Craig Arndt 6 #1 Posted December 29, 2009 Bringing home a new horse, a 520-H, to compliment the 416. This will be my sons tractor and will be put to use this winter. I will start the restoration in the spring. First order of business will be a muffler, fluids and fixing the headlights. Plenty of things to work on with this tractor, but it will be fun to restore it. Came with a 48" deck in great shape and quiet. Only picture I have is attached, more this weekend. Has 799 on the meter, hydro pump and lift quiet, all gauges work, started on first crank. Sat in a barn for a couple years- we'll see what I bought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rideawaysenior 25 #2 Posted December 29, 2009 Take a good look at the muffler before you go and spend some heavy cash on a new one. Retail they are over $400.00. It's very common for the exhaust manifold bolts to strip out as they are very short. Easy and quick repair too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #3 Posted December 29, 2009 Looks like a nice tractor!!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Confused99 2 #4 Posted December 29, 2009 Sweet, welcome to the club . Looking forward to some more pictures. So, is the blade or the blower going on the new horse? BTW, I want to join the 416 club but am still looking Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
420lse 18 #5 Posted December 29, 2009 Looks like a nice find. Congrats! Love your sighature "No Al, I invented the internet." And Polar Bears Can't Swim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Arndt 6 #7 Posted December 30, 2009 "Take a good look at the muffler before you go and spend some heavy cash on a new one. Retail they are over $400.00. It's very common for the exhaust manifold bolts to strip out as they are very short. Easy and quick repair too." Huge hole in the muffler right in the front behind tail pipe. Real loud. I asked the guy what a new muffler was, that was his exact words- $400! Can't even limp with this one. Behind the headlights it's all black from rich exhaust. Headlights and tails don't work. Gauges do. I pick up tomorrow so I will post pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Arndt 6 #8 Posted December 30, 2009 Sweet, welcome to the club . Looking forward to some more pictures. So, is the blade or the blower going on the new horse? BTW, I want to join the 416 club but am still looking Jason Blade will be on the 520. I think pushing snow on that will be more fun with less shifting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #9 Posted December 30, 2009 Nice machine. I have 2 things that will bolt right on that machine... a nice 3 point and a perfect muffler that may have been oem but repainted. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
418a 0 #10 Posted December 30, 2009 Craig,Is that an onan on that 520,if so I can help with a muffler if Steve Bo can't. Nice find!!!! Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 85 #11 Posted December 30, 2009 Congrats Craig! Looking forward to seeing it on youtube :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #12 Posted December 30, 2009 Micah, only going to hijack this thread for a quick second, but have you seen the forecast for this weekend for ME/NH? If the gurus are right, we'd better have all our snow removal equipment in top notch shape! Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,066 #13 Posted December 30, 2009 Congrats on the new purchase! You will enjoy that hydro! Have fun in the snow with her! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
