Recent content by TheEnd

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    What is Messick's Smoking

    I live a couple of states over from Messick's and just ordered parts from them. I was going to order SUDT2 from them, but the shipping quote was very high. I removed the fluid and the shipping for the parts was actually cheaper than I had expected. I tried to find a cheaper way to ship the fluid...
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    What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

    Funny you mention that. I was going to tighten them snug, but I noticed all the other cross bolts were left loose. I assumed it was in case the nut became stuck it would be easier to cut the bolt if there was a gap. I left about 1/4" of gap and figured that was plenty for a cut off wheel. Didn't...
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    What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

    I bought my first tractor, a 2021 BX23S with 150 hours on it, a couple months ago. Went through and changed out the engine and hydraulic oils and filters, coolant, and front axle fluid. I was using the backhoe for the first time and noticed there were a few broken bolts on the ground underneath...
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    BX23S Hydraulic oil contamination

    Thanks for confirming. I think sitting around really did a number on the fluids, as expected. I replaced the fuel filters with OEM and the old ones were nasty. Kind of surprised they didn't cause issues. Thankfully the engine oil and coolant seemed fine. I changed them anyway due to how long...
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    BX23S Hydraulic oil contamination

    I've got a new to me 2021 BX23S with 155 hours on it. Purchased it used a few weeks ago from a local dealer, and it is my first tractor. I didn't get any information or history on it. The factory painted grey filters were still installed so these fluids are factory fill. I'm assuming it was...