It hasn't even been a week!

[Ken B 3,189]

So... it has been less than a week since my brother and i pulled off our trade of my C-161 for his 417-8. Today I was SUPPOSED to be just sneakin out of work for an hour or so to take a look at a 520 Steve might be puting on the block and to check out THE BARN. Little did I know that a Block Buster was about to take place.  Here is a little history on what a Block Buster is according to my brother and myself. It is when there is a creative swap with MANYplayers involved to even things up. I walked away with a 520 and a nice 1958 18 hp Johnson.. Steve got himself a MINT 1957 18 hp Evinrude, a very nice 42 inch rear discharge deck, some outboard repair work on two of his outboards and a little cash on top.. (I hope I haven't forgotten any details?) Keep in mind we put this all together in less than 15 minutes! Now that is how its done!

The 520 I walked away with is on the right less the deck and leaf vac that Steve is keeping. Its funny because the 520 on the left was mine that Steve got in our very first Block Buster deal. I have wanted another 520 since giving that one up, nothing can push the snow like a 520.. This 520 will probably get a nice worker refurb..

[Desko 624]

Nice 520! Now that is some dealing right there.

[Molon_Labe 731]

They both look great and it looks like both of you came out good on the deal!!!

[Geno 1,929]

Looking good Ken!  I'm sure you can find something to do with those bad boys.      

 

 

Wait till you get ready to go get another one or two and the little woman says - you just bought 9 the day before yesterday. 

[rollingflat 123]

If you LOVE something let it GO... if it dosen't come back to you...Buy another one just like IT !!!!!

 

or something like that...

[Geno 1,929]

Now those are word to live by. 

[Ken B 3,189]

Looking good Ken!  I'm sure you can find something to do with those bad boys.      

 

 

Wait till you get ready to go get another one or two and the little woman says - you just bought 9 the day before yesterday. 

Oh no, my wife doesn't even have a clue as to how many I have!

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

It was a good deal had by both for sure. She is right there where you left her Ken. When you come over tomorrow we will swap out the rear tires oh and I forgot something.... the cup holder does not go with the 520 ...

You forgot that you scored a few sets of rear skins too !!

[Ken B 3,189]

No problemo on the cup holder... i would have taken it off anyways.

[JimmyZ 176]

Its been a good week of deals. Nuthin like a good old fashioned Horse trading. 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

Player to be named later.... Dave that 161 should be coming my way soon....

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

So Ken came over today and picked up his new 520. I got the restored Evinrude 18 and 42 inch mower deck. I did not take pics of the deck but it is a rear discharge and really nice for sure. Here is the 18 mounted on my 55' Crestliner. It looks really nice on that boat for sure. 

[boovuc 1,090]

Steve, Ken,

 

I still don't know what tractor your going to repower with those outboards. But wouldn't hauling around a 55 gallon drum of water to cool them make the rear end to heavy. Unless you intend to hook it up to a front end loader!

If you drop it over and put the outboard on it's side with the lower unit and prop facing like the PTO's are on a "standard" WH, you would have a rear-end model. You still need the 55 gallon drum of water up front. 

[Geno 1,929]

Now that is one awesome boat! 

[Ken B 3,189]

I dragged the 520 home yesterday and imediately started cleaning it. After a few hours of Purple Power it is now pretty clean. All I plan on doing with this one is a repaint of all tractor and engine tins, some new decals and I'm gonna call it done. The rims cleaned up real well and they don't need to be repainted, that is some serious time savings right there. I will use this tractor as an all around worker cutting grass, pushing snow and maybe even a snow thrower if I can find one reasonably priced. I'm not real familiar with this vintage 520, anyone know how to tighten the tension on the hydro lever on the column as it moves on its own.

[Geno 1,929]

Nice tractor Ken.  Check the bolts for the arms under the seat, especially the pivot bolt. I get them pretty clean and snug then use spray silicone on everything under there.  

[AMC RULES 37,196]

What year is it Ken...

isn't '90 the first year for the column control?

[squonk 43,744]

Who's gonna own it next??     

 

(Translation: I'm surprised trees grow in CT. Nothing seems to take root there!) 

Edited October 11, 2014 by squonk

[AMC RULES 37,196]

 Not unless they have a round hood they don't.    

[fireman 1,022]

I dragged the 520 home yesterday and imediately started cleaning it. After a few hours of Purple Power it is now pretty clean. All I plan on doing with this one is a repaint of all tractor and engine tins, some new decals and I'm gonna call it done. The rims cleaned up real well and they don't need to be repainted, that is some serious time savings right there. I will use this tractor as an all around worker cutting grass, pushing snow and maybe even a snow thrower if I can find one reasonably priced. I'm not real familiar with this vintage 520, anyone know how to tighten the tension on the hydro lever on the column as it moves on its own.

 

 

I know where there's a nice tall chute snow blower for sale! 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,527]

Ken,

Looks nice and clean. 

 

@Craig- this one has gear reduction steering and the tins are off an 88 or 89. The PO also put an electric pto on it. That tractor runs really strong and I mowed with it this spring and summer. 

[Ken B 3,189]

After it gets painted I will be putting one the 88 style decals... I'll replace the Toro sdteering wheel as well.