Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #1 Posted February 27, 2023 No I didn't, but for $75 could I really pass it up? I'm not sure what my plans are for it, but It needs a good fuel oil soaking in the transmission and a new fuel valve in the tank. If I can get it running it may just be something I flip. Either way it'll be fun! 11 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #2 Posted February 28, 2023 You got a discounted transmission along with a free tractor. 👍 Like those headlights. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #3 Posted February 28, 2023 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: You got a discounted transmission along with a free tractor. 👍 Like those headlights. That's exactly how I looked at it. If the engine runs, that's just a bonus. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #4 Posted February 28, 2023 More like you bought an original Nelson muffler & got a free tractor, they're usually rotten or been replaced with a shower head. I love my C-81's, nice score !!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,459 #6 Posted February 28, 2023 Nice pick-up Mike! That will keep you busy for a while. Nice to have a project in the wintertime. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23 Reo 229 #7 Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) Nice tractor. I bet if you just go through it everything will work and it will be a great tractor. It seems a lot of people like the 8 hp Horses. I love derelicts. Edited March 3, 2023 by 23 Reo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #8 Posted March 3, 2023 12 hours ago, 23 Reo said: Nice tractor. I bet if you just go through it everything will work and it will be a great tractor. It seems a lot of people like the 8 hp Horses. I love derelicts. Yea it's definitely solid, I've worked on much worse! I do love the 8hp kohler, I've had lots of tractors with those over the years and you just can't beat them. I just have to go through the wiring. Sitting outside has everything corroded and safety switches aren't working etc. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,660 #9 Posted March 3, 2023 Hmmmmm... are those a set of the weird "no slot" rear rims that I've been lead to believe are either rare or desireable or both??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #10 Posted March 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Docwheelhorse said: Hmmmmm... are those a set of the weird "no slot" rear rims that I've been lead to believe are either rare or desireable or both??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,553 #11 Posted March 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Docwheelhorse said: Hmmmmm... are those a set of the weird "no slot" rear rims that I've been lead to believe are either rare or desireable or both??? 32 minutes ago, pfrederi said: I've heard of front rims with no holes but what's this with the rears? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #12 Posted March 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Docwheelhorse said: Hmmmmm... are those a set of the weird "no slot" rear rims that I've been lead to believe are either rare or desireable or both??? You know what, I didn't even realize that until you pointed it out! To be honest I've never seen a set of wheels like that before. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,710 #13 Posted March 3, 2023 From what I can remember 1977-78 they had a hard time sourcing the standard rims and those solid wheels were the only ones available. Some of the sales literature even shows the solid wheels. I was given a C-160 and when I took the wheel weights off I found solid wheels. I was pleasantly surprised because none of my tractors had them. Please don’t hold me to this but I believe that they only came factory in this time period? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #14 Posted March 3, 2023 Out of 20 some WHs i only have one with solid rears...tr is an 856 i recently got at auction...so who knows if they are original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23 Reo 229 #15 Posted March 4, 2023 You have found the Holy Grail of Wheel Horse wheels! Congratulations, now fix it. clean it and run it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,663 #16 Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) Give it some love, it's lived a rough life. Edited March 4, 2023 by Lee1977 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #17 Posted March 4, 2023 36 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: Give it some love, it's lived a rough life. I plan on it. Gotta take the transmission off my c-160 tomorrow, if that goes well maybe I'll get to investigate it tomorrow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #18 Posted March 4, 2023 It's a runner! Doesn't run too bad either! Got all the fluids changed. Ran some fuel oil through the transmission and flushed it good and refilled with fresh oil. Still needs some love. I outba new valve and rubber bushing on the fuel tank, gotta take the carb off and clean it good amd a new air filter. Leaking out around the fuel pump. Just needs some tlc and then it will for sale at the big show! 20230304_121726.mp4 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
