Recent content by KC743

Hi Jess. Yes I am in KC. Go Royals!! lol I kinda had that feeling when I bought it and installed it. I was in a pinch. I was able to get the job done but now have much less lifting power than before. Not that the 743 is a monster either way but still much weaker. I should have known better...

I had a similar issue. I remove the fuel tank and sending unit. I had a broken pick up tube inside of the fuel tank. Very common problem I was told. While I was there I replaced the fuel pick up tube and the fuel check ball / filter on bottom of tube. Also now is a good time to check your fuel...

I replaced a hose in a pinch with a gates hose and connections from O'riellys automotive. The only difference I could see when they were done making it was the inner diameter of the connection is smaller than the one used before. My question is would this cause a loss of lifting power as it is...

I have a 1989 743 with V2203. The auxiliary control valve O-rings were leaking. Had a mobile mechanic help me with that repair. Leak has been fixed. Started and transmission light came on and warning siren. Check all fluids and good. Hydro filter recently changed as well as all hydro fluid...

Everything came apart easily. I cleaned up the threads and used blue Loctite again and torqued. New rear main seal and crank sleeve. No leaks from the engine and all seems well. Next will be a few hydraulic leaks I have found. Thanks to all for your help!

After reinstalling the engine, I have only had about an hour to move some snow with it. It appears the new rear crank sleeve and rear main are doing great. I have noticed a few hydraulic leaks to attend to next. Thanks to all for the advice!

I went to the Kubota engine dealer and they sold me the rear main seal, metal bearing gasket, rear main housing gasket and a replacement crankshaft sleeve all for 53.38. The sleeve came off easy with a small 1/2 in 3 prong pulley puller with sharp 90 degree edges to grab the back of the sleeve...

After removing rear main seal which was obviously leaking, I noticed a groove in what appears to be a race on the crank. It looks to be in the exact spot where it should be sealing. The Kubota dealer is not open till Monday. Does anyone know if this is servicable?

I am getting ready to pull the engine again. After having broken crankshaft bolts removed by a machinist, I did not replace the rear main seal before reinstalling. Now I see dark oil coming from the rear of the engine compartment. I lifted the cab and no new leaks can be seen and i'm sure it...

Thank you antfarmer2 for the suggestions. I think I will do both as suggested. I sure don't want to pull it again. Would a propane torch get them warm enough or would I need to take to someone with a real torch. Also as the hydraulics have been being used I am finding small leaks. One on the...

So I put a 180 degree thermostat back in and reinstalled engine. Fired right up and hydraulics good. Bolts had to be loose, fractured or over torqued on the flywheel. The machinist said he had never seen any bolts in so tight. It took him 5 hours and walking away multiple times. Lol I know that...

Thanks Tazza!! I will put a new thermostat in and be sure to use blue Loctite. The engine goes to the shop Monday. Keeping my fingers crossed they get all the bolts out and clean the threads. I am using the flywheel off my v1702 and the 6 factory bolts from it and I will send the other flywheel...

The only reason I removed the thermostat was that most forums said the 743 was notorious for overheating. I was ok with leaving it in since I put a new radiator in with fresh antifreeze. Just trying to be over cautious. If you guys think I should put a new one back in, I will. : )

I did not put a new seal in the hydro pump. I may Consider a different oil next change. I am going to run it and let the air bleed off and change one more time too ensure no water is in the system. Thanks for the advice!

I'm in Kansas City. I used AW46.