Fixer-Upper 2011 RTV900

shootem604

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So I bought this 2011 RTV900 awhile ago. I mentioned before it had been used to plow and salt. Unfortunately the rust has effected the rear wheels, the bottom of the dump box, the scraper blade, and the floor. I ordered 2 new wheels and tires from the dealer (good deal, about $140 Canuck pesos per, and just the wheel alone is $130) although I did also order a set of ITP Mudlite 6ply tires today - I'll sell the new tires I guess.

The rust to the dump box frame means the the hydraulic cylinder mount is rusted out and at some point it was extended - without being attached to the box - so it pushed against the starter and cracked the starter assembly housing. It's cast aluminum and hopefully it can be welded - the individual part isn't available and a new starter is $500. I'll have to weld a new frame/base for the dump box.

The muffler was making a dreadful clanging - loose mounting bolt so I put a bushing in to absorb the vibration and cinch it down.

I've ordered a new ignition switch, but I noticed the 60A fuse is blown, so before it goes in I need to find out what caused that.

Does anyone have a publication for the Kubota scraper blade? It was also rusty, and two of the handles are broken off, so I need to figure out how it is supposed to work/be adjusted so I can fix it.

It runs and drives smoothly enough, so with new fluids and filters she should be happy again, although I ordered the SFS Specialties coast valve as it can be difficult to shift sometimes without playing with the brake/throttle to release the pressure.

Appreciate any input, advice, suggestions etc to get this girl looking her best again and ready to work.
 

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After getting all loose rust off of everything use something like this. Spray it on with a spritz bottle, let is set for a couple of days and you can paint right over it. It stops rust!! I buy it by the gallon. Ospho was designed to protect metal on ships.

 
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GeoHorn

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Shootem... there’s an aftermarket seller of starters and alternators that, yes, made in china or wherever...but are very good quality and less than $100 exact replacments.... DB Electrical. They sell on Amazon and elsewhere.
 
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shootem604

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We need to see some photos!!!! Please!!
Yes, I'll take some today or tomorrow! Thanks to all for the tips. For the rust I have a bucket of corroseal around here somewhere, but I'm interested in this Ospho stuff. On the starter, there's a bunch on amazon for $80-100 and I wasn't sure if I should try it. Worst case scenario I just use that casting from the new one and the guts of the old one I guess.
 

shootem604

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The knocking may still be an injector problem. I tore them down and cleaned them and have more power but it still knocks. I will see about getting some new injectors but they are over 200 each.

The centre injector has a leak around the base and bubbles/loses compression. May need some of those copper washers with the new injectors.
 

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Even with exchange and taxes that's cheaper than my dealer. Thanks!