fourwheels0 191 #1 Posted November 14, 2012 here's my latest pickup. 75 c-160-8. owner said it didn't run. cleaned the points and put in a new plug and it runs great. and this one has the 13 fin block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevyaddict83 39 #2 Posted November 14, 2012 I don't see anything Sent from my 1100 special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #3 Posted November 14, 2012 Nice find! I hope I run across one of those next year. ~Jake 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #4 Posted November 14, 2012 chevyaddict83 you should be able to see the pics. jake they are getting harder to find. especially the 13 fin 16hp kohlers. i also got a set of john deere 50lb each weights with it but those are going up for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,296 #5 Posted November 14, 2012 Another nice addition to the herd Mike. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chevyaddict83 39 #6 Posted November 14, 2012 I see the light now.... She looks nice! chevyaddict83 you should be able to see the pics. jake they are getting harder to find. especially the 13 fin 16hp kohlers. i also got a set of john deere 50lb each weights with it but those are going up for sale. Sent from my 1100 special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #7 Posted November 14, 2012 I see the light now.... She looks nice! chevyaddict83 you should be able to see the pics. jake they are getting harder to find. especially the 13 fin 16hp kohlers. i also got a set of john deere 50lb each weights with it but those are going up for sale. Sent from my 1100 special. Ok......so whats this about a 13 fin 16hp Kohler......I have a 16 hp Kohler but dont know what fins to count to find out if its a 13 fin.....and whats the difference between the other fin 16 hp Kohlers????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #8 Posted November 14, 2012 I see the light now.... She looks nice! chevyaddict83 you should be able to see the pics. jake they are getting harder to find. especially the 13 fin 16hp kohlers. i also got a set of john deere 50lb each weights with it but those are going up for sale. Sent from my 1100 special. Ok......so whats this about a 13 fin 16hp Kohler......I have a 16 hp Kohler but dont know what fins to count to find out if its a 13 fin.....and whats the difference between the other fin 16 hp Kohlers????? Never mind...found my answer......you count the fins on the crank side of the block.....and I don't have the much sought after 13 fin block on my C-161....Just 12 measly fins.....I am going to assume that because there are more fins this particular 16hp engine has a longer stroke????? Because the cylinder is taller???? Or is it the same bore and stroke just better cooling??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #9 Posted November 14, 2012 I see the light now.... She looks nice! chevyaddict83 you should be able to see the pics. jake they are getting harder to find. especially the 13 fin 16hp kohlers. i also got a set of john deere 50lb each weights with it but those are going up for sale. Sent from my 1100 special. Ok......so whats this about a 13 fin 16hp Kohler......I have a 16 hp Kohler but dont know what fins to count to find out if its a 13 fin.....and whats the difference between the other fin 16 hp Kohlers????? Never mind...found my answer......you count the fins on the crank side of the block.....and I don't have the much sought after 13 fin block on my C-161....Just 12 measly fins.....I am going to assume that because there are more fins this particular 16hp engine has a longer stroke????? Because the cylinder is taller???? Or is it the same bore and stroke just better cooling??? Did you count the top fin right under the head. I was under the impression that all 16 HP kohlers had 13 fins. It's just a stronger block ever thing else is the same. You can find 13 fin blocks on some smaller HP engines, others have 11 fin or 12 fin blocks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #10 Posted November 14, 2012 I see the light now.... She looks nice! chevyaddict83 you should be able to see the pics. jake they are getting harder to find. especially the 13 fin 16hp kohlers. i also got a set of john deere 50lb each weights with it but those are going up for sale. Sent from my 1100 special. Ok......so whats this about a 13 fin 16hp Kohler......I have a 16 hp Kohler but dont know what fins to count to find out if its a 13 fin.....and whats the difference between the other fin 16 hp Kohlers????? Never mind...found my answer......you count the fins on the crank side of the block.....and I don't have the much sought after 13 fin block on my C-161....Just 12 measly fins.....I am going to assume that because there are more fins this particular 16hp engine has a longer stroke????? Because the cylinder is taller???? Or is it the same bore and stroke just better cooling??? Did you count the top fin right under the head. I was under the impression that all 16 HP kohlers had 13 fins. It's just a stronger block ever thing else is the same. You can find 13 fin blocks on some smaller HP engines, others have 11 fin or 12 fin blocks. I only count 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #11 Posted November 14, 2012 Here is a 13 fin 12 HP engine that came on my Wheel Horse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #12 Posted November 14, 2012 Yes, thats a real nice addition to any herd! Congragulations on that one :happy-partydance: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #13 Posted November 14, 2012 Here is a 13 fin 12 HP engine that came on my Wheel Horse. Yup definitely 13 fins........notice how that casting plug in the bottom 3 fins is solid on yours and mine has a hole in it......wonder if thats standard on all 13 fin engines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #14 Posted November 14, 2012 Yes, thats a real nice addition to any herd! Congragulations on that one Sorry fourwheels0 didn't mean to hijack your thread with all this 13 fin talk....Very Nice Tractor!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #15 Posted November 14, 2012 So, is that to say...those thirteen finned blocks are a rare find? :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c161rat 185 #16 Posted November 14, 2012 I think I'm going to start a new thread and see what we can come up with on this fin thing cause I just counted the fins on my C-145 and I have a 13 fin 14hp motor on it. just wondering what the differences are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #17 Posted November 14, 2012 Very nice. The seat is not the correct seat for the year but it is a newer model that is more comfortable and it looks to be in very good condition. My 1975 C-160 Auto has 13 fins. Did they make a 16 horse with fewer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #18 Posted November 15, 2012 very nice tractor,as i have said before one of wheelhorses finest moments,my 75 auto has 13 fins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 74 #19 Posted November 15, 2012 Great find you got there. You can't go wrong with a C-160. All four of mine & my Dad's C-160 have the 13 fin blocks. So how rare are the 13 fin blocks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #20 Posted November 15, 2012 the 13 fin blocks are getting rare. pullers use them because the cylinder walls are thicker and can hold higher compression. great if your gonna highly modified the engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #21 Posted November 20, 2012 from what i understand all the 74-75 c-160's had 13 fin blocks. then the 76-77's had the 12 fin blocks. maybe kohler was cutting back on costs to build the blocks. i don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #22 Posted November 20, 2012 Not sure on the years you posted, but I know I have newer blocks from the late 70's and 80's that are 13 fin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRE1992 135 #23 Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) This makes me want to count the number of fins on my C161, damn you guys! And nice rescue on the C160! Edited November 20, 2012 by CRE1992 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #24 Posted November 21, 2012 Not sure on the years you posted, but I know I have newer blocks from the late 70's and 80's that are 13 fin. i'm not sure on other engines but i was talking about the 16hp kohlers from 74-77. sorry i didn't mean to confuse anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whc160 74 #25 Posted November 21, 2012 My 76 & 77 C-160's have 13 fins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites