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    Looking for discontinued Kubota parts - Power steering cylinder rebuild on L245DT

    Does anyone have leads for finding discontinued Kubota parts? I'm rebuilding the external assist power steering cylinder on my L245DT and cannot get o-rings or seals from Messicks or my local dealer as Kubota has discontinued them all. These are the part numbers I need: 70090-00127...
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    Loader Lift with Empty Bucket Strains Engine: Valve problem?

    I believe I'm leaving it in neutral. I keep the 3PH raised about halfway with a heavy mower on it to counterbalance some of the weight in the bucket. I don't know where to find this. The parts manual I have doesn't include the loader and there is nothing on my control block that looks like...
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    Loader Lift with Empty Bucket Strains Engine: Valve problem?

    Hello, All: I've been moving a lot of gravel with the FEL on my Kubota L245DT. On two separate days now I have had a hydraulic problem show up after a few hours of work. When I raise the bucket (empty or full), the engine strains like I'm really working it. The tilt/scoop joystick seems...
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    Clutch suddenly stopped engaging (L245DT)

    I believe it's #6 here, and it does move as usual when I depress the pedal: I opened up the inspection window and I think I have the answer. 1st the good: The throwout bearing moves back and forth as it should when the clutch pedal is depressed and released. And, the pressure plate is...
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    Clutch suddenly stopped engaging (L245DT)

    I was working with the FEL today and the clutch suddenly stopped went out. It worked fine powering into a dirt pile, then I clutched and shifted to reverse, let out the pedal and nothing. There were no strange sounds or burning clutch smell. With the pedal released I can switch in and out of...
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