Vinylguy 4,674 #1 Posted July 16, 2013 This Horse-A-Holic thing is no joke. It is a real addiction. I missed a very nice 520-H listed in the classifieds and having mentally spent money on another Horse I started searching CL for Horses. (First sign you may have a problem) I found an equally nice and low hour 520-h with 60 inch deck an hour from home. Price was so low I am sure the guy didnt have a clue what he had. $750, so of course I couldnt call fast enough and he had sold it immediately. So I keep searching determined to find something and came across these 2. One has a 42 inch deck and the other a single stage blower. PO says no rust just dirty. Both are serviced regularly and he has had them for years. Taking the trailer and going to look this morning. Unless I see some red flags I will be making two trips to get them to Posseville before dark. I am sure I will have many stupid questions so stay tuned. I AM A HORSE-A-HOLIC!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #2 Posted July 16, 2013 Horse a holics rule! Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #3 Posted July 16, 2013 You offically have the disease! LOL! I am also going to pick up another Horse today. Let us know how things turn out with yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #4 Posted July 16, 2013 Terry just don't try to fight it there nothing that will work for your sickness ! The only thing I can say to help you is " SIT BACK & ENJOY YOURSELF " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 301 #5 Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) You might have got a slow start but seem determined to catch up in a hurry. Glad to see you are going for the top though 2- 416's. 520's are AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited July 18, 2013 by 546cowboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,127 #6 Posted July 16, 2013 Might as well just stand up, say your name, and get it over with. You'll be getting no intervention from us Terry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,440 #7 Posted July 16, 2013 Very Nice Terry at least u wont have to send out for Decal`s. :happy-jumpgreen:Enjoy the sickness of W/Horse collecting Gary B.............. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC in Kentucky 178 #8 Posted July 16, 2013 It is always nice to see others with the same problems and addictions. What we all need is to find a resident psychiatrist to join this forum so he can tell us why we can't be happy or satisfied with just one!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthack657 279 #9 Posted July 16, 2013 Now you have at least one for you and the wife...just have to bring them to the show to ride around, the next thing you need is a 4 wheeled cart for buddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #10 Posted July 16, 2013 Are they both 520H tractors? Nice find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #11 Posted July 16, 2013 Remember that old public service commercial about drugs... new WH commercial: So I sell more stickers...So I can buy more Wheel horses, so I can sell more stickers, so I can buy more Wheel horses, so I can sell more stickers... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clemedc 29 #12 Posted July 16, 2013 nice tractors now you need a parts tractor LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #13 Posted July 16, 2013 the 1st 1 is a 416-H can't tell what the 2nd 1 is but it does have an onan. good luck terry keep us updated as to how you made out with your new venture eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #14 Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) It has been a day for sure. Just got home from our second round trip with the second 416-H. First the good news. the first 416 has a 42 inch side discharge deck and a new set of tires. We got it off the trailer about 2 pm this afternoon and I mowed the north end of our buildings lawn. Cuts very very nice. The onan runs smooth but I have to keep the choke out just a bit for it to run correctly? Also just like my 520 the onan will not hold full throttle. slowly idles down to about 3/4 within 20 feet. I am going to remove the decals and buff the paint. Remove the wheels and soda blast them to paint as I do not want to dismount the tires to powder coat. The deck needs a little touch-up as you can see in the first picture. All said and done I am happy with this purchase. the not so good news to follow as the 416-H's are not identical twins. Edited July 17, 2013 by VINYLGUY 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,674 #15 Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) 416-H #2 PO said it ran great all winter and threw snow a half a block. It has power to the pos terminal on the coil but no spark to the plugs. needs a seat and hood has been partially rattle caned. console plate is missing and a miss fit piece of metal has been screwed in place. I tend to believe the PO about how it ran great but still he claimed both ran strong and had no problems. We agreed on a lower price and I am good with that but hope its not an expensive ordeal to get her going. It has half the hours of the running 416-H but had a harder life. So there is the good and the bad. The other bad is that on the way home I was still looking for red. Man I have got to get back to work tomorrow. Edited July 17, 2013 by VINYLGUY 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
608KEB 795 #16 Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) You are hooked now. It sounds like it took some time. I have six. Two years ago I had 0. Those horses are hard to resist! The latest purchase looks nice. Edited July 17, 2013 by 608KEB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #17 Posted July 17, 2013 I think you got some very nice tractors. The Onan that needs the choke to run might only need a carb cleaning. Don't think you got a serious problem. The Onan without a spark is likely a simple fix too - better problem to have with an Onan than loose valve seats. Take your time, enjoy the ride! Oh, you might try one of Matt's foot control kits on one of you hydros too. Good luck! Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #18 Posted July 17, 2013 I would be happy to own one of those let alone two. Im sure with a little help Terry they will be running like swiss clocks soon . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #19 Posted July 17, 2013 Yep, it sounds as though the hook has been set! Now that you have the big tractor part of your collection nailed down its time too find an RJ! (or two, or three.) Nice thing is them little guys take up less room which means more room for more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #20 Posted July 17, 2013 The big problem comes when you realize you have run out of room to hold them all....................................................................and then you still drag home another one and another one and another one and another one.......................... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #21 Posted July 17, 2013 Both look really good in my opinion. Sure it sounds like #2 needs some TLC, but I am sure you can get it just as nice as #1 in no time! Great Scores! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #22 Posted July 17, 2013 Both tractors look great Terry. I'm sure you'll have the bugs worked out of them in no time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,554 #23 Posted July 17, 2013 Great looking tractors terry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
case442 130 #24 Posted July 17, 2013 Hi Terry, Wow, you have been bitten. It sure is a great hobby isn't it quite addicting. By the way the 520-8 decals are great and now I need a set for a 520-h. Huh I guess it is addicting. By the way do you have any C-195 decals I am in need of some . Well take care Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #25 Posted July 17, 2013 We're gonna need a bigger boat... er barn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
