Another.....

[ebinmaine 67,570]

We've had Wheelhorse tractors here ranging in year from the mid 50s, 58 or 9, early 60s, 66/7/8/9, '70, 73, 74/5/7/8, 86, 87... And now a Black Hood.  

 

We've now hit all the body styles.  

 

Soooo... 

It runs and drives.

It's rough. It's not likely to stay here. But the price was right.  

 

It's probably going to be a donor for several others while I swap some engines around doing rebuilds over the next few months to a year.  

Also a distinct possibility of the hood being used in some form on Colossus.  

8 speed transmission is good. 

A lot of usable parts including the metal fender pan.  

 

 

 

[ri702bill 8,327]

Judging by the lumps & bumps on the tin, I'd say she was always a fine worker...

[SylvanLakeWH 25,596]

Love the Black Hoods!!! 

 

Mine say “Hi” to their cousin…!!! 

 

And @ebinmaine they think that’s crazy talk using her as some kinda organ donor ponzi scheme…     They said something to the effect “does he need a lesson…?” 
 

I’d watch your back out in them woods of yours… Two of em’ are ninja quiet, being electric and all… you’d be Layin’ out cold in a trailer (they know where there are a few trailers available) heading to the hills before you knew what hit ya… 

 

Just sayin’ perhaps you should keep a Black Hood in your stable. Might be good insurance… help you sleep

better… 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,324]

A donor? Does it run?

[ebinmaine 67,570]

1 minute ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

perhaps you should keep a Black Hood in your stable

Won't stay here on permanent like but it may be rehomed instead o' being parted out. 

 

3 minutes ago, Sparky said:

A donor? Does it run?

Yessir. Runs and drives fine. 

Smokes a bit.  

 

I'm generally not big on dismantling a complete tractor to get components unless something else is gone/broken. 

That's why I say it may get rehomed.  

 

 

[kpinnc 12,082]

Another 16hp C-series.

 

...I... don't...have...the...words.

 

At least not the ones that a Moderator wouldn't have to delete.

 

Sigh.... Nice find Eb. 

[Retired Wrencher 5,464]

Eric if it runs and drives and 16hp maybe make a skidder out it so you can haul big timber out of the woods? Class A worker.

[ebinmaine 67,570]

35 minutes ago, Retierd Wrencher said:

Eric if it runs and drives and 16hp maybe make a skidder out it so you can haul big timber out of the woods? Class A worker.

Absolutely agreed on the Class A worker!

Great power. 

I prefer the sitting position of the older (pre-1978) chassis. 

 

5 hours ago, kpinnc said:

Another 16hp C-series.

 

...I... don't...have...the...words.

 

At least not the ones that a Moderator wouldn't have to delete.

 

Sigh.... Nice find Eb. 

 

I hesitate to bring this up... I may hear your voice from the southern direction all the way to Maine...

This is number 6. I have a line on a couple more...

But if it makes you feel any better... Likely I won't keep the Black Hood. 🤪

[SylvanLakeWH 25,596]

14 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Likely I won't keep the Black Hood. 🤪

 

Not sure of significance, but my E 141’s both left last night under cover of darkness, headed east. All my power tools and some shovels are gone… 

 

[ebinmaine 67,570]

14 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

 

Not sure of significance, but my E 141’s both left last night under cover of darkness, headed east. All my power tools and some shovels are gone… 

 

Haven't the foggiest idea why they went out eh?

[Snoopy11 5,714]

4 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

E 141’s both left last night under cover of darkness, headed east. All my power tools and some shovels are gone… 

I wonder if it will make the news?

 

I'm off to looking for missing persons in Maine...

 

 

Don

[Thor27 768]

Eric,  I like that tractor a lot, good thing it's all the way across the continent. Lol

 

Mainly just curious of how much smoother it is with the shaker plate.  My 341 shakes bad enough I feel beat up when I mow with it.

[ebinmaine 67,570]

On 8/16/2022 at 5:37 PM, Thor27 said:

Eric,  I like that tractor a lot, good thing it's all the way across the continent. Lol

 

Mainly just curious of how much smoother it is with the shaker plate.  My 341 shakes bad enough I feel beat up when I mow with it.

Your member location shows you being about 3150 miles away. If you head out right now it shouldn't take more than a week to get here. 🤪

 

The vibration is... different. Less harsh but still prevalent. 

 

I have 2 other running K341 engines and they have individual personalities for sure. 

You may want to check your own timing. Perhaps change it a hair to see what it does different on your own machine. A couple thousandths one or the other on the points settings can make a difference.  

Also consider checking the balance gears in the engine for excessive wear. 

 

Another interesting issue I've come up on in the last few years is that certain things produce a vibration that isn't friendly to me. 

It is a possibility that changing your seat could help substantially.  

 

[D_Mac 8,619]

On 8/16/2022 at 5:37 PM, Thor27 said:

Eric,  I like that tractor a lot, good thing it's all the way across the continent. Lol

 

Mainly just curious of how much smoother it is with the shaker plate.  My 341 shakes bad enough I feel beat up when I mow with it.

I had a C-161 with shaker plate. Best thing I ever did to that tractor was installing soild mounts. With the rubber mounts the vibration was so bad it tore the air cleaner from the carb. Change them you will wish you did it sooner.

[23 Reo 229]

Nice tractor, it looks like an 83 or 84. I mowed my field with my 84 today. They are strong workers with the K 341. I find them very comfortable and reliable. Yours is very handsome with beautiful patina. Why not lube it up, change the oil and filters and work the hell out of it. I think once you put some time in the saddle you'll appreciate the toughness and simplicity of your C-165.