L170

[jamaral]

Help! I'm the proud owner of a L170. It's a one cylinder diesel 784cc. I just got her home last night. Hasn't been run in 12 years. Need info on it, starting procedures manuals, etc. Engine is a E800-3501.

 

[meanjean]

Although I can't help with info I would like to see pics.
Post em!

 

[Kytim]

me too!

plenty of pics, front, rear, side, dash, and importantly under the hood!!!!!

I'd love to hear it run too, wouldn't you mean jean?

Kytim

 

[jamaral]

I just started to work on my L170. I have called all over the USA and no one's seen a L170. Take a look at pix!!

 

[jamaral]

More pix of L170.

 

[meanjean]

Thanks for posting pics.
You've got some work ahead of you.
Which museum did you buy this from?
Send a msg to Vic or Mr.K
One of them could probably help you out.

 

[jamaral]

Got the L170 running! All fluids changed, greased, hoses and belt replaced, radiator fixed and ready for some paint.

Thanks to a fellow at Tractor Parts in Apple Valley CA. Ron was the only guy in the US that had info on the L170.

Thanks Ron

 

[Kytim]

Well, I've only got one thing to say about it. I want one!!!

orange disease is terrible,

kytim

 

[meanjean]

Real cool machine.
Real rare as well.
What have you learnt about it?

 

[Toyvan85]

Hi Jamaral

You are not the only one who has a L170.
I just got a L170 too, and I also meet the same problem that you meet.
Please tell me how do you feel on your tractor?
and please share with me what ever information you have.
Thank you very much.

Toyvan85

 

[ritaprns]

Hi I have a L140 that looks exactly the same as your L170 except mine has no gauges. On the block it has G78 cc and on the id tag it says E700 its also a 1 cylinder ....if you can please help with any info it would be greatly appreciated. Do you know the equivelant of yours? (I need oil and fuel filters so far ). I have found this link on you tube of an L140 if you would like to take a look http://youtu.be/gjZpY0CRmVo Thanx in advance Vince

 

[Kytim]

A year ago I said I would like a L170. I've watched that video of the L140 so many times I can't count. I'd like one of them too!!

Kytim

 

[jamaral]

The L170 is a nice tractor but my tractor is inop at this time, blown head gasket. The head is off and piston is out,will update at a later time.

 

[kubotal170]

I also have an L170, its my Dads actually. Its a little worse for wear but it started fist time after not running for a year! I live in Australia & info over here is as rare as hens teeth so any info you can share would be great.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Sweet little orange power, Love them old ones!

Big Kahuna

 

[kubotal170]

More pix of L170.

Hi. Are all your labels (instructions) on your dash/engine/hydraulics in Japanese or English. I would like to know what they say if you can help. All mine are in Japanese and are missing bits.

 

[kubotal170]

Mine is also in Japanese.

 

[jamaral]

L170 is back up and running good. I have some info for you guys that may need to rebuilt your L170. The ring end gap was an average of .098. That explained the oil and smoke problems I was having. It should be .020 to .025. I had head rebuilt. Some cylinder honing. Cylinder Bore Size 4.016. New Ring Set from grantpistonrings.com, set# C1603 and oil ring spacer # BC-4.016-0-130. With this ring set I had the correct ring gap. Ran it for about 30 minutes then head retorque. I have about 1 and half hours on it. Tractor is running strong, no oil or smoke at this time. Another thing, I also have a drawing file for new head gasket.

 

[Ransomes77]

Help! I'm the proud owner of a L170. It's a one cylinder diesel 784cc. I just got her home last night. Hasn't been run in 12 years. Need info on it, starting procedures manuals, etc. Engine is a E800-3501.

Hi wondered if you know anyone who has an hourmeter for a L170 mins is in bad shape.? Thanks aj.

 

[Ransomes77]

Hi Jamaral

You are not the only one who has a L170.
I just got a L170 too, and I also meet the same problem that you meet.
Please tell me how do you feel on your tractor?
and please share with me what ever information you have.
Thank you very much.

Toyvan85