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    2520 Hydraulic leak..

    May have to try that, if nothing else, after disconnecting both ends to gain more room.....I have to grind the outer part of a 15/16 closed end wrench to get to the banjo fitting bolt under the seat....
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    2520 Hydraulic leak..

    I need to cut the steel line 12mm OD, any suggestions? Need a mini cutter, but most if none will do hard steel. Other option is a fine tooth hack saw , but trying not to get shavings in the pipe.., but If necessary I'll disconnect the ends and blow it out..
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    2520 Hydraulic leak..

    That's what I thinking,but I was unsure if a compression type fitting would hold, 2400 lbs pressure....Thanks I'll look into it..
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    2520 Hydraulic leak..

    Checking to see if anyone has come up with a different solution for replacing the hydraulic steel high pressure line that leaks under the seat, from the pump to the control valve.. Possibly with a hose. The fitting that I think would be an issue is the one at the pump with an O ring and 3...
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    Kohler Courage Oil Leak

    Kohler Courage 19 hp , SV590 single cylinder. Dreaded valve cover leak. Does anyone know what the latest fix is for valve cover oil leak ?? Only cork gasket, only silicone sealant, gasket and sealant, etc... I have the latest valve cover kit to install, includes cork gasket, valve cover...
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    CubCadet GT2544 PTO Belt Issue

    So the PTO belt from the engine, around the front V pulleys to the deck, is shredding, wearing on one side, or just breaking. Visually the pulleys look OK, PTO to front pulley alignments looks OK.. I'm replacing the front "V" pulleys anyways , one bearing is going. If anyone resolved this...
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    Bucket Clamp On Trailer Hitch

    Anyone use a clamp on trailer hitch like this on their bucket?? And how did it work?? Need to move around a 3400 boat including trailer.. Clamp on Trailer Hitch Skidsteer Bobcat Tractor Bucket BH | eBay
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    Cub 6284 Front King Pin Seals

    Anyone change oil seal between drop axle housing front wheel and king pin housing, seal # 721-04087 ?? Parts diagram shows one on each side, service manual shows 2 each side, one on top of the other.. Was only one each side when I disassembled....Think i"ll see if 2 will fit..
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    JD 2520 Used Dealer Price

    2011, JD 2520, with 105 hours, new loader, new mower deck, asking 17K . Tractor looks like new..Thinking of asking for price with backhoe??? Opinions??
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    John Deere 2 Series Deals

    Anybody know when the new JD 2 series are on dealer lots, my dealer not getting any till July, will they be offering and deals, such as 0% finance or attachment deals ?
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    Buying Advice  Looking at JD1025R, JD 2520R, & Kubota BX25D

    Originally started to look at the BX25D with backhoe and loader, and a JD 1025R with backhoe and loader... then thought about going bigger to the JD 2 series, the 2520R (but they are phasing those out) replacing it with 2025R. So the dilemma is try to find a 2520 or wait a month and get the...
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    Oil & Fuel  6284 Engine Oil

    Service manual says engine takes 5 qts, but the dipstick shows full at 3 qt. & I drained 3 qts. Anyone know what the deal is on this? Engine is a 28 hp Cat/ Perkins.
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