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km3h

Just got a 1997 Wheel Horse 520H. the very nice young man even delivered it from up state New Jersey tonight at about 10:00 PM. Metal work is in pretty good shape but there may be a problem with the engine. He told me it was locked up. someone butchered the wiring and that will need some repair.

 

He was on his way to North Carolina and I only live 2 miles from US 95, so he stopped by and dropped it off. I will have more photos as soon as I learn how to get them off this new IPhone I got yesterday. This makes the fourth Wheel Horse I picked up in two months. I am done this year. I think.

 

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Ed Kennell

Nice find.  :woohoo: ...hope you can save the Onan

 

 Four horses in two months......no way you'll be able to stop now...your addicted.   :confusion-helpsos: 

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Molon_Labe

That's a nice one, pretty clean to boot. As far as quitting for the year, why bother? Nice score!

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Geno

Nice tractor, looks like a good washing may reveal a prize.  :)   As far as 4 Horses in 2 months, it's time to pick up the pace!  :laughing-rolling:

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Dave Marquess

I'll agree your addicted. I thought I was bad by getting 8 in one year. Lol

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Tankman

Nice Horse! You need more Stallions in the barn!

 

Keep up the pace and we expect to see at least two more in the next two months! Yes, two or more!   :laughing-rofl:

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Ken B

Did that tractor come from Charles? Super nice guy if it did!

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Theroundhousernr

Man.... I wanted that one..... good luck with it . Wonder what has it seized up??

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Geno

Nice Horse! You need more Stallions in the barn!

 

Keep up the pace and we expect to see at least two more in the next two months! Yes, two or more!   :laughing-rofl:

 

2 more this week!   :laughing-rolling:

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km3h

Yes the tractor did come from Charles. He is a great guy. He went to one of the Carolina's to visit his Aunt and dropped it off on his way. My neighbor and I waited for him and unloaded it. 

 

The previous owner went at it with a pair of dikes and removed all the gauges by simply cutting the wires. It will need a complete wire harness which if will have to reconstruct. Wish I had an old one to use as a guide. All the gauges and parts came with the tractor and it had less than 350 hours on it. Metal is very clean.  

 

I pulled the air cleaner and the plugs. What I found was it looks like water got into the carb throat. You can see the stains on the choke which is closed. The choke cable is frozen also. As soon as I put the engine back in my 416H I will pull this one and check it out.  

 

I caught myself up on the net this morning of course checking out any Wheel Horses in my area. What is the matter with me. I have more on my plate than I can finish in my lifetime. Sick.

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Geno

I caught myself up on the net this morning of course checking out any Wheel Horses in my area. What is the matter with me. I have more on my plate than I can finish in my lifetime. Sick.

 

Me too but don't stop now!   :text-lol:

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ericj

  :ROTF:   :no:  :laughing-rofl:

Me too but don't stop now!   :text-lol:

me 3

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km3h

You guys are terrible. When a person becomes addicted you are supposed to encourage them to stay them away from temptation. You remember the part that says "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."

  

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Geno

But Wheel Horses are not evil!   :text-woo: 

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Molon_Labe

You guys are terrible. When a person becomes addicted you are supposed to encourage them to stay them away from temptation. You remember the part that says "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."

  

But there's nothing evil about this, just continue as you have. It's all good. :ychain:

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Dave Marquess

Redone 520 H for a guy last yr I had $930.00 in parts Onans are good motors just pricy on there parts and there is no aftermarket that I know of. So good luck with yours

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km3h

I am an optimist. I think the motor will be ok after I open it up. I have not tried to turn it yet have another project I am working on. Sometimes you get lucky and others you don't. Time will tell.  

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fireman

Did that tractor come from Charles? Super nice guy if it did!

Ditto what Ken said. I was going to pick that one up from Charles but decided I couldn't let the addiction take over again!

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Geno

Is the Wheel Horse Anonymous working for you fireman?   :) 

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Wheel-N-It

I caught myself up on the net this morning of course checking out any Wheel Horses in my area. What is the matter with me. I have more on my plate than I can finish in my lifetime. Sick.

You are not alone friend. After bringing home two this weekend, I've caught myself looking for more on the net here. I had just promised myself that these two are enough. Oh well, every good man needs a hobby, right???

BTW, congragulations on the 520 score :handgestures-thumbupright:

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km3h

Ditto what Ken said. I was going to pick that one up from Charles but decided I couldn't let the addiction take over again!

Well in my opinion you missed a really good tractor. Very clean except for the wiring which is a mess. I got lucky and found a complete wiring harness including a complete set of gages and the dash at what I consider a good price. .

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