I purchased a used L275DT a year or so ago. When the guy sold it to me, he handed me the propeller shaft and the forward cover that mates with the front axle housing. He said "I removed this so that the 4wd doesn't get destroyed any further. Something is wrong with it and I never fixed it."
Ok, I can dig that. Except for one, slight, problem...
He also removed the cover that bolts to the 4wd gearing on the transmission side. Needless to say, I had no idea - until today, when the seal finally popped out and a fun little shower of fluid graced my driveway, lawn, flower garden, car, etc. Lucky for me, it was only at idle when it happened,and I had just started the tractor.
So I have a fairly large issue now. I have the seal, and it is intact. Although I will probably order a new one just to be safe. However, the "Cover" #35290-44570 is not in my possession. I would like to get one, but I see that it is discontinued. It appears that this cover is what holds the seal in place. I am lucky it didn't blow before this. Also, I would like to eventually repair the 4wd, which I am 80% certain is the 35290-43300 Bevel Assembly (7-34), but I need another coupling (#35290-44520) to put the propeller shaft back on when I do fix it.
Is there anyone that knows where I can find the cover and the coupling? I am pulling my hair out and frustrated. I really like this old Kubota, and I wish they had some of these parts available. I know, they can't make them forever, but one can hope...
Any help would be appreciated. I may see if I can fab a temporary plate to trap the seal, but would really like the original cover.
Todd.
Ok, I can dig that. Except for one, slight, problem...
He also removed the cover that bolts to the 4wd gearing on the transmission side. Needless to say, I had no idea - until today, when the seal finally popped out and a fun little shower of fluid graced my driveway, lawn, flower garden, car, etc. Lucky for me, it was only at idle when it happened,and I had just started the tractor.
So I have a fairly large issue now. I have the seal, and it is intact. Although I will probably order a new one just to be safe. However, the "Cover" #35290-44570 is not in my possession. I would like to get one, but I see that it is discontinued. It appears that this cover is what holds the seal in place. I am lucky it didn't blow before this. Also, I would like to eventually repair the 4wd, which I am 80% certain is the 35290-43300 Bevel Assembly (7-34), but I need another coupling (#35290-44520) to put the propeller shaft back on when I do fix it.
Is there anyone that knows where I can find the cover and the coupling? I am pulling my hair out and frustrated. I really like this old Kubota, and I wish they had some of these parts available. I know, they can't make them forever, but one can hope...
Any help would be appreciated. I may see if I can fab a temporary plate to trap the seal, but would really like the original cover.
Todd.