Kevin Bowley 130 #1601 Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) My 1995 520-H is finally getting close to completion of the restore. This machine was a disaster as it sat out in the weather, unused for three+ years and very likely was stored outside before it was parked. I was told he was sure it would run with a bit of work. When I got it home I changed the oil out, drained the tank, put a few drops of MM oil in the spark plug holes, hooked up the jumpers and turned it over a few times over a 5 minute period. Added some fresh gas, put a little down the carb and she fired right and purred like an Onan should, amazing. On top of that, ever idiot light and gauges functioned perfectly. So here it is, a before and after shot. Also, a big shoutout to @Vinylguy for the awesome decals. These were taken uder crappy florescent lights. When I get it outside (soon as we get a sunny day) I will take a couple more. Edited April 28, 2022 by kbowley 1 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #1602 Posted April 28, 2022 6 hours ago, kbowley said: My 1995 520-H is finally getting close to completion of the restore. This machine was a disaster as it sat out in the weather, unused for three+ years and very likely was stored outside before it was parked. I was told he was sure it would run with a bit of work. When I got it home I changed the oil out, drained the tank, put a few drops of MM oil in the spark plug holes, hooked up the jumpers and turned it over a few times over a 5 minute period. Added some fresh gas, put a little down the carb and she fired right and purred like an Onan should, amazing. On top of that, ever idiot light and gauges functioned perfectly. So here it is, a before and after shot. Also, a big shoutout to @Vinylguy for the awesome decals. These were taken uder crappy florescent lights. When I get it outside (soon as we get a sunny day) I will take a couple more. Nice work, and nice looking tractor !… I’ve got a ‘94… 4 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bowley 130 #1603 Posted April 29, 2022 That is a beauty! Amazing, really nice job.. wow @Horse-newbie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #1604 Posted April 30, 2022 Watching my kids dogs at his place…good time to tinker with his 314-8 Dogs are both focused on a squirrel in the next yard over 4 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chdinct 28 #1605 Posted April 30, 2022 Well, it's Saturday. Just a few of my old 520H set up for a few different tasks. 1 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #1606 Posted April 30, 2022 Just finished the second mow of this season. Little 308-8 with a 36”RD got it done! 9 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #1608 Posted April 30, 2022 Still trying to get my 8-speed clean enough to repaint 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #1609 Posted April 30, 2022 Began pulling the 856 apart. With some luck it will be running and driving again. Has not done that in decades. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #1610 Posted April 30, 2022 The black horse was doing some yard work with the yard cart! 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #1611 Posted April 30, 2022 86 417-8 with Kwik-Way weight box. Sold one weight box with the loader and kept a spare one. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,689 #1612 Posted April 30, 2022 @JCM jeez Jim is it still that cold in Maine that you have snow? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,689 #1613 Posted April 30, 2022 Moved some logs with the loader this morning 7 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #1614 Posted April 30, 2022 HAHAHAHA, no snow but the woodstove in the basement has been on. Today was warm but still cool nights and rainy days. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #1615 Posted April 30, 2022 4 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,689 #1616 Posted April 30, 2022 And then decided to have my own little show!! Still had more to take out but they are still in hibernation. 3 12 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #1617 Posted April 30, 2022 Neighbors must think your nuts Don like mine did back in Mass,and I only had 3 there. Nice picture 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #1618 Posted May 1, 2022 10 hours ago, Sparky said: Watching my kids dogs at his place…good time to tinker with his 314-8 Dogs are both focused on a squirrel in the next yard over That’s like my neighbors starring at me going down the street on my Wheel Horse… 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #1619 Posted May 1, 2022 7 hours ago, chdinct said: Well, it's Saturday. Just a few of my old 520H set up for a few different tasks. How many 520’s do you have ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #1620 Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, c-series don said: @JCM jeez Jim is it still that cold in Maine that you have snow? Deep cold snow ain't too too far away from us. Don, here's Mt Washington just a few days ago and they're scheduled for more snow this week. 1 hour ago, JCM said: the woodstove in the basement Ours too Jim. Basement stove and upstairs as well. 👍 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jennifer 1,877 #1621 Posted May 1, 2022 3 hours ago, c-series don said: And then decided to have my own little show!! Still had more to take out but they are still in hibernation. Love the dog on the tractor! 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,689 #1622 Posted May 1, 2022 @ebinmaine went there once in August and froze our asses off! Not kidding, base of the mountain comfortable in a long sleeve shirt, took the cog railroad to the top(I brought a jacket) the guys working on the building up there were in coveralls, wool hats and gloves. 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,689 #1623 Posted May 1, 2022 @Jennifer thanks that’s Lucy my Springer Spaniel. She actually loves to sit on tractors! Makes both of us happy! 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #1624 Posted May 1, 2022 50 minutes ago, Jennifer said: Love the dog on the tractor! what model Workhorse is that in the middle? Do you have any individual photos of it? is that original conditon well kept, or is it restored? I love that color combo - - tempting to get one??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,689 #1625 Posted May 1, 2022 @Brockport Bill It’s a 1984 GT-1800 that I bought new, used it for over 6 years commercially to mow grass. Then many years of plowing,tilling etc. I restored it a few years ago. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
