Goldnboy 920 #21751 Posted July 16 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Does the stock OE C120 hood fit over the more square Magnum engine? Yes it will fit the issue is the magnum muffler 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 552 #21752 Posted July 16 14 minutes ago, Tractorhead said: Was that raptor you‘re using??? i like that look too 👍 That is Rustoleum Truck Bed coating. This is the first time I've ever used this stuff and was kinda worried when I started mixing it up with a paint stick. Really have to get it stirred up good before you start. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,952 #21753 Posted July 16 1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said: Decided to go a different route while waiting on Regal Red paint, so rolled on some truck bed coating. Plan was to paint over it but it doesn’t look bad like this in my opinion. The lights make it look like there is a real dark stripe on one side of bottom of bed but doesn’t look like that in person. Looks great. Looks better this way than red I think. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,018 #21754 Posted July 16 4 hours ago, Goldnboy said: I also never could find out if the hood will fit...and Magnum mufflers will not work... My Bronco has a Magnum muffler. No fitment issues at all. C-120 should be no different. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 920 #21755 Posted July 16 17 minutes ago, kpinnc said: My Bronco has a Magnum muffler. No fitment issues at all. C-120 should be no different. Nice front weight rack there fella! . The M12 was from a 312 a few generations later..I moved the hood up on 4x4 wood blocks and the muffler was to fat. But I see yours seems to attach further away from the engine 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 552 #21756 Posted July 16 2 hours ago, kpinnc said: My Bronco has a Magnum muffler. No fitment issues at all. C-120 should be no different. Nice front weight rack there fella! @kpinncwhat are those weights off of? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,618 #21757 Posted July 17 Installed a couple fresh pieces of pipe , a new clamp , and a NOS showerhead to replace the incorrect Briggs style muffler : 3 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,996 #21758 Posted July 17 15 minutes ago, 76c12091520h said: Installed a couple fresh pieces of pipe , a new clamp , and a NOS showerhead to replace the incorrect Briggs style muffler : NICE !!! Is that a 401 with the Clinton B1290? Had a chance long ago (2009 ish maybe) to get a bunch of those air filters with the openings facing down like that, instead of the more common up. Didn't know what I was looking at at the time and still kick myself for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,018 #21759 Posted July 17 (edited) 3 hours ago, sqrlgtr said: @kpinncwhat are those weights off of? They were on Ebay almost 20 years ago- back when the post office still had the "flat rate" boxes. The seller shipped them in two boxes! " If it fits, it ships!", right? My mail lady was ticked about the two 60-lb boxes! She just left a sticker on my door. I had to go to the office to get them... Edited July 17 by kpinnc 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,618 #21760 Posted July 17 34 minutes ago, wallfish said: NICE !!! Is that a 401 with the Clinton B1290? Had a chance long ago (2009 ish maybe) to get a bunch of those air filters with the openings facing down like that, instead of the more common up. Didn't know what I was looking at at the time and still kick myself for it. Yep, a very uncommon tractor 3 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris 4 #21761 Posted July 17 I got a c-145 last year and it's been sitting under a tarp until few days ago. Last owner said that it had issues starting, possibly points. I changed out coil/cap/points. Not sure why, didn't get spark for a while, then I got it running. Fuel pump seems original and still working. I changed a carb for a generic one. Bolts don't fit like the old carb, but it runs. Then I realized that choke plate arm is different and I had to swap it out. Lost arm detent rod that keeps choke arm (with the plate) in one of two positions. Grabbed the detent ball from the old carb, drilled out a hole (since it's bigger on the older carb) ... lost that one as well. The easiest way to swap the arm would be BEFORE attaching the carb. Finally rigged just enough wiring to do a test ride, to check out the transmission. I've never seen this engine run plus trans work, so at least I got some confidence that fixing this tractor won't be a lost cause. I need to deal with rust, rewire a bunch of things. I know PTO switch completely rotted out. Solenoid is almost gone, sticks. I got this tractor because 8 speed manual + horizontal shaft engine could be an easier swap for something generic. Very beefy machine, heavy steel. I got other tractors to do mowing, so no rush here. I will probably try to overhaul it by fall/winter and push snow with it (I got plow for it) This is 81-14k801 which means it's an 80. So technically this should be C-145, not the C-141, like the hood says. I believe the hood is original to the tractor or at least it was swapped long time ago. The bolts deterioration matches overall bolts on the tractor elsewhere. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #21762 Posted July 17 @Boris I think it’s probably this: 81-14K801 1978 C Series Garden Tractor C-141 8-Speed Kohler K321AS-71246A 14 Wheel Horse 103916 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 552 #21763 Posted July 17 Put cart back together and took her for its maiden voyage around the barn. She looks right at home behind the 701... Still waiting on decal from redoyourhorse.com... 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #21764 Posted July 17 @sqrlgtr a perfect Match 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,018 #21765 Posted July 18 7 hours ago, sqrlgtr said: Put cart back together and took her for its maiden voyage around the barn. She looks right at home behind the 701... Certainly looks good from here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,415 #21766 Posted July 19 Put the duals on my B-60 to get ready for the Zagray summer show. Switched the front tires to tri ribs since the old ones only held air for about a hour. Polished up the hood and fenders checked all the fluids and greased and ready to go! Also yesterday got my dad’s tractor “MaTer” running for the show. Hope to see some of the New England guys there! IMG_8800.mov IMG_2100.mov 2 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,618 #21767 Posted July 19 Installed a new drive belt on the 401 : 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,482 #21768 Posted July 19 10 hours ago, TonyToro Jr. said: Put the duals on my B-60 IMG_8800.mov IMG_2100.mov Remember to keep the air pressure low in the outside set of tires. That'll prevent too much leverage on the axles. Have fun at Zagray!!! 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,618 #21769 Posted July 22 Installed a NOS replacement belt guard and a reconditioned heat shield on the 401: 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCD 59 #21770 Posted July 23 I adjusted my parking brake, the nut was frozen where the repaint had gotten on the threaded rod, it took multiple applications of brake cleaner and WD-40 along with a propane torch to finally break it free. Took quite a while but now the parking brake works like it should Jim 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 437 #21771 Posted July 23 I built a handle for the plow. Now, I can get my parking brake back and not have to massage the right running board to clear the old one. I found out an old brake lever from a bicycle works well as a lever to move the pivot pin in and out. 4 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,482 #21772 Posted July 23 7 hours ago, JCD said: I adjusted my parking brake, the nut was frozen where the repaint had gotten on the threaded rod, it took multiple applications of brake cleaner and WD-40 along with a propane torch to finally break it free. Took quite a while but now the parking brake works like it should Jim Good to see you getting right at the maintenance and repairs on that new to you tractor. Did you take a minute to peruse the "New to the Herd" list? No worries on the time it takes to free up rusty stuff. You did well. Remember it took decades to get that way so it won't usually free up in seconds. Which WD40 did you use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,482 #21773 Posted July 23 6 hours ago, MainelyWheelhorse said: built a handle for the plow Nice work there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCD 59 #21774 Posted July 23 50 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Good to see you getting right at the maintenance and repairs on that new to you tractor. Did you take a minute to peruse the "New to the Herd" list? No worries on the time it takes to free up rusty stuff. You did well. Remember it took decades to get that way so it won't usually free up in seconds. Which WD40 did you use? I'm taking your advice and becoming a supporter just have to wait for the funds to transfer from the bank to paypal. I have not looked at the "new to the herd" list but I will. Just the generic WD-40 multi use Thanks, Jim 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,482 #21775 Posted July 23 41 minutes ago, JCD said: generic WD-40 For rust breaking there are several penetrating oils that are better. I know everyone has a favorite but I'm not fond of pb at all. WD40 makes a Specialist (??) I think it's labeled? I use that or good old fashioned Liquid Wrench most of the time. Kroil. Excellent but expensive. Home brew ATF and Acetone. @953 nut uses some sort of wax I believe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
