L2000 radiator

[14karat]

Hi all,
A couple of years ago I had the battery blow on my L2000.
I immediately flooded the entire front of the tractor with water and followed up by heavy coating of baking soda to try and cut the acid, but it finally took its toll over the past winter.
The bottom half of the radiator is now full of pinholes, so I'm looking for replacement options...
Anyway - it looks like the 'official' part numbers are either 15321-72061 or 15321-72111.
In looking at prices, those particular radiators are $70 to $100 more than some other Kubota radiators that are the same dimension...
Curious why they would be that much more & if anyone has any good ideas on other radiators that will fit...
Yeah, I know, I'm just cheap that way...
And on a second note, what's the suggested method for putting a coolant temperature gauge on the L2000 - as there is no place for the sending unit...

 

[Wbk]

Hi all,
A couple of years ago I had the battery blow on my L2000.
I immediately flooded the entire front of the tractor with water and followed up by heavy coating of baking soda to try and cut the acid, but it finally took its toll over the past winter.
The bottom half of the radiator is now full of pinholes, so I'm looking for replacement options...
Anyway - it looks like the 'official' part numbers are either 15321-72061 or 15321-72111.
In looking at prices, those particular radiators are $70 to $100 more than some other Kubota radiators that are the same dimension...
Curious why they would be that much more & if anyone has any good ideas on other radiators that will fit...
Yeah, I know, I'm just cheap that way...
And on a second note, what's the suggested method for putting a coolant temperature gauge on the L2000 - as there is no place for the sending unit...

Hi you must have a local radiator shop that could recore your old rad for you at a lesser cost. If your not sure where they're located check with a local automotive or truck repair shop, they'll know. I'm not sure where the plug is on that particular engine but there should be one somewhere on the head for the sending unit to go for the temp. gauge. Hope this was helpful.

 

[Battered Sav]

Hi all,
A couple of years ago I had the battery blow on my L2000.
I immediately flooded the entire front of the tractor with water and followed up by heavy coating of baking soda to try and cut the acid, but it finally took its toll over the past winter.
The bottom half of the radiator is now full of pinholes, so I'm looking for replacement options...
Anyway - it looks like the 'official' part numbers are either 15321-72061 or 15321-72111.
In looking at prices, those particular radiators are $70 to $100 more than some other Kubota radiators that are the same dimension...
Curious why they would be that much more & if anyone has any good ideas on other radiators that will fit...
Yeah, I know, I'm just cheap that way...
And on a second note, what's the suggested method for putting a coolant temperature gauge on the L2000 - as there is no place for the sending unit...

My parts manual has the rad as 15321-72061, I couldn't find any part associated with the -72111 number (maybe a different model).

I'd also like to know the best place to put a temp probe.

As suggested Wbk, have you tried a rad shop?

 

[14karat]

Thanks, I haven't tried a radiator shop yet but will see if I can find one over the weekend.
As far as the temp gauge - this model didn't have one and I haven't found a place for the sending unit.
I recall a thread where someone had tried tapping in at the front head cover while rebuilding the engine then it didn't work for some reason or another... I can't recall... had hoped someone else with a L2000 had made one work.
I figure I'll need to add a spacer block at the thermostat housing to do it...

 

[14karat]

Hmmm... a search did just turn up this thread...
www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4145