signman501 9 #1 Posted May 2, 2017 Onan motor needs rebuilt. I want to keep an Onan in my 520-H. I am in the Martinsburg WV area so I don't want to travel to far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 505 #2 Posted May 3, 2017 Do you not have the time for this? What exactly is the issue? Knocking? Low compression, something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signman501 9 #3 Posted May 3, 2017 Has a knocking noise in the front of the engine. Seems to be around a valve. Haven't had a chance to check for leak down or cyl pressure. I am short on tools these days and I really don't have a place to do much of that kind of work. It uses quite a bit of oil and I'm pretty sure it needs a look at internally. I'm gonna look at it tonite an see if I can find the problem. I am really looking to find somebody who can rebuilt the engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,768 #4 Posted May 3, 2017 How close might you be to @WVHillbilly520H maybe he knows a good small engine mech in your area? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #5 Posted May 3, 2017 Yep, have a guy in Harrisonburg VA that does excellent work with Onans, just gonna be right at $2500 (parts and labor) as I have asked him before ,Jeff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,768 #6 Posted May 4, 2017 Glad you had the cahonies to let him know about the price Jeff cause I didn't. BTW Sign Man 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signman501 9 #7 Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) How do I get with the guy in Harrisonburg. I will get with him and go from there. I'm not surprised at the price either from what I can tell. I may look around and see is I can find another engine or a used tractor. I plan on going to the Big Show next month. Hope to do a little shopping while there. Edited May 4, 2017 by signman501 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 505 #8 Posted May 4, 2017 There's a 2003 Linamar 24hp Onan for about $900 seller- easterntriangleenterprises And 16hp Onan on the Bay site with 120psi on both cylinders complete for $800 obo located in Indiana and FREE Shipping. Seller is outdoorpartsplus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signman501 9 #9 Posted May 4, 2017 Found an engine but its in Minnesota. Only for local pickup and I am not ready for a trip up there right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #10 Posted May 4, 2017 6 hours ago, signman501 said: How do I get with the guy in Harrisonburg. I will get with him and go from there. I'm not surprised at the price either from what I can tell. I may look around and see is I can find another engine or a used tractor. Here's the phone #, ask to speak to John Vandevader, head "wrench" ,they sell/sold Steiner and he worked at a Toro dealer too, Jeff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signman501 9 #11 Posted May 4, 2017 Thanks for the info. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signman501 9 #12 Posted May 5, 2017 I'm going to wait till after the Big Show. Give me a chance to see what's put there as I got my 145 going. Been sitting for 3 or 4 years. Knocked off the spider webs and the squirrel nests and it runs great. I am wanting for the show as I have never heard of it. Sounds like its gonna be something. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,768 #13 Posted May 5, 2017 If you don't like horses Sign Dude you might as well stay home ....if you do you will love it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cable 179 #14 Posted October 5, 2017 I have an Onan P220G-I/10956C from a 1990 520H now for sale. It is running and presently still on it's tractor. Working hour meter shows 455 +/-. The tractor has other parts that will be used with the rest of my 520H herd. Location is Churchville, Maryland. Had an inquiry to my Craigs List ad from a man who wanted to use the engine on a Steiner to replace an Onan B48GGA020. Neither of us know how compatible the two engines are. Would appreciate comments from anyone who has made such a change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Sullivan 23 #15 Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) Hi Cable, Is this still for sale? If so will you ship? Price? Thank you John Edited November 28, 2017 by John Sullivan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,768 #16 Posted November 28, 2017 Since this is an old post John you might be better PM'ing @Cable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Sullivan 23 #17 Posted November 28, 2017 whx12 Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
signman501 9 #18 Posted November 28, 2017 Got the inquiry. Got another engine, just haven't had the time to change them out. If you are interested in the old engine it can be yours but not sure when I will get it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Sullivan 23 #19 Posted November 29, 2017 Thank you. I am in no hurry. Please notify me when it is good for you. Regards John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites