This pic shows how good the coolant looked. I drained both the radiator and the block, and refilled with 50/50 mix. I had the radiator cooked out and the filler neck replaced.
This is the bottom radiator hose ( replaced both top and bottom hoses). What is this in the hose? I took a guess and figured it is some type of hook up for a temp read out. Since it wasn't being used ( found no plug in for it) I did not put it back in the new hose.
I also had the altenator check while I had it tore down this far. Of course it was bad too. New Kubota altenators were like $235.00 (ouch!). The man at the altenator shop sourced me a new one using the Kubota numbers for $89.00. It is the same altenator, however the physical demensions were bigger, and I had to do a bit of modification to make it work, but work it does!
Parts man just called and he has my ROPS ordered also.
I mowed with it yesterday, it runs really good, and mowed just fine. The 3 point won't stay up without using the adjustable stop block, but with it in place it holds just fine.
Next on list is to chage engine oil, fuel filter, and trany fluid and screen.
I just want to say thanks to whoever runs this web site, it really helps to have sources for info that is needed.
