Recent content by dsc440

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    Instrument Panel Cleaning

    Always wet it down B4 , it will soften any dirt - if you do get scratches, Mothers & Meguiars etc. have very good plastic cleaners & polishes that will clean it very good and make it look nice again - dampen a soft cloth or sponge , wringe it out good and put a few drops of polish on cloth ...
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    Backhoe worn out, pins loose, how to fix?

    I haven't been seeing alot of problems with bronze getting sloppy quickly , but can't say I've used the steel either , so I'll keep it in mind, always liked bronze @ pivots for ease of movement and pretty cheap to change out if need be, the wear is going to occur on something, I had 1 arm crack...
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    Backhoe worn out, pins loose, how to fix?

    Heavy wall 1" ID tube , 1" bar stock to hold them in alignment, heavy duty lock rings/ collars (whatever you want to call them) welded to outside - then I reamed rings for 1" bronze bushings- drill & tap for grease fittings for sure ! , new seal kits for hydraulic cylinders while I had them...
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    ZD28 U-joint dimensions

    That's the fun of being a mechanic, you get to figure out the puzzle as you go through the process and hopefully learn more ! - Good practice, I have it noted in the service manual with the box label attached , if it comes to a switched part during service , always write down every service...
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    ZD28 U-joint dimensions

    22mm - whoops Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    ZD28 U-joint dimensions

    Thank you for That, unfortunately only downhill from here but make the best of each day ! - Not alot of info on the part , 20 x 40 x 60 mm's - inside clips, equal both ways, not many sellers out there but still found it for now - if it ever becomes an issue again I'll just take it to the...
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    ZD28 U-joint dimensions

    Sorry for the major delay, alot of health issues to deal with & just kept getting set aside / I got the part @ The U Joint Store # TUS-2240 Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    ZD28 U-joint dimensions

    22mm Diameter caps x 40mm inside yoke where internal clips lock it in place x 60mm overall outside length = same both directions of the cross , still only $32 to my door , I have it sitting here for next service interval , I'll go that route over $100+ and taking a ride to the dealer - a...
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    ZD28 U-joint dimensions

    I buy plenty of parts for my 50's IH no problem ! - I take my time and look around, when it's possible - I have no problem supporting family owned companies that have been here for 100 yrs and go out of their way to help me try and get something fixed , maybe it works out maybe it won't ( I...
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    ZD28 U-joint dimensions

    Finally got to service my ZD28, u-joint shop sent is not a match - #*%$#@^*&$ - close but that doesn't count as we all know - it's Metric, the standard pto joint he gave me to try is inch - I wanted to give it a shot since I couldn't come up with any measurements online , I had to pull it & find...
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    anyone know what this is on this filler cap

    Look up parts diagrams for your model - find the picture and scroll down to the list - all are numbered - sure looks like a dipstick to me , good luck Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    ZD28 U-joint dimensions

    U-joint is apparently standard pto shaft joint used on most , my driveshaft shop sent me one out the same day - $15 / I will confirm specs after I change it out, hopefully next week depending on the weather and list info [emoji1696] Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    Losing power on a bx

    Very Good, I have 3 kubota pcs - ZD28, L3010, KX91-3 and at 1 time or another I run across something unusual, I try to remind people to not overlook the easy basics first - as soon as something goes wrong most think the worst case scenario - after all my yrs I catch myself doing once in awhile...
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    Losing power on a bx

    Fuel tube , line , hose - you can call it something else if that helps understand - whatever works for you - check to ensure you have good pressure going to your injectors - LOL?? - seriously , Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    Losing power on a bx

    I was just trying to make sure he checked some basic issues , I've been working on engines for 45yrs and seen a lot of weird problems - including mufflers being partially or completely blocked by many different things - animals storing food & pcs breaking loose and jambing are the most popular...