Lseries parts interchangability

Ekim_Otsiam · Jul 31, 2001

Ive got an L3010 GST. I bent the left side steering linkage(tierod ?).I took a measurement and the length is~24".Took a measurement from an L4200 and it was the same.The parts are listed as different.Would anyone mind listing their model and the length they measured?The reason i`m asking is because the part i need is out of the country but if i can use one from a different model,why not!Thanks in advance,Mike

allmobile · Aug 1, 2001

Can't the tie-rod be straightened at least until the new one arrives. If you are willing to pay a little extra you should be able to have that tie-rod in 3 days.

Brian

Anonymous Poster · Aug 1, 2001

Depends on cost and how easy it is to check? Just replaced a fuel cap on a B7001 grey with a new one that was a different number and slightly smaller in size. Fitted OK with the help of a bit of petroleum jelly. Many of these tractors have been around for a decade or more with production runs extending over several years as well. A small change in the parts will lead to allocation of a different number. If your dealer is willing to send it back if it don't fit then you have nothing to lose by trying the available tie rod end out.

Ekim_Otsiam · Aug 1, 2001

Brian, that particular part that i need is out of stock in the whole USA/w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif.I`ve had it straightened once but its already starting to bend again.Parts guy said it could be 2 weeks if they put a rush on it.I wanted to find out if i could use one from another model.Thanks,Mike.

allmobile · Aug 3, 2001

It seems strange to me that it would take 2 weeks. I'm getting parts from Japan in 3 days using what Kubota calls Omnistar. Ask your dealer about it or try another dealer.

Brian

Von · Aug 3, 2001

Mike,
Take a long piece of 1" angle iron and weld it to the tie rod shaft over the bend. I had this on my old Oliver, its the way I got it and was that way when I sold it! This will get you by untill you get the new one.