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    Aftermarket parts options/quality

    I'm looking at purchasing a couple gasket sets--lower and upper--as well as a head gasket for my L275. The website Yesterday's Tractors has them for a significant lower price than OEM, but I don't want to use them if they'll cause problems. Has anyone ever used their stuff? Am also looking at...
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    L275 engine issue

    Ok, so pull the head or don't pull the head? I didn't know if the wrist pin could be removed without pulling the piston out the top or not, that was my main concern. It's probably best to go ahead and inspect the bore with the piston out, anyway, to play it safe. As for the chemicals, here are...
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    L275 engine issue

    One other question, Aquaforce, will the head even have to be pulled or can I replace the rod by just removing the oil pan?
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    L275 engine issue

    Sounds like good stuff, but WOW!, I just looked it up online and is it ever expensive! I found a comparable product from LocTite called FixMaster Superior Metal that actually appears to have even higher strength properties, but costs about the same. Has anyone had any experience with it?
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    L275 engine issue

    Thanks for the input, Al. Happily, it appears that the water jacket has not been damaged, so that should simplify things. I have already been considering the epoxy solution that you used since it won't be under high pressure. Did you use JB Weld or something else?
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    L275 engine issue

    I'm a new Kubota owner, having brought home my first one last night. It's a 1985 L275 with turf tires and most everything appears to be working, including the hydraulics. It has one serious problem which I knew before the purchase and is the reason for being able to buy it so cheaply, and that...