Looks great! Keep the pictures coming. Where did you find the radiator hoses?

Frank, I'm thinking some people are using a Kubota RTV(Utility Vehicle)hose and cutting it but I can't remember where I saw that.:bash2:

Here's what I used after finding this information in the engine section of this forum.

Upper radiator hose, Cub part# IH-1286631-C1 / 735-3020
suitable replacement: Kubota part# K7311-85150, made for the Kubota RTV utility vehicles.

The 7311-85150 hose has a 3" long "bell" section at the radiator end of the hose to accommodate a bigger radiator outlet. You just cut this bigger end off and the remaining piece is a perfect fit.
I bought mine from Kubota Parts Depot for $22.55 plus shipping. As for the lower hose, so far discussion has been to use 7/8" heater hose, but it is hard to locate. I am toying with the idea of having heavy wall tubing bent and use straight rubber hose to couple at each end. I may also try to find pre-bent shapes and weld them together. I've built headers for performance cars and this would be a similar process. If I do, I'll post pictures and list the components. Stan

what kind of prep for paint did you do on the engine?
I will be pulling mine soon and I may paint it,not sure...

Looking good!

Looking good!

DarkMinion - after removing the D600 from the tractor and sub-frame, I sealed all the openings and thoroughly hot water pressure washed the entire motor. Next step was to use a small wire brush in a drill to knock off any peeling paint and loose scale that I could reach without tear-down. After another quick rinse and blow dry, I painted the engine using genuine Kubota paint purchased on E-bay. $11.99 a can, and didn't use half the can. The paint covers exceptionally well and drys quickly with a nice shine.

Great job on the engine, looks great in fresh paint!
What are your plans for the wiring harness? I'm working on an 882D now and the wires are brittle and cracked. My thought was to replace each one with an identical new wire of the same gage and color. Its going to be a long haul!
I'll enjoy seeing your new updates as you progress.

Your doing a great job, that's a cool tractor! FYI I just finished up a D650 in a kubota tractor and got parts from kumar bros, great customer service. Looking forward to seeing it all wrapped up!

Here are a few options.

I would check with Mike first. His stuff is top notch.
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More options.
http://www.porchelectric.com/ihcub.html

http://www.cngcoinc.com/pages/custom.../Product/51439