416 H onans worth rebuilding

[Shed 279]

So I have a 416 my mom bought new it has over 2000 hours on the onans it smokes some. It still runs though but lacking power but could be hydro unit too needing work. I know the tractors life and it worked. Is it worth rebuilding the onans I know they are hard to find parts for and a little tricky to rebuild.

Also does anyone know rebuild parts for the mower deck? That's in good shape but all 3 spindles need to be rebuilt. 

 

Also steering is crazy loose any one ever swap in full hydro steering ever? 

 

I would love to see this tractor fully rebuilt one day. 

[Darb1964 1,119]

It's worth it if the sentimental value is worth it to you. I think you will have more than the overall selling value into the protect. If not in a hurry you could pick away at it, find a reputable person to rebuild the motor and tyranny. Buy a used tractor for five/six hundred dollars in good shape in the mean time.

[lynnmor 7,817]

Most parts for Onans are readily available, those that you can’t find new are available used.

 

Mower decks use standard bearings available at numerous places.  If you need additional parts, contact vendors on this site for used parts.

 

There is no “hydro” steering. Adjust, bush, replace parts as required.

[Shed 279]

Thanks I have 2 rjs a big backhoe zero turn this is just adding to collecting I wont sell it. What is your thoughts on repower instead of rebuilding the onans

[lynnmor 7,817]

2 hours ago, Shed said:

Thanks I have 2 rjs a big backhoe zero turn this is just adding to collecting I wont sell it. What is your thoughts on repower instead of rebuilding the onans

I would attempt to make the Onan right.  Pull it down and assess the situation and expense, then make a decision.  Cobbling together an exhaust and modifying wiring and drive components to have a Chinese or other engine is not what I would want. 

[tom2p 2,394]

16 hours ago, Shed said:

So I have a 416 my mom bought new it has over 2000 hours on the onans it smokes some. It still runs though but lacking power but could be hydro unit too needing work. I know the tractors life and it worked. Is it worth rebuilding the onans I know they are hard to find parts for and a little tricky to rebuild.

Also does anyone know rebuild parts for the mower deck? That's in good shape but all 3 spindles need to be rebuilt. 

 

Also steering is crazy loose any one ever swap in full hydro steering ever? 

 

I would love to see this tractor fully rebuilt one day. 

2000 hour tractor with mower deck issues ?

monetarily speaking - prob make more sense to find another tractor 

 

unless ... unless ... you have the ability and access to equipment to overhaul the engine 

 

          --- or ---

 

you know of someone that has the ability 

 

not a big deal to some - but for others (including me) it is a big deal 

 

one example - valve seat replacement ... this is a fairly simple fix for some - for others fuhgetaboutit 

 

Edited July 26, 2020 by tom2p

[tom2p 2,394]

15 hours ago, Shed said:

So I have a 416 my mom bought new it has over 2000 hours on the onans it smokes some. It still runs though but lacking power but could be hydro unit too needing work. I know the tractors life and it worked. Is it worth rebuilding the onans I know they are hard to find parts for and a little tricky to rebuild.

Also does anyone know rebuild parts for the mower deck? That's in good shape but all 3 spindles need to be rebuilt. 

 

Also steering is crazy loose any one ever swap in full hydro steering ever? 

 

I would love to see this tractor fully rebuilt one day. 

2000 hours is a good milestone 

 

curious - so I have questions :

 

 

oil changed frequently ?

 

conventional / mineral oil - or synthetic oil ?

 

engine run primarily at full throttle - or less than full throttle ?

valves adjusted ?

 

low octane or high octane fuel ?

 

 

( thank you in advance )

 

[Shed 279]

Oil was just added I remember my mom having it picked up one day brought to the dealer and they brought it back and told her the oil filter was changed but when they replaced it they cross treaded it and I can tell you the filter has never been changed since then. The oil was just added when needed. It was just what she had bought from dollar store probably type of oil lol. 

Full throttle when mowing but half I'd say just driving it towed a lot of rocks 

Valves nope spark plugs were changed and the coil was changed 

Low octane

 

[tom2p 2,394]

hmmm - don't know where to start 

 

 

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

Heres another thought. What would it cost to go to a big box store or even a dealer 

and spend big money on a new lawn 

tractor that may not last long. If you 

rebuild what you have it could last 

another 30 years plus.

[Shed 279]

My mom didnt go to big box store but see did go green after buying a husqvarna I'll post pictures of that and why its worth the restore of the tractor. 

[Shed 279]

My mom didnt go to big box store but see did go green after buying a husqvarna I'll post pictures of that and why its worth the restore of the tractor. 

[Shed 279]

So heres what you get with other so called yard or garden tractors these days few year old husqvarna and the front wheels just fell right out of it both sides had to replace both spindles and rims 

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

16 minutes ago, Shed said:

So heres what you get with other so called yard or garden tractors these days few year old husqvarna and the front wheels just fell right out of it both sides had to replace both spindles and rims 

Ouch!! 

[bottjernat1 2,194]

Its doing a curtsy. Why hello ma lady! LOL