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Folks - Getting the feel for the new L3902. It has a grand total of 0007.2 hours on it! So far we've felled a couple of trees, dragged some felled limbs around, smushed debris up for the burn pile and towed another tractor around. FUN! So here's the line up! A 1938 Ford 9N, a 1947 English...

Folks - I need to dig some trenches for french drains, perhaps foundation footings. I've seen the hacks using a ripper and a piece of conduit to direct bury rolled irrigation tubing, etc, but I need something a bit wider. A foot deep would be nice; more, better. If it was 6"-8" wide, that...

Folks - Well, the NEW orange one showed up - L3902HST, and it's time to retire the L245DT. The engine is shot, but I did put a new set of injectors on it less than 50 hours ago. It is complete, has an FEL. If anyone is interested in parts, I am entertaining offers. I don't really feel like...

Folks - Well, it's here! It took me about 9 months of doing, but a brand new 0.9 hours Kubota L3902 HST is sitting behind the barn! I purchased it from Garton Tractor in Ukiah, CA (Northern Calif 101) and it is replacing an arthritic L245DT. Here's a pic of the tractor still on the trailer...

Folks - Welllll... Went over to Garton Tractor in Ukiah (Calif) and did a "preflight" on the L3902HST that is being delivered on Tuesday. Very much looking forward to it! Our L245DT has served admirably, if intermittently, due to the foibles of PO abuse and general age - Had her out...

Folks - It has taken eight months, but I've finally pulled the trigger on an L3902HST. I haven't taken delivery yet, just signed off on everything on Friday. I downloaded the User's Manual and have been flipping through it. Looking for any tips and advice early on for break in - I know not...

All - Good day. Looking at an L3902, but to get the tractor one of the documents I need is the "EPA Certification" of the "Engine Family" - this is not the model of the tractor or the engine SN, but some sort of emissions grouping for ..... spending tax money? Anyway, I went to the...

Folks - Good day! Hotter than the hubs of hell here in Northern California. Been over 100 most of the week.. Yeesh! Okay, got a question. We have a little over 20 acres of flat bottom land. We've just taken out an old walnut orchard and are needing to figure which way to go with it...

Folks - I have had my L245DT for years - it's been a good, if cranky, tractor. I may (*may*) be in a position to get a new L3902 in the next few months. More on that later. So, one thing I need to find - is the darn engine serial number! I found the tractor data plate on the left side of...

Folks - Still going around and around with myself regarding rebuilding the engine, etc in my L245DT vs.... New tractor? The 245 is 25 HP, so I'd want that much or a little more. I was looking at, what, the 3302 or the 3902. I don't really need four wheel drive. The bulk of my work is...

Folk - I have a tired L245DT. The engine needs to be overhauled, at least the top end. The engine has good oil pressure so, hoping an in-frame and not messing with the crank mains will work. Parts prices and suppliers are all over the map! Can any of you recommend a piston/liner/overhaul...

Folks - Those of you that have been following know that I have somewhat Grizzled L245DT with a rusted clutch, among other issues. I've been working on it. So far, in this round, I've replaced the clutch, had the injectors rebuilt, put in a new set of glow plugs, rewired most of the old and...

Folks - Thanks to all for your advice on replacing the clutch. Using a torch to cut off the main shaft of the transmission worked wonders! It bolted right up after that! The clutch pedal feels odd, but I think it'll run-in after I get her started. Seriously, pulled the trans half back out...

Folks - Okay, some additional jiggling and the front driveshaft popped in.... but, still unable to get the transmission and engine to draw together - had some longer bolts to help draw, everything was square and aligned.... no go. So, sometimes the long way around is the shortest - rolled...

Folks - This is giving me fits. I've replaced the clutch and I can't get the two halves of the tractor to come together. They're a bit less than an inch apart. The clutch itself is engaged - I can't turn the engine over with it in gear, but I can in neutral - indicating to me that the...

Folks - HALP! Okay, had to replace a rusted clutch on the L234dt. Got it apart, replaced what was needed; now having an issue getting the two halves of the tractor back together. I have everything lined up, but the cases are still 7/8" apart. Near as I can tell, the clutch is engaged, and...

Folks - Maybe I'm blind - but I am looking for a place to install a mechanical water temp gauge in my L245DT. I am not seeing any obvious pipe plugs - can any of you assist? Also, if there isn't a plug to install the gauge, how about simply wrapping the sender tight against the upper...

Folks - Long hard road - My LT245DT.... Old gal, been in a bar fight - Y'all have helped me out before. Anyway, the summary - bought her for a grand, needed injectors, battery and what not.... Got about 1,400 into her so far. Today I finished dinking with the hydraulics and got the bucket...

Folks - Okay, progress continues.... Thanks to all that responded to my earlier queries and yes, I will post pics in the next few days. I am not sure if the glow plugs are heating up. I'm kind of a redneck and tinkerer - My glow plug dash indicator is broken - the filament was burned out. I...

Hey All - Wow, finally got her started! My FIL has been tinkering, and so I've replaced the left rear tire. FIL straightened the rim. We pulled the bucket off as well as the hood, so that things would be easier to get to.... All of the wiring and dash are spagetti..... Anyway, I got most...