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    L185 starter switch nut

    Does anyone know what thread or what nut size will work to hold the starter switch to the dash? My tractor was missing the black knob when I bought it years ago. But now the nut that holds it to the dash has vibrated off an the switch is flopping. Just trying to figure out how to get a nut that...
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    L185 pressure gauge bouncing

    So a few months back I changed the oil and filter on my L185. Within minutes of working the tractor bush hogging the oil light comes on. I was right by my shop and immediately pulled in and killed the engine. I posted on here about it and took the advice from several people. I replaced the oil...
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    L185 oil pressure

    So I'm having the oil pressure light issue and I'm going through the steps to track down what's causing it. I have done lots of research and found lots of very helpful info. I'm going to pick up a adapter and pressure gauge tomorrow to check oil pressure. But I found something weird yesterday...
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    L185 oil pressure relief valve

    How do you check the oil pressure relief valve on a L185?
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    L185 hydraulic pump seal bad

    I have a 1979 L185 that I need to rebuild the hydraulic pump because of it leaking fluid over into the crank case. I found a few threads on this topic and say where a couple people said they got everything to do this for around $25. I got the part numbers off one thread also. Then I called...
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    L185 ignition switch

    I have a 1979 L185 that has the key broke off in the ignition switch. Every time I kill it I have to take the positive battery cable off. I found it online but I don't really want to pay $65-$85 for a ignition switch (37150-3182). Can you use any universal switch or does anyone have a part...