mnWHfan 47 #1 Posted August 3, 2021 I need help identifying a Wheel Horse that my Uncle has acquired. We were not able to find a serial number tag or a decal with the model number on it. It has a Linamar engine in it that looks like an Onan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #2 Posted August 3, 2021 Id say maybe a 520 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,666 #3 Posted August 3, 2021 1988 or 1989 520-H and just has the Wheel Horse straight front axle. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,088 #4 Posted August 3, 2021 Yep- First guess would be an early 520-H. Full guage dash, 20hp Onan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,911 #5 Posted August 3, 2021 Looks like it has good bones... and at least one chrome hubcap! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaz54 57 #6 Posted August 3, 2021 By the style of the hydro knob, it’s a 1988. 1989 had a round shift knob. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #7 Posted August 3, 2021 So the engine has been swapped ? @pullstart, @kpinnc , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaz54 57 #8 Posted August 3, 2021 The engine has been swapped. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaz54 57 #9 Posted August 3, 2021 Here’s a post from 2014: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,666 #10 Posted August 3, 2021 I was checking out Linamar engines and found some had trouble at start up had to keep the choke on until it warm up. John Deere used some in 318's and had the carburetor kit as it was one of the things that was different from the Onan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnWHfan 47 #11 Posted August 8, 2021 Guys, Thanks for all of the information. This will help me to find the correct manual for him. Dennis 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
