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I'm way up north near the Canadian border, and like @nbryan , have a B2650. The first time out in subzero temps moving snow the tractor couldn't warm up and the hydraulic oil was so sluggish it wouldn't reach normal pto rpms. Now I run a full set of winterfront covers (front and both sides)...

And here I thought you were next going to show us your home made door & casing mold. Then laying up the new parts with fiberglass matting and gel coat!! :ROFLMAO: Or maybe you just left those pics out???:ROFLMAO:

Hello Rob, As @SDT mentioned, at one time Kubota offered what they called a "cold weather bra" for the B3350. I'm not sure if they offer it for free anymore. It's quite expensive to buy if it's even still available. I still have the pattern for the cold weather winterfront covers I make that...

Definitely better than it was new!!! (y)(y)

That looks like a nice filter/water drain setup!!

Many years ago, I happened to be working alone in our instrument shop when a lineman with an attitude walked in and non politely said I should get off my a$$ and fix his 6 ft folding wooden ruler. He needed it in 30 minutes as they were leaving for some structure repairs and new crossarm...

OMG!! Well done!! Er....it looks like it will be completely "Well Done" very soon!! :)

Nice!! That'll be a sweet lil ride when you have it all spruced up and back in service again. Looking forward to the progress pictures!!

Your tester has two leads.... red and black? Typically, the red lead is plugged into the + terminal of your tester. The black lead would be plugged into the - terminal. It doesn't really matter but you need to know which lead is which; + or -. It also appears to say to set your tester on...

Here's hoping you find it much easier to get it running than anyone would expect!! Like @RWS mentioned, there just isn't a whole lot of complicated systems on these ol' tractors. If you can get it to turn over..... it will run!! Fingers crossed....!!!

Glad your set of covers finally made it to Alaska, Bruce!! And even better that they're meeting your expectations and keeping both your tractor & you warm at the same time!! That's sure a nice setup with that factory cab and blades for winter snow duties. The "Arctic Vinyl" cold weather...

34°F here today! I think I heard a mosquito revving up its wings for its first flight of the year. o_O

I use a "Speed Blaster" brand spot blaster for doing some soda blasting of small parts. Check my Soda Blast kit pics and what I use for a cheap source of soda blast media.

From the looks of the tires (if they're still the originals) the tractor certainly hasn't seen much abuse. That will be a cute little parade tractor all dolled up. Or even used and kept in its original work clothes as is!! If mice haven't found a way into it, it probably won't take too much...

^^^^^ What @D2Cat says. In our area, the little "Pony's" are quite collectible and can command quite a high price depending on condition.