Evguy 556 #1 Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) I’m going to have a look at a c-140? 1977, tomorrow. I’m not finding much information on this, I’m thinking it could be c141. Seller said it runs, shifter needs work, 44 inch deck and a snow blower. I’m guessing it is worth a few hundred asking price. I think i have room for one more Edited November 9, 2022 by Evguy Add 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,565 #2 Posted November 9, 2022 77 would be a C120 or C160. 78 and 79 could be a C141. The steering tower is different. 78+ were straight vertical at the front. Rear fuel tank. Battery up high near the hood. Keep us posted!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #3 Posted November 9, 2022 27 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: 77 would be a C120 or C160. 78 and 79 could be a C141. The steering tower is different. 78+ were straight vertical at the front. Rear fuel tank. Battery up high near the hood. Keep us posted!! Thanks! I figured I would take the trailer and see if it jumps in. It looked like the parts would be worth the asking price. Guy posted one pic from the front, hard to sort it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #4 Posted November 9, 2022 Cool, go get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,423 #5 Posted November 9, 2022 @Evguy I don't know anything about the C-140, but a quick search here revealed that they do exist, made in Belgium. It will be interesting to see what one looks like. You know, after it jumps onto your trailer and finds its way to your home, and then models for photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,464 #6 Posted November 9, 2022 Good luck. Hope it all works out for you. 14hp is a good size to do most work that needs to be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,285 #7 Posted November 9, 2022 10 hours ago, Evguy said: I think i have room for one more As long as it doesn't mean that mam's car can't be parked in the garage there is always room for another . 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,565 #8 Posted November 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, 953 nut said: As long as it doesn't mean that mam's car can't be parked in the garage there is always room for another . Ad a general manner in life and particularly on this forum I try not to be too disagreeable but... I would just would like to point out here that maybe... if Mama's car doesn't fit anymore she should build another garage? Do NOT tell her I said that... 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #9 Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: As long as it doesn't mean that mam's car can't be parked in the garage there is always room for another . Her car is already living outside 👍 but I’m not a monster, I offered parking 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #10 Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Ad a general manner in life and particularly on this forum I try not to be too disagreeable but... I would just would like to point out here that maybe... if Mama's car doesn't fit anymore she should build another garage? Do NOT tell her I said that... i already built a second building so I had room to work in garage A, Not enough room again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,565 #11 Posted November 9, 2022 12 minutes ago, Evguy said: i already built a second building so I had room to work in garage A, Not enough room again Many moons ago I heard a garage sizing formula that I think works fairly well. Think. Really think. But serious thought. Into what you think you REALLY need. Double that number... Triple THAT number. Then build. It will still be too small. 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,596 #12 Posted November 9, 2022 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Many moons ago I heard a garage sizing formula that I think works fairly well. Think. Really think. But serious thought. Into what you think you REALLY need. Double that number... Triple THAT number. That is the square root of the needed square footage. Then build. It will still be too small. Fixed it for ya... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #13 Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Many moons ago I heard a garage sizing formula that I think works fairly well. Think. Really think. But serious thought. Into what you think you REALLY need. Double that number... Triple THAT number. Then build. It will still be too small. I noticed there is no cash in the calculation Edited November 9, 2022 by Evguy 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #14 Posted November 9, 2022 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Triple THAT number. Then build. Sooo.. following that logic. Exactly how small did you imagine your shop/garage/dojo?? Port-a-potty size? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,565 #15 Posted November 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, sjoemie himself said: Port-a-potty size? ➗ 6. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #16 Posted November 10, 2022 22 hours ago, Evguy said: Thanks! I figured I would take the trailer and see if it jumps in. I'm giving this somewhat better odds than power ball. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #17 Posted November 10, 2022 29 minutes ago, ineedanother said: I'm giving this somewhat better odds than power ball. Well it’s not what the seller says, its a B100 manual 8 speed, from decoding the serial plate. Needs some tlc, shifter doesn’t seem to be connected? Hopefully a simple fix 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,423 #18 Posted November 10, 2022 With a newer Magnum engine, nice haul! My go-to thread on a loose shift lever: Help... my shift lever pulled out. - Transmissions - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #19 Posted November 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, tunahead72 said: With a newer Magnum engine, nice haul! My go-to thread on a loose shift lever: Help... my shift lever pulled out. - Transmissions - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum Thanks for the link! I will look into it tomorrow. I’m told it runs, and snowblower worked on it. Going to hook up a battery and see what I have. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,565 #20 Posted November 10, 2022 6 hours ago, Evguy said: what I have So a 1977? If so, a long frame 8 speed. Same as a C Series but for options like steering wheel, seat, lights maybe... That Magnum is definitely a good thing. Nice smooth running little engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #21 Posted November 10, 2022 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: So a 1977? If so, a long frame 8 speed. Same as a C Series but for options like steering wheel, seat, lights maybe... That Magnum is definitely a good thing. Nice smooth running little engine. Yes a 77 B-100 8 speed according to the numbers. Looks like it may need axle seal in addition to some other issues. Looks like I have a project for winter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #22 Posted November 10, 2022 It’s alive! Fired up after a short cranking, no smoke, sounds ok. Engaged blades, deck is quiet. I found shifter bolt had broken nib at pivot, fabricated one, transmission now shifting. low oil in transmission and it looks like a milkshake, probably due to boot at shifter was barely there. IMG_6160.MOV 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,565 #23 Posted November 10, 2022 12 minutes ago, Evguy said: low oil in transmission and it looks like a milkshake, probably due to boot at shifter was barely there You are correct. Water leaks down the shifter and right into the hole and also there is a certain amount of condensation that occurs which gets washed all over the place thanks to oil splash every time a transmission is run. Get the front of that tractor as high as you can safely do so and undo the drain plug at the bottom of the rear of the transmission. Let it sit overnight. Drain plug in. Fill it with diesel or kerosene if you can. Drive it around a bit. Repeat repeat. When the fluid you put out is the same color as the fluid you put in, that's when you put gear oil in there. Looks like you got a good runner there. Well done. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
