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I have it exposed.on the machine.

I got one from ebay, 30 bucks.

Thank you. I'll give it a shot. where is it on the tractor?

Yesterday I turned the key on, the glow plug light comes on and stays on unusualy longer. Thinking something is wrong I turn the key off, turn the key back on light comes back on want a few seconds turn to start. Starts right up. While using it the light on the dash came on for a few seconds...

I did my L345dt. left the loader on, it helped steady the front while I rolled the rear section on a floor jack. I disconnected the loader from the rear axle only. I had to brace the motor up good so it couldn't move.

what are you looking for?

Hey Sean I have a l345dt and I'm also in ct. Uconn Storrs area.

That screw next to the fuel shut off on the filter looks like it is the air bleeder for when you replace the filter. Back it out and fuel should come out when the petcock is open, tighten it up as the fuel is coming out with no air.Now you will know which way the petcock is open.

I got my parts back from the machine shop and new parts. Does anyone know of a website or book I can get to help me put this thing together? I have torques but I like to also have other info.

Update, I got a call from the machine shop this week. The bore got honed out, (STD), the crank is now .2mm. He said to put new pistons and new rings, along with .2mm bearings. I am leaning towards getting Kumar BrosUSA parts, found them on Ebay. Does anyone have experience with them? Are they...

Mr Mike, what happened when you remove the pump? I ask because I removed mine and sent the block and crank to the machine shop for work. I thought pull it out and put it back the same way and I would be OK, am I to expect issues when I go to put the engine back together?

George, what have you done so far?