2 "new" C-161 machines for me

[Ed Kennell 38,170]

1 hour ago, twodogs said:

What a difference those solid mounts make!

Glad to hear that.      Thanks for reporting back.

[Pullstart 62,851]

Awesome score @twodogs!  Does your 520 have the gear reduction steering for the swept axle?  Those rear wheel weights @ri702bill, I saw many sets sell for $300 + at the big show!

[twodogs 55]

42 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

Awesome score @twodogs!  Does your 520 have the gear reduction steering for the swept axle?  Those rear wheel weights @ri702bill, I saw many sets sell for $300 + at the big show!

Thanks!  I had no idea that wheel weights commanded that kind of price.  My 520 does have the swept axle and was made in '91.  I'm assuming it has the gear reduction steering but I would have to do some homework to figure out if it does.  Off to use google to figure out how to tell...

[Pullstart 62,851]

4 minutes ago, twodogs said:

Thanks!  I had no idea that wheel weights commanded that kind of price.  My 520 does have the swept axle and was made in '91.  I'm assuming it has the gear reduction steering but I would have to do some homework to figure out if it does.  Off to use google to figure out how to tell...

not any weights, THOSE weights 

 

no need for Google when you got us!  The steering shaft will go down to a reduction set to the fan gear.  Non-reduction, the shaft goes direct to the fan gear.

[twodogs 55]

6 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

not any weights, THOSE weights 

 

no need for Google when you got us!  The steering shaft will go down to a reduction set to the fan gear.  Non-reduction, the shaft goes direct to the fan gear.

Thank you!  And you're right; Google would have taken me down a rabbit hole of mostly useless links.  I'll take a look at the steering setup tomorrow.  

[Retired Wrencher 5,454]

twodogs: You did well. I think you will like the big power 16`s. Maybe find the one you like the most and sell the other if you have no need for it. Enjoy the ride.

[peter lena 8,625]

@twodogs   nice pick up on those , couple of recommendations ,  do a penetrating oil spray down  on all painted surfaces , let it soak in on sun warm metal , stops rust  , saves patina , helps recover paint ,  let it soak a day  , wipe down till dry , do it again , notice darker paint ? oil sheen finish ?  regularly use  https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rislone-Hy-per-Lube-Zinc-ZDDP-Treatment-11-oz/52628126?   to all my rotella 30 wt oil , you can also get this on line ,  couple of ounces , use a measuring cup , specks on bottle .  my engines run easier / smoother ,  hot oil changes are really cleaning out the crud , use it at every oil change , verify what ever works , and enhance that , regularly add sta-bil to all my gas , drop your carb bowls , clean out , fresh gas filter , basic stuff , pete 

[Pullstart 62,851]

9 hours ago, twodogs said:

Thank you!  And you're right; Google would have taken me down a rabbit hole of mostly useless links.  I'll take a look at the steering setup tomorrow.  

FYI, Google was pretty good to me this time!

 

 

[twodogs 55]

10 hours ago, peter lena said:

@twodogs   nice pick up on those , couple of recommendations ,  do a penetrating oil spray down  on all painted surfaces , let it soak in on sun warm metal , stops rust  , saves patina , helps recover paint ,  let it soak a day  , wipe down till dry , do it again , notice darker paint ? oil sheen finish ?  regularly use  https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rislone-Hy-per-Lube-Zinc-ZDDP-Treatment-11-oz/52628126?   to all my rotella 30 wt oil , you can also get this on line ,  couple of ounces , use a measuring cup , specks on bottle .  my engines run easier / smoother ,  hot oil changes are really cleaning out the crud , use it at every oil change , verify what ever works , and enhance that , regularly add sta-bil to all my gas , drop your carb bowls , clean out , fresh gas filter , basic stuff , pete 

Great minds.  I was going to work on the paint to bring back a little depth, and to keep it from oxidizing more.  I've had great luck with penetrating oils on the paint of my '74 Bronco, so I'm sure it will help with these as well.  Thanks also for the tip on the Rislone.  I wasn't sure if Rotella needed that addition, since I was assuming it had higher zinc than conventional motor oils.  Good to know, however.  I'm right there with you on gas stabilizer, and I only use non-ethanol on these rigs.  I wish the previous owner had kept the original carbs, as I would have re-built them.  Nonetheless, the replacement carbs seem to be operating fine....for the moment.

[twodogs 55]

19 hours ago, Pullstart said:

no need for Google when you got us!  The steering shaft will go down to a reduction set to the fan gear.  Non-reduction, the shaft goes direct to the fan gear.

I looked at my 520 a bit ago and it indeed does have the steering reduction.  Is it worth converting one of the 161s, complete with the wheels from the 520?  I did notice the turning radius is quite a bit larger on the 161 in comparison to the 520.

[twodogs 55]

12 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said:

twodogs: You did well. I think you will like the big power 16`s. Maybe find the one you like the most and sell the other if you have no need for it. Enjoy the ride.

Thank you!  I'm already liking the 16, and I'm looking forward to digging into the engines over the winter.  I intend to keep one operable through the winter for plowing, while I tinker with the other.  Once I've completed that task, I'll switch to the other one.  Having that 520 valve seat go out on me, makes me want to keep both of the 161s so that I'll have a backup.  But I may part with one over time, if I see that I'm covered.

[peter lena 8,625]

@twodogs you know thought about the rotella / rislone mix . specs on bottle , say about 2 ounces / measuring cup  with my oil changes ,  nothing but good , for me used it for a couple of years now . engines definitely run smoother / easier . like anything else  I recommend / suggest , I  have been using it , so I  know it works .  do your  2 dogs , sing like 3 dog night ?  just had to ask , pete   

[Pullstart 62,851]

43 minutes ago, twodogs said:

I looked at my 520 a bit ago and it indeed does have the steering reduction.  Is it worth converting one of the 161s, complete with the wheels from the 520?  I did notice the turning radius is quite a bit larger on the 161 in comparison to the 520.

yes!

[twodogs 55]

3 hours ago, peter lena said:

@twodogs you know thought about the rotella / rislone mix . specs on bottle , say about 2 ounces / measuring cup  with my oil changes ,  nothing but good , for me used it for a couple of years now . engines definitely run smoother / easier . like anything else  I recommend / suggest , I  have been using it , so I  know it works .  do your  2 dogs , sing like 3 dog night ?  just had to ask , pete   

I've read about the stuff for enough years that I might as well give it a try.  Lots of good reviews for it.  My dogs don't do much singing but they do a great job at flushing upland birds...which is music to MY ears!