reecie 3 #1 Posted November 23, 2011 Hello All, Maurice in Hudson Valley, NY. I am new to this forum, but have poked around enough the last couple of weeks to really appreciate what is going on here. Real nice My father always had Gravely's (typically 7-9 at a time), so I grew up appreciating REAL STEEL. Recently got my first Wheel Horse: Package included 1976 D160, Onan 16hp, 56" Blade, 48" Snow Blower, 48" SD Mower. All pieces are in solid original condition. We had about 11 inches of snow a couple weeks ago, so I used the plow. Wow! I have a big driveway that usually takes four hours with my 2-wheel Ariens walk behind (walking a least a mile and half). I was done in 35 minutes and only walked 20 feet to my garage Woo Hoo!!! Everything I've read tells me the D160 is meant to run 3/4 to full throttle, so as to not burn the Hydro. Wow the sound is impressive, and no smoke (not even on start up). One question for starters from the newbie here. Where does the D160 (or D series in general) line up in the Wheel Horse line? Thanks a bunch and keep doing what you're doing. Maurice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,743 #2 Posted November 23, 2011 Welcome to Redsquare!! The D-series were built from 1973 to 1981( I think that was the last year). The newer Onans, especially the 20hp ones, have a shaky reputation with valve seat issues but the older Onans like on yours seem to be great engines. I've only owned two "D"s and they both had the Onan 16 and ran great! Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reecie 3 #3 Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks Mike! Good info to know. Now matter how good I feel about a (used) purchase, I am always a bit leary until it proves it to me over time. Maurice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabricator2009 48 #4 Posted November 23, 2011 :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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reecie 3 #10 Posted November 24, 2011 Thanks to all of you for the welcome. Very nice site/community you have here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,144 #11 Posted November 26, 2011 :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #12 Posted November 28, 2011 Welcome Maurice, You'll like it here!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reecie 3 #13 Posted November 29, 2011 Jerry, Thanks. I already do :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reecie 3 #14 Posted November 29, 2011 Craig, Thanks. What's up. You're right up the way from me (Garrison). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
