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    RTV 900 Head Gasket

    My new OEM head arrived with the same insert and it was a challenge to remove. Penetrating oil and extractor was the solution.
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    New Owner! Bought cheap RTVx1100c, have to deal with engine issue.

    Used replacement engines are scarce for the RTVs. Rebuilt units are close to the price of new, when including the core and shipping costs. That new engine should last a very long time, with proper maintenance.
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    RTV900 white smoke

    Based on previous posts it seems that cracked heads are more common. Either way the head has to come off to make repairs.
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    RTV900 white smoke

    Use this adapter for the glow plug port. The Kubota pn is 07909-31301 https://www.amazon.com/Lang-Diesel-Adapter-M8-1-00-LNG-TU-15-35/dp/B01MSMUR2R Instructions to run the compression test can be found on page 1-S10 in the RTV900 WSM...
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    RTV900 white smoke

    Seems that you addressed the obvious stuff. Since the engine runs okay, with no fuel to cylinder 2, I suspect a cracked cylinder head or broken piston ring. How many hours on the clock? There have been reports of no radiator bubbles with a cracked head. In my case the radiator was blocked...
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    RTV900 white smoke

    What is the owner history of this RTV? Any issues with overheating under load?
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    2008 Kubota RTV shift issue

    I have a 2006 RTV with the same issue. It's easier for me to just kill the engine to switch gears. The pressure relief doesn't always work, while changing gears on a hill.
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    Key Stop Timer (part# T0070-31410) location? RTV900XT

    The first time I heard of this relay. Here is a site that should answer your question. Click on show models and then select your model to see the location diagram. https://www.messicks.com/part/t0070-31410/relay
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    Rtv 900 x transmission problem

    Since Messick's cannot ship parts internationally a local dealer may be able to assist.
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    Kubota rtv 900 restoration done!!

    I cruised thorough your YT videos but did not see any mention of the engine work. If you don't mind me asking... What was done to resolve the cracked head and the new donor engine?
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    Floor an wheel wells done! But.....question?

    Nope you will never find surplus doors. ;) Now you will have to fabricate them and show us how its done lol.
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    Questions from the new guy

    4. Is it a secret society that I'm not allowed to join?to get these parts counter people to explain their parts diagrams is crazy. The local K dealer counter people have no clue. Best to contact Messicks technical support, the best source for info IMO. https://www.messicks.com/contact
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    Completely sick,cylinder head help ,please

    Since you were gifted with a new engine, at a rock bottom price, I would go with that. If you decide to swap the head check the engine deck for flatness first. If bore scoring is minimal I would not go through the expense of machine work. The center bore of my engine was scored a bit, it...
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    Completely sick,cylinder head help ,please

    Since the hydraulic dump bed was optional it would have been difficult for Kubota to run the PS the way you describe. Maybe this will help with engine id.
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    Completely sick,cylinder head help ,please

    My RTV would overheat, climbing hills. Pulled the head and found a head crack for the center bore. The eBay seller pleaded innocent, said he would find a replacement. Of course that never happened. I discovered that a seller can delete negative comments, for purchases not paid by PayPal. I...
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