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    Star Manufacturing Co.

    Does anyone have an old star manufacturing catalog. I purchased a bottom plow (moldboard) and it needs a new share (point). It has been neglected badly and I need to clean up the rust and paint it but I need to replace the point and am having a hard time finding one. I took it (share) off and...
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    Solved my B7100 problem

    I still have not torn down my tractor yet but after consultation With NIW I believe I have a blown head gasket. Which was the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back. I fixed that problem with a new tractor MF GC1705. I found a killer deal with a local dealer on a left over 2018. I still...
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    back hoe BL4690B

    Not mine just thought it might be a good deal for someone https://macon.craigslist.org/grd/d/backhoe-kubota-3-pt-hitch/6616543320.html
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    WTB 12in moldboard (turning)plow

    I am searching for a small plow like this for my B7100. If you have one that you would part with please PM me with a price. Thanks
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    RC60-71B Belt

    I need to purchase a new belt for my MMM am considering an after market belt. Has anyone purchased an aftermarket belt and had issues? The OEM Kubota belt is 68.00 and change at Colemans + shipping so just trying to save some dollars if it isn't suicide to buy other brands.
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    B7100 Oil Pressure at normal operating temp

    If you have one of the older B7100 or B5100 or maybe any of the 80's models, I'm looking to get an idea what your oil pressure is at full throttle and then at idle after you reach normal operating temp. I installed a pressure gauge on mine and a new sending unit and have yet to see the idiot...
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    B7100 front gear case

    I have my gear case off and am now attempting to replace it and put the tractor back together. I keep getting oil seeping from the small holes at the bottom of the engine. I think it may be the oil pump passages, any ideas how I stop the seeping so I can get a good seal on my gasket. This is a...
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    Radiator leak ... JB Weld?

    Has anyone used JB Weld to repair their Radiator. I did a google search and it looks like that is a workable solution plenty of folks have done it and it also looks like it will hold long term, just wanted to ask the experts here. It looks like I ran my hood bolts in to far and 1 of them was...
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    Kubota expanding manufacturing

    Thought this might interest some of you. Local news article http://www.ajc.com/business/new-kubota-plant-gainesville-produces-utility-vehicles-and-jobs/zvYmnzKrwG1kP7XU1KZikL/
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    Trouble shooting over the inter web

    OK, I know this is a long shot but with all the Orange experience on this forum, it couldn't hurt to ask. I cranked the tractor today and heard this loud screeching sound. I am very hard of hearing so direction of sounds don't work for me. My 1st thoughts are throw out bearing assuming an HST...
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    3pt sway/check chain

    last week I lost the turn buckle from my 3pt chains. I thought OK can't find the lost part so I'll buy a replacement. It is nearly impossible to find this part unless you go to the dealer and promise your 1st born for the parts you need. So I set out to make something from what I could find on...
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    Glow Plugs B7100 hard to start??

    I have a question about my B7100 how often do you have to use the glow plugs on yours during the day. During the summer mowing and doing yard work trimming limbs and such usually only have to do it once when I start. Any other time of the year I may have to use the glowplugs nearly every time I...
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    Calling all parts guys Belt for my RC60-71B

    Ok like the title says I have a questions the parts guys can answer and possibly any owner of the same MMM. I looked up the belt P/N on the Kubota Illustrated parts list the number for the belt is 76539-34710 belt multi 118 inch. This is where the confusion comes in, all of the belts I find...
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    LED Headlights for B7100

    I know some of you have completed this upgrade because I've seen pics of the headlight mounted in the fender but I cannot find any specific info. Would one of you that have tackled this upgrade be so kind as to post a part number and a summary of the install. I'm fairly handy withthings like...
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    B7100 hst 4wd

    I finally got the Turf tires off of my tractor and ordered new R1 Ag tires per the recommendation from dunk in this thread http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3072&highlight=B7100+tires They made a big difference in the little tractor before if the blade dug in and the...
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    L245dt

    OK all you guys who have been around the block with the older Kubotas. I am looking to do a trade with my B7100 for a L245DT what should I be looking for on this tractor. Any problem areas I should be aware of. I already know I should evaluate the clutch because if I had to replace it is a case...
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    L245DT Trade

    Hi guys need some advice and this place seems like the very best place to ask. I purchased a B7100 back in the summer and it is proving to be a little to small for the job. I found an L245DT advertised in the farm trader newspaper and the owner is will to consider a trade and cash. 1st question...
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    B7100 HST, Black Smoke under a load

    When mowing with the 60" MMM and hit a patch of common Bermuda the tractor smokes black. When I slow it down it will clear up. I know that is unburned fuel I guess what has me a little concerned is the height of the Bermuda causing the heavy load and wondering if this is common. I am cutting...
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    Hazard Lights 1982 B7100 HST

    I have been looking for the rear hazard lights for my new to me tractor. Went to my Kubota dealer they finally located the replacement light to the tune of 84.00 each. I told the parts guy thanks I'd keep looking. I've emailed several salvage places with no response. These things are getting...
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    Old Orange Vs New Orange

    My tractor is the old Orange and my deck is the new color. I want to paint the deck to match the tractor does anyone have a source or part # for the old. I did a google search and found lots of paint some was labeled new none labeled old.