Geoff Cornwall 64 #1 Posted April 14, 2023 Hi all , i have managed to get hold of a c161 , it requires some work , but i have had it running and driving , i also have got a plough that i intend to attach to it . I will need to fit a rockshaft kit but i cant see any holes to fit one . Can anyone tell me where the holes should be ? I have sent an email to wheel horse parts and more regarding a new kit for it . And i am probably jumping the gun because it needs a rewire , some axle seals , fluid change , and im sure i will find a host of other things . I will try to take some pics and post up over the weekend , thanks for and info you can give . Geoff . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,700 #2 Posted April 14, 2023 There should be a rock shaft attached to the lift arm if a manual lift or the hydraulic cylinder if it is a hydraulic lift. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,088 #3 Posted April 14, 2023 Perhaps the rock shaft under the seat? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Cornwall 64 #4 Posted April 15, 2023 Thank you for the replies so far , i think i may have posted in the wrong section . I am not good with technology ! I am thinking i may have used the wrong term as well . I think we use different spellings for plough ? I am hoping to use a mould board plough for starting a veg patch . Im off outside to take a couple of pictures and will try my best to post them up ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,088 #6 Posted April 15, 2023 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #7 Posted April 15, 2023 to Geoff. Bit far off to be of much help, but that plough fits a slot hitch. Any idea what it's off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Cornwall 64 #8 Posted April 15, 2023 Hi Stormin , I have no idea , there are no markings on it as far as i can see , its quite heavy . Those slot hitches are rare as hens teeth on this side of the pond , almost no chance in my budget ! My younger daughters partner made a brinly style hitch and an adaptor to bolt to it but ive no real idea about any of it really ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Cornwall 64 #9 Posted April 16, 2023 Hi Stormin, ive been googling around for a slot hitch but not much luck so far . Then i came across an old post on red square that you have made some , Do you sell these ? Or would you be kind enough to share your plans with me ? I may be able to make one . Unfortunately i have never seen one so i cant get dimentions myself . Thank you , Geoff . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse hoarder 23 #10 Posted April 16, 2023 (edited) Hi Geoff, good to see my old 161 is still going. Yes for that plow you will need a slot hitch or you could bodge it by bolting it to your current sleeve hitch that you have. I have tried this before and if you do the bolt up tight enough then if will work quite well. Edited April 16, 2023 by Wheelhorse hoarder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Cornwall 64 #11 Posted April 16, 2023 Hi wheelhorse hoarder , ive done a bit of work to it , a rewire , new carb , its got ag tyres now , it runs sweet as a nut , im well pleased with it . Hoping to either get a slot hitch , or have a go at making one . The plough need a bit of work as well , im sure i will get there ! Geoff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #12 Posted April 16, 2023 Hi Geoff. I don't have any plans for the slot hitch. I copied one. I only made four. Two were sold. Two I've kept for myself. I'll take some measurements and do a drawing. Just give me a little time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #13 Posted April 17, 2023 Couple of rough drawings and I do mean rough. Hope they will be of help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Cornwall 64 #14 Posted April 17, 2023 Stormin , thank you so much , absolutely spot on , i will give it a go and let you know how i get on . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Cornwall 64 #15 Posted May 18, 2023 Thought i would thank Stormin for the drawings for the slot hitch , i have had a go at making one . Next i have to find a rock shaft kit , thought id found one in the uk but it hasnt worked out this time . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites