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I came home with a pair of 420-LSE tractors today. I can't even believe I'm typing the words. Serial numbers 7 and 70 both have around 800 hours on them and aren't in the best shape but for tractors from 1986 that have been used they don't look bad at all.

The finches are back. They hatched two eggs in the door wreath last year and have five eggs in the nest this morning. Looks like the Easter Egg wreath will have to stay put till they hatch.

Went to an old guys house to buy a colt 2310 today and made friends... he took me to another tractor friend that had wheel horses... says he won't part with them right now but I'm first in line and thought you guys would like to see them! Also a few other tractors.. A couple other cool things he had. And I'm joining the tractor club with these ole fellers

Craigslist find. Started working on it yesterday 4-18-17. Planning to take it to Gettysburg show in June.

Finally had some time after work and was able to put a couple Deestone 4.00-8 Tri-rib tires on the 1054. I think they look pretty nice with the original Ag tires on the back.

Let's see some new life in this thread!

A contribution from East of the Pond.........you've probably seen them before!.

A 520H W/ a loader I built and can use a 60in.deck at the same time.

I did copy and paste from my google photos, not sure why they are not showing now. I admit to not being the best at computer issues. I will post a couple more and see what happens. Now here is a pic of some building I did on the inside. I can just squeeze about four tractors in on the bottom, and put parts and such on top. Here is another pic of my Grandson, still helping out! Randy Built a tire and wheel rack above the door, figured I would try to use all the space I can. Randy Built the pad for it a little big on purpose so I could have a place to set implements on the gravel, up off the ground.

Another change I make when rebuilding a front end is to replace the 3/4" pin with a a bolt and a nylock nut. Then after I have assembled the axle with shim to close any gap, I can tighten the nut to remove any clearance.

Somethin like this Jason? This was just messin around some with exposure and what not in paint

This little lady was drawn to the tri-ribs on my barn fresh 953 too.

Build a shelf and get a FEL to pick the blower up and put it on it.

Well it seems we will be able to make it after all. thought maybe it was not in the cards this year but it appears things are working out and We will be coming in Thursday as usual. I usually do something for the forum support members but with life getting in the way a bit I did not want to start a project I could not finish. Hope to have a bit more time to visit with you all this year.

Gone a bit picture mad tonight, strange, sometimes I would forget to take hardly any, then get carried away completely.. mounting the tank up proved fairly straightforward a piece of angle at the bottom, two holes drilled through and bolted up. This picture shows what a good fit this tank is, no room to put your fingers between it and the bonnet. It also illustrates the reason for the 230mm frame extension, room for the tank plus just enough space to remove the air cleaner for servicing. The mount shaped to match the bottom of the tank and the centre cut out to allow room for pipe work. (gotta get a new rule too) make sure the bonnet can fold properly, clamp and tack weld the bracket to the frame. The top support took a little more thinking about, so this is what I came up with. I made a eye at the other end of this bar which bolts to a tab off the head. The view of the back looked 'empty' and unfinished with the overhang and the bonnet looked a bit vulnerable to damage, so I set about making something to help protect it. Several loading shovels I've seen have heavy cast blocks at the rear for counter weight and protection so.... starting with some 4x2 I came up with this design, (reminded me of those collars used after whiplash) anyway here's the pictures. The 'bumper' swings down to allow the bonnet to open. I was pleased with the result, gives the back end to the loader some protection and adds a little more 'weight' to the build. Mmm gotta start thinking pumps..

I would probably use 3/4 X 1" flanged bronze bushings. You may be able to buy the correct flange thickness so you wouldn't need to move the rear support. Or you could add a spacer washer. https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-sleeve-bearings/=179okvr

ARP studs are used for racing for quick head removal and consistent torque of the bolt. They last longer when being retorqued all the time. They are also stronger than stock head bolts. Used also on diesels for their strength.

FLASHBACK I remember posting a topic in the garden section around a year ago, so I thought I'd show a couple of pictures from it. Essentially these are to show my need for a loader, when you've got this much material to move by hand.... it.... it...kinda focuses the mind. So onto my upay purchase, from the conception of this project I knew I would need a hydraulic tank, so I put a search up on that site for a 'small hydraulic tank'. Nothing turned up that was suitable, (either to big or the wrong shape) then this little beauty appeared. It came off a BMC Nuffield horticulture tractor, with 9 litre capacity, an internal filter, it seemed just what I was looking for. I contacted the vendor and he kindly took some measurements, and I couldn't hardly believe it. This tank could almost have been made by for this application, it fits into the bonnet behind the grill like a glove (almost freakishly). Pictures tomorrow. It had a BIN so I did, £25.00, bargain! Now I had a tank, time to make somewhere for it to go, only one logical place, right at the back behind the steering axle. The tank plus oil would weigh around 10 kilos, so really useful weight smack in the right place. To accommodate the tank (and later another vital component) the frame was lengthened another 230mm, this was ok because it didn't effect the wheelbase, it just stuck the tail out a bit beyond the steering axle. Tomorrow: mounting the tank and cosmetic protection!!... till then loader fans.

Metal lathes are the backbone of a lot of shops.I have a 10" South Bend toolroom lathe that I picked up 20yrs ago for $350.00.From the the pictures of the Logan 400 it does not have a quick change gear box for threading.It uses changed out gear sets to give different thread pitches.Not a show stopper if you know that limitation.Oldredrider has a valid point.Most machine tools have a light coat of oil and any hint of rust should be of concern.This can be addressed with a scotch bright pad and oil but care must be taken to not let any get crud to get under the apron.The ways are the soul of any lathe must not show any serious wear. Pictures would help if you could post some.One thing I would caution any new owner of any machine tool like a lathe or milling machine is to get an experienced person to tutor you if you have not run them before. You-Tube is a good source of info but is absolutely no substitute for hands on training.These machines have no conscience and will kill or maim you in a heartbeat.JimAnderson

You need to keep in touch with him, become the "good son" he wishes he had!

Do you guys have magic dust , lucky horse shoe, captured a leprechaun , seems like everyone is running around finding just waiting on buyers. I live in the wrong part of the country , have an angry cloud over my head or other unlucky problems that are not suitable language.

Well it's not on the shape I wanted but comes with a parts tractor. I got it bought but won't be able to get it for a few weeks. He gave me a number to a guy that restores his tractors so he will be doing this colt. It comes with the new colt decals. And this guy took me to a guy that has wheel horse tractors that he won't part with but I'm bugging him and will post pics on wheel horse section!

Looks like a good complete , Take lots of pictures as you take it apart, they will be valuable when you go to put it back together. Looking forward to seeing it at the "Big Show" and meeting you.

I believe that if you use a 1" pivot pin with a 1/2" spacer on either side of the axle, that you will have no issue. The spacers could be steel, it would not have to be bronze or any other type of bushing material. This would be a very short span for 1" stock as compared to how much axle sticks out of a transmission. My 867 has about 2" of axle showing between the trans and the hub. Granted the weight is transferred to two sides in this case but, I've seen a lot of weight hanging on the back of GT's with only 1" axles. The shear strength of a 1" grade 2 bolt is 28,274lbs, grade 5 is 56,548lbs. Just some quick figures for you.

Thanks for resurrecting this post, hadn't seen it before.

If Tom comes over, I'm in!! Have him bring his golf clubs, and we can knock out the horse stuff after 18 holes. I'll bring clubs and wine for the Lasagna. Yes, it should be a #5049, I have a very good spare if yours is trashed...and parts also.

WORKING? What's That? I have been retired for near;y 3 years and turn 60 this Nov. By the way this is my first one a 857

Can you hook up a live cam so we can watch what's going on like the Eagles?

I love the 520's as well! It all started when my grand father bought one around 2000. It is a 91 model and at the time it had 1,100 hours on the clock now it is just shy of 1,800 hours. Then my dad found one in 2004. His is a 93 model and had right at 600 hours on the clock and now it's right at 900 hours. So I figured it was time for me to join the 520 club and I just picked up my 94 model a few months ago from the origional owner. It has 550 hours on it and came with a 60" deck, 42" snow blower, and a 48" snow plow. Just put all new tires on it. 23x10.50-12 firestone flotation 23's on the rear and 16x6.50-8 v61's 5 ribs on the front! I've mowed with it a couple times already and love it so far! Possibly looking into doing the hydro foot control soon!

For some reason I thought the engine was an Onan. Your right I'm wrong you have a Kohler engine with a cast iron block. That will teach me to read from the start of a thread or to not get up in the middle of the night and post because I can't sleep. I still like anti-seize.

Is that a 54 inch plow.?? Looks like 60 more years of easy labor !! Howard 857 Horse in Va

The block is cast iron.

If it sat for a year and it was run on gas with ethanol in it you probably have a bit of goop blocking the valves in the fuel pump preventing it from pumping. The carburetor will probably be full of crud too. Pull the fuel pump and take it apart and clean it up, if it has some jelly like goop in it the carburetor will too. Best to use non-ethanol gas to prevent problems.

Gary, Nice looking Machine! Yeah I know all about the Mess part of thing you mentioned in your Video. Anymore I would rather get or purchase straight tractors as Ole Duke is running out of time to finish all my projects. And someday I too would like to travel a little bit. I wished I would have started this wheel horse thing at 20 instead of 50. Anyway here is the first one that became my first SNOW CHUCKER and started all the MADNESS!

Since you don't have the tools now, put the $80 towards them and the steel pieces then you end up with the tools. ($80 cost for 4 @ $20 ea ) 2 steel rods = $10 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-x-48-in-Plain-Steel-Round-Rod-801587/204273972 Angle = $6 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-48-in-x-1-2-in-x-1-8-in-Plain-Steel-Angle-800877/204225743 Drill bit = $6 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-1-4-in-Cobalt-Red-Helix-Drill-Bit-48-89-2313/203115295 1/4-20 die for cutting threads = $7 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gyros-1-4-20-Threading-Carbon-Steel-Hex-Rethreading-Dies-92-91420/204626038 Small adjustable wrench for Die and to tighten nuts -$8 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-MaxSteel-6-in-Adjustable-Wrench-90-947/203710898 Vice = $30 http://www.homedepot.com/p/BESSEY-4-1-2-in-Light-Duty-Bench-Vise-with-Swivel-Base-BV-HW45/205023078 Drill =$20 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Reconditioned-5-5-Amp-3-8-in-Corded-Variable-Speed-Drill-ZRD43K/206382736 Hammer = $10 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-20-oz-Ripping-Hammer-N-S20SHD-HN/205157322 Hacksaw = $5 http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-10-in-Standard-Hacksaw-12150/204748830 Tape measure = $8 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-12-ft-Tape-Measure-33-312L/100123236 Lag bolts for mounting vice, 1/4-20 washers and nuts = $3 Black paint = $1 You can skip the angle pieces, just buy more rod and bend it. It holds the battery because it goes across the top of the battery vs holding it on the corner. Use the money for the drill, angle steel and bit to buy a propane torch which will make bending the rod into a circle much easier. You could also buy threaded rod instead of steel rod and a die. Propane torch = $17 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-UL100-Basic-Propane-Torch-Kit-UL100KC/203665003 1 hour to shop for tools and parts, 2 hours for mounting vise and building 4 battery braces. Total = $106 so it just cost you an extra $26 and a few hours for those tools plus 4 battery hold downs. Skip the angle, drill and bit and save another $15 plus less time to build. Building your own stuff = priceless Just spent 1/2 hour putting this reply together. LOL I have more time into this project than you do! P.S. Probably best if holes are drilled directly into corner of angle

Building a loader like that from the ground up is quite an accomplishment! My hat's off to ya! SALUTE! Yeah but two BEAUTY'S like that is worth a second look!

Can't wait to have it restored to look like this again!

lol I'm gonna work my kids charm on him soon! It's a 1955 RJ. I will own it even if I have to sell my house... ha And working on owning that IH truck too!

@Aldon, from a machinist stand point a standard drill bit even in a milling machine normally drills oversize so with that being said if you were to overbore the axle for the best size hole it needs to be drilled 1/32-1/64" undersized then reamed to size .002-5" over also for something better than a standard cold roll steel pin "drill rod" is extremely tough but not hard as treated tool steel, and the oillite bronze bushings should be an acceptable gap fix as well as @Lee1977 above fix with the added plate for extra pivot brace strength, but with your budget and tools to fabricate things in mind using as many "off shelf" parts you can find might be your best bet (grade 8 Bolt ,flange bushings, and pivot brace/spacers welded in), Jeff.

Oilies type flange bushings and spacers will have plenty of strength..Theu are also probable available at you hardware store. if you were really worried about strength you could use hardened steel flange bushings but they woulf wear the pin and the axle verses the beonze will wear (over a long time) but is easily replacable

Check this out. Kohler Single Cylinder Engine Specs _ Torque Values and Sequences for Fasteners _ Identification & Torque Settings of Most Commonly Used Grades of Bolts (1).html

Some more figs if you decide to go with 3/4" pin. Shear strength of 3/4" bolt - grade 2 19,615lbs grade 5 31,808lbs

Thank you Denny, I went to that ARP site and some very interesting stuff on metallurgy and the like there. http://arp-bolts.com/p/technical.php#p7TPMc1_4 I agree Old Red, maybe the old PO just had this stuff lying around or was into de-carboning the head after every mowing so he dreamt this up to make it easier? One would have to been in up that tree he did this under to ever know! We all know the strange thing that got done to old horses in the day and even to this day the things we see that make you shake your head and wonder! Will have to be on the lookout for proper head S/G bracket and shrouds then.

That's a double score! They look mighty fine!

Nice tires & tractor.

Twin twin cylinder . . . . very very nice!

Look great on there.

pfrederi....,that's showing off!!!!! lol i have a sky crane ordered from harbor freight!

@Adams94 Next time you think of it, will you flip that finisher over and get a few good pics from all sides. I'd like to see the teeth setup you mentioned. No chance for garden work here. Can't walk through the yard without squishy squishy sounds and wet shoes. But here's my tilling rig....