TJ5208 1,824 #1 Posted September 2, 2022 Hey guys i thought i would introduce my latest member of the herd a C-160 8 It needs a new fuel pump its cracked and definely a seat. I think it will clean up nicely. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,655 #2 Posted September 2, 2022 Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #3 Posted September 2, 2022 1 minute ago, EB-80/8inPA said: Congratulations! Thank you he comes home soon I got it for 400. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,101 #4 Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) One day, I will get one. Congrats! Edited September 2, 2022 by kpinnc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #5 Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, kpinnc said: One day, I will get one. Congrats! I am with you on that. Still looking. TJ That will make a good worker for you Enjoy it. Don't see many 8 speeds. Lots of auto`s. Edited September 2, 2022 by Retired Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,324 #6 Posted September 2, 2022 9 hours ago, TJ Salyers said: definely a seat Once they start turning green and stuff is growing on them it is time, good buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,655 #7 Posted September 2, 2022 16 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Once they start turning green and stuff is growing on them it is time, good buy. A little green? Buffs right out! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,609 #8 Posted September 2, 2022 Congratulations !! That will be a great tractor after a little TLC. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,637 #9 Posted September 2, 2022 @TJ Salyers nice pick up , opportunity , to give that an aerosol penetrating oil soak down , let it sit a day , wipe down till dry , do it again . you have just saved patina ! easy to maintain . when you replace that fuel pump , you could also add a vertical fuel check valve , from fuel pump to carb , after you drop the carb bowl for cleaning , https://www.amazon.com/Wolfride-Return-Check-Petrol- have these on my 3 kohler magnums , always holding a fuel charge right there , also used clear fuel rated hose , dark green squeeze clamps , exact size . lots of hours and instant starts , why not ,? seat / type is easy on line , or local farm store . personally add rislone zinc additive to my rotella 30 oil changes , engines sound and run , very strong , do a very thorough baseline , drain / and electrical check over , use super lube oil on those choke / throttle cables , just some ideas , on what I do regularly to my stuff , good luck . pete evel energy fuel check valves , on line 5/16 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,637 #10 Posted September 2, 2022 @Snoopy11 , tell it like I see it , opportunity is regularly staring at me on another's problem , not only fix / repair it , but while you are there step it up a notch ? the commonality build of these horses , lets you quickly say what you did on a similar problem . just got thru cutting with my c-85 , magnum , my franken horse test bed , that horse works / runs so effortlessly its ridiculous , very smooth , at every function . just a lot of tweaking time , keep experimenting , pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #11 Posted September 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, peter lena said: that horse works / runs so effortlessly its ridiculous , very smooth , at every function . just a lot of tweaking time I need to make a trip to Connecticut... we can share notes... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #12 Posted September 2, 2022 Congrats on the find. I have both a C-160 Auto and 416 - 8. My favorite tractors. They will do anything you want them to. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,339 #13 Posted September 2, 2022 Nice! Much better purchase than a second 520 in my opinion. A mid 70’s C series with a Kohler single is the perfect machine to learn some mechanical & restoration skills…and in the end you will have a desirable tractor 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,655 #14 Posted September 2, 2022 23 minutes ago, Sparky said: Nice! Much better purchase than a second 520 in my opinion. A mid 70’s C series with a Kohler single is the perfect machine to learn some mechanical & restoration skills…and in the end you will have a desirable tractor And a lot cheaper, too! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #15 Posted September 3, 2022 (edited) It does run the guy took some tape and put it on the fuel pump and it fired right up. I think i did good buying this tractor. Im definely going to put a stack on it. Edited September 17, 2022 by TJ Salyers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,637 #16 Posted September 3, 2022 @Sparky agree with you on the mid 70,s C series , personally think its the opportunity , to cross breed the old school ruggedness with some upgrades , that you probably won't even see . basically detailing / improving function , and retaining the look . bought a 3/14 a few years ago , for parts , guy I got it from was blown away at the combinations , that I set up on my horses , could not believe that attachments could operate that easily . take advantage of strength , design , tweak it , it just works , so much better . just the way I see things , oil slick , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #17 Posted September 11, 2022 Heres some more pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,465 #18 Posted September 13, 2022 On 9/2/2022 at 2:19 AM, kpinnc said: One day, I will get one. Congrats! You and me both! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
