ammodram
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Hi all
This weekend I tried to pull the hydraulic/trans filter on my recently acquired Kubota L245DT. The filter cap is located on the left side of the transmission case, just forward of the rear axle case.
It soon became painfully obvious that I could not get in to access the filter. It turns out that the original owner of the tractor (prior to the guy I bought from) had devised a clever way to mount the subframe for the aftermarket FEL on the tractor.
Besides two plate brackets bolted to each side of the block up front, he also rigged an I-shaped, welded channel-iron bracket that fits up under the transmission case and is secured to the sides using two of the lower bolts and studs that hold the axle case to the transmission case.
A picture is attached.
This thing fits like a glove. Only problem - he forgot to cut a window to allow the hydraulic filter to be removed! So I have to remove this contraption and have it cut so that the filter can be accessed in the future!!
The bolts holding the homemade bracket on were easily removable, but the studs are presenting a challenge. Because of the thickness added by the bracket, there is not enough thread to fully "double-nut" the stud. Plus, there is not much room to turn a wrench inside the channel iron.
A friend suggested welding a nut on the studs, pulling them, and replacing. I would have to rent or borrow a welder and get somebody to do this for me, as I have never welded.
Before trying this, I wonder if I should try a stud-puller like this one from Harbor Freight? Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
Do these cheapo stud pullers work? Any other techniques or recommended products? I would love to get the studs out with the threads intact, but failing that, I could go ahead and get a replacement.
I should probably replace the studs with bolts anyway - so that removal is easier in the future.
All suggestions and tips would be most appreciated!
Thanks
Matt
This weekend I tried to pull the hydraulic/trans filter on my recently acquired Kubota L245DT. The filter cap is located on the left side of the transmission case, just forward of the rear axle case.
It soon became painfully obvious that I could not get in to access the filter. It turns out that the original owner of the tractor (prior to the guy I bought from) had devised a clever way to mount the subframe for the aftermarket FEL on the tractor.
Besides two plate brackets bolted to each side of the block up front, he also rigged an I-shaped, welded channel-iron bracket that fits up under the transmission case and is secured to the sides using two of the lower bolts and studs that hold the axle case to the transmission case.
A picture is attached.
This thing fits like a glove. Only problem - he forgot to cut a window to allow the hydraulic filter to be removed! So I have to remove this contraption and have it cut so that the filter can be accessed in the future!!
The bolts holding the homemade bracket on were easily removable, but the studs are presenting a challenge. Because of the thickness added by the bracket, there is not enough thread to fully "double-nut" the stud. Plus, there is not much room to turn a wrench inside the channel iron.
A friend suggested welding a nut on the studs, pulling them, and replacing. I would have to rent or borrow a welder and get somebody to do this for me, as I have never welded.
Before trying this, I wonder if I should try a stud-puller like this one from Harbor Freight? Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
Do these cheapo stud pullers work? Any other techniques or recommended products? I would love to get the studs out with the threads intact, but failing that, I could go ahead and get a replacement.
I should probably replace the studs with bolts anyway - so that removal is easier in the future.
All suggestions and tips would be most appreciated!
Thanks
Matt