Recent content by AltonaMan

Just a wee update to close this off and document the fix for any future readers. The problem ended up being the drop rate valve itself. Turns out the little metal bit that came out of the spool valve when I removed it was the tip of the drop rate adjustment screw. There must have been some...

You do realize the original picture from the WSM states that 1 is the "back pressure valve" and 3 is the relief valve before you cropped it out... Moreover why should pressure be directed to the relief valve in the normal position? Pretty sure this is an open center configuration 🤔 When the...

A couple of pics of the valve in question for posterity

Hey thanks for the reply, I appreciate it! I've read that sticky and a bunch of the grey market forum - it's been super helpful (y) I suspect the mention of "L255" was a typo since I can't find an "L255" on tractordata.com or on Kubota's website. I'm confident it's a grey market machine since...

Funny, I'm coming from the opposite direction. I had use of a KX161-3 for about a month last year and probably put 50+ hours on it pulling stumps mostly but also moving dirt, light grading etc and it was a beast! Super productive machine with plenty of power for anything I needed. This year...

Hello orange tractor talk people. I've been lurking for the last year and a half while I've been fixing up my first tractor (L2000DT with L245DT decals) and the site has been a great resource so thanks to you guys for that. I've rebuilt the steering box, done brakes, wiring, fluids and filters...