparfanforever said:

Looks like you have a spacer on the front of the hood??

 

That's original Wheelhorse parts. 

They had to install the taller hood hinge to clear the taller engine.  

 

 

5 minutes ago, Moparfanforever said:

 

I am curious about the sealer you are talking about ,is it better than RTV?

 

First time we've used it.  

According to our friend it's easier to use and holds better.  

 

[ebinmaine 72,301]

The Paint RESTORATION Department AKA BBT helped me give this horse a good cleaning with Dawn and 3M Scotch Brite 7447 regular duty pads. 

 

The Paint is.... meh.... at best.  

I MIGHT decide to go further with a finer grit paper later.  No time this week.  

 

 

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 72,301]

[ebinmaine 72,301]

The Paint Department also got the seat springs cleaned up, derusted, and painted,  and all mounted.  

 

 

 

 

 

Yes I know they're "backwards"

 

I like the lean to be forward,  not tilting back off the tractor. 

 

And....

I'm backwards too.   

 

 

 

[8ntruck 7,750]

the level you out going uphill, right?

[ebinmaine 72,301]

Just now, 8ntruck said:

the level you out going uphill, right?

 

 

This seat is kinda tilted forward.. and the springs being reversed  cause a back tilt. 

 

And I'm still tilted.   

[ebinmaine 72,301]

I got some wiiiiiide rims a few weeks ago from @midpack. 

Decided to try out a set of OTR Lawn Trac 24x12.00-12. 

 

This evening after some other things I drilled out the wheel lug holes to accept 1/2" lugs. 

Then mounted the wheel & tire combos. 

 

 

OH. MY. GAWD. BECKY. Look at her butt.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[midpack 1,000]

Awesome!

[WHX?? 51,658]

I was never a fan of ags on the front don't know why. Guess its a all wheel drive thing.

Most guys would say they are mounted  backwards but they say better steering on backwards I don't know.

That rig would be great with The beefy Firestone tri ribs if you got the hair to take out a fourth mortgage. 

 

I have those rears on a plow mule in 23 -10.5 ... labeled some other brand but they ran huge too. Really great traction and  good price point at the time. 

 

Edited April 22 by WHX??

[ebinmaine 72,301]

4 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

I was never a fan of ags on the front don't know why. Guess its a all wheel drive thing.

Most guys would say they are mounted  backwards but they say better steering on backwards I don't know.

 

We've tried both. Reverse and standard. Seems like it might be a wait-related issue. I say that because on my heavy C160-8 Cinnamon Horse it makes a DRAMATIC difference if they are reversed.

 

Trina's tried that on her lighter rigs and it seemed to make little or no difference whatsoever.

 

 

4 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

That rig would be great with The beefy Firestone tri ribs if you got the hair to take out a fourth mortgage. 

 

The little tires that are on the front of this thing right now were always only meant to be temporary.

 

I'm leaning heavily towards getting some five bolt wheels that are 8" wide by 8" diameter and getting some of those Firestone tri ribs.

18 x 8.5 x 8

[kpinnc 14,546]

19 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

OH. MY. GAWD. BECKY. Look at her butt.  

 

Looks bleeping great from here!

 

I like wide tracs and I can not lie!  

[Lee1977 7,182]

Are you sure that tecky will survive with thoes big tires back there.  You have that 20 HP Briggs Vanguard if you need it.

[ebinmaine 72,301]

1 minute ago, Lee1977 said:

Are you sure that tecky will survive with thoes big tires back there.  You have that 20 HP Briggs Vanguard if you need it.

 

 

I had that very same exact thought!!

[ebinmaine 72,301]

I do also have a couple of Kohler k341 if I wanted to keep it closer to original

[Lee1977 7,182]

You know we are not in to the all original stuff. 

[ebinmaine 72,301]

Well. As I stated a few posts back I was leaning towards getting the same OTR Lawn Trac tires for the front in a smaller size. 

I found a set of 5 lug 8" wide by 8" diameter wheels here. 

 

Got these mounted this morning using Trina's HF Manual Tire Changer. 

 

I've had a couple 520H splayed forward front axles too. 

Decided one will go in this tractor. 

No gear reduction.  

 

 

 

Stock axle removed. 

 

 

One spindle was VERY reluctant to leave its home. Penetrating oil and some patience was required. It was just old nasty grease.  

 

Sort of a before and after pic showing the condition of the spindles.  

 

Both cleaned up well enough.  There is some wear but it'll last for ages yet...

 

 

I started a separate thread for this too but if anyone knows where to get item numbers 42, 44, and 45 let me know...

 

 

 

 

[kpinnc 14,546]

19 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

started a separate thread for this too but if anyone knows where to get item numbers 42, 44, and 45 let me know...

 

Might not be the appropriate answer but the jungle site has them, and I've bought a couple sets. They are identical to OEM and include new races. Just search "1 inch thrust bearing" and there are many to choose from. 

 

I prefer OEM when I can find them. Nowadays it's getting harder to find. Plus you can drop the originals in some diesel fuel and clean and repack them for future use. 

Edited June 29 by kpinnc

[ebinmaine 72,301]

4 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 

Might not be the appropriate answer but the jungle site has them, and I've bought a couple sets. They are identical to OEM and include new races. Just search "1 inch thrust bearing" and there are many to choose from. 

 

4 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 

I prefer OEM when I can find them. Nowadays it's getting harder to find. Plus you can drop the originals in some diesel fuel and clean and repack them for future use. 

 

I've got em soaking in some penetrating oil but I think at least one is toast 🍞