where to get parts for a kubota l260

[jam]

i recently bought a kubota l260 with engine problems, have been told i cannot get parts for it, does anyone have any sources

 

[bruceatlam]

Here are a couple of leads beyond the obvious local dealer:

www.tractorsmart.com

or--

www.kubotaengine.com

 

[L2I'm60]

L260 - Which oil filter (#2) do you have ?

Jam,

I also took ownership of an L260. Having a problem removing the oil filter element housing. This tractor does not have the "newer" more common spin-on filter mounting. Which kind of filter does yours use?

 

[TheMightyL260]

Our early L260's have the 'cartridge' style. Napa had one on the shelf for me. If they can't get it, they can cross reference another number for you. (Baldwin makes one)

Shorten your 'Long Bolt':
Remove the entire filter housing from the engine block with the 4 bolts.
Remove the long bolt that runs through the filter. (note the filter number and post it here please)
Grind off 1/3 of the head of the long bolt (tube)
Grind off some of the threaded end of the long bolt. (about 2-3 threads of length)
De-burr long bolt and rinse in diesel.

'Dry fit' the whole housing to make sure you took enough length off the long bolt. You should be able to barely unthread the long bolt and remove the cartridge with the housing still mounted to the engine block.

Semi-Pro tip: if you can, get a nut that fits the threads, spin it onto the long bolt before you grind the threads off. Then when you twist the nut off it will un-foul your threads and your life just got a little easier.

Cheers,

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

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