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  1. Old Machinist

    techno geeks

    I fell for a craigslist scam once advertising free fill dirt. They were collecting phone numbers to spoof. They spoofed my number and I got a call back from a seriously irate guy wanting to know WHY I CALLED HIM. I couldn't convince him I hadn't called him so I took a screenshot of my recent...
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    Hydraulic cylinder rebuild kits

    Kubota shows a model B1630 loader for that model tractor. Your best bet is probably to call Messics or your local dealer. Look on the loader for a model and serial number plate. Or buy from these links at your own risk. You can message the seller through eBay and they will probably combine...
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    Need help removing this part from bushhog

    After reading all the other suggestions and mine I would take this approach. Don't even mess with a puller or heat if you don't have those available. Heat MAY damage the shaft and seal. Pull the gearbox to get better access. If you have a puller you could try that first. Screw the nut part way...
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    Need help removing this part from bushhog

    That is pretty obvious it's a splined hub on a splined shaft. It ain't gonna turn. You might be able to get a bearing puller on it. Heat it with a torch or have at it with a air chisel if a bearing puller doesn't work or split it with a cutoff disc.. Whatever you do screw the nut back on part...
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    What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

    Just another afternoon of mowing.
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    Biobor

    Biobor JF DOES have instructions for contaminated tanks as well as a preventative treatment for clean tanks. Just read the labels and it will explain the different treatment methods...
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    Biobor

    Doesn't sound like an either/or product. I have only used Biobor JF for the last 8 years and haven't had any fuel related issues so I will just stick with that. One cold winter I did add an anti gel additive but I forgot the brand.
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    Installing bung plugs in fuel tanks... any thoughts or insight?

    When my fuel gets delivered and I add the Biobor JF I stick the nozzle into the filler and run it a while. That cycles the fuel through the water block filter and mixes in the fuel treatment.
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    Installing bung plugs in fuel tanks... any thoughts or insight?

    A large drain would be beneficial if it could be installed without risking the integrity of the tank. My New Holland backhoe has one from the factory. I will cast a second vote for Biobor JF. I have had to resolve fuel contamination on 2 of my tractors that was present when I purchased them. I...
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    What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

    Years ago I built a ground powered mower I pulled behind my car to keep me out of the elements and dust. The very first time I used it it saved my life. When I pulled it to the back of my property to disconnect it I looked in the rear view mirror and saw a cloud of hornets swarming around the...
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    King Kutter finish mower bearings

    Here is a kit on Amazon for $31. Doesn't show any wave washers but claims to be exact replacements and has 88 5 star ratings.
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    Forum for Kubota Excavators

    Not Kubota specific but Heavy Equipment Forums has a excavator specific group. I frequent the backhoe group and it has lots of helpful people and information. https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/forums/excavators.49/
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    Adding voltage gauge - questions

    You should never have anything connected un switched. Since you connected it to the starter positive I suggest you remember to turn the switch you installed off before disconnecting the battery. I am surprised there hasn't been more of a problem from modern vehicles having a memory draw. They...
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    Brittle Fender

    I hate brittle plastic. My JD F725 has broken pieces all over. Doesn't do much good to repair it since it will just break in another area. I think it was a $7,000 to $9,000 mower back in the 90s. You had to step up to the F925 diesel to get metal panels. It was probably 15-20 grand back then. I...
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    Regen cycles on lx3310

    My LX3310 just performed it's 6th regen in 110 hours. EDIT: I just realized my math was off because I shouldn't count the first regen at 1 hour. My average is 22 hours between cycles. Like I said above my primary use is mowing so I operate at 2500 RPMs which is wide open throttle. Today I was...
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    Box or Grading Scraper?

    I use my box blade most of the time. A landscape rake does a good job on gravel if you don't want to move a lot of material and just want to shape and smooth. You can make do with a box blade, grader blade, or landscape rake. Your description sounds like a landscape rake would be a good choice...
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    What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

    Washed mine and cleaned the radiator and condenser also. Did a lazy man's wash on the outside. I used a Ortho chemical sprayer on the hose to soak it with soap then rinsed it off. I have a homemade spray wand I connect to the hose for cleaning the radiator. Just a piece of 3/4 copper tube with...
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    Leaky Quick Disconnect BX23 LA210-1. O-ring Replacement vs QD Coupling Replacement (with O-ring Part Number)

    Looked at mine a while back and tried to match the oring up with one from 6 different assortments and didn't find a match. I put the old oring back in and cleaned the fittings inside and out with WD40. Put them back on and no leaks. Thanks for taking the time to measure and share the sizing.
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    How do you clean your greasy loader pivots?

    I keep some mineral spirits in a spray bottle and use that with paper towels. It doesn't get done often.
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    sharpening up backhoe

    If it has tooth shanks on it try to find some single point tiger teeth to fit.