News on RTV shaft rattle?

[DelfinoTX]

Tact, yes loosen the yoke clamp and remove the keeper pin.
Then push the u-joint/yoke towards the front of the vehicle to preload the plastic/silicone cushion and tighten the clamp. I would start with very little pressure and then more if the shaft continues to rattle. You only want to use as much preload as nessesary to stop the rattle. Using too much pressure will exert axial loads on the middle carrier bearing and the tranny output shaft and reduce the amount of compression movement the shaft assembly will absorb if things get tweaked.

Did you find out if there was going to be other clamp-on style yokes for the mid and front u-joints?

 

[Tact]

This is the only replacement yoke that I know of as of now.

 

[mtrain]

I'm not sure if anyone has stated this yet or not but Kubota has come up with a change to remedy this problem now.
Just wanted to pass it along.

 

[DelfinoTX]

Tact, how is the new assembly holding up? Any word on an official part number?

-Delfino

 

[Tact]

My fix is holding up and I'm still holding my breathe. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I have not put that many hours on it since the fix, maybe 7-8, but so far so good. I also haven't heard any more info pertaining to service bulletins or #'s. If I do I'll post ASAP. Thanks again for all your help and info you've put on the forum.

 

[mtrain]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( My fix is holding up and I'm still holding my breathe. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I have not put that many hours on it since the fix, maybe 7-8, but so far so good. I also haven't heard any more info pertaining to service bulletins or #'s. If I do I'll post ASAP. Thanks again for all your help and info you've put on the forum. )</font>
Kubota service bulletin PSB-2005-047
part numbers are listed in bulletin

 

[DelfinoTX]

Tact, you're welcome and I'm glad to hear the fix is holding up.

mtrain, I just called my dealer and asked him to look into this PSB. He should be calling back shortly. Thanks for that info.

 

[kabootie]

the dealer is telling me the new fix is not available yet he said i should check back in a few months because he would forget it . in a bright moment he also said even if my warrenty is up which it is they would still cover it in the meanwhile ill just rattle on worring the splines down even more 10,000.00 bucks doesnt buy much any more . ill keep calling back /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Dargo]

Apparently the "fix" has been out for a while after making us wait for a year and a half. However, my dealer ordered the fix "kit" for me 7 weeks ago and as of today, he knows nothing about when I may get it. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Impressive customer support.

 

[Tact]

That blows my mind. They have a service bulletin on it. The only thing I can imagine is that they are short of parts and on back order. I'd call my area rep. for Kubota. Some seem to be getting the run around with their dealers.