Russell King
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L185F, Modern Ag Competitor 4’ shredder, Rhino tiller, rear dirt scoop
1984 L345DT Refurbishment
- Thread starter DSDispatch
- Start date
Using the "old" Kubota paint. It's the top one on this Messicks color code chart: https://www.messicks.com/Kubota-Paint-Chart
Here you can see all "three" colors. I quote because one of them is patina!
Here it is mounted:
There was a whole habitat behind the dash - included a few mud-dobber houses, a mouse condo, and other unidentified mud-balls. Yuck.
As part of removing the extra solenoid and cleaning up the electrical system, I purchased a new key switch.
Out with the old...
In with the new:
I switched the leads one at a time to keep them on the right posts. A 7mm socket was the ticket to easily remove each bolt and I scruffed each contact with 220 grit sand paper to remove any corrosion.
As part of removing the extra solenoid and cleaning up the electrical system, I purchased a new key switch.
Out with the old...
In with the new:
I switched the leads one at a time to keep them on the right posts. A 7mm socket was the ticket to easily remove each bolt and I scruffed each contact with 220 grit sand paper to remove any corrosion.
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The wiring at the fuse box and main 40a fuse were corroded and caked in 41 years of dirt. I still couldn't get the engine to turn over from the driver's seat, so I set to replacing the fuse box and 40a fuse.
Original box
Those fuses look good, but are they really?
Old 40a fuse and replacement:
It's made for marine applications, so should be fine for tractoring
Original box
Those fuses look good, but are they really?
Old 40a fuse and replacement:
It's made for marine applications, so should be fine for tractoring
Turning the key to the on position yielded some promising lights! A quick flip of the start switch and the engine turned over - good. Now on to other connections and clean-up.
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Red Wolf 4-fuse block - Amazon.com: RED WOLF 4 Way Blade Fuse Block Box Holder w/Standard Circuit 10V-32V DC for Automotive Truck Boat Marine RV Van Vehicle Power Distribution Panel Damp-Proof Cover : Automotive
Red Wolf 40A fuse - Amazon.com: RED WOLF 40 AMP Car Circuit Breaker w/Manual Reset Switch Inline Fuse Holder Inverter for Motor Trolling Vehicles Audio Radio Solar System Protection 12V-48V DC with Wire Lugs Copper Washer Screws : Automotive