Recent content by Racer X

Thanks for the reply. I'll shoot some pics later this week, and get them up. And no, I haven't talked with that guy, but it looks like I should.

I need to replace the engine block on my L260. Finding one is proving to be difficult. So I was wondering, is the mounting flange at the transmission a common size? Maybe I could source a newer engine, something that may have better availability for parts. Any thoughts, ideas?

Well the revenue from the signs should cover the bent dipper stick.

Been busy with deferred maintenance and repairs on the L260. The tachometer didn't worlk, so I got a new cable. Turns out it was more than just a bad cable. The right angle tach drive had seized when the machine only had 218.3 hours on it. When that happened it sheared the drive tang on the...

Do you always work on the machine while it is on a trailer?

Did someone mention ethanol? Them 'Good Ole Boys' from the South, who used to be bootleggers running it, are now burning it in their booze haulers.

I dunno. Just had the radiator for my L260 re-cored. Cost nearly $500. *choke!*

Hey Gary, The machine should have at least an idiot light for the temperature on the dash. But aside from that, the readings you are getting with the pyrometer show that the engine is getting cooled enough. Also, the drop in temps from top to bottom show system is functioning as it should...

It shouldn't be any longer than when you took it out. Yeah, I believe that is correct. The splined companion flange with the 3 screws should be inserted in the yoke (110), the assembly slid into the shaft at the opposite end (100), then align the companion flange and insert the 3 screws.

Hey Mike, thanks for looking that up, I really appreciate it. That is indeed where the drain is, got it all drained and refilled. And cleaned. What a mess. They sure didn't think that one through. I'm thinking I may have to come up with a solution that doesn't let the fluid run all over the...

Reduction gear starter drive.

There ya go.

I wish I still weighed 166lbs.

If it functions as expected why mess with it?

You should be able to replace the universal joints on the bench, and then reinstall the assembly in the same manner as you removed it, as a single unit.