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  1. TerryKing

    SOLVED: Can not get fuel filter back together B7100HST

    Hi Everyone; Just changing oil etc on my B7100 . Got replacement fuel filter OEM a while ago. Trying to install it. Not sure about upper connection in filter housing. It APPEARs there might have been an oring gasket.?? Nothing there now.. (Photo follows) There is a groove around the upper...
  2. TerryKing

    Correct Baldwin Engine Oil Filter for Kubota B7100HST

    Hi Everyone, Just a little confusion about engine oil filters: Arguing with AI ?? I started with this: What's right? B179 or B7285? Or Both OK?? THANKS! Terry
  3. TerryKing

    Kubota B7100HST-D maintenance - lubrication pages

    Hi Everyone, These pages are buried in the back of a manual; I didn't know they were there for a while.. I wanted to be able to print then so I could have a nice greasy copy on my workbench. I made two 8.5x11 pages and also a 11x17 for people who can print that. Here: Maintenance-Lubrication...
  4. TerryKing

    How do I NOT Break This??

    Hi Yet Again, Wish there was a Sticky for "How Do I take THIS apart Without BREAKING it??" Just the fuel filter on B7100 etc. You know: That ring with the bumps on it unscrews, right? CounterClockwise like it should, Right? Hand/rag doesn't move it. LIGHT grab with Visegrips wiggles it...
  5. TerryKing

    Kubota B7100HST-D adding lower radiator hose engine heater **UPDATE

    Hi Everyone, OK after some research and forum searching I have installed a coolant heater in the lower radiator hose of my B7100HST. This is a 600 watt heater with 1.25 inch diameter hose connections. (There are many such heaters that are 1.5 inch diameter and many of the newer Kubota...
  6. TerryKing

    Kubota B7100HST-D access to tighten the fan belt... SOLVED....

    Hi Guys, SORRY. False Panic.. The holding bolt size is 17mm. I was afraid the open end wrench was slipping off at that angle and would mess up the bolt head. I aligned it best I could and forced it and it moved OK... The adjustment bolt is 12mm and those nice ratchet-combination wrenches...
  7. TerryKing

    Interesting Kubota site with lots of history / information

    Hi Everyone, Take a look at Kubota Engine Discovery|Kubota Corporation Lots of history of the development of the engines we run.... Interesting that there were Japanese characters on many engine parts, but the flywheel always said KUBOTA IRON WORKS in English.
  8. TerryKing

    B7100HST-D Cooling system: Should I use some flushing product?

    Hi Everyone, I did some searching.. Would appreciate your experience and suggestions. NO cooling problem, but I am about to add a lower radiator hose heater and drain the system / refill 50% antifreeze. New hoses.. Should I run a flush cycle on the system with some "radiator flush" product...
  9. TerryKing

    MAYBE time for fluid change on my Kubota B7100HST-D ??

    Hi Everyone, I have a Kubota B7100HST-D which showed 800 hours when I got it (on a suspiciously clean and nice hour meter). I do not have a history on my machine; auction. The fluid LOOKS nice and clear and smells (?unburned) .. On paper towel it looks clear. So I started looking for signs...
  10. TerryKing

    Kubota B7100HST-D Top link attachment piece MISSING? bolts ..

    Hi Everyone, Recent to me tractor. When looking at whole back end closely for my own "education" I noticed what LOOKS like two missing bolts in the top link 'bracket' Photos: Other Side. AND what is that double-hook type thing in the center?? Clue to Newbie please.. Looks...
  11. TerryKing

    Kubota B7100HST-D loader hydraulic lines fittings - Rust?

    Hi Guys, I'm about to replace all 8 cylinder lines on my B1630 FEL. I'm concerned about force on the fittings to dis and reassemble. There is some corrosion on some of them. Here's a cylinder fitting: These are Swivel end fittings so they have to turn against the rest of the fitting. Should...
  12. TerryKing

    B7100HST Brakes - Max adjusted? - Time for shoes/lining ?

    Hi Everyone, NewToMe B7100HST late version - clean - no rust. Brakes work but don't hold very well. Went to do adjustments and equalize left/right. Looks like adjust is at max. What do you see?? Long hex nut 'frozen' with rod to brake. Took off link to pedal shaft and freed it up, but bottoms...
  13. TerryKing

    Tractor Swears

    Other day I made reference to that subject OVER HERE... My friend Jeff Danziger from Vermont (Now big national Cartoonist) has not forgotten his Vermont Farm roots and still keeps up with the Teeds . One of my favorites is this: ...been known to invoke it myself!
  14. TerryKing

    DIY Tire Ballast Fill B7100HST

    Hi Guys, OK I just filled my Kubota B7100HST-D rear Turf tires with Windshield Washer Fluid -20F . Got 55 gallon drum from O'Reilly's for $140 They rolled the drum into the back of my Tahoe. Back home I put down a strap and rolled it up to my bucket: Strap from hole in blade to chain hook...
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    Kubota B7100HST-D rear Turf Tires Ballast : ?? How Much??

    Hi Guys, I've been 3-4 hours searching.. The Sticky here has threads that stop at 2018. Nothing specific to B7100HST Turf. Followed AI, Messicks etc etc. I was looking for Gallons at 75% (I hear that what you get with valve stem at 12 o'clock).. VARIABLE numbers I have seen: Messicks 21...
  16. TerryKing

    Couple Quick Newbie questions: B7100HST

    Hi Everyone, ? B7100HST "ignition" (I know) KEY: Can it be copied locally or only dealer?? ? Small parts like Orings, Gaskets, drain plug gaskets: What best online source?? I live 75 miles from a dealer... Thanks!! Regards, Terry
  17. TerryKing

    My B7100 Rear Tool/Other box on ROPS No Holes

    Hi Everyone. What I did from plywood I had lying around.. Kept looking at the space on top of the ROPS frame. How can I do this in one piece to drop ON there?? THAT works, but have to tilt it to get it in place.. Hmmmmm... And the ROPS is curved there.. PoorMan's DADO with multiCuts with...
  18. TerryKing

    How to use forum formatting/imaging for a decent how-to Posting

    Hi Everyone, I'm about to post a how-to on my Back toolbox etc. I don't see any way to control size of photos or any side-by-side arrangements. Also is there any way to add captions? I have Photoshop etc. but was hoping there are capabilities I do not understand.. I have used other Wikis...
  19. TerryKing

    Newbie Questions: What IS this for??

    Hi Everyone, Looking at my Kubota B7100HST-D FEL bucket: What are these 'features' used for?? ?? Loose pin with hole for retaining pin ?? The rectangular piece on the side? ?? The side hole aligned with a threaded 'bracket' And.. at the front end: The round bar across the bucket looks like...
  20. TerryKing

    The Great Kubota B7100HST front axle fluid Mystery

    Hi Everyone, I want to do correct maintenance on my B7100HST-D . There are several inconsistent threads and opinions and links about the front axle differentials and the wheel gear units.. I have seen photos of two different looking front axles in manuals. Mine looks like this: The other...