Take i piece of 1/4 inch thick flat steel and cut a u shape notch in it that will just barely slip over the steering shaft. Drill a couple of holes in it for the long bolts and use a steering wheel puller
The half shafts need to be able to move in and out as the suspension travels. Look at the hub next to the differential to see if that is full of dried mud or something preventing this movement. It is possible if that is stuck that your just pulling it free
I would think a good mechanic or welder like peanut on this site could make a couple of brackets out of angle iron that would bolt to the bottom of the floor frame and extend out under the door frame so that a step could be fabricated? Might consider using heavy belting for the sides of the...
The rtv 1100cw is the predecessor to the rtvX1100c. I think 2011 or 2012 would be the last year for them but not sure. I just used duck duck go to do a search and found many of them for sale. Take a look? Just remember to leave out the X
Here's a wrinkle for ya! You should consider the older model rtv 1100. The cab is nicer more car like the engine has just a little more ppwer you get a three speed transmission a beefier suspension and a bigger bed just a little more speed and cheap. The draw back is the doors have fixed...
Yes head gasket can affect compression. So can the valves and rings. The 1105 is a robust engine that had an excellent track record if not overheated. Why i wonder did the rod fail?
I am not very familiar with the rtv 500 but I'll try. Since this is a gasoline engine and two cyl 15 hp my guess that it doesn't have much low end tourqe anyway. As in its diesel brothers the linkage adjustment is critical to matching engine rpm torque to the hydrostatic transmission so i...
If the level is between the full and add mark you are good to go. Overfill will damage the engine more than a slight underfill. Start it let it run for a few min then shut off and immediately check the level and note the dipstick. Let it set for an hour and recheck to see the differences. If...