Recent content by Nicksacco

Neil is a great ambassador for the brand! I spent about an hour with him at the Mt Joy facility and he's just like he is in the video - personable and interesting. Good for his son!

Awesome! Did you have to cut the pivots as I did or were you more patient and gentle?

Hi All- After almost 5 years of ownership and restoration, the time has come to separate my L35 from the BT900 backhoe. I've restored nearly everything about the two units - except where they connect. Hmmm, I needed inspiration. The Mount Release levers were frozen to their pivots in a...

Great story! I have a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer on which I think I've turned every bolt over the years keeping it going. For those not familiar with a Trailblazer, the key gets locked in the ignition when the battery is dead (or perhaps close to death). I don't know why someone thought that was a...

To my ears, it sounds metallic sometimes and air/hydraulic others. Is the hydraulic fluid low or old? Are the filters possibly clogged? Is there a valve (loader or similar) sticking? Thoughts.... Anyone else?

While not an expert on the L4701, I looked at the parts diagram on Messicks and, like my L35, the brake pedals are mounted to a common axle that actuates the left and right rear brakes. When I rebuilt my L35, there was a ton of rust and crud on every joint, including the axle to brake pedals...

Howdy Mr. Haney. Kubota's paint is acrylic enamel and you are correct it is expensive. I use it because I want to match the factory paint and it does - whether orange or grey. I also purchase it by the quart and mix adding thinner and a catalyst. That makes it nice to spray, dries in a few...

Now that's a cool piece of equipment! Is it running or does it need work?

I had the same issue. I bought a plugging kit (fresh ones are better since the sticky glue on the plugs can dry out). You have to make the hole a little larger to accommodate the tool and plug but no big deal. I rolled the tractor until the hole was on top (that stopped the liquid and allowed...

See attached photos for list of RTV this fits. Great condition and ready to use

Taillights and wiring are in great condition and work. Taillight in 2nd photo has slight distortion from overheating (minor and doesn't affect fit)

Harness is in perfect condition - all connectors are good.

Consider sharing some pictures of the digger and engine.

C'mon Dan - there's nothing quite like laying in the dirt under a machine with oil dripping in your face! Hahahahaha Given the situation, I totally agree with letting a pro do it saving me time and disappointment.

Also consider replacing those electrical connectors with something better. Like Deutz style (or Deutsch) connectors - get ones with pigtails already attached to make it easier. Get the same wire size (or larger) used in the pigtail. Here are some examples of what they look like.