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Finally! It came loose. I pulled out the propane torch. It took a while to find the lighter that was right in front of me. Found a small container and filled it with ice. I tried it one more time and it moved just a smidgen. Intimidation works! I didn't even use the fire and ice. I forgot to...

I found the Timing Marks View Port. Moving the flywheel was easy and not too tedious. All of the valves were a bit sloppy. I would say 0.004 - 0.005 over spec. I can't wait to fire it up. Until I get the Decompress fixed, it will have to wait. I have posted separately on that. I am curious...

I have an L245 with a "seriously" stuck Decompression Release Lever. I have tried PB Blaster and it is still stuck tight. There is no movement at all. There is too little shaft external to the cover to get a grip on. And yes, I did already remove the lock screw. I really would like to avoid...

ranger_danger, Thank You. If my Decompress worked (see below), I would also add that engaging Decompress will allow the crank to spin a bit easier. Since mine is an issue, I'll likely remove the Glow Plugs to relieve the pressure. After the Decompress fix, that should no longer be an issue...

While this may seem like an obvious or commonly used procedure for everyone else, I am not finding specific instructions on the recommended method, or any acceptable "easy" method, to turn the engine by hand. I am referring to a the method by which one would use to find TDC (Top Dead Center)...

Thanks! By foreign cars, would it be more exclusive to any region? With the 'B' is BSPP being British, I suspect at least European.

Did anyone complete this task? I am looking to add a temp gauge. The electronics are not an issue. I want to be sure the sensor placement is appropriate. Has the threading in the block or head location been confirmed to be NPT or BSPP or any other variant? I am familiar with NPT. Not so much...

The tachometer is not working. So, I disconnected the cable at the engine and I start the engine. The drive spins. The spline on the cable is not broken. So, I grab the cable shaft to spin it and the end comes off in my hands. I don't think this is what the cable is supposed to do. I guess a...

North Idaho Wolfman, Those specs look identical to what I found. THANKS!

Thanks! Unless I missed it, which is entirely possible, I did not see any injector specs for the D1101A engine. I looked through all of the Engine docs and I did find one page of specs listed in what looks like a Power Point presentation. Just no Fuel Injector specs. I did see where other...

Does anybody know where I can obtain the technical specifications for the L245 Fuel Injectors? I have a desire to test mine but I don't know what the specific tolerances and limits are.

All, Has anyone found a better source (meaning better pricing) for this part - Holder Post (The rubber collar piece that is attached around the steering wheel collar (37150-16850 )? Any price in this cost range seems very unreasonable for this part.

North Idaho Wolfman, I thought I was using the correct site when I went to https://apps.kubotausa.com/quick-parts/. Apparently, I was not. THANKS! This site (https://apps.kubotausa.com/illustrated-parts/) is much, much more useful than the other. That does bring up a pet peeve I have. While it...

Shootem64, see item #7 an the attachment. The book calls my L245 an L245FP, according to the pictures.

Motionclone, the manual calls it a fuel gauge. But, "crappy sight hose" is a little more accurate! I have a small caliber black fuel hose on it now. But, now there is no gauge. I'll have to look for an opaque style of hose. Thanks! It gives me a direction.