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    B7100 Pilot Bushing Help - Grinding Gears

    Shifting straight cut gears while in motion is simple -- in theory. All you have to do is match the engine rpm to the required transmission rpm for the desired gear ratio. EG: let us say that you are rolling along in 1st gear at 2500 rpm. And let us say that if that particular vehicle was in...
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    B7100 Backhoe setup…. Is this the correct way?

    Nice! I see you obtained or fabricated a nice HD top link bracket. Good job.
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    RESOLVED Distribution Block Question

    No problem. If you have a factory service manual for the tractor, it's possible that Kubota documented the required block dimensions in the manual. They did for the B7100, which I used to create the blocks I supply for that family of models. (see...
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    RESOLVED Distribution Block Question

    Looking at the diagrams for the L2350F, the LA450S and the two part numbers all on the Kubota Canada site, I would say what you need is 75541-68110. Which is handy, since the second part number is listed as "No Longer Available". That said, the price listed for the one I think you want is...
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    I finally figured out a use for independent brakes (and "cruise control")

    Cruise on the B7100 is not that sophisticated. It's just a mechanical linkage and cam that holds down the hydrostat pedal. No connection to the brakes whatsoever.
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    I finally figured out a use for independent brakes (and "cruise control")

    I know the tractor has these features and I did play with them once or twice. i proved the tractor could turn much tighter in 2wd if I stomped on the inside rear brake and I could lock the go-pedal in forward for a long drive down the road but for my usage they weren't really called for and were...
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    Quick Attach SSQA DIY Fabrication for B7510 LA302 FEL Bucket

    I drilled the pins 1/2 way, then cross-drilled them and finally turned a shallow groove around the center of the pin through the cross-drilled holes. Pump in grease from the end, it makes its way through the passages to the centre and then spreads evenly between the pin and the bushing.
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    SSQA fork attachment.

    Yeah, it doesn't provide much protection for the operator (or more likely, the tractor hood) when hoisting small loose materials but if I ever need that I can always throw a piece of plywood or another pallet up against the backstop for the duration. I've done that to move pallets of split...
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    SSQA fork attachment.

    I have never needed to lock the forks from sliding side-to-side. Friction alone has always been adequate. They can rotate on the pipe. That was deliberate, my reasoning being that using them outdoors on un-levelled ground, it was desirable that the tips could float independently when inserting...
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    Quick Attach SSQA DIY Fabrication for B7510 LA302 FEL Bucket

    Most of us do that, in a sense. That's what bucket hooks are for, after all. The advantage of a bucket hook is two-fold. First, the bucket itself is a strong structural member tying the two arms together. Second, the hook ensures that the chain stays centred. Wrapping the chain around the...
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    Quick Attach SSQA DIY Fabrication for B7510 LA302 FEL Bucket

    I'm not certain which forces Wolfman was thinking of, but his statement is correct. Dynamic forces such as acceleration and static forces such as leverage all play a role in the loads placed on the arms. Yes, you can apply a weight, evenly distributed and come up with a maximum static load...
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    Quick Attach SSQA DIY Fabrication for B7510 LA302 FEL Bucket

    3" to 3-1/2" sounds about right. Not only do you need that to release the bucket (even on uneven ground), but you want to be able to dig a bit (with the bottom of the bucket horizontal) too.
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    Quick Attach SSQA DIY Fabrication for B7510 LA302 FEL Bucket

    That link took me to a page for beams supported at both ends. Bear in mind that forks are a cantilever. It may not be obvious in my photos, but the corners of the forks are reinforced with 1/4" thick L shaped brackets on both sides.
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    freekin updates

    What OS are you using? Windows 10 and up are ransomware, forcing the system to use Bing and reporting usage back to the mothership. Adblockers interfer with their corporate strategy. I wish the Linux crowd would get off their collective hienie and offer a viable alternative.
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    Quick Attach SSQA DIY Fabrication for B7510 LA302 FEL Bucket

    I had the same design philosophy when I built my FEL and bucket. In order to keep things as light as possible and as close to the pins as possible (both to maximize payload capacity) I incorporated the bucket itself into the SSQA. Relavent pictures start here...
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    SSQA fork attachment.

    Some other random photos of forks in action: Video clip: https://picturehosting.verhey.org/Kubota/forks/forklift.webm
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    Work Shop Manuals (WSM)

    It's there for me. Now. maybe a temporary outage? EDIT: Ooops, sorry, I clicked on "L260". I don't even see an "L2600". What was the specific one you are looking for? (BX23S is there too).
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    Kubota BX23--Locked up Front Wheels

    Moisture in the lube? When churned, water will often form an emulsion with gear lube or oil. But when it sits, the water tends to settle out and then it can freeze. Any chance you can apply some heat to things for a few hours? Such as an electric heat trace cable wrapped around the outside of...
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    New to forum, new machine bought sight unseen. B2400 HST

    I had a 9N with a loader. With suitable counterweight, steering was not an issue. Braking, on the other hand...
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    New to forum, new machine bought sight unseen. B2400 HST

    It's all about the counterweight. Yes, a bucket load of stone really makes the steering heavy otherwise, But equally balanced, the steering is unaffected.