Recent content by marklbota

Got the cover off the 3pt area, here's the photos. Looks like the initial failure was the arm on the rockshaft that the piston presses against, the casting broke in half. Also damage to one tooth on the ring gear and the cage for the pinion gears, probably from the broken casting that fell onto...

I didn't have any choice where it was located, I couldn't get a wrecker in there. I think you might be right about the clutch. Anyway, it's in the shop now, I wish I didn't have another project I have to stay on, I'd love to start working on this because it's bugging me.

When I try to tow it, the rear wheels move a bit then lock up and skid, same going backwards. I tried it with the HST lever in neutral and in each gear, same behavior. Pushing clutch in doesn't help. I decided to put it in low gear and go slow. It makes a repetitive noise that sounds like...

Thanks, I've been staring at parts diagrams and the service manual. After I tow it into the shop I'll see if I can get that cover off.

B2710 with HST, I was using post hole digger and tractor was really laboring, our soil is really rocky. I heard/felt a loud bang so I stopped. Here's the situation: * 3pt arms won't raise. they dropped to the ground freely and I can raise them by hand, but the hydraulics won't lift them. * PTO...

One diagnostic thing you could try is putting the old filters back in and see if it changes things. I've never heard of a bad fuel filter but who knows.

The only time mine made a new sound was when I used an aftermarket oil filter. I noticed right away the engine sounded different and it bugged me so I took the filter off and bought a kubota brand and the noise went away. I cut the filter open to see what was in there. The outer canister was the...

I just adjusted mine at 850 hours, turned out it didn't really need it. Some of the valves were at the limit of the acceptable tolerance, but most were still in the middle of the range. I'll probably wait 1500 hours to do it again. So I'd agree it doesn't seem like something that needs a lot of...

Wow, sounds like a bad design. Why would anyone expect that could happen.

I bent mine and was able to use a combination of heat, vise, bench grinder and thread file to get it back in usable shape. Your other option is to take this opportunity to add a hydraulic top link. It will cost a good bit more money because you'll need to buy a valve too, but once you have one...

The drain cock on my cooling system is connected to both the bottom of the radiator and to the block. When it's opened, it drains both. I've found that compressed air also helps get the last bits of coolant out of the system. I stretch a heavy piece of inner tube rubber over the radiator cap...

Spring pins are usually really hard and I wouldn't expect it to break under any conditions. If that pin sheared, I'd check whether the shear bolts on the auger and fan are the right ones. I would expect them to go first. If they're like the bolts I've seen, they should have a small groove where...

You could buy a bead seater for $50-75 and seat the tire right on the tractor. Certainly easier and probably about the same price as taking it to a tire place.

I had a seal leak like that on a New Holland I used to own, it wasn't bad to fix. I didn't need any specialized tools, hopefully kubota is similar. I'd do as suggested, clean it up good and then watch it really carefully so you see where that first drop of oil comes from. If this is happening...

Just joined the forum, great reading about your adventure. I've only rebuilt motorcycle engines, your post gives me enough courage I'd try it on my tractor if I had to.