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As far as I know all engine blocks are cast iron. Have never heard of any that are cast steel. I have run across other stuff that used cast steel, but never engine blocks? Kubota does use a very high quality cast iron.

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I'm glad I got the gear drive in my 3800, after hearing about the noisy HST. This tractor is a blast to use. I love it!

A little toe-in should fix it. My old L245 used to do the same thing on pavement, but not too much on dirt.

Thanks! That's like the ones sold around here, I need to pick one up sometime.

Mine is gear drive and quiet, but a little whine in high gear. I would call your dealer real soon.

I would also like to see a picture of that.

Yes, I believe that is were the mystery part goes. You really don't want dirt or water getting in the axle mount bushing.

Not trying to start anything, but you asked for a pic of the drill. ;) :)

Ron, I just spent $1200 on the front end of our L3750. Not sure if that part is needed or not, but if it was me, I'd likely get it. It probably keeps dirt and stuff out of the axle support bushing. The oil leak is likely the pinion seal and it's easy to replace while your in there. Good luck!

I would just change fluids and filters and make sure it has fresh fuel. Maybe add injector cleaner fuel supplement. Then put some hours on it...

Dang, that's a great lookin tractor!!!! I'd like to have a big 2wd like that for a dedicated bush hog mowing machine...

Take the filter to a NAPA store, they'll be able to match it up.

Ron, I'm not sure if your FEL sub frame is like the one on my 3750. But mine as a cross member that can be unbolted to get out of the way. There was no way to remove the drive shaft with it in place. Can yours be unbolted, or is the frame all one piece? Anyway, good luck with it.

Oh and make sure you grease the front axle pivot mounts. I just went through a nightmare with the front end on our old 3750, from lack of grease in the right places...

Welcome! What Vic said about the hydro and tires. Your Bota looks good for it's aged. I had a L245 2wd back in the 80s' and 90s'. It was a great little tractor!

I looked at JD before I bought my 3800 and they had nothing for me in that price range. :cool: Like Kubotaman said, get the temp up for a while and you'll be good to go.

I would sure hope a tractor owner knew if he had antifreeze, or not, in his tractor. :confused: If that's not the prob, then likely time for a water pump...

My first 3 tractors were 2wd, a small Power King, a L245, then a Case/David Brown 50ish HP w/FEL. All 3 worked great and had their good and bad issues. The Power King was just too small. The L245 was a good tractor that saw 2000+/- hours with a 5' bush hog and a box blade, but was a bit too...

Great thread, Stumpy! Really good to see ya putting this old tractor back in good shape. You have some skills man! :D

Yeah, nothing wrong with fancy either. :D I haven't notice the jerky 3PH, mine seems pretty smooth. But the exposed steering linkage is a concern. Our old 3750 has the same type steering though and haven't torn it up yet. Just got to watch out for stumps and big rocks. Operator platform fits me...