lynnmor 7,307 #26 Posted January 16, 2022 Before slopping oil all over the painted surfaces, try using this polish. I have brought back some weathered paint to near new condition with it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #27 Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) How do you use it on your tractors @lynnmor Edited January 16, 2022 by TJ Salyers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #28 Posted January 16, 2022 12 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: It is stored in a lean As my shop filled up I immediately saw where I would have to build a tractor shed for my tractors… So I built a “Horse” barn off the back of the shop, and it had to have 4 walls, doors, power for lights, and receptacles for battery tenders. Buy a $700 tractor, and build a $2000 building to store it in… 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #29 Posted January 16, 2022 @Horse Newbie I gotta a garage or well my dad does. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,307 #30 Posted January 16, 2022 Just now, TJ Salyers said: How do you use it on your tractor @lynnmor When you click on the link, you will see a RA polisher being used. I use the pads from Harbor Freight, but I am rather disappointed with their polisher. The great thing about this polish is that it is slow cutting so even an amateur will not damage the paint. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #31 Posted January 16, 2022 I have to save up for it i already have 105 bucks thats why i was wanting to do a donation drive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #32 Posted January 16, 2022 What do you guys use you 520s for. Pulling hoping I can do some pulling This year I'll probably do alout of hauling and pulling my dad's Hustler out of the ditch or lake. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #33 Posted January 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: As my shop filled up I immediately saw where I would have to build a tractor shed for my tractors… So I built a “Horse” barn off the back of the shop, and it had to have 4 walls, doors, power for lights, and receptacles for battery tenders. Buy a $700 tractor, and build a $2000 building to store it in… I've got a 24x40 garage with just a path through it. So like you I built a 12x24 lean-to on the end. Three horses and another path.... 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adams94 1,068 #34 Posted January 17, 2022 Love my 520-8. Go grab it! Good price also! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #35 Posted January 17, 2022 Okay ive been looking in to this tractor look nice I love gauges and more hp why did the not stick rpm and vacuum gauges on them? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #36 Posted January 19, 2022 On 1/17/2022 at 9:12 AM, TJ Salyers said: Okay ive been looking in to this tractor look nice I love gauges and more hp why did the not stick rpm and vacuum gauges on them? Maybe because 520s had too many gauges and electrical gizmos that failed already??? The Electrical forum here is over represented with 520s... 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #37 Posted January 20, 2022 Ok guys found out some more info it has never been used to mow or do anything else other than pull a trailer and plow snow. And it only has seven to eight hundred hours. Sounds good. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #38 Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) Well the owner called it mine so now I own a 520-8. And I haven't even payed for it. Edited January 20, 2022 by TJ Salyers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,083 #39 Posted January 20, 2022 3 hours ago, TJ Salyers said: Well the owner called it mine so now I own a 520-8. And I haven't even payed for it. Lucky you're in Indiana. ...Had this tractor been in central NC? He might have called it someone else's! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #40 Posted January 21, 2022 Hey guys I was think about a few upgrades for the 520 maybe like a 2 inch receiver hitch some new LED lights ags and tri ribs even though @Snoopy11 is going to get on his soapbox again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #41 Posted January 21, 2022 @TJ Salyers good going on that, just a thought , as part of your baseline service , if you do that , verify what works , and doesn't work, especially electrical connections , that crack / split and short out, replace those connections. thorough lubrication refresh . don't wait till you have a number of issues to solve. think that drive belt added venting , close to dash area , would be a smart upgrade , pictures on this site. that rear cylinder is a regular problem , due to overheating , packed grass. aerosol lubricant spray down , will instantly start to feed and recover paint, only a suggestion . good luck with it , looks promising , pete 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #42 Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) @peter lena it does look promising Edited January 21, 2022 by TJ Salyers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #43 Posted January 25, 2022 Hey everybody the tractor is sitting in my garage 2 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Dietrich 19 #44 Posted January 25, 2022 With the plow definitely worth the money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #45 Posted January 25, 2022 Great Score!! Sooner than you expected. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #46 Posted January 25, 2022 8 hours ago, Paul Dietrich said: With the plow definitely worth the money. Me and dad looked at the blades and they're expensive so we bought the tractor all together 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #47 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Achto said: Great Score!! Sooner than you expected. It is sooner than expected dad wants to use it to till so that's why I done a classified I'm wanting a 36-in tiller. Edited January 25, 2022 by TJ Salyers 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #48 Posted January 25, 2022 18 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said: Me and dad looked at the blades and they're expensive so we bought the tractor all together As a note, that plow frame will have an extension on it to accommodate for the swept front axle. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #49 Posted January 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Achto said: As a note, that plow frame will have an extension on it to accommodate for the swept front axle. It doesn't because whenever you angle the blade the tires hit it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #50 Posted January 25, 2022 Would it be hard to find a frame extender because everything I put in the classifieds never do anything it just sits with no one wanting to buy it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites