WheelHorse_of_course 99 #1 Posted December 29, 2012 Hey Folks, As mentioned previously, I bought a 520H minus dashboard and engine. This is going to be my Dirt Tractor for use with ground engaging equipment since the hydraulic lift will be easier. I was disappointed it does not have a rear slot hitch or lift cable, but oh well . This does NOT have forward swept front axles. Oddly however, I can find no serial number label! I thought I'd find it on the left side of the tower, but there is a dealer sticker there instead. Maybe the dealer put their dealer on top of the WH ID sticker? Let me know what you think about where the sticker should be, or a best guess at the year or ID number. I want to know the ID number so I get manuals and parts list. Thsnks folks :razz: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,158 #2 Posted December 29, 2012 It doesnt say TORO anywhere so its an 88 or 89. I think the model# was on a decal on the fender pan....and you dont have the original fender pan. Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,158 #3 Posted December 29, 2012 31-20OE01 1988 520-H OR 31-20OE02 1989 520-H Garden Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #4 Posted December 29, 2012 it looks like a black hood fender pan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #5 Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks Guys!Odds are this will end up a "512" or "510" since gas is way to much for me to own a 520! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #6 Posted December 30, 2012 That is going to be a great project! Have you given thought to installing a diesel engine? The reason I am asking is because I have a 520H with the swept forward axle, and I have some plans for it on the drawing board now with it having a diesel for a powerplant. I was originally thinking about the one cylinder diesel but I really like what Kelly is doing with a V-twin diesel. You should check out his thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #7 Posted December 30, 2012 This, like all my projects, is a "poor boy" project. My engine budget is $100-125 ! However there is one possibility - my neighbor has a single cylinder diesel that he has no use for. I have been hoping to run into him and ask him if he'd be willing to sell it. I have no idea the HP but it is fairly small. But since I won't be using the PTO for anything I don't think I need all that much HP. I know the torque to HP ratio is much higher in a diesel so I'd be willing to try almost anything! Otherwise I have guy who says he can dig me up a 10-12 HP engine in my price range. I have no inside work space so nothing much will happen until springtime, other than collecting parts. Wish me luck. CheersRolf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #8 Posted December 30, 2012 Hey Rolf that thing would look good with a 16hp Big Block in it! ~Duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #9 Posted December 30, 2012 Duke, Yes, that would look better than an Onan in my book! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #10 Posted December 30, 2012 OK, now that I have a parts list.... The belt guard is part number 114877 . I suspect this is the same as (e.g. cross references to) Hydro Tractors all the way back to the C series. Can anyone confirm this? I am also looking for the correct part number for the "kit" with the slot hitch and cable. Actually the main thing would be the part number for the correct lift cable. I may very well make one, but buying one is an option. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #11 Posted December 31, 2012 Awesome news. Neighbor says I can have the diesel for $20. I have to check and make sure it isn't a tapered shaft. If it isn't I can make it work somehow! It's supposed to be about 10 HP. I should get a closer look at it later this week. One downside is it is a pull start, but I consider that to be OK (the Suburban's had pull starts)! I'll post pics when I have them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,158 #12 Posted January 1, 2013 WOW! $20 bucks for a diesel? Nice deal. The real advantage to the yank start will be that you wont have to "fabricate" a wiring harness and go thru the headache associated with it. Good luck with the crankshaft....hope its straight. The motor wasn't a genset motor was it? They tend to be tapered. Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roscoemi 245 #13 Posted January 1, 2013 Buy it and trade it if you need to? :eusa-think: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #14 Posted January 1, 2013 Buy it and trade it if you need to? Yep that's the worst case. My neighbor could not remember what it came from. I think he got is because it was too good to pass on. When I was a kid someone in the neighborhood had a 5 HP tapered shaft engine they were trying to use for a mini bike. I came up with the idea that they should drill holes for the clutch set screws and it worked! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #15 Posted January 1, 2013 Sparky, Actually the electrical stuff is my specialty. Last night I dreaming about putting a starter generator on the diesel! For real dirt stuff I don't need lights, but this will probably become my snow plow tractor and since I plow the street I like to be lit up. We shall see, this project has barely begun. Happy New Year everybody!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #16 Posted December 3, 2013 This tractor is on the curb awaiting a new owner. See my classified ad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #17 Posted December 3, 2013 Wha...what happened? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
