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    Broken steering gear on L1500Has anyone had this problem

    Russell....I have pictures, but can't figure out how to send them. I bought it off a Seller on Amazon, called Arko Tractor Parts. It cost a lot, $387 with shipping, but I had to have it. Has a 30 day return warranty, but right now is working fine. The unit is made by a company named Sparex out...
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    Broken steering gear on L1500Has anyone had this problem

    Bad weather finally moved out ' My son came over and helped me put the new steering gear in. Went pretty well, with him here. I was worried at first because the sticker read ...YANMAR....but it fit just right. Got my little Kubota back! i bought it twenty years ago out of Plain Dealing...
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    Broken steering gear on L1500Has anyone had this problem

    Bill, we've had stormy weather for nearly 2 weeks here in L.A. "lower Arkansas" No phone service to speak of. Get computer service from a dish, so that was out most of the time. I finally ordered a gearbox off Internet, when service came back on. Supposed to arrive 17 th. My son said he would...
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    Broken steering gear on L1500Has anyone had this problem

    Thanks Bill, keep getting busy signal, but will try again. Looks like I'll have to take fuel tank and instrument cowling off. not too mechanically minded, so am calling a friend over. Sure need my little Kubota going, grass is getting high and it's hard to use my big tractor in the garden.
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    Broken steering gear on L1500Has anyone had this problem

    Had the same thing happen about 10 years ago. Rainwater got in, and it all froze and busted. Took the tractor to an old welder. He tore it down and was able to fix it, but said "If it breaks again, you'll have to get another one." So, here i am. Don't know where to get a good one. Like you, I'm...
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    Broken steering gear on L1500Has anyone had this problem

    Must have a broken steering gear in my L1500. Steering wheel just goes round and round. Has anyone had this problem? New member and not much of a mechanic, Appreciate any advice.