Well, it's my neighbour's 743 that I'd like to help him fix up a bit, and came here for the typical reasons of doing some reading on the various problems the machine has.
No question that the Kubota V1702 needs a rebuild, and it has sticky hydraulic control valves. Yet, it operates reasonably well in its retirement doing lighter duty chores around our hobby farm properties.
My neighbour is a non-mechanic, talented designer, painter, sculptor, carpenter, general renovations, etc., and wicked generous, nice guy. I'm a mechanical engineer who's suffering through a few more years in corporate management before spending my retirement in my favourite hobbies including fixing things that probably aren't worth the trouble.
If you enjoy a good laugh at farmer fixes, checkout this engine bay! Yup, that's what we're starting with here fellas!
No question that the Kubota V1702 needs a rebuild, and it has sticky hydraulic control valves. Yet, it operates reasonably well in its retirement doing lighter duty chores around our hobby farm properties.
My neighbour is a non-mechanic, talented designer, painter, sculptor, carpenter, general renovations, etc., and wicked generous, nice guy. I'm a mechanical engineer who's suffering through a few more years in corporate management before spending my retirement in my favourite hobbies including fixing things that probably aren't worth the trouble.
If you enjoy a good laugh at farmer fixes, checkout this engine bay! Yup, that's what we're starting with here fellas!
