kpinnc 15,860 #101 Posted October 25 1 hour ago, jsoluna said: Some current full unit view pics for posterity. Should be good for another 30-40 years! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsoluna 221 #102 Posted 13 hours ago (edited) Progress still going on in the background. Pics to come. Our YouTube channel has videos set to publish later this month. Flushed and filled transmission fluid. Replaced rear wheels and tires. Installed new high back seat with armrests. Replaced deck idler pulley, belts all around. Been using the unit pretty much exclusively around her for leaf cleanup, general town ng and dragging duties, and it has really proven itself to be a reliable, enjoyable machine. I also just found a basket case 520H literally five minutes from our shop....I think the bug has bitten. Edited 13 hours ago by jsoluna 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,810 #103 Posted 13 hours ago 1 minute ago, jsoluna said: I also just found a basket case 520H literally five minutes from our shop....I think the bug has bitten. YES!! That 520H would have good value for parts even if it isn't a restoration candidate. Deep rear wheels. Gear reduction steering. Forward splayed front axle. Eaton 1100 transmission. Get it!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsoluna 221 #104 Posted 13 hours ago Yeah, for the price it's worth it just for parts to keep them going for others. It is the latest iteration of 520-H with dash mounted control, swept axle, and it has all four hubcaps intact. Pretty stoked. I'll start a new thread for it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,810 #105 Posted 13 hours ago 2 minutes ago, jsoluna said: Yeah, for the price it's worth it just for parts to keep them going for others. It is the latest iteration of 520-H with dash mounted control, swept axle, and it has all four hubcaps intact. Pretty stoked. I'll start a new thread for it. Looking forward to it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsoluna 221 #106 Posted 8 hours ago New seat and rear wheel/tires. Really made a difference in how it feels and performs. I'm 6'4", so that's why the seat is so far back, but it is mounted on sliders. I've used these seats for other projects and you cannot beat them for the price and comfort. Tires I have also used on other projects and they excel in all conditions over ags except for clay/mud. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 74,810 #107 Posted 1 hour ago 6 hours ago, jsoluna said: New seat and rear wheel/tires. Really made a difference in how it feels and performs. I'm 6'4", so that's why the seat is so far back, but it is mounted on sliders. I've used these seats for other projects and you cannot beat them for the price and comfort. Forgive my poor memory here... Where the seat pan latches - is your latch and catch bar in excellent condition? That's a known trouble area for wear which will allow the pan to flip up. I'm not as tall as you at just over 6 ft but I'm larger in build. I keep the seats on my tractors about 2" further back than stock max position by using drilled steel square bar. The latch and catch NEEDS to be good and solid because we set back so far. 6 hours ago, jsoluna said: Tires I have also used on other projects and they excel in all conditions over ags except for clay/mud. Really like the look of those. We do have the mud here so I can't use them. Also a forest full of decomposing leaves. If I ever need a set for using with chains in the winter I'd consider buying those. Very nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
