B20 Fanbelt change

[hookembevo]

I purchased new old Kubota B20. Fan belt is quite worn and I need to replace it. Anybody have a method for removing and installing fan belt without taking whole front of tractor and loader off?

 

[b20barry]

Well its a real job unless you loosen up the front pump. I did it by removing the flex plates right behind the pump and squeezed and forced the belt flat ways up through. Was a real pain. Not much room to work up in there! But I did get it on .

 

[rentthis]

Be very careful with the fiber discs. I broke them years ago and the replacement price was higher than jet smoke. As I recall there are 3 and I paid $26.00 each. I still think I got shafted.

 

[b20barry]

Another easy way is a link belt. Some have tried them but don't no how long they last. I chose not to.

 

[hookembevo]

Thank you for the suggestion and help.
As stated, it is quite a pain and quite a job but I was able to separate the
hydraulic pump shaft at the union to the fan belt pulley and squeeze the new fan belt through that way. A messy long process, but it worked.
Thank you!

 

[b20barry]

Well im glad you got it. Its not an easy job for sure,either way.