Handy Don 12,862 #22701 Posted January 10 1 minute ago, Colby G said: I could e sworn it said something a long the lines of v twin on the column, it has no engine in it currently. It's just what I thought I saw on the column. This is the 1600 but the decal was the same. These tractors pretty much predated small v-twin OHC (non-motorcycle) engines. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colby G 240 #22702 Posted January 10 I do know that it's hydrostatic. Is the 1600 hydrostatic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colby G 240 #22703 Posted January 10 I just checked the photo and zoomed in, definitely says "twin" on the column 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colby G 240 #22704 Posted January 10 Ohh, I got it, opposed twin, duh 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,390 #22705 Posted January 10 12 hours ago, Colby G said: Ohh, I got it, opposed twin, duh Check out this thre4ad from the very beginning, anything you want to know about your tractor will be covered in it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,629 #22706 Posted January 10 13 hours ago, Colby G said: https://photos.app.goo.gl/b3XkUETXJR4iJL9PA I don't know if that link will work for the photo but it won't let me put pictures in. become a supporter and you'll be able to post pictures again 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,618 #22707 Posted January 10 19 hours ago, Colby G said: I do know that it's hydrostatic. Is the 1600 hydrostatic? The 1600 was a manual transmission, the 1800 was a hydrostatic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,618 #22708 Posted January 10 520-8 … Kerosene flush and drain of the transmission and two qts of 80/90 back in. Will most likely do a better flush when it’s not so darn cold here. Removed the garage door spring and installed the proper clutch return spring. Speaking of cold, it was 5 degrees over freezing this afternoon so I gave it a quick pressure wash. 10 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,743 #22709 Posted January 10 On 1/8/2025 at 5:54 AM, Sparky said: Draining out the water and gear oil …after letting my heater blast the trans for 30 minutes. 1990, 520-8 Get that ceiling insulated young man! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,618 #22710 Posted January 10 8 minutes ago, squonk said: Get that ceiling insulated young man! It was supposed to happen this year…my fault it’s not done. Let’s revisit this topic in 12 months 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,763 #22711 Posted January 10 my grandson and i rescued an abandoned C165-8 a couple yrs ago that had a damaged gear shift boot - thus all the rain got into tranny over a couple years -- took 3 flushes with kerosene before all the milky was gone -- then we put in new 80-90 -- 7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianKoch 335 #22712 Posted January 11 Gentlemen, Today I added a 1976 C-160 to my stable Running my 1968 Charger 12 for the past few years has been great, but l am glad to have “upgraded” for both the gain in HP and hydraulic lift! It came with 75lb wheel weights, tire chains and a blade all for a fair price. Seller had a snowblower for it but I negotiated the deal without it. It runs great, besides a couple leaky hydraulic fittings that I assume either need a new O ring or replacement altogether. Anyway, I unloaded and put the ‘76 straight to work plowing the fresh snowfall we got here in Maryland. 6 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,910 #22713 Posted January 11 (edited) Who wants to guess what these are? Keep the responses PG please... Today I was going to mount my new Deestones on my 520 wheels. Apparently the PO used slime in one wheel, and it was a terrible mess. The slime had been in there long enough to harden, and those little balls were all in the tire. I found no damage to the wheel, and no rust. That being said the tire had begun to delaminate inside. Other than some checking outside, it was ok. Not sure if the slime broke down the tire or not, but it certainly looked that way. Took a while to clean that wheel up, but those Deestones are the hardest tire to mount up I've ever attempted. I finally gave up and will take them to a tire shop. I've mounted more tires than I can remember, and these were horrible. Maybe it's the cooler temps combined with thicker ply, but it simply would not go on the wheel. Edited January 12 by kpinnc 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,272 #22714 Posted January 11 4 minutes ago, kpinnc said: Who wants to guess what these are? Keep the responses PG please... Weelllllll I'm out..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Stallion 66 #22715 Posted January 14 Long time lurker (and learner), first time poster. So I picked up my first Wheelhorse 520-HC about a year ago after seeing it online for a reasonable price. Knowing nothing about them, when I searched and saw this forum, I thought they must be a good machine if there is an entire sub culture. Like all things, the journey was a rocky start. Stripped down the carbie and gave it a good clean. Then left the keys in the ignition in the ON position and cooked the new batttery. Had to replace all the tyres since they looked like the originals, and then the fuel was all gunked up. Oh and of course the starter motor was clicky! But finally after a year of chipping away at it, its finally starting on the first crank, every time. So I'm pretty pleased with that. But today will be replace and rejuvenate the seat and assembly. Also start scratching back the old seat pan and give it a lick of paint. Might actually get around to using it in 2025! 3 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,443 #22716 Posted January 14 (edited) to the The 520 HC is a very capable machine. 20HP Onan engine with the Eaton 1100 transmission and high speed differential. There are many posts on the forum detailing the positive and negatives of the 520s. Overheating of the rear cylinder is one of the concerns. If you haven't all ready done it, I suggest you inspect and if necessary clean the cooling fins on the engine. Best to remove the tins to do this. I would also suggest you start a new introductory thread for you and your 520HC. Post tend to get lost in this general thread. May be one of the moderators will move it for you. @Sparky ?? Can this be done Mike? Edited January 14 by Ed Kennell 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Stallion 66 #22717 Posted January 14 6 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: to the The 520 HC is a very capable machine. 20HP Onan engine with the Eaton 1100 transmission and high speed differential. There are many posts on the forum detailing the positive and negatives of the 520s. Overheating of the rear cylinder is one of the concerns. If you haven't all ready done it, I suggest you inspect and if necessary clean the cooling fins on the engine. Best to remove the tins to do this. I would also suggest you start a new introductory thread for you and your 520HC. Post tend to get lost in this general thread. May be one of the moderators will move it for you. @Sparky ?? Can this be done Mike? Thanks. I'm slowly removing all the panels and coverings to repaint, so I'll give it a good wash out and scrub the cooling fins. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,283 #22718 Posted January 14 I tried to put the head back on, but I couldn't find the bolts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,443 #22719 Posted January 14 9 minutes ago, Red Stallion said: Thanks. I'm slowly removing all the panels and coverings to repaint, so I'll give it a good wash out and scrub the cooling fins. With the panels off and BEFORE you scrub it, look for any indication of an oil leak around the oil filter base plate. There are two small bolts fastening it to the block. If these bolts are not properly torqued, the gasket will seep oil and be blown across the cooling fins making a sticky mess that attracts the grass clippings clogging the fins. It may not be a problem, but this is the time to replace the gasket. Also, make sure you have the grommet that seals the oil filter to the panels. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,862 #22720 Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Red Stallion said: Thanks. I'm slowly removing all the panels and coverings to repaint, so I'll give it a good wash out and scrub the cooling fins. Just to avoid any misunderstanding, @Ed Kennell’s word “tins” is referring to the metal shrouds on the engine, not the metalwork of the tractor body. It is no picnic removing and then remounting them on the Onans (enjoy the, but DON’T drop, the one bolt underneath the ignition coil, or the two bolts that are reached up through holes in the engine mounting plate on the flywheel side, and also disconnecting/reconnecting the fuel pump pulse feed hose 😄) but it is an absolute must for a new-to-you tractor to check for obstructions and oil filter seal leakage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Stallion 66 #22721 Posted January 14 37 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Just to avoid any misunderstanding, @Ed Kennell’s word “tins” is referring to the metal shrouds on the engine, not the metalwork of the tractor body. It is no picnic removing and then remounting them on the Onans (enjoy the, but DON’T drop, the one bolt underneath the ignition coil, or the two bolts that are reached up through holes in the engine mounting plate on the flywheel side, and also disconnecting/reconnecting the fuel pump pulse feed hose 😄) but it is an absolute must for a new-to-you tractor to check for obstructions and oil filter seal leakage. As an engineer I can appreciate the compact design. As a weekend mechanic, I can't stand the compact design that is impossible to maintain! You'll know I've been beaten when the next photo I post is a paint job done with paintball guns at high noon. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,272 #22722 Posted January 14 9 hours ago, Red Stallion said: Long time lurker (and learner), first time poster. 4 hours ago, Red Stallion said: paintball guns at high noon. Louis Lamour would be proud of you. 4 hours ago, Red Stallion said: As a weekend mechanic, I can't stand the compact design that is impossible to maintain This is the main reason my Other Half and I like the older rigs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Stallion 66 #22723 Posted January 14 Older is better. I drive a 100 Series Landcruiser, dragging a 1990 Wheelhorse 520, to cut the grass with my Shindaiwa 270t line trimmer, after cutting my firewood with a Stihl 038 Magnum! 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,390 #22725 Posted January 14 12 hours ago, Red Stallion said: So I picked up my first Wheelhorse 520-HC about a year ago after seeing it online for a reasonable price. RedSquare is an international forum and we are glad to have our newest member from down under. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/47-introductions/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
