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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:

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?

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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?

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...

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!

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?

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?