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    Kubota 3 point hitch falling

    I pulled off the seat and cover under the seat. I can see the piston in there. How do I get the piston to move outward so that I can change the o-rings? I tried lifting the 3 point hitch, but the piston will not move. Here is a picture of it and a diagram. Diagram:
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    You're right about it not being concentric. It wore it out between 2-3mm. So my pilot bushing is probably not completely centered. Do you think that the shaft will wear it out to be concentric?
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    I just wanted to follow up in case someone has the same problem. I found out the pilot bushing was completely worn to nothing and the shaft bore a larger hole in the crankshaft where the pilot bushing goes. The only fix was to use the new pilot bushing as an example for creating a thicker pilot...
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    I purchased it on eBay. The item number is 66621-14120 My tractor is a 1980 Kubota B6100DT. The above item is for a Kubota B6100DP, B6100EP, B6100HSTD, B6100HSTE, and B6200D. I have the original parts catalog, but the part number there is a little different. It is 66621-14121.
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    Thanks Wolfman! I removed the seal from the crank. I looked at the rest and it seemed that there is no pilot bushing in the crank. Is it possible it wore out? I dropped the new pilot bushing in there and it is smaller than the hole. Crank with new pilot Crank without the new pilot
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    Ok. I ordered the pilot bearing and it came in. I was going to size it up with the hole where it goes and it fell in. The pilot bearing is about 2 mm too small than the fly wheel. and smaller than the bearing seal. I checked the pilot bearing to see if it goes over the clutch rod/propeller shaft...
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    Ok. Looking at the picture above, the line 2 is from the shaft that goes into hole. The shaft has a line on it in the same spot. So the line 1 is where the pilot bushing is supposed to stop. My question is this. Is the pilot bearing/bushing even there? I don't see any sign of it. I probed...
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    Sorry to keep posting questions, but I can't find my pilot bearing. I think it might be so worn down that I cannot find it. If you look at my picture, you can see the first line where it looks like it worn down. Is it #1 or #2 where it indicates the end of the pilot bearing? Or is it even there...
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    Ok. I'll remove the bearing and turn it around. Do you think that is why it continued making that whinning noise? I was told by a tractor guy that I should take the old pilot bearing to a bearing shop here and they will give me one the exact same size.
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    Thanks guys for the response. I am going to post pictures for anyone in the future that needs to see it and for any comments. Here are my questions: 1. Does it look like my throwout bearing is in correctly? 2. Does the clutch need to be replaced? I dont have a measuring tool. 3. How...
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    Ok. Thanks. I'll stop greasing it. How do I inspect the pilot bearing to see if it is bad? I think I put the throwout bearing in correctly. I put the curved side facing the clutch. Is this correct? How do I pull out and replace the pilot bearing?
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    I put the new throwout bearing on the holder without damaging it. I put everything back together as it was before. I applied grease to the nipple on the holder from the outside hole near the clutch. After starting the tractor, I put it in reverse and it still was making that weird whinning...
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    Kubota 3 point hitch falling

    you guys are amazing! Thanks. It looks like it wont be complicated. I am replacing the throwout bearing right now and should have that finished by Saturday (waiting on a part). I'll take pictures and post it when I start on it next week. Thanks again!
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    Kubota 3 point hitch falling

    I think our B6100 tractor has a hydraulic issue. When I raise the hitch for the brush hog implement, the hitch will slowly fall down to the ground. The former owner thought there was a leak in the seals. Does anyone know the fix for this issue?
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    Clutch and Throwout Bearing

    I was able to remove the bearing using the claw of a hammer. I did not have to take off the fork. It came off with wedging from all sides. I have one on order and will press it back on. What is the best way to put it on without damaging it?