kpinnc 11,506 #1 Posted September 8, 2008 I got a 520-H a few weeks ago. It had unfortunately thrown a rod, and broken the camshaft as well. While trying to decide whether or not to rebuild the engine, I decided to put a Vanguard twin I have on it for now. I had to make a riser platform for it, to bring the PTO up to the correct position, but it works. I also had to weld up a manifold for it, as the factory muffler setup was raised up too high to fit under the hood. Ugly, but it works: Also used a HUGE muffler on it, but it runs so quiet now it's hard to tell if it's running or not: Unfortunately, I haven't found a drive pulley yet for it, so no PTO yet. For now, I'm using a pulley that is within 1/4 inch of being the correct diameter. I hope to find the correct one at a reasonable price. I need a 5 and 1/4 inch diameter, 1 inch bore pulley, if anyone has one. Most are 1 and 1/8th inch bore... Anyway, the tractor runs GREAT. The twin Briggs runs very smooth, and as I said before, very quiet. The tranny is strong, and does not weaken when warmed up. The hydraulic lift works well, and is much quicker to respond to imputs than my Sunstrand equipped trannies. I'm not converted yet, but this appears to be a good Eaton in this machine... And it would appear that the kids like it just a wee bit. They tend to take my tractors from me shortly after I bring them out, but this time, they didn't want to give it back.... I'm really liking this machine. I never had much use for the 500 series tractors. I guess now I know what all the fuss is about. They ride like a cadillac! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,078 #2 Posted September 8, 2008 Man that motor looks like it belongs there! Its even red . I have a Eaton equipped tractor(416-H) and have owned a couple of others with Eatons before this one and the trannys worked great. Your gonna love it. Mike..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMESS 24 #3 Posted September 8, 2008 It would appear that the "Gator Tots" have already figured out what the fuss is all about! You're gonna love that thing once you pry it out of their hands. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,465 #4 Posted September 8, 2008 Gator, That's a nice looking tractor. And I agree with Mike, that Vanguard looks good in there, like it belongs. Nice job. It looks like you may have to keep this one the way it is, since it would appear it's not yours anymore. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rod(NASNUT) 1 #5 Posted September 8, 2008 Looking good :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #6 Posted September 8, 2008 Nice to see it up and running Gator ! Since you may not be able to drive it for awhile, might as well get you some YAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #7 Posted September 8, 2008 I agree that motor fits nice, and looks good, I've been thinking about one of them for my loader tractor, and I think your girls might need their own, :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,506 #8 Posted September 8, 2008 Thanks Fellas! And yeah, I'm gonna have to build one just for the kids. It'll need a roll cage, and soft bumpers all the way around.... Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
htopjimmy26 3 #9 Posted September 11, 2008 As far as the drive pulley goes I could be wrong but didn't some old small c80/b80 or maybe c161/5 with a briggs use a drive pulley that had an 1 inch shaft? If correct size maybe you could use the tube and pto pulley too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,506 #10 Posted September 11, 2008 As far as the drive pulley goes I could be wrong but didn't some old small c80/b80 or maybe c161/5 with a briggs use a drive pulley that had an 1 inch shaft? If correct size maybe you could use the tube and pto pulley too. Hey Dana, and You are correct. Many models came with the pulley I need to make this work. Unfortunately, I haven't found one yet. For whatever reason, they are all in hiding . The ones that are available are usually offered for a stupidly high price. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites