ebinmaine 66,311 #26 Posted August 7 I like the look of a stack but the practicality is that the fumes are right at face level unless it's tall. I've done 2 or 3 builds with a stack. Increased the height on Cinnamon Horse C160-8. It's good 99% of the time but VERY tall. The '75 C160 Automatic and the current project C160-8 Tecumseh Horse are low pointing mufflers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,817 #27 Posted August 12 (edited) I carved out some time today to get the gas tank, new fuel line, and new battery installed in the B-110. I poured about an inch of gas into the tank, opened the shutoff valve, set the choke and throttle, turned the key on, then hit the starter button. It cranked over 6 or 8 times and fired up. Not surprisingly, there was a cloud of smoke on start up, but it quickly cleared. I drove it around the yard for a bit. All the gears work,though it does not always go into gear easily. It lets out a puff of smoke on throttle up, or when the governor tips in - got to think about what might be causing that for a bit. It also backfires through the muffler when the throttle is closed. I'm thinking that the carb isn't quite right. Since it has a dozed blade mounted o it, I pushed a little bit of dirt around. No problems. Things to do in no particular order- New air filter Look at the brake/clutch adjustment Scratch up a battery hold down Find a new gas cap/gage Give it a bath Paint wheels - think I'll go with a bright white Set tire pressures Check/change fluids Take a closer look at the mid PTO - the shaft turns freely, but feels rough. Clear a spot in a storage shed to get it inside. Improve exhaust/muffler I discovered one of this tractor's 'personality' traits today. It seems to want to keep the tools I'm using to work on it. It pulled my 1/2" combo wrench into the dash tower, and didn't let go of a 7/16 socket on the gas tank straps. Still trying to decide on it's gender. Edited August 12 by 8ntruck 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,817 #28 Posted August 13 Rearranged one of our storage sheds and made room for the B-110 this afternoon. Had a small pile of topsoil that needed spreading along one edge of the new deck, so I spread it out with the B-110. Worked out ok - sure miss the low range that Morgan the 14-8 has, though. The B-110 was blowing gray smoke when under load. Valve guides and rings are now under suspicion. Well, at least it is in out of the weather. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,817 #29 Posted August 14 While talking with my neighbor yesterday afternoon, he made mention that the B-110 had been moved. I told him that I had it running, had used it a little, and had found room in one of the other storage sheds for it. I also mentioned that it smokes under load. His reply was that maybe an engine rebuild would be a good winter project. I asked if there were any shops in the area that could bore the cylinder (worst case scenario). "Oh", he says, "I've got boring bars, I could do that." I suppose I should start researching suppliers for old B&S parts and come up with a service manual for that engine. This is the same neighbor that is bringing an early '50s Massey Harris back to life. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,311 #30 Posted August 14 11 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: suppose I should start researching suppliers for old B&S parts and come up with a service manual for that engine. What year? There're manuals on ebay. @Docwheelhorse is a Briggs guy. He may have helpful info too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites