Sucker for ugly

[JAinVA 4,619]

I have nothing but awe for the beautifully restored or maintained machine.However they aren't in my price range so I drag home WHs that cost

$500.00 or less.That price range keeps me out of the doghouse with the missus.This is the newest companion to the big ugly and hoodless 520.

The seller said it ran and he got it started.No smoke or knocks but badly surging and it wouldn't stay running unless hooked to his truck battery.

We dropped the deck and winched it onto my truck,tied it down and then loaded on the deck.Oh well I love the challenge.JAinVA

Edited November 7, 2016 by JAinVA

[WheelHorseNut 222]

Nice!  Great winter project.  What are your plans for it?

[857 horse 2,581]

JA....you done good.................NONE of my machines have 2 cyl's.........and i see a swept axle......Great score

 

 

 

 

 

[elliot ness 1,916]

Love to see you saving another wheel horse.

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345]

Jim,

I hear ya, not all of us can afford the nice ones.  As for the surging issue, it may be the intake seal needs to be replaced.

[ACman 7,507]

JA..."save a Horse of course" great score ! ...even my wife commented on how my 520H would look with just a little work . My jaw hit the floor   ! Usually it's just.  witch leads to   then I have to get her something to make things all better  ... 

Edited November 7, 2016 by ACman

[JAinVA 4,619]

I spent hours looking at the pictures of this tractor before I bought it.I have been collecting parts for my 312a project so I'm aware of the price people are asking and getting for the front end setup alone.The sheetmetal on this tractor while faded is not dented or rusty,the front is tight and it has the 8 1/2" wheels in back.The model tag and serial number are legible so, I may (I hate to say this)restore this machine, On the left side of the hood just ahead of the TORO logo it appears that the decal is crazed.In fact someone put a grasshopper decal on it, I guess someone didn't think it was ugly enough.JAinVA

Edited November 7, 2016 by JAinVA

[ericj 1,576]

is that a BFMS onan. if so I believe it's only 16 hp. motor looks like it came off a sears. I traded for a 416-H that had a motor like that on. prblem with mine was that it was never set up right to charge correctly. I eventually swapped it out for a P216. I used the tractor for years before upgrading to a 520. wish i wouldn't have sold it, it was a good tractor. good luck with it

 

 

 

 

eric j 

[JAinVA 4,619]

Eric,

    Yes that is an engine off of a Sears SS16 garden tractor.It is a BF which is the 3 1/8" bore engine.You have a good eye.As I stated in a previous post the machine had a dead battery and once taken off the jumper battery would not stay running.It could be the stator or the regulator but the wiring is butchered so who knows.The engine will not stay on this 520.I have a 16 Kohler engine I use to test the transaxle and hydraulics.If this engine is any good it will be used on another WH.I plan on putting a fresh P220 Onan on this beast.

[JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487]

They all look good, it's the beauty underneath.

 

Glenn

[JAinVA 4,619]

Glenn,

      My thoughts exactly.Thanks for the post! JAinVA/JimAnderson

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040]

The steering shaft looks like it was slightly extended. May have been a big boy on that baby to fit behind the wheel. 

[JAinVA 4,619]

I asked about that steering wheel in a post before I got the machine.I thought it was a 97 model because of it.The steering shaft is the same length as all other 520 tractors but the stock wheel on the 97 is much deeper dished.JAinVA

Edited November 8, 2016 by JAinVA

[WVHillbilly520H 10,369]

Nice score Jim, my anniversary model actually tags out to be a '97 that I bought new in '98 here's a pic for steering wheel reference,Jeff.

[Wishin4a416 2,185]

Nice project tractor Jim. Nothing wrong with that. Sears motor or Cub?

[WVHillbilly520H 10,369]

Jim, yours still looks like a riser has been added between the wheel and shifter plate from comparing pics,Jeff.

[JAinVA 4,619]

Jeff,

  I have not had a lot of time to look at what I dragged home.I have to agree the steering wheel looks like a riser or something was installed.When I figure it out I will post.That 97 is very nice.I'd hate to use one that pretty.

Wishin4a416,The name plate says Sears I believe.I ended up getting a used complete wiring harness for a 520h including the engine harness.When I say hacked I should have said missing.There is only small remnants of the original harness left.

 I love a challenge so this one should be fun but right now I trying to find the floor in my shop so I can put the 312a together.

                                                                    Thanks for all the comments,JAinVA

Edited November 18, 2016 by JAinVA

[WVHillbilly520H 10,369]

Jim, I wish it still looks as good as it did then the paint is still fairly bright and glossy but the decals are worn on the hood and scratches here and there but maybe now I have 4 others I can make it like new again or just let the battle scars remain as a badge of honor,Jeff.

[JAinVA 4,619]

Jeff,When my son was 8 and was helping me load firewood in a cutover he lost grip on a piece as he was throwing it into the bed.I was piss#d but he made me laugh when he said that the new dent gave the truck character.If they are pristine they probably ain't being used.Luck with getting the 97 back to it's former glory.JimAnderson

Edited November 18, 2016 by JAinVA

[Tonyp 278]

Wheel Horse "Rat Rod " ?  Love it !