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    L245DT Starting and running

    I would like to thank everyone for all of there help. After cleaning and bleeding the fuel system three times the old girl is up and running. Don't have a clue as to what the problem was so I will cough if up to chance . Persistence is apparently the answer.
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    starting problem L245DT

    I changed the fuel filter on my L245DT and she won't start. I always make certain that the tractor has warmed up to operating temp before I begin the process. I pre fill the new filter ,remove the old and immediately install the new filter. After a failed attempt at starting I bleed all of the...
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    crank driven hydraulic pump

    Looking for a hydraulic pump that mounts to the front of my L245 DT. It is driven from the front of the crankshaft and runs the front end loader or the backhoe.
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    245DT parts

    Looking for a forum member that has some parts available for the older 245DT. The gentleman was very helpful sharing some info with me year and a half ago. His first name was Lance and I believe that he lives in California. I can't find the correspondence that we had at that time. Hoping for...
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    FEL lift cylinder replacement

    I recently had one of the lift cylinders blow a seal. It also scored the shaft almost the entire length. One repair shop quoted me $360 for a new shaft plus the rebuild kit and labor. I wouldn't do just the one side. Anyway I have searched for replacement cylinders that would fit my machine and...
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    hydraulic cylinders

    Anyone know of a source for replacement cylinders other than original equipment. I have been told that Kubota cylinders are all by themselves. Need to replace both of my front end loader lift cylinders on an oldie but a goodie. L245DT with sticker on the loader framework that says it is a 1200...
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    L245DT Front End Loader need cylinder

    I posted the other day that I needed to rebuild a lift cylinder on my tractor, well I took the cylinder apart today and the shaft has a deep groove almost the entire length. Don't believe it's repairable. the cylinder bore looks to be okay . The collapsed length of the cylinder is 34 1/2 in.from...
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    Blown Seal on FEL

    Can anyone tell me the name or names of some sources for rebuild kits for the older Kubota FEL's ? Popped the seal on one of my lift cylinders. Removed the cylinder and found some numbers stamped into it which may help getting the correct parts. I took the cylinder to a local shop that repairs...
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    Homemade Backhoe Bucket

    Wanted a smaller bucket for trenching and didn't have any success finding one. So, 6lbs of wire and $50 in steel here it is!
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    trenching bucket K-600 Backhoe

    I have an older L245DT with a K-600 backhoe. The bucket is large and I would like to find something narrower that would be good for trenching in gutter drains or laying conduit !
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    L245DT Coolant Temp.

    Has anyone installed a coolant temp gauge on one of these older models? Just put this back together after purchasing it with the engine disassembled. Runs really well but not knowing the coolant temp is disturbing.
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    Changing the fluid in the f.e.l.

    I have an L245DT with a 1200 FEL mounted. I just picked this unit up and would like to change the fluid and filter before I start using it. There is a reservoir tank by my right knee while sitting on the tractor but I don't see a drain plug. I am thinking that if I disconnect the lowest hose I...
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    Manuals for FEL & BH

    Does anyone have or know where I could get the manual for a 1200 FEL & 600 BH ?
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    1200 Front End Loader Manual

    I just picked up an L245DT with a 1200 FEL and a 600 BH. Does anyone have a manual on these two attachments?
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    L245DT Tranny/Hydraulic oil

    Changing the tranny/hydraulic on my tractor after splitting it and replacing the gaskets . Kubota wants $85 for a 5gl pail of UDT, Tractor Supply sells a 5gl pail of Super Trac 303 for $26.99. The back of the pail says that it is Kubota compatible. What is the general opinion on the use of the...
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    Installing the crank and cams !!!!

    I am trying to install the crank and cams on my DH1101A. Is there a technique that I need to learn? I have cleaned the surfaces and lightly oiled all surfaces but the tolerances are so close I can not get them to slide into the proper location. I thought I would try lightly tapping them into...
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    Assembling an L245DT engine

    I recently purchased a unit that had the engine removed and disassembled completely do to a low oil pressure problem(5psi,no matter what rpm). I believe that I found the pressure problem, the cam plug on the front of the cam is missing! Main and rod bearings are fine and the inside of the engine...