Recent content by dingleberry

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    L1500DT front axle rebuild

    If i cant locate a replacement i think ill go with my questionable welding skills and get it as snug a fit as i can. the cover is currently in the oven post heating. itll need some work to get where it needs to be but will work. i believe when i install the new bearings i will remove the seals.
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    L1500DT front axle rebuild

    I have not. If I can find one reasonably priced I'll replace, if not I'll weld. I know welding cast can be tricky, but have done it a few times.
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    L1500DT front axle rebuild

    Numbers off removed bearings: 6204RS 6205RS 6205RS 6207RS These being sealed bearings. Again, I belive this is incorrect in a flooded case. Numbers off kubota website: 08101-06207 (bearing kubota) 08101-06205 (bearing ebay) 08101-06205 (bearing ebay) 08101-06204 (bearing ebay) 31220-22340...
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    L1500DT front axle rebuild

    So upon disassembling, the outer cover was broken where the bearing is retained. The inner bearing for the stub shaft was almost nonexistent. It was found there was an attempt at a repair and the weld did not take to the cast steel. It was also found that the thrust bearing was not there...
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    L1500DT front axle rebuild

    I just picked up a new to me L1500DT for $1800 2 days ago. It was disclosed that there was an issue with a front bearing. I've torn down both front outer drive assemblies and I have ordered parts. I heard this was a Grey market tractor and parts were difficult to aquire, which I have found to...