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I was able to get them out of the 14hp that is in my pulling tractor without pulling the crank. Had to have it positioned just right.
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Hello, I recently purchased a D160 to serve the purpose of a compact work horse for a new property I bought. The main reason I got it was that for the price there was no better options that could mow, navigate tight areas, and had a hydro 3 point hitch. After bringing it home I realized that I didn’t have the mule drive to drive the deck and now I want to make sure why I’m finding on eBay is compatible. initially I thought the deck was wrong but after some images in manuals I think it’s correct but the chute is missing is all.
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I can picture Uncle Jim stretched out under the stars on that after Cindaay kicked him out of the camper for hot rodding around on her tractor!
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Very nice job indeed!
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I can't remove the upper balancer gear without pulling the crank at least not in this block. With the crank out of the way I have a nub in the block in the way if I rotate it enough to possibly clear that the crank is in the way and I even rotated the engine several times just to see if there is any position it can come out. But it's fine I was going to replace seals anyway and it's going to be easier to replace seals with the crank out.
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hard to see in the pic but I raised the tank and moved it back ward with some new brackets. It was pretty tight with my billy bass belly
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Rebuilt a carb for the same, no change on two different Onans. But a tiny bead of silicone on the intake manifold seam cleared up all of the surging.
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Had a surging onan 20, did carb rebuild and manifold gasket which solved the surging.
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C-Series Hybrid Idea
Easton Rich replied to Easton Rich's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Another option is 8spd. How would that go? Regardless he wants the Onan. -
C-Series Hybrid Idea
kpinnc replied to Easton Rich's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I think the hydraulic lines and remote oil filter would be a challenge but is solvable. The input sheave for the Eaton seems to sit a little higher than the Sundstrand, but that may not be an issue. The main issue in my mind is being sure the left pedal neutral/ brake setup can be made to work on the older subframe. It might not be an issue at all, but it's something to look at. None of my Sundstrands have a brake so I have no reference. -
C-Series Hybrid Idea
Handy Don replied to Easton Rich's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I’ve not done a detailed side-by-side comparison. Perhaps someone else here has. My initial instinct would be to keep the Eaton together with its original, linkage-embedded chassis/tunnel/console (and hoodstand?) and move other parts around. -
C-Series Hybrid Idea
Easton Rich replied to Easton Rich's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Ive got the donor tractor and everything will would need. How would fitment look? Any cutting or modification needed? -
It is just like buying an old house, you want to find one that has never been molested.
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C-Series Hybrid Idea
Handy Don replied to Easton Rich's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Motion control linkages for Sunstrands and Eatons are very different--you’ll need a donor tractor to get all the bits. Size differences may also become an issue as might clearances (the Eaton has an external charge pump and different routing for lift plumbing. The engine swap will likely be easier, though you’ll need the unique Onan engine mounting plate to go with the engine and do a thorough crosscheck on the wiring--sensors, safety switches & relays, etc. -
The more ya look, the more you find......
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551 Suburban Resto...
Handy Don replied to sqrlgtr's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
Worse than “checked”, the stator would drain power from the battery while the engine was running! Yes, likely a 3 amp stator and also likely designed to max at about 14-14.5 VAC when running at 3600 rpm to help lower the risk of overcharging. Another reason to keep the revs up when in use--at low RPM, the stator doesn’t generate enough voltage to charge the battery! -
A to Z Tractor might be the best source of axles.
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Sounds like you ordered a cheap Chinese carb kit, I would use only the bowl gasket and the rest may be junk. Before disassembly check the compression, if it is higher than normal pull the heads and decarbon, if too low you might want to refresh the valve and seat surfaces. If you pull the valves, replace the intake valve seals. Use only genuine Onan gaskets, I have had cheap intake gaskets turn to mush in a year. You will need intake, carb mount, exhaust and valve cover gaskets. Possibly need head gaskets, oil filter mount gasket and of course the oil filter grommet that the last owner tossed. The exhaust is expensive to replace, so glass bead it and paint with Rustoleum High Temperature spray paint. The valve covers often rust so paint them with engine paint. I use satin black engine paint on heat shields and all other engine tins. The intake manifold needs to be checked for leaks and if that needs repaired check back. You can test by clamping a plate with gasket over the carb mount area and fill the manifold with diesel fuel. Look for notches worn in the edges of the manifold where the heat shields might have been contacting, correct by grinding some clearance in the shields. You will need a 1/4" and 3/8" drive torque wrenches. All bolts should have a drop of engine oil on the threads, do not over-tighten any of them. Download the Operators Manual and the Onan Service Manual.
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So was it originally green, or red
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I had a 604 when I was in school. Didn't help a bit. Probably because of the Tecky!
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I would for sure not relying on someone else's work.
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Wanna build a black hood...
peter lena replied to kpinnc's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
@kpinnc bought my black hood in 82 , new , still have it , my favorite , also been my experimental test / trial bed , for issue's / repetitive problem trials . on my other 2 horses , regularly refer to opportunistic issue of problem , love a nagging issue , its always there . break it down , find / change out / enhance / eliminate , you don't even see the improvement , the things that I have changed , years ago , function , with out effort , especially like bearing failures ? those are cake to me , linkage / levers , heim joints kill those , needle bearing pto cone failure ? original , wrong lubricant , production , cost saving , 550 degree , lucas green chassis grease , minimal ammount , my cone is still spinning , with engine off , zero drag . like those tires , might give them a look , pete
