Going to look at L185dt with possible spun rod or main

shooter56

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Sep 25, 2015
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So I am going to look at a l185dt that may have a spun rod or main. It looks to be well used. I may trade the PO for some items I have for it. This would be a long term project. I have a good l185f but the 4wd would be a plus.
 
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shooter56

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So it looks like a crank could cost up to $500. For a refurbished one or used. Then bearings $150. Of course splitting the tractor to get the engine out. I'm thinking $2k to get it back running.
 

shooter56

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Yes I'm doing the labor, the person that has it said he ran it like that, making rapping noise. So now I'm looking at worst case scenario.
 

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Any time I have to go into a Kubota engine for anything major I count on a full rebuilt, your in there so why not, and 2k to 2.5K is about right till you get into the larger or newer engines. ;)