indywheelhorsenut 62 #1 Posted December 4, 2018 A few weeks ago I posted asking for direction on my, (at the time) non-starting C-160 Auto. I got several great pieces of practical advice very quickly and followed through as advised. IT WORKED! Yes... it was the Ammeter ! At the same time, following up on member advice I found several wires (likely from 1974) that were ridiculously worn and subsequently repaired those along with tightening my ground (all items suggested by members). It fired up and next I realized my new ammeter was showing a negative pull when running. So, back I go to old Wheel Horse Forum posts where I found that either my rectifier was bad or poorly grounded. I followed all posted advice and now here I sit.. The 1974 C-160 is running perfectly thanks to Wheel Horse Forum Members! So a hearty, "Thank You" to all and just one more favor please... Could you guys/ladies conjur up some snow so I can go out and do my drive and several of my neighbors too?? Not to be pushy, but sooner is better than later! Thanks all.. you are much appreciated here in Indianapolis. 6 14 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #2 Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) I speak for all of us here at Red square. When I say you are quite welcome and any advice you need we can all come up with some sort of solution. Good luck with your next tractor which will be coming soon, you just don't know it yet !! Edited December 4, 2018 by The Tool Crib 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #3 Posted December 4, 2018 I tell all my customers to go to the best wheel horse forum in the world. You will be glad you did.😀 9 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,349 #4 Posted December 4, 2018 Great to hear that the forum was able to help you with your problems. And for posting about it. That a very huge reason why this place is so popular with it's members. And the small price for membership is minimal compared what we receive from it. 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted December 4, 2018 @indywheelhorsenut It is always nice when the person having issues posts what they did to "Fix" the problems. Kind of like "The rest of the story"! This IS the best Wheel Horse forum on the net! 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 919 #6 Posted December 4, 2018 10 minutes ago, KC9KAS said: "The rest of the story"! You mean Paul Harvey is still broadcasting? Or, did you just dream that up? Marv 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,035 #7 Posted December 4, 2018 29 minutes ago, Marv said: You mean Paul Harvey is still broadcasting? Or, did you just dream that up? Marv I sure miss him! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #8 Posted December 4, 2018 14 minutes ago, Razorback said: I sure miss him! Paul Harvey was my favorite and I listen to him all the time on the Chicago station WLS growing up he is greatly missed ! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJR49 129 #9 Posted December 5, 2018 To quote Rush L. fans "dittos" to all the guys that save me from my misque's 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,071 #10 Posted December 5, 2018 3 hours ago, indywheelhorsenut said: just one more favor please... Could you guys/ladies conjur up some snow so I can go out and do my drive and several of my neighbors too? Good one, don't remember anyone ever asking for That kind of help. My first post was also answered promptly and made me a believer. Now six years later I continue to learn important information and have fun with friends on here every day. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,776 #11 Posted December 5, 2018 11 minutes ago, 953 nut said: have fun with friends on here every day. Bullroar... your just trying to keep the Mafia on your good side... 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,980 #12 Posted December 5, 2018 @indywheelhorsenut I also have a 1974 C160 that is my all time favorite of all my wheel horse's. I started with 2 now I have 6. This is a wiring diagram I redone to help me with my C 160. It makes it a little easier. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indywheelhorsenut 62 #13 Posted December 5, 2018 That diagram is great. I have the original from wiring book but this is better for my purposes. Thanks much! Lol.. color helps! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,980 #14 Posted December 5, 2018 23 minutes ago, indywheelhorsenut said: That diagram is great. I have the original from wiring book but this is better for my purposes. Thanks much! Lol.. color helps! I actually rewired my tractor to these colors so it is a piece of cake to find the right wire to check. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,271 #15 Posted December 5, 2018 6 hours ago, indywheelhorsenut said: That diagram is great. I have the original from wiring book but this is better for my purposes. Thanks much! Lol.. color helps! 6 hours ago, BOB ELLISON said: I actually rewired my tractor to these colors so it is a piece of cake to find the right wire to check. I did the same thing. My 74 B80 and my in process 74 C160 have their own schematic diagrams. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al C. 1,428 #16 Posted December 5, 2018 8 hours ago, 953 nut said: My first post was also answered promptly and made me a believer. Now six years later I continue to learn important information and have fun with friends on here every day. There is more common sense and practical experience on this forum than you’ll find at any help-line, hardware store, or machine shop. I joined four years ago when I inherited my fathers 1967 Wheel Horse. A year later I purchased my second Wheel Horse. My favorite request for help was when my newly acquired SK-486 would not start after just mowing the lawn. A chorus of forum members asked if I had remembered to disengaged the PTO clutch ... dah!!!!!!!!!! Of course they were right - as usual. But they did not make me feel like a clutz or newbie. Over the years I’ve gotten experience and even contributed a solution or two. This is an absolutely GREAT PLACE! Best social network on the internet. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,271 #17 Posted December 5, 2018 40 minutes ago, Al C. said: Best social network on the internet. Agreed. The ONLY one I use. No time for the garbage and drama on the others. We have no cable. No internet. Just my phone. Redsquare. All I need. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,354 #18 Posted December 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Agreed. The ONLY one I use. No time for the garbage and drama on the others. We have no cable. No internet. Just my phone. Redsquare. All I need. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites