Moparfanforever 854 #1 Posted December 21, 2021 I just recently got this sun baked C101 and I am thinking about swapping in the solid mounts. Do you have to pull the engine to do the swap?? This is my first shaker . How much oil does this style oil pan hold ?? Thanks !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #2 Posted December 21, 2021 Why do u want to remove the shaker plates? I have had a 1979 c-101 from new and have zero problems with them. Plowed alot of snow and mowed a lot of grass over 42 years still going strong with no problems. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,050 #3 Posted December 21, 2021 Oil capacity 1-1/2 quarts. Click on the fuzzy picture in the link for the chart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 854 #4 Posted December 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: Oil capacity 1-1/2 quarts. Click on the fuzzy picture in the link for the chart Lots of good info. , Thanks !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 854 #5 Posted December 21, 2021 13 minutes ago, oldlineman said: Why do u want to remove the shaker plates? I have had a 1979 c-101 from new and have zero problems with them. Plowed alot of snow and mowed a lot of grass over 42 years still going strong with no problems. Bob The mounts need replaced , not much rubber left. Figured solid mounts would be cheaper than buying the OG style rubber mounts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #6 Posted December 21, 2021 I installed mine with the engine in place. It was a royal pain to get all 4 large bolts to thread and that engine is not very light. Seems the only way to do it. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,350 #7 Posted December 21, 2021 Not much different than a C81 Do both at one end but not tight - pry and wiggle the other end to do the same - then tighten all 4. Been there . done that .... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 854 #8 Posted December 21, 2021 Thanks for the replies, going to try to install the solid mounts with the engine in the tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #9 Posted December 21, 2021 Lots cheaper this way but you do have to lift the engine to do it 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #10 Posted December 21, 2021 yea if they are bad then solid would make sense, mine just aren't bad after all those years. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #11 Posted December 22, 2021 You don't have to remove the gizmo, simply loosen it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 854 #12 Posted December 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Gregor said: You don't have to remove the gizmo, simply loosen it. I haven't looked under the tractor yet, but it looks like maybe getting to the bolts on the front gizmo might be a pain ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #13 Posted December 22, 2021 Yeah, the rear is more accessible if I recall correctly but that front requires a little more in the way of suspension and PTO effort. I approached the job thinking it would be a cake walk but even leaving the entire setup loose, getting those last two in there was very difficult. Ah well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,604 #14 Posted December 22, 2021 Perhaps stacked washers would be a cheap and easier to install solid alternative? Just musing. Have not done it… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelhorseBob 1,549 #15 Posted December 22, 2021 I haven’t installed solids but in my complete restoration of my c161 I reinstalled the rubber mounts. It was a pita to line everything up. Just take your time and employ patience. You can do it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
