KUBOTA L305DT block

JCURRY28

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i blew out the block on my 1980 kubota l305dt. Im not having any luck finding a replacement. Does anyone know where I can get one?
 

rbargeron

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For Kubota L305 and L345 parts mainetractors.net may be a source.

Currently they don't list a L305 block but they do show one for an L345 (4cyl).

Edit: - As I finished the post above I realized the L345's engine is 4 cylinders and is very different from the L305's 3-cylinder so the one in Maine would be no help.

Found a listing for a used L305 block here.

How bad is your block? A picture might help get more ideas from members.

Best luck and welcome to the "old Kubota owners" group! ;)
 
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007kubotaguy

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I do have a couple good used blocks. The L295 and L305 are the same engine. I am in central california. Looks like All States AG parts has one. Would be much closer to you. If you can't find one send me a message and we'll see what freight would cost. Good luck in your search.
 

JCURRY28

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For Kubota L305 and L345 parts mainetractors.net may be a source.

Currently they don't list a L305 block but they do show one for an L345 (4cyl).

Edit: - As I finished the post above I realized the L345's engine is 4 cylinders and is very different from the L305's 3-cylinder so the one in Maine would be no help.

Found a listing for a used L305 block here.

How bad is your block? A picture might help get more ideas from members.

Best luck and welcome to the "old Kubota owners" group! ;)
I WILL TRY TO POST SOME PICTURES THIS EVENING WHEN I GET HOME. THE HOLE IS ABOUT FIST SIZE GOING DOWN TO WHERE THE DIP STICK IS LOCATED
 

Russell King

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I WILL TRY TO POST SOME PICTURES THIS EVENING WHEN I GET HOME. THE HOLE IS ABOUT FIST SIZE GOING DOWN TO WHERE THE DIP STICK IS LOCATED
Maybe like the hole in the block in this thread?

This is a long, long thread but does get around to patching the hole with a patch and epoxy glue.
 
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DanDavis

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well, from my personal experience, it's likely that the previous owner opened the case for maintenance or repair purposes... This could be checking the condition of the gears, replacing a seal, or addressing a leak? not so sure. But by the way congratulations! it seems like a really pretty one. Remembering the time when I first bought my old body lol I feel like showing it off to every one of my families and friends.
 

JCURRY28

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KUBOTA L305DT
Jul 6, 2024
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For Kubota L305 and L345 parts mainetractors.net may be a source.

Currently they don't list a L305 block but they do show one for an L345 (4cyl).

Edit: - As I finished the post above I realized the L345's engine is 4 cylinders and is very different from the L305's 3-cylinder so the one in Maine would be no help.

Found a listing for a used L305 block here.

How bad is your block? A picture might help get more ideas from members.

Best luck and welcome to the "old Kubota owners" group! ;)
 

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rbargeron

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99% likely the connecting rod is broken and the stump poked a hole in the block. Don't start it again. The broken out pieces they could be brazed back in place - but that would come WAY down the road after finding and fixing what caused the rod to fail - and what else inside the engine needs replacing. To get the pan off on that model, the front axle and bracket have to be taken off.