L275 air inlet pipe

[Mike]

I'm trying to find a replacement air inlet pipe (rubber pipe that goes from air filter box to the engine) for my L275. The part number is 15585-11620 but several dealers and Kubota central all say the part is discontinued without a replacement. Anyone have any suggestions?

[steve]

Messicks has that part # for $28.80

[Mike]

I didn't get a response back from Messicks yet, but Golden Eagle and local dealer both tried to order but were told it was discontinued.

Kubota customer service replied "Thank you for your inquiry to Kubota. The parts you reference [15585-11620] are no longer in current Kubota inventory. You may wish to contact a company that has rebuilt and / or salvage Kubota parts"

It seems like the air inlet pipe (and airbox) used on the L275 is different from any other model - I looked through the parts manuals for just about every L series made in the 80s and none used the same parts as the L275. Maybe someone knows if one from a different model can be cut down to work?

[steve]

Coleman equipment and Keller Brothers have it avaliable. I've had great luck from them getting parts from both of them plus Messicks.

[Mike]

Coleman and Messicks don't have it in stock and Kubota have discontinued it (so they can't get it). I hadn't tried Keller yet

[Mike]

Just got word that the inlet pipe is not available through Keller either.