Recent content by Mountain Man Mike

I had excessive steering wheel play on my L245DT. Determined that both the right and left tie rod end ball joints were completely worn out. After replacing them and getting them adjusted properly for straight front wheel alignment the steering was firm and responsive. To confirm, you might try...

I installed my gauges right above the steering column on the sloped cowling which was the perfect angle for good visibility through the steering wheel. I used 5" long pieces of DWV black plumbing pipe to house the gauges, as I could not locate a three gauge exterior mount to my requirements. I...

Repair Summary Wrapup: Installed six high strength solid thread inserts in differential carrier. Used high strength Locktite retainer compound between ring gear and carrier to reduce chance of slippage in the future. Also used Locktite on the six new bolts and torqued them to specs. For added...

Thought the group may like to see the catastrophic failure in the front axle differential that just occurred on my L245DT causing the 4WD to stop working. I was able to remove the left axle tube assembly without removing the whole front axle assembly from the tractor. I was shocked to see the...