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OP and NIW both did a good job solving this problem before it became a costly mistake. (y) I wish Joe would read threads like this between tokes.

Nah, no welding required on that beast. Chainsaw is the way.

He should have just gobs of red silicone to stop the leaks, instead of tearing into it. :D

You might find a lift cylinder on E-Bay.

I will keep these vendors in mind. Thank-you!

I have used a loader several times at the farm to do exactly that. I raise it up until the rear bumper is about on the ground. I rotate the spindles to get a feel for any problems with the bearings first. Then swap the blades quickly without exposing myself to possible chain or loader failure...

Nice playground for sure. I'm glad the tractor is still running and shaping your realm, Joe.

Time for a smoked fatty and reassess the situation. At least order some seal kits for the cylinders while you are waiting out the rain.

Too bad you didn't take that bolt out adjacent to the pin weld you are grinding on. That is what is holding the pin in, not the weld. I hate to say it, but this project is getting way worse instead of better every day. The silicone is going to finish off the hydraulic system.

Time to smoke some more fatty meat.

I have rewired the entire machine completely and did away with the combination box in the process. Added more fused circuits than Kubota had. Almost zero chance the starter engaged on it's own. It looked to be the original 29 year old starter to me. I think fatigue allowed an internal hot wire...

I thought I would post an update on my starter problem. I've had the new starter for months, but didn't take the time to install it until yesterday. Starter replaced in five minutes, it is working good and solved the problem. I disassembled the original starter this morning to see what was...

Duly noted until I feel like posting another tip or comment. :) This retired geezer is enjoying this excursion immensely, learned some things along the way too. You can't find me to whoop me because my location is Earth too. ;)

Two thoughts I feel compelled to throw in at this point.... Sealing items from the outside is great from rain protection, but worthless if leaks are coming from within. Head gasket is a onetime use only, regardless if factory or China made. Once it is torqued, the seals are compressed and will...

Lipstick on a pig is the term I always heard.

A bit more backstory... The Maintenace Supervisor is my son-in-law, that's how I found about the machine in the first place. I have absolutely no need for a machine like that myself. I was hoping to try to buy it at a scrap price or so, repair it and flip it. Sounds like that won't happen based...

A little backstory first.... This machine belongs to a city not far from me and is scheduled to be auctioned off in March of next year. It shows only 195 hours on it, the machine appearance is great overall, tires are excellent too. Operator let it run hot enough to blow the radiator tank and...

Contact these guys and see if they can help you. I have known the original owners for many years. Diesel Power Services, Inc. 4341 Morris Avenue Birmingham, AL 35222 Phone 205-592-2077 Fax 205-592-2081 Email dslpow@yahoo.com

Looking good. The exhaust pipe/muffler is going to burn it's paint off pretty quick when you get it running.

Here is a thought that just popped into my pea brain, might work though to address the compression issue on number 3 cylinder. Back off both rocker arms until there is no contact with the valves on 3. Spin the engine over with compression gauge installed and see if it builds pressure then. If...