BAM1 40 #1 Posted October 24, 2020 Hi, my name is Brian, I'm new to Red Square not sure if I'm doing this in the right place. With that being said, I was wondering if there is a way to check a Wheel Horse for matching serial numbers, like the way it can be done with cars, I have a '77 C-160 that I got from my dads estate, I have owned it since the late '90's, not sure when or where he bought it. I think it has most if not all the original factory parts still on it and was wondering if there is a list from W.H. that would tell me if it is all factory original. just starting to get it back in shape and finding all these numbers, the plow, mower deck, transmission, tractor the motor all have serial numbers, just a curiosity on my part to know what I have. 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #2 Posted October 24, 2020 Welcome to redsquare. If you post the numbers on the ID tags it would help to identify it. I also have a 1977 c160 and as lone as it has model number 71_16KS02 on the tractor id tag its a 77 c160. The engine for that year was K341-71223A. The transaxle is a sandstorm 90- 1140. But others will chime in and tell you more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,788 #3 Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) My apology to the group and BAM1. Where do I send the fine for posting WRONG INFO. When I get it wrong,...it's REALLY wrong. Edited October 24, 2020 by daveoman1966 Wrong info... Where do I send the fine for posting this? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,621 #6 Posted October 24, 2020 BAM1 You will always find help here. Enjoy the site. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,273 #7 Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) On 10/24/2020 at 5:23 AM, daveoman1966 said: The model you show in that pic is either a 74 or 75 C-160 bc the gas tank is under the hood. In 76 and 77 the C-160 gas tank is under the seat. Look on the left side of the hoodstand, just under the gas tank shroud. You'll see one of these two model #s 1-0480 1974 C-160 Automatic Kohler K341S-71113A 16 Sundstrand 90-1140 1-0481 1975 C-160 Automatic Kohler K341S-71128A 16 Sundstrand 90-1140 Dave, I have a 76 and the tank is under the hood. Also has the flip up fender and hood ornament. 61-16KS02 Edited October 24, 2020 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,425 #8 Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) Always glad to see a stay in the family and be shown some love. Looks like there were several model number changes for the C-160 in '76. When mid-year changes took place the model number would be altered but they would still be a C-160. 1976 C-160 8-Speed model 61-16K801 1976 C-160 8-Speed model 61-16K802 1976 C-160 8-Speed model 61-16K803 1976 C-160 8-Speed model 61-16K804 1976 C-160 Automatic model 61-16KS01 1976 C-160 Automatic model 61-16KS02 1976 C-160 Automatic model 61-16KS03 1976 C-160 Automatic model 61-16KS04 Edited October 24, 2020 by 953 nut welcome to red square Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,989 #9 Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) On 10/24/2020 at 5:23 AM, daveoman1966 said: The model you show in that pic is either a 74 or 75 C-160 bc the gas tank is under the hood. In 76 and 77 the C-160 gas tank is under the seat. Look on the left side of the hoodstand, just under the gas tank shroud. You'll see one of these two model #s 1-0480 1974 C-160 Automatic Kohler K341S-71113A 16 Sundstrand 90-1140 1-0481 1975 C-160 Automatic Kohler K341S-71128A 16 Sundstrand 90-1140 The gas tank was changed to under the seat in 1978, The 1976 and 1977 was still under the hood. My 1977 the fender pan is bolted in place with the seat hinged.to fold forward. Edited October 24, 2020 by Lee1977 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BAM1 40 #10 Posted October 24, 2020 Thanks for all the responses, I hope these help. These are the numbers I found on the tractor, motor, transmission and plow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BAM1 40 #11 Posted October 24, 2020 here's a better view of the motor numbers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,273 #13 Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) On 10/24/2020 at 2:21 PM, BAM1 said: Thanks for all the responses, I hope these help. These are the numbers I found on the tractor, motor, transmission and plow. 1977 Horsie original engine and trans model Edited October 24, 2020 by squonk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #14 Posted October 24, 2020 I dont think I've ever seen a list from the factory showing what engine serial went with what tractor serial. We can tell you what spec motor should be in the tractor (as has been done), but that just tells the type of ignition / profile of the crank etc. I dont think these are like classic cars in the sense that all the body panels are stamped and can match the exact hood etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BAM1 40 #15 Posted October 24, 2020 On 10/24/2020 at 4:01 PM, 71_Bronco said: I dont think I've ever seen a list from the factory showing what engine serial went with what tractor serial. We can tell you what spec motor should be in the tractor (as has been done), but that just tells the type of ignition / profile of the crank etc. I dont think these are like classic cars in the sense that all the body panels are stamped and can match the exact hood etc. Thanks this is kind of what I was looking for, it was just for pure curiosity, and maybe bragging rights if/when I do get it redone. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
