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Well when the job has to get done you fall back on your old reliable horse to accomplish it. I know you guys were expecting something else lol. I don't think this tractor has ever spent a day inside in all of its life and runs excellent every time. Has 2100 hrs on it and used no oil, doesn't smoke at all. It starts every time no mater what the weather.

I have to say I never hoped to find a 520h and now another followed me home. 550 hours on the clock.Owner was asking $350.

So I posted in "what's in your mirror" this nice original 1989 520 HC. It came with a really clean 60" deck. I broke the nipple off the fuel pump when as I was changing the fuel line so $14 bucks later the new one arrived in the mail today. Put it on and fired it up. It was too cold today to degrease and pressure wash it but I was able to start buffing the hood with a high cutting compound and it is going to clean up real nice. Good news is the tranny is strong but bad news is the engine runs real strong but puffs a bit. Good news is I have another low hour Onan on the shelf that I can swap out. Hopefully tomorrow it warms up enough that I can pressure wash it. We shall see.

this can go in the "Most unique" category. 90% Wheel Horse parts

I was actually expecting to see a pulling some venison out of the woods.

Ya know...A coat of red on that trailer would eliminate a lot of the retina problems members might be experiencing with this particular post...

I was getting ready to call in the cheerleaders.

So I decided to fire up the Kerosun and heat up the garage. It actually worked well and I was able to get some tractor work done. One of my goals is a 3 point. I decided to swap the 3 point off my recent acquisition with a reproduction set up. The difference is that the one I pulled which will go on the GT22-8 is an independent set up. A couple pics. This took a full day along with some other parts I have been sandblasting and priming.

After two engine failures of my Kohler K-241, I decided to install a new engine which would come with a warranty. I picked a Honda twin that came in a kit from Repower Specialists. To make room, the gas tank had to be moved to a spot behind the seat, and the distance from the engine then required an electronic fuel pump. The battery also had to be moved, so I cut away most of the old fuel tank holder and put the battery in that spot on some added brackets. The rectifier got attached to the side of the battery box, and finally the front of the hood had to be jacked up about 3". Since I have no metal working skills or tools, the needed brackets are crudely built, but functional. The final touch was the new side decals provided by our own Vinylguy. The new B-220 has LOTS of power! Mike Johnson

Hard to say, my first Horse, 40+ years ago. Current go-to's, 414-8, 416-8 and our 520-8. Like the 520's swept axle.

I would have to say the red ones are the best.

Here are my pics 1. best collectable has to be a SENIOR 2. best all around C-160 3. hardest working .. my 520 blower w/heated cab, foot control. chute control, and the EATON 1100 4. most unique ... the 7 slot grills

Saw the pipe off 1/4" from the block, then saw thru the from the inside with a SAWSALL or hacksaw blade. You can then collapse it with a punch or chisel and turn it out. Easy Peasy.

I doubt you will find a battery powered pump that will generate the pressure and volume you want to feed two sprinkler towers. I use a 1000liter handitank in the back of my M37. I fill it down at the pond using a 3.5hp 2 inch pump. (incidentally it will not run for "hours" on a tank of gas). Haul it up to the house then hook up the wayne electric pump and it pushes water through a 1 inch hose at sufficient pressure volume t0 run two sprinklers. Empties the 1000 liters (about 275 gal) in about 16 minutes https://www.waynepumps.com/product/pc4/

My guess would be 1257, 1267, and 1277, I don't own any that old. I would say the C-160 is the best simple electrical, built tough, lots of power, and the easy to get to the lift shaft. The 300, 400 and 500 series are a pain to attach to the lift. And the C-120 is the same tractor with 4 less HP.

6-9622 is the blade only. At the time a second completing package was required to attach it to the various models. Garry

Any shavings will be exhausted as soon as you crank the engine. If it makes you feel better, stuff a paper towel in the pipe before you start to saw, then pull it out with a needle nose pliers.

I think it will be fine! I wouldn't mow foot tall grass with it but normal mowing shouldn't be a problem.

This may be a dumb question to ask, and I'm sure there will be a lot different answers to it but here it goes. ( its winter I sit here looking out the window thinking) 1 = What is the most/best collectable wheel horse. 2 = The better all around wheel horse 3 = Hardest working/ heavy duty wheel horse 4 = Most unique wheel horse I am sure there will different opines on this, there is no wrong answers, I only have one type of wheel horse tractor and I really don't know much about any others.

They are all good But i like my 87 -310-8 its not the biggest but its very dependable 7 years hauling fire wood pulling brush pushing snow blowing snow and mowing its never once let me down

I was able to get the pressure washer out today and clean all the years of crude off and butt if. Looking prettygood for a worker.

Hey Horse guys .... Sorry I haven't been around lately. Having gut issues, still not resolved but they are working on it. Lost over 40LBS in the last 3 months, would be great if it was MY idea!! Anyway, been doing a lot of thinking while I am layin here. Decided to shelf the B-145 project for now. The BEAST is really just stock, so she isn't REALLY a beast. So ..... I have decided that the next project should be actually making it a REAL beast!!! Probably going to have to do some serious re-design of the front end, and engineer new cooling and charging systems, but hey ... it's only ... well ...yea, it's only!!! This is a 1934 Ford, factory stock is 85 HP, so that should help the Beast be more Beastly!!! Will keep you posted, but be patient, can't start til I feel a little better!!!

Pretend your Mom is in the room , that'll shut it off .

My son is 19 and doesn't swear or any of my kids for that matter . (didn't get it from me) and when he's mad he'll yell out a sentence. Right at the moment a cuss word is supposed to fly out he'll pause at that moment and keep going . I've tried to do it and can't no matter how hard I try . To many years on a farm dealing with dumb animals,machine shop and construction I guess . I agree with @Digger 66 I really enjoy this clean family friendly forum !

#1 - senior , then 420LSE #2 - 520H , C160 #3 - aren't they all seeing how many are still worked everyday ! #4 - BIG BLOCK short frame square hoods (my favorite)

You can try better stuff then PB. You can cut most of it off then cut groves in the pipe almost to the threads. After that use a punch to deform the pipe. Hit it at a 45 towed the center of the pipe. That will peel it out. You can also use heat, but be careful.

I had a '76 C-120 auto with a 48" deck and it was fine. Just keep the blades SHARP and the spindles GREASED.

I think the coolest way to get it done would be to use one of your horses to power a belt drive water pump like this one http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_150884_150884 you would have to make a mount for the front tach a matic but I don't think it would be too involved

I think one can get his or her point across without using profanity or it's cousins . Don't get me wrong , I'm a truck-driver & have a mouth like a sailor . But a public forum is no place for it . It's fun to read though

Mid 70's C160 Auto.. One day I'll have one.

I don't know how I missed this thread from last year, but if y'all will allow me, I would like to add another RJ-35 to the mix. Here's my '55 RJ-35 that I bought from Fireman about three years ago. She still shows up at some of the tractor shows in south central PA.

Really nice score on the 520 and a beautiful C-160. On the blinds...I had the same type experience on some complicated custom counter tops. They wanted me to bring in the measurements and I said "no, you come out and measure". Sure enough, they had to make all the counter tops TWICE!!! But not on my dime... Jim

I have to agree with the previous post about the later c series the 3,4 and 500 tractors.I had a C120 that was as tough as nails and the newer ones are great machines but they are difficult to get the lift system.Good reason to have more than one with dedicated attachments.Just saying,JAinVA

I'm sure the transmission experts will be along soon to help you out... But, what about those two older gentlemen in the second picture? They seen astute and well versed in the minutia of transmissions... VERY cool to be involving those guys - they will be the better for it down the road...

Might just start it up.

Considering the 953 with a 9.6 hp Kohler used a 48 inch deck....you should have more than enough power.

After removing the nipple from the block, put some grease on a pipe tap and clean up the threads. The grease will catch the crap you clean out of the threads.

I am still a new member of red square and the hobby, but I have wondering about the same questions. After hanging out here for a few months, here are the impressions people have given me. Please correct/improve these impressions! 1 = the Senior then the RJ then anything else with a round hood. 2 = GT14, C160, 520H depending upon who you ask. An affordable one with a front loader is my personal answer. This is a difficult question because the design didn't change much after the mid 70s. 3 = The biggest D series tractor from the 70s. 4 = The Senior or one of the cool modified ones. The black hoods deserve an honorable mention. I really like the stretched tractors with tiny engines.

Can anyone help me figure out what year this is? I believe it has been dressed with the wrong stickers.

No but that sounds tasty

Try melting candle wax on the threads, I hear that works pretty good. Run the engine & get it hot, then drip wax on the threads, it will wick up in the threads after a while....

The cam follower sounds worn and also the cam plate will have the curves worn down and that makes it hard to control as well. Also you will have to check the linkages from the lever back to the cam as they can get wallowed out and that will also cause jerkeyness.

PO = previous owner You mentioned you were going to be cutting down some trees to get light for your garden...Tillers do not do well on tree roots.

You should have no problems... i was just reading the manual for my Charger12 and one of the listed attachments was a 48" deck. That is 12hp and a hydro so your 14 gear drive is more than adequate.

Congrats.... I contacted that guy just after 11am... @AMC RULES, Looks like we know who "that guy" is now! LOL Probably could have made his own thread instead of posting that in this one. smh...

I did get this one finished. Someday I'll finish the deck and the plow.

Steve, nice find. I bet you'll have it looking almost new before you are finished "detailing". They say the only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys.......... Regards, Steve

VERY nice 520-HC.You better slow down on the buffing............you'll have to wear sunglasses when you use it.Have fun with your new toy.I wouldn't mind having a 520-HC.I have four or 5 520-H's.Love those Onan's.I know most folks here don't,but I do.

Countertop wrong size? SAME here! I thought the contractor was gonna cry when I showed him the new granite was 12" too short off HIS measuring sheet. Then they chipped the corner on the new one when they installed it!!! Third times the charm - on their dime...

Looks great Steve. A little puff once in a while keeps the bugs away. Enjoy it.