Recent content by Bluelick

I have rebuilt the box with the new aftermarket shaft, learning interesting things along the way. Including that the head of a carriage bolt under the rim of the bottom bearing race was just the thing to get that out; and the same bolt chucked into my bench vise let me hook it under the edge of...

I got the box off yesterday, cleaned up the outside, left it to drain in the shop last night and opened it today. Water in the oil, and no surprise that the shaft, ball nut and bottom bearing are all toast. @Mountainman what does a good used OEM shaft go for? Also, any recommendations on...

Got it, thanks! It looks like this one would work: https://www.reliableaftermarketparts.com/products/steering-shaft-fits-kubota-tractor-b7100-b4200d-b6000-b6100-b5100-66811-41200

Thanks for responding, @Mountainman! Can you tell me what the difference is between the HST and non-HST boxes, and what parts are the same? Its the first steering box I've fooled with since a Plymouth convertible a half century ago, so I'm feeling my way through it. I've done a good bit of...

I understand that issues with aftermarket parts, but I am considering this one at $250 with free shipping and a one year warranty. If it works and gets me through this mowing season that would buy me time to consider a rebuild on the original box if I'm not satisfied with it...

I have an old B7100 HST E and the steering locked up yesterday. I saw your posts in the thread on "Fast B7100" from April/May of this year and wanted to reach out to see if you might have that part. I believe the HST box is different from the non-HST. Thanks!

Right, hard to say when the last mowing and the first snow will happen! Hopefully Mountainman will be along. Was the Kumar unit unusable or just had a lot more play than you were satisfied with? I assume you sent it back.

What did you end up doing to fix yours?

The steering was pretty loose when I got the tractor 15 years ago, and didn't ever seem to change, but yesterday it locked up and would only turn very slightly to the left or go straight. I was at the far end of the dam on my pond, facing the wrong way (of course) but by going back and forth I...

Greetings, Forgive me if I'm hijacking this thread and please let me know if I should start a new one instead. The steering went out on my old B7100 HST E yesterday and after checking the replacement cost (without having taken any medication) I've been looking around and found this thread. I...

Hi folks, This may have been covered elsewhere so forgive me if so, but I want to share an experiment I am doing. I have had trouble with my 1980's B7100 HST overheating when I'm cutting heavy, deep grass with my belly mower (deep as in mowing a grown up field). With only the thermosiphon to...

Thank you!

Probably a simple question, but I can't find this in the parts book or the Kubota shop manual for my 1980's B7100 (2wd hydro drive). The fuel line between the fuel pump and the injector pump split open last night while I was mowing. This line has pressure, but I assume it's relatively low...

Thanks for those suggestions, I like the optimistic idea that all will be well when it warms up some and I'd rather wait and see than go mess with it in the cold! I'll report back when I find out, and again, thanks!

I have a 1980's B7100 (HST two wheel drive) that has seen a lot of service but mostly runs well. Recently, we had some very cold weather, dropping to four below one morning (cold for Kentucky). After that, while it was still cold, I noticed hydraulic fluid dripping on the ground from the bottom...