Damaged block installing block heater L5240
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Adiredneck
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I had one drip forming on the clutch housing drain. I am hoping it was residual from the fluid that leaked out of the transmission when I put in the new seals. I wiped it clean with a rag and and kept an eye on it the rest of the night and nothing else formed.
The loader... Now that's a different story altogether! I have a hose that sprang a leak and the quick connectors don't hold fluid back anymore. I'll need to address that this weekend.
The loader... Now that's a different story altogether! I have a hose that sprang a leak and the quick connectors don't hold fluid back anymore. I'll need to address that this weekend.
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Adiredneck
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Amazing story. Congratulations.
The leaks on the loader are peanuts now after that journey. But your wife might be counting them already.
Nah.. I could talk her into a 3rd tractor if I wanted to! Heck, I waited 9 years to get the 2nd machine.
She's been nothing but supportive during this ordeal. I told her the other day when we were getting ready to start the tractor for the first time... "I'll either cry tears of joy, or this will be the day when you and the kids remember when I was institutionalized". She just laughed.
Wait---- reinstall the driveshaft?? You know you have to split it to get that in, right?
Just jerking your chain. Great job, thanks for keeping us all posted and letting us follow along. This site needs a "like" button.
wmonroe
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Congrats on getting it running. It took a while but you did it right and did it yourself, something to be proud of.
TomSeller
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does she have a sister?
lilranch2001
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No doubt, but I am sure she is one in a million!
BTDT2
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Well done Adiredneck! Your 'adventure' has caused me to check this forum everyday for an update on your progress. While I will genuinely miss this thread, I'm sure you will not
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Adiredneck
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Stay tuned... This winter I am tearing down the rearend on my L3400. Dealer says the howl is completely normal when you engage the brakes, but I call BS. It might be considered "chatter" from what I have read.
I will not be using a Dewalt drill on that project in case anyone is wondering....
pmsmechanic
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If it would make you feel better I can loan you a Milwaukee drill... I have appreciated your sense of humor through out all of this. I don't think I could be quite so gracious. I also like the fact that you say that your wife has been real supportive through all of this. That says a lot for your wife and your relationship.
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Adiredneck
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I put two hours on the engine and I am happy to report that all is well.
I stopped by the dealer and had them print out all of my invoices.
Wsm. $137.00
Piston. $168.41
Two sets of rings. $84.20x2= 168.40
Crank bearings. 4 @ $27.71= 110.84
Rod bearings 4 @ $18.80 = 75.20
Front main bearing $ 46.81 (one piece bearing that I had the machine shop install)
Upper gasket set. $126.28
Lower gasket set. $ 159.03
Driveshaft output seal. $ $5.30
Kubota gray paint 2@$12.80 = $25.60
O-ring for hydraulic pump. $ .70
Transmission input shaft seal. $ 11.10
Input shaft seal gasket. $ 5.36
Machine shop cost: $ 420.00
Wix oil filter$ $8.20
Wix fuel filter $ 12.65
Shell Rotella 15w-40: 3@18.00= $54.00
Grand total: $1534.88.
I did purchase a few tools, like a 3/4" socket set, 3 jaw puller set (didn't use any of them). There were also the bolts that I had to purchase because I stretched the original ones, plus the 2nd rear main seal that we messed up.
All in all, not bad!
I stopped by the dealer and had them print out all of my invoices.
Wsm. $137.00
Piston. $168.41
Two sets of rings. $84.20x2= 168.40
Crank bearings. 4 @ $27.71= 110.84
Rod bearings 4 @ $18.80 = 75.20
Front main bearing $ 46.81 (one piece bearing that I had the machine shop install)
Upper gasket set. $126.28
Lower gasket set. $ 159.03
Driveshaft output seal. $ $5.30
Kubota gray paint 2@$12.80 = $25.60
O-ring for hydraulic pump. $ .70
Transmission input shaft seal. $ 11.10
Input shaft seal gasket. $ 5.36
Machine shop cost: $ 420.00
Wix oil filter$ $8.20
Wix fuel filter $ 12.65
Shell Rotella 15w-40: 3@18.00= $54.00
Grand total: $1534.88.
I did purchase a few tools, like a 3/4" socket set, 3 jaw puller set (didn't use any of them). There were also the bolts that I had to purchase because I stretched the original ones, plus the 2nd rear main seal that we messed up.
All in all, not bad!
Paul Thornton
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Don't forget the block heater.
TomSeller
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All in all, EXCELLENT ! Impressive.
dodge man
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For some reason, when I own something, it seems like I have to work on it, but a knuckle or two, cuss at it, then it feels like its mine. You can without a doubt say you OWN this tractor. Congrats on getting it fixed and going again.
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I checked again last night and I see another oil drip forming on the clutch drain. Not pleased. I am trying not to get too worked up about it. I still have a hunch that the front axle pinion seal is the culprit and that the oil is running down the driveshaft cover into the clutch housing.
Last year, I had oil dripping from the driveshaft cover and in the clutch housing. I monitored all oil regularly, and the only place I lost oil/fluid was in the front axle. It was regularly 2+ quarts low. I never saw oil drip anywhere on the axle seals. Just on the outside of the driveshaft and in the clutch housing.
Whenever I would check it, the fill plug would hiss as if it had built up a few pounds of pressure. Fingers crossed that this is my problem. My first order of business is to take the plug out, and drill & tap for 1/8" NPT. I'll put a 90deg hose barb and vent up into the engine compartment to see if that helps.
Last year, I had oil dripping from the driveshaft cover and in the clutch housing. I monitored all oil regularly, and the only place I lost oil/fluid was in the front axle. It was regularly 2+ quarts low. I never saw oil drip anywhere on the axle seals. Just on the outside of the driveshaft and in the clutch housing.
Whenever I would check it, the fill plug would hiss as if it had built up a few pounds of pressure. Fingers crossed that this is my problem. My first order of business is to take the plug out, and drill & tap for 1/8" NPT. I'll put a 90deg hose barb and vent up into the engine compartment to see if that helps.
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Drill??
Again????
:confused2:
:stirthepot:
:laughing:
Again????
:confused2:
:stirthepot:
:laughing:
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Adiredneck
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Drill?? Again???? :confused2: :stirthepot:
I had a hard time not making a comment when I wrote that! If you notice, I wrote "take the plug out and drill & tap". Just think, if I had only removed the frost plug BEFORE I drilled through it, how much easier my project would have been!