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    Center blade Pulley keeps shearing off z421 kubota

    A year later no problems cutting at 3" however wonder why they put the setting on the mower if you cant use it. anyway here is something i did not like about the new kubota. when i finally replaced bearings they were marked "MADE IN CHINA" how sad...a once proud japanese company cheaped out on...
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    B7100D wheel Hub Question

    Wolfman... I ordered those hubs and they came in 2 days! Man they are heavy duty compared to what was on there or those ones i showed in the picture. All i need now is some good weather so i can work on it. Thanks for your help... much appreciated. Rick
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    B7100D wheel Hub Question

    Thanks for the warning. I forgot the wheels are full of whatever i put in them. that explains the extra weight i felt that i didnt plan on thanks Rick
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    B7100D wheel Hub Question

    I was thinking to try that next. I haven't touched some of the parts like these hubs for 25 years. I put lube in front once. I was avoiding it as the tractor is down in the mud. Its starting to dry out here in MD so in the meantime i went to harbor freight and got something with a bit more...
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    B7100D wheel Hub Question

    Thank you so much ! that looks a lot better I'm going to order a pair of them tonight. Its the best tractor i have ever had ....Old like me and reliable. With the help of this site i have been able to do everything myself. I was in a creek trying to beat the beaver who is damning it up. I kept...
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    B7100D wheel Hub Question

    Good Evening to all, I have an issue with the rear wheel hub on my old B7100D tractor. The wheel hub on the right side has come off partially and i cant seem to get it off of there. Almost looks like something broke. I cannot compare it to the other side as you can see in the pics it is a...
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    Center blade Pulley keeps shearing off z421 kubota

    Thanks thats great info. I think I am going to try and get the complete pully holder in case the shaft is bent or bearings are bad. Going off to read about the balancer. I try to cut it usually at 3" this was the first time I used the 1.5 setting and those front wheels are so high up they dont...
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    Center blade Pulley keeps shearing off z421 kubota

    Hey thanks for the reply yeah that’s how I do it drop it down but I was only cutting grass around the house and wanted to get it low. Well it doesn’t seem to be scalping the lawn or kicking up dirt however I was going to move the front hard rubber wheels down to where they will work. I don’t...
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    Center blade Pulley keeps shearing off z421 kubota

    Hello to all Any suggestions for finding the problem. I have had to replace the center belt pulley twice in one week. it has just sheared right off at the nut. I tried to attach pic not sure if it worked. should the blade mandrel have no wobble in it at all? Could it be maybe hitting rock or...
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    Z421KWT keeps cutting off

    If I hit a bump the mower turns off. I get off, lift up seat, wiggle the wire going to seat plug and like magic it works. It appears it is not an easy fix as the switch is built in to seat/. has this happened to anyone? i imagine the bump causes it to turn off however it will not restart without...
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    Steering Box Rebuild Problem

    Good Morning to all. Really nice day today here in the free state. Wonder why they call it that it cost a fortune to live here LOL Going to order some parts today and just wanted to get opinions. As I said before I am 6 years into this post now. Exactly 6 years ago the steering broke down on...
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    Steering Box Rebuild Problem

    Thanks Russell I am starting on it today as the weather is starting to cooperate. Being able to go back and look at all the mistakes I made is great. Maybe this time I will get it done quicker. This site is the best. I will check on that bushing around the fuel tank. Thanks Rick
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    Steering Box Rebuild Problem

    Just want to say I am back with the same problem in the steering. This forum is the best. I get to go back and read all my mistakes and the advice and try and remember how to do this again. 6 years later same problem but my own fault I should have kept it covered up. Getting ready to order the...
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    what are the holes for on rear axle b7100

    thanks wolfman why does it have more then one set of holes? is that ok to use the farthest one out even if it makes the axle be recessed a little into the hub. Or is it better to just put the wheel on the axle where it will be on the axle completely like the picture attached hope that makes...
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    what are the holes for on rear axle b7100

    Hello to all. I just put new tires on my b7100. I had to put the stock sizes on (6-12 front 8-16 rear) 120$ each amazon... as I just couldn't afford the bigger tires I wanted. Now as I am mounting them on the axle I am noticing there are several holes in the axle for mounting the wheel. Since...
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    B7100 hst 4wd

    thanks Hodge. I am saving up for the tires on the thread. They look like they will improve traction a lot.
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    Using sea foam in a D750 engine.b7100d

    Thanks Ray and Shane. Great Info as always.....I might wait till i get the tires so i can put load on it as suggested. After I try it I will post ant significant results.
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    Using sea foam in a D750 engine.b7100d

    Good morning everyone.....I love this site! I have never been helped so much by people who only want to share their knowledge :cool: Still trying to decide on which tires to get love the guys tires from scotland but worried about them not fitting my 4 bolt original rims havent yet decided...
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    Tyres for B6100 or B7100 4x4 with grip

    THANKS i WILL CHECK OUT THE PRICE OF A WIDER RIM APPRECIATE YOUR HELP
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    Tyres for B6100 or B7100 4x4 with grip

    Hey Wolfman they appear to be the original tires and rims. fronts are 6-12 rear 8-16. Will the wider tires that the thread is talking about fit these old 4 bolt rims? thanks as usual for your advice Rick