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Tom,
I did check for a dipstick under the fill plug on the differential and there isn't one. I assumed the axle and the gearcases had to be separate reservoirs because the check plugs on the gearcases are below the bottom of the axle. If it was a common reservoir filled to the checkplugs on the gearcases, the axle would be dry. I looked at the exploded view in the parts book a little closer and it doesn't look like the whole axle housing is full of oil, just the differential housing. So there are three separate reservoirs. I still don't know what to put in them or how full to fill the differential. I'll take Chief's advice and check with Ronnie. Thanks for your help.

Front Axle Lubrication
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Replies 4 Post by schragsj

Neil,

I appreciate what you're saying. The problem is the nearest dealer is over 50 miles away. When I can order parts in 10 minutes Saturday night instead of blowing half a day and $10 in gas, it's worth it to me to pay the 20%. It would be different if there was a dealer just down the road.

I'm sure there are others who offer great service and I'll check your site next time I order. The reasons I went with TractorSmart this time were they provided the parts book online, they provide prices online, and their online order process was well thought out and easy to use. If you provide equal services for 20% less, I'll be happy to give you my next order.

Giving credit where credit is due
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Replies 7 Post by schragsj

I wasn't clear with my original post. I'm looking for the other color, not orange. I plan to use A/C orange, or Chevy orange - thanks Chief. The other color is the one I was trying to match. I'm not even sure if they call it blue or gray. After looking at the Kubota color chart with 18 colors, I didn't think any of them matched. I think I've decided to take my chances with Wal-mart's best.

Right Paint for Kubota L225DT
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Replies 5 Post by schragsj

Circleh,<br>
I'm in the process of rebuilding a loader (mostly the mount) on an L225DT. I'm rebuilding it because I want to be able to mount it and dismount it in less than a minute and I think I have a design that will allow that. I'm not done building it so I'll have to reserve final judgement for awhile. I also plan to leave the loader valve on the tractor and plumb it for a remote. I can send you pictures if you're interested in the "quick-attach" design. Maybe you have better ideas - I'd be interested in hearing them.

Building L245 FEL
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Replies 20 Post by schragsj

I have both a blade and a scraper and the guys above are absolutely correct. For the work you're talking about, a scraper will work far better. A pull-type scraper (as in Mark's link) works better than a box blade for the same reasons. Just my $.02.

Rear Grader Blade
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Replies 10 Post by schragsj

Web, I see where you got the 80 ft-lbs and it does list the correct engine. Just so I can sleep at night I'm going to say 45 ft-lbs lubricated is the same as 80 ft-lbs dry. I don't plan on tearing it back apart to re-torque. It sure was good to hear it run today. The engine I've been referring to as "new" is near zero-hour but it's been sitting around in the garage since 1983. After a little bleeding it lit right off. It seemed to be smooth enough and as far as I know the flywheel is still on!

FLYWHEEL BOLT TORQUE
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Replies 38 Post by schragsj

Is an L225DT a gray market tractor? I recently bought one thinking it was legitimate but it has some features that make me wonder. Two speed PTO, reversed throttle linkage, no starter safety interlock, etc.

L225DT - GRAY MARKET
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Replies 2 Post by schragsj

Willie,

I've been out of the country for a week and just got back. Your e-mail would have gone to our junk mail folder and must have been trashed. Would you please put "tractor" in the subject line and send it again?

Thanks,
Steve

Looking for tractor with bad engine
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Replies 10 Post by schragsj