Newbill 1 #1 Posted March 16, 2021 I am in possession of a C-120 Special that appears to be original. How do I go about obtaining the correct parts list for the tractor as in every manual that I have seen there is no mention of this tractor. I have not gotten started on the restoration yet and I hope that I find the 12 HP Tecumseh engine has electronic ignition and not points. A correct electrical diagram would be great too. I hope that somebody out there is able to lead me in the right direction. Also, are the wheels of these tractors painted White, Cream, or What?? Any help would be appreciated greatly. Bill N. - Glen Allen, VA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,623 #2 Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) The serial number for this unit will be on the left front of the hood stand . That is the part that supports the gas tank Edited March 16, 2021 by JAinVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #3 Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) I believe this will help. Electrical information is about 2/3 the way down. Edited March 16, 2021 by haydendavid380 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbill 1 #4 Posted March 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, JAinVA said: The serial number for this unit will be on the left front of the hood stand . That is the part that supports the gas tank If there is an engine other than a Kohler K series then it has been swapped into your 120. If it is K series Kohler then points The magneto system came on the later M series The C-120 Special was built with a Tecumseh 12 HP Engine. The identification decal says C-120 Special. I am just trying the correct information (parts list & electrical) that will work for this unit. I know WH did not build and put these tractors out there without a correct owners man. The set up is different that that of a C-120 gear unit and C-120 Automatic. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #5 Posted March 16, 2021 That's not the ID label. It's a small metal tag. I believe the number is 1-0375 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,107 #6 Posted March 16, 2021 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,842 #7 Posted March 16, 2021 Look at the bottom of the list that haydendavid380 listed there are three models that they installed Tecumseh 12 HP engine on. 1-0495, 1-0357, and 1-0375. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,118 #8 Posted March 16, 2021 What else was special about the tractor? Pictures would be great to see the decals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #10 Posted March 16, 2021 46 minutes ago, pullstart said: What else was special about the tractor? Pictures would be great to see the decals Looking at older threads about them, it sounds like there was a strike at Kohler which caused an engine shortage. They supplemented with Tecumsehs and made a new model, the "Special". A neat piece of history. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbill 1 #11 Posted March 16, 2021 In my research, the special was built over 2 years. 1974 Model # 1-0495-9 was actually a 12 Hydro with a Tecumseh HH-120. In 1975 2 Models were built using Tecumseh. Both Tractors were 8 speeds and to my knowledge no Automatics. 1 Model was the 1-0357 using the HH120-120180D and the 2nd was Model # 1-0375 using the HH120-120180E. I am sure that the WH parts and pieces were the same on the Kohler Engine Models - I just need and want an accurate wiring diagram for the Tecumseh production. My main collection is Massey and they were all built using Tecumseh. Thought that getting the C-120 Special would be a cool addition and it ain't green. Also have an original C-160 Auto that hope to also get to one day - Massey Ferg. is #1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,822 #13 Posted March 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Newbill said: . 1974 Model # 1-0495-9 was actually a 12 Hydro with a Tecumseh HH-120 Here's mine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,842 #14 Posted March 16, 2021 10 hours ago, pullstart said: What else was special about the tractor? Pictures would be great to see the decals Just like the C-120 Kohler models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcole 36 #15 Posted March 17, 2021 (edited) I also have a c-120 special! Mines no longer special as when I got it the techy was long gone so it’s Kohler powered now. Edited March 17, 2021 by gcole 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,107 #16 Posted March 17, 2021 Good chance the 1-0357 is the Belgium built model 1975 Raider 12 8-Speed model 1-0357 - May be a Belgium built model only - Uses Tecumseh HH120-120180d 1975 serial numbers found for the 1-0357 144623 - Made in Belgium 144645 - Made in Belgium - Located in Sweden 144649 - Made in Belgium 151606 - Made in Belgium American serial numbers for 1-0375 1975 C-120 8-Speed model 1-0375 - Tecumseh engine - Decaled C-120 Special - May be a North American built model only 1975 serial numbers that have shown up for the 1-0375 133367 133428 133562 133619 133636 133657 133663 133675 Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyoldjunk 127 #17 Posted July 25, 2022 On 3/17/2021 at 12:26 PM, gwest_ca said: Good chance the 1-0357 is the Belgium built model 1975 Raider 12 8-Speed model 1-0357 - May be a Belgium built model only - Uses Tecumseh HH120-120180d 1975 serial numbers found for the 1-0357 144623 - Made in Belgium 144645 - Made in Belgium - Located in Sweden 144649 - Made in Belgium 151606 - Made in Belgium American serial numbers for 1-0375 1975 C-120 8-Speed model 1-0375 - Tecumseh engine - Decaled C-120 Special - May be a North American built model only 1975 serial numbers that have shown up for the 1-0375 133367 133428 133562 133619 133636 133657 133663 133675 Garry Garry I know it's a cold thread but serial number for the C120 Special that I recently drug in is 133306. Just thought I would add it to the mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
