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Thanks Russell, that is a good point, I'll opt for that. I'll check the positive cable size between the battery and the starter as the 1.4kW is nearly double the current (67A to 117A). A short starter burst shouldn't blow it, but over time might weaken the insulation. I can always up the size if...

Hi billrigsby, Thanks for the tip always good to learn about sellers for B7001 parts. I am in the UK and it seems this starter goes in a lot of different vehicles here, even cars. there are quite a few sellers. This 1.4kW version £67, here is a link: FITS KUBOTA MODEL...

Hi Roadworthy, thanks for the reply. I spoke to a mechanic who specializes in older vehicles, he said I could get both the starter and solenoid rewound. They do these for classic vehicles when parts are tricky to get hold of, but I have found a few aftermarket parts sellers, so I would only do...

Hi All, I have been having issues with the solenoid and starter unit on my B7001D. The solenoid is intermittently pulling in, I gave it a few taps to try and free it but I think it is time for replacement as I need it to be reliable. A thank you already to the forums as I diagnosed the problem...

I think it depends on the job and the land. I always leave the bucket on as I find I use it for other things during the work, as others said, scooping litter, moving branches, also use it as a bin, and to carry loppers, chainsaw and other tools for hedge and ditch clearing. If I am cutting in...

That is on your device (phone/computer). There is a fire logo which you can tap which clears the browser history on your device. DDG say they don't store your history on their servers like many others. I've been using DDG for quite a while, it is good, but doesn't always get everything. If I...

Hi D2Cat, After a lot of temperature checking I have come up with the attached. The numbers are in ranges to make it easier for me to use another time. I did it all in Celsius, so for the lower numbers it's roughly double the C and add 30 for Fahrenheit. Up at 97C it is 207F. The first number...

Hi Nickelplated5s, I have all Spanish hardy varieties - Picual, Hojablanca and Arbequina. My trees are about 10 years old, which would be near production in the Mediterranean, but here the trees are a way off the same level of maturity due to stunted growth. I'd say the UK is about 10 degrees...

Hi D2Cat, I just picked one up, they start at a similar equivalent here (£16), I went for one a bit higher as it had better reviews. I am going to record some temperatures over the next few days, it is good cutting weather. I'll add to those some measurements of the ports either side of the...

Thanks D2Cat, I just looked those up and a basic one is similar in price to a fixed sensor, but as you say, you can use it all over the machine. I will definitely invest in one of those and get a baseline working temperature. I might add a bolt on temperature transducer to the radiator, with a...

Hi D2Cat and North Idaho Wolfman, Thanks for your quick replies, and the advice and information is very much appreciated. That cotter pin trick is good, you answered a question I didn't even know I had. When I changed the radiator pipes there was what looked like a corroded washer in the...

Hello All, I am a new member but have been reading top tips and information from the forum for about a year and I thank you all for you help so far! I farm a small holding in the UK, and have a B7001D to help me with the heavier work - which is mainly cutting grass. I have a conundrum which...