peter lena 8,876 #1 Posted February 13, 2019 just got back from a road test , on the road for 20 minutes, engine sounds great and runs well, lighting works , after a long sleep its very good to get it moving again. Bought this c-85 new , back in 82, lots of hours , but equal maintenance , always in a shed , like a part of me . now I can detail the rest of wiring, probably improve the exhaust, and add a few improvements . plowed the first snow yesterday with the other 312-8, how can you not love plowing snow ? this is what I did today, pete 14 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,547 #2 Posted February 13, 2019 Nice Pete. I’m a big fan of Magnum conversions 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,876 #3 Posted February 13, 2019 I have 3 of them now, the others were 312-8 that had already been re engine,d when I got them , but they were rough with issues, those two are complete now , and my c-85 will be too. I think the magnum just runs with a total ease that I really like. after picking up some wiring details and conversion points on this site , it was time to get it done. it will have a number of restomod ideas that have proven to make things better for me. not a restoration, but a very solid worker , that's what I like. when I'm done I will post my finished horse, pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #4 Posted February 14, 2019 Nice lookin ride Pete! I have a magnum 14 and I love it ! Should last a long time well maintained! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,929 #5 Posted February 14, 2019 Nice, look forward to you posting your "worker" mods Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,151 #6 Posted February 14, 2019 Love the Blackhoods! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,168 #7 Posted February 14, 2019 15 hours ago, peter lena said: Bought this c-85 new , back in 82, lots of hours , but equal maintenance , always in a shed , like a part of me Over three and a half decades of love and proper care, looks good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 913 #8 Posted February 14, 2019 I have a Magnum 12 in a C-175, great engine! It will handle anything, although I do like my KT17 for blowing snow, the Magnum is much less thirsty... lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,741 #9 Posted February 15, 2019 I have Magnum singles in several different tractors and I am more than happy with the power, smoothness, ease of operation, durability, and torque. That is a good functional conversion that should serve you well for years to come. Peter—I think it is awesome that you have owned this machine for so many years. Do you have an older pics of it that you can share or maybe have shared on the site that you can link me to? Are you sharing any any of your restomod ideas at this time or are you waiting to do them first and then share? I’d be interested in knowing what you have in mind! Since I purchased the Super C, the blackhoods have grown on me... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,876 #10 Posted February 15, 2019 peacemaker jack, I always try to show and tell what I have been up to , example, I often just work out an idea on a problem area, over time its made my horse very smooth and easy to operate. the blower angle chute rod knob ,went along with the blower lift springs, heim joints on tough swivel areas , make things easier. I will see if I can find more of my stuff, on this site, pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,268 #11 Posted August 14, 2019 Kohler Magnums in my opinion are the best single cylinder engines ever produced. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,989 #12 Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, richmondred01 said: Kohler Magnums in my opinion are the best single cylinder engines ever produced. Me too no points to mess with!!!....Only issue is Magnum twins are not all ready for WH PTOs many had no thrust bearings. (and a lot of them came with Walbro fixed jet carbs if they work great if not ugh!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #13 Posted August 17, 2019 Another black hood saved and active, let alone original owner - big thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
