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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.Here is the regulator I'm messing with...
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.Ordered a different regulator with a slightly different part number, still says it is compatible with a L345DT. Same issue - not...
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.Has anyone put a new regulator on one of these tractors? The new regulator has the 6-pin connector, but also has an external blue wire...
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.Next, I went to work investigating why the tach gauge is not working. I replaced the cable a few weeks ago, but neglected to address...
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.So I re-sheathed the wiring, repaired a few weathered connections, added new battery cables (thank you Amazon), replaced the alternator...
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DWow nice job! Just finished reading the whole thread. Your gonna have yourself a showroom ready machine at this rate!
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.The hood isn't perfect, but it is functional, so with upgraded lights it's almost ready to go back on the tractor:
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.I think it's neat that some of the parts you could order from Messicks, or even your dealer, were put in a package many years ago and...
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DTried another browser where all pictures show fine. Problem must be on my side so. Please disregard my post. Weird though that it is...
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.Wanted to get a better seal and would have used the "black" gasket maker, but high-temp was all I had on hand. Used a few q-tops to...
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.With everything back together and tightened up it was time to fill the new radiator. In goes the coolant. Manual says 2 gallons...
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.Here it is with a coat of that older Kubota blue And mounted with a set of Kubota 55lb suitcase weights:
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.We made a few adjustments, used some custom-calibrated washers to get it to hold steady, and welded all four portions on each side. I...
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.From here we moved the 3/8" thick rectangle over to the press. Two 90 degree bends were placed at precise positions. Remember...
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DDSDispatch replied to the thread 1984 L345DT Refurbishment.Next, the fun begins! The bumper is made of 1/4" steel, but we didn't have any on hand, so 3/8" was used instead. The plate was loaded...
