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My Glow plugs were replaced a few years back also all the fuel lines. I will try some of the suggestions given and appreciate all the time taken to help,' David

I have an old Kubota L185 it starts hard in colder weather. Even with 1 minute of glow plug time. Would like to know where I would point a utility heater to warm it up before trying to start. Fuel side or oil pan or?? Or any other suggestions. I am the orig owner 1978 and it is well taken care...

Hi All I have an old L185 and the engine petcock has a drip. I have rotated it open and closed but still a small leak. Any suggestions besides filling the hole with putty. Not sure if it is a special Japanese pipe thread in the block and if it is easily removable. or if a part is available...

Hi All my L185 has the original tires on it from 78. The front ones are cracked and should be replaced. Looked online for 20x10x8 and found many. My question is my rims have 6 hex bolts for mounting and 6 nuts & bolts to hold 2 halves of rim together. Tire seems to be tubeless and wonder if seal...

Hi all Accidently charged my conventional battery with the charger set for AGM battery. Did I damage battery too much or at all. I googled the heck out of it and could not find an answer. Thanks David

My L185 has 1/4 pipe plugs. One each side of the transmission housing opposite the transmission & PTO levers. These plugs are well above the transmission fluid level. Does anyone know what these plugs are for? NOW I could open them up and peek inside but decided to ask. Thanks David

Hi All I have a set of new radiator hoses coming. Just wondering if there are any SECRET methods to getting old ones off and installing new ones. I would rather not cut old ones and was wondering if I should lubricate new innards with some sort of spray or oil that would not deteriorate rubber...

North Idaho Wolfman suggested I try a water jacket heater. None is available for my L185. I thought of a magnetic heater but not enough flat on cast iron oil pan. Next was a torpedo heater but saw an electric heater that tilts and has a fan to direct the air to where I would need it. Was...

I have a Kubota L185 almost 41 years old. I change oil at about 15 hours as it takes a year to get that many. I change it each Fall. I have been using conventional DIESEL 15W40 year round. I was thinking of switching to full Synthetic Diesel 5W40 or just the lighter ones for easier winter...

Anyone know how to easily replace fuel line that runs under fuel tank from shutoff to filter? No way to get hand under there to push on new line. Pulling tank seems impossible as steering column goes thru tank. I did replace line from filter to injector pump. I think I bought wrong line as it...

I would like to replace my return lines and bought some blue poly lines. Neighbor says not to use it as heat will damage line. Tells me to get rubber fuel lines as original. 2 lines ,, 1 between 2 cylinder injectors and one return to fuel tank. Also what size? Any suggestions appreciated. David

Someone posted that they were storing their tractor for the winter so they could go to a warmer climate. My tractor is a manual trans and with it came a tool kit with a block of wood for depressing the clutch while in storage. On it says: "CAUTION when your tractor is stored for a long period...

Hi all new to this so bear with me. I have a 78 Kubota L185 and I need some information. None of my hoses have any leaks but was thinking of changing them out. Was hoping someone could tell me the different sizes. Fuel tank to Filter Filter to Injection pump these are the same but what...