Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #1 Posted August 12 (edited) Does anyone know if the 1978/79 C141 auto had the shaker plate ? Are they really that much of a problem.I have read that there are mounts you can use . Edited August 12 by Wheelhorse#1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,484 #2 Posted August 12 Yes they did. Yes they are.... if loose. Yes there are solid mounts available. Not sure who sells them now. Others could chime in there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #3 Posted August 12 (edited) Yes, there is one vendor on the "Bay site that sells a nice set of CNC'd aluminum solid mounts for about $60 USD. I purchased a lightly used set from an RS member and installed them on my C81 8 speed. No more shake, and NO more engine twist with the PTO engaged. A true drop-in replacement. Requires lifting the engine and loosening up the rear triangilar frame block to get all 4 in at once... Some folks opt for tubular spacers instead. Edited August 12 by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #4 Posted August 12 Thanks fellas I’m going to go check out a I believe to be a 1978 c-141. The price seems reasonable but I really don’t know a lot about the c series but then I recalled the shaker plate deal might be a issue. I’ve never owed a C series so I thought it may be a good winter project, something a little different. Its a hydro as well. Thanks for the knowledge 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #5 Posted August 12 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Not sure who sells them now. @Shynon makes them @wheelhorseman markets them. https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/engine-mounts-for-wheel-horse/ 11 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: shaker plate deal might be a issue. Not anymore with solids ... best thing for any shaker plate tractor. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,484 #6 Posted August 13 1 hour ago, WHX?? said: @Shynon makes them @wheelhorseman markets them. https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/engine-mounts-for-wheel-horse/ Not anymore with solids ... best thing for any shaker plate tractor. Niiiiice. Thanks Jim. 1 hour ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: Thanks fellas I’m going to go check out a I believe to be a 1978 c-141. The price seems reasonable but I really don’t know a lot about the c series but then I recalled the shaker plate deal might be a issue. I’ve never owed a C series so I thought it may be a good winter project, something a little different. Its a hydro as well. Thanks for the knowledge Go get it. You'll like it. Ask @c-series don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,170 #7 Posted August 13 12 hours ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: Its a hydro as well. Hope it is a runner so you can test the hydro. A worn Sundstrand repair can be more involved than the shaker plate fix. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #8 Posted August 13 31 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Hope it is a runner so you can test the hydro. A worn Sundstrand repair can be more involved than the shaker plate fix. It’s not running and I know that’s a gamble. The owner said it just needs a starter,if that’s the case I could slap one on quickly he said he didn’t mind. Might be more trouble than it’s worth we shall see . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,484 #9 Posted August 13 5 minutes ago, Wheelhorse#1 said: It’s not running and I know that’s a gamble. The owner said it just needs a starter,if that’s the case I could slap one on quickly he said he didn’t mind. Might be more trouble than it’s worth we shall see . Depends on the price. For a non runner I look at it as a parts rig to determine the value. The engine as a rebuildable core is worth $100 or so. Transmission the same. The rest also has value. To me a non running auto is worth $200 to $300 minimum and the value increases based on condition, implements, other good parts etc. Seat for example adds $50 or more. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,162 #10 Posted August 13 My C-165 with shaker plate would loosen all your teeth if I drove it to Hiram Maine and back, let alone loosen up other body parts. It's covered over in the backyard waiting for me to install the carb that someone cleaned for me Like to get it going for the Meet in case someone needs a rider. Still working on the trail cleanup. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,484 #11 Posted August 13 17 minutes ago, JCM said: My C-165 with shaker plate would loosen all your teeth if I drove it to Hiram Maine and back, let alone loosen up other body parts. It's covered over in the backyard waiting for me to install the carb that someone cleaned for me Like to get it going for the Meet in case someone needs a rider. Still working on the trail cleanup. You give Trina a couple wrenches and a flat screwdriver. She'll have the carb swapped out before you finish giving tours of the nice Porta potty/ @Sparky's office. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #12 Posted August 16 Well .It didn’t pan out .The guy flaked out on me at the last minute and managed to waist enough of my time and I just can deal with people like that. Oh well plenty of WHs in the sea.The hunt continues on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorEd 633 #13 Posted August 16 (edited) Not sure if is the same person, but I got my solid mounts from Zach Kerber. https://performancemad.com/product/wheel-horse-solid-engine-mounts-pt-num-1099-551/ Nicely made parts. Edited August 16 by TractorEd 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
