New member and new to me 520h

[kpinnc 15,428]

9 hours ago, iR8Leprechaun said:

Can't figure why it would Crack so many places.

 

Looks like it's been very hot repeatedly, or sprayed with water when hot just once. 

 

Running that engine with that cracked PTO bell would be unsafe to say the least. 

 

Any improper adjustments on the PTO when the engine is running will generate alot of heat on the bell. Luckily they are still available as used. 

Edited October 9 by kpinnc

[lynnmor 8,049]

That is a casting so skip the welding.  You can find parts at A-Z Tractor and often on eBay.  That slide hammer can be hard on the engine thrust bearing, I hope you didn't hit it hard.

[iR8Leprechaun 36]

10 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

Looks like it's been very hot repeatedly, or sprayed with water when hot just once. 

 

Running that engine with that cracked PTO bell would be unsafe to say the least. 

 

Any improper adjustments on the PTO when the engine is running will generate alot of heat on the bell. Luckily they are still available as used. 

That could very well be what caused it. 

 

2 hours ago, lynnmor said:

That is a casting so skip the welding.  You can find parts at A-Z Tractor and often on eBay.  That slide hammer can be hard on the engine thrust bearing, I hope you didn't hit it hard.

I've welded cast before with varying results. Would prefer an uncracked replacement though, for sure. 

 

As for the slide hammer, tiny taps. Lots of penetrating oil, little heat, and lots of tiny taps. 

[Wayne0 1,333]

22 hours ago, iR8Leprechaun said:

Got it off. Slide hammer FTW. Clutch plate also has a Crack. Needle bearings look ok. Need some grease, but they roll ok. The pulley actually had 3 cracks. Can't figure why it would Crack so many places. Still think I'm going to grind and weld and grind some more. Unless I can find a whole setup for reasonable price. 

 

This is all basically a charity project, so I'm not trying to be cheap, buuutttttt I can't afford to be thorough either. At least not right now. 

My 520H bell was cracked too. Don't try to fix it. I found one on fleabay for short money.

[iR8Leprechaun 36]

Got new tires mounted, not seated, but mounted. Tried everything I have available to get it, going to have to take it to a tire shop and have them blast them. 

 

Aside from that, got a pulley on order for it. I also ordered a new oil filter, seeing as the one that was on it decided it was over life. On a completely unrelated note, the engine makes fine oil pressure. Hopefully not so much that it explodes an oil filter.  Again, totally unrelated. 

 

Getting close to fully operational, just hope I don't run into any more issues with it until AFTER the snow. 

[iR8Leprechaun 36]

Went with these tires. 

[iR8Leprechaun 36]

On 10/7/2025 at 7:07 PM, JCM said:

Nice to see someone saving another 520 instead or parting it out.     Good luck with it. Great tractor when properly maintained. 

I see you have what appears to be the same blower I have. I am missing the lift link that has a slotted hole and 4 holes in the top. Is there any way you could get me some specs on it so I can make one? The part is number 1 in the diagram. 

[WHX?? 52,794]

On 10/19/2025 at 5:20 PM, iR8Leprechaun said:

not seated, but mounted. Tried everything I have available

The tie down trick did not work? Always works for me unless the tire is really bad from shipping. 

 

I may have that link for sale or can at lease get you the dims. 

[iR8Leprechaun 36]

45 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

The tie down trick did not work? Always works for me unless the tire is really bad from shipping. 

 

I may have that link for sale or can at lease get you the dims. 

Tie down AND starter fluid trick combined didn't even work. Tire shop got it though. 

 

I am pretty sure that is the only part that is missing. Should have seen my face after dragging that heavy pig out of the bushes and getting it all hooked up, only to find out I couldn't lift it. I was a bit perturbed. Besides maybe a few pins and a spring, I think that is the only thing I need to get it going. I appreciate you. 

[iR8Leprechaun 36]

A picture with the new tires, because I know how we all feel about pictures. 

 

For anyone wondering, I almost pushed over a 4-5" sumac tree testing out the hydro system. The tires almost didn't give up the traction. They should do great in the snow.