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Check Your Oil
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 3 Post by WillieH

(lol)
...Glad you enjoyed it !

~ Willie H

Pour me a drink and make it a stiff one
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 6 Post by WillieH

One thing that I came across awhile back, when I, er, ah, bent the toplink, (bad), I went to straighten it, and then removed it from the buckle.

It did straighten out enough for me to remove it, however, what I found out was that unlike the aftermarket toplinks where the ends (albeit rh or lh thread) just unscrew and fall out, the Kubota toplink, apparently before assembling the zerc fittings into the buckle, drive a stop pin into the inner most edges of the threaded portions. This way, incase one unturns the buckle too far, the assembly won't fall apart.

Well, it all came apart (eventually), and it works well again. However, at the bad end, it now has square thread cut into it rather than the original point pitch cut. As I was backing the bent portion out (and it was a bugger), when it came out, I saw the remnants of the stop pin. Then I went to put it back together, and soon realized that the internal thread of the buckle had been square thread cut by the pin cutting it's way out.
Be warned -
~ Willie H

b7510 top link parts
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by WillieH

Bluefishbeagle -
Thanks for the tip.

I have finally made a decision on what to do. I have ordered an inverter (tig) from a local shop. I got a chance to putz with one, and found that it would suit my needs quite nicely, at least for the short haul - perhaps indefinitely.

Now I just need not be so anxious for it to arrive. (dealer was out of stock of new units at the time, so I needed to order it). Then, I will get to play with it !!!!!
Thanks to all for input ~

Willie H

Welding Aluminum
Parts and Repair
Replies 23 Post by WillieH

DRankin -

No kidding...When I first got the R4's, they had some 30+ lbs in each. I had never had a more harder ride with anything, and as you pointed out, I could feel a dime under the tires as I drove over it. I went WAY down in psi also, MUCH more comfy on the back, neck, etc.

~ Willie H.

Will B7510 with Ind Tires leave ruts
Kubota Tractors
Replies 13 Post by WillieH

Mike -
If you have found this unit to be in as good a shape as you have described, it is a very good deal ~ that is with all the extras coming with it (loader, double tire sets, mower, etc)
These older units were not equipped with a four place hour meter as the newer ones are, so is it 900 or 1900 hours? One really can not be sure other than a concientious guess.

The power steering on these older units really should have been called power assist. They did/do not compare with what is known as power steering. In all honesty, so long as you have sufficient counterweight on the 3pt, even with a loaded bucket it will be reasonably easy to steer, so long as you are rolling. I have two B5200's ~ neither with power steering, but easy to steer with 3pt ballast. That being said, I actually have a tendancy to chew up the lawn more with the newer units WITH power steering than the older units without.

- Willie H.

KUBOTA B6200HST
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by WillieH

Schunter -
Sounds like your having a ball with it already! Just stay safe ~
Wait until all the neighbors realize what you have and what the orange can do....for THEM! lol

You'll have alot more friends...

Good luck with it!
- Willie H.

Positive ebay Kubota B7510 tractor purchase
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by WillieH

Ron -
The B7200 has dry brakes

- Willie H

B 7200 brakes
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by WillieH

I have seen these units on eBay for a while now myself. I was curious - called one of the sellers, and checked them out in person. I later saw one at an auction - both brand new, and VERY well built. I most definitely thought if I was going to get another hoe, I would get one of these for my small work.

-Willie H

Taylor Pittsburg Backhoe Attachment
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 8 Post by WillieH

Here is a pants changer for you all.....

Years ago, I had cobbed together a makeshift cab for one of my tractors, complete with a hook atop for easy removing with an overhead hoist.

At the time I kept it in a shed of sorts. We had a lot of snow that winter, and , one winter's day, I fired the tractor up and proceeded out the shed to plow.

It VERY soon became clear that something was amiss, when I saw myself doing a wheeley with a front loader! The nose had lifted slightly upon my exiting the shed from the high snow pack. Once the rear got to the snow, the added height of the tractor cab caught the shed doorway, proceeded to drag the old shed frame a bit until it was snagged in the snow itself, then picked the cab off the tractor as if it were hinged behind the seat.....Damn it got cold FAST !

It does not take long for stuff to happen - for sure. Needless to say, I fab'd a much better cab, with serious components which has been in use now for nearly twenty years ......Minus the hook ! (The shed made a nice bonfire)

- Willie H

ROPS vs garage door opening
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by WillieH

I love it !
I have lived with the Poltergeists for a long time ~ but that is another story!

You may have a bad switch as Peters pointed out, or a bad flasher unit / relay, that may be abit lazy. Bear in mind that these units have a mechanical relay as opposed to solid state. Contacts crapped up over time, moisture, whatever will have a toll on these things.

On my B5200, I was driving along a little while ago, in the dead of night plowing, with the overheads (cab lights) and the flashers on. I suddenly realized that it became extremely orange in the cab ~ even more so than just the glow of the paint being illuminated. It seemed as if the rear end was ablaze - only to realize that the flasher relay was stuck in the "on" mode. Usually it is kept in the garage, but other winter projects forced the old girl outdoors for a while this winter past. Then the moisture found the relay and.....ta-da.

If it does not get used often enough, the unit will act up. Perhaps you can make use of them more often, and see what happens. Just be warned, if you wake up some night and the flashes are blue and red rather than orange.....grab your gear and hide in the cellar!

- Willie H

Haunted B 7200
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by WillieH

Alright, now I am really scratching my head. Now the tekp gage does not even come up to the lowest point in the "normal" range....then it does then it dumps out all together.
So I am thinking air in the system at this point. I vacuum the system, check for any leaks (none are found), and refill the system slowly from the vacuum reservoir. Now I know that at least 99% of the air has been vacated.

I start it up again, let it run, and run, and run, and run, with revving and high speed running too. No read on gage and no heat.

T-stat gone now? Always a possibility that a new one is bad I guess.....

- Willie H

Let s play Stump the mechanic
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 16 Post by WillieH

kt-
I did not realize that the paint was actually flaking off. Do you think that was from UV contamination or oxidation, as much as it was from a poor quality priming or sublayer preparation? My guess is the latter, but I imagine we are now back to your original concern (poor paint).

Horse_farmer -
...at least some of the bird "dumps" would be less noticeable on a white background, vs. orange! (maybe not) lol
- Willie H

Beware of kubota-orange Woods attachments
Kubota Tractors
Replies 20 Post by WillieH

Having been a pro "law" constituent, for as long as I can remember, I find it somewhat strange too.

In my travels, I am seeing/finding more and more "NRA Certification" ranges popping up. I ask myself,
"self, is this because of the past potential scares that get brought up in congress or the like, that we must prove ourselves again, that we are responsible enough to have weapons/ arms?"

There is not a day that goes by, that in some corner of our land, some news station doesn't boast that their local city's homicide rate has dropped last week from 34 deaths to 31 deaths....AND THEY ARE EXCITED (!?) about it? What did I miss?

It is a sad day, when we could all have as much target practice (or "range time"), on the streets of the inner city at night, as we get at an NRA range.

Your comment from the bumper sticker kt, "if guns are outlawed, only the outlaws will have guns.", I vaguely remember as well.
Do you remember going to the county fair and plinking the little yellow targets? I am sorry to say, that is how I feel when I walk in the city at night after a ballgame, movie, concert/show or whatever brings me to the city for the arts. I feel like at any moment, my flag will be plinked........
(my 2 cents)

- Willie H

New Highway Billboard Ads
Everything and Anything
Replies 9 Post by WillieH

HiTech -
The B__50 units were built, and built strong. All the parts are still very readily available.

I still have a B1750 with the BiSpeed turn. To be very honest, I hardly ever use it. The tractor has power steering as it is along with a front loader. I would imagine that if I would get into a REAL difficult spot to manuever, it might come in handy, but.....

That series is a TANK - they go on forever!

- Willie H

Good Money for a B2150
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by WillieH

Ron-
Very Good!
Have fun with it! (stay safe, too)

- Willie H

b 7200
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by WillieH

I guess we could chalk it up to law enforcement not having significant intelligence resources at that time - at least that is what "they" wish us to believe.
7 out of 10 isn't that bad, however, how does one count the computer geek terrorist? As a "computer geek" or as a "terrorist"? Hmmm....

- Willie H

Computer Geek or Terrorist
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 13 Post by WillieH

Mike -
The oil pressure switch will close if the pressure drops below 7-8psi. I believe that this engine will be running at about 60-70 psi.(ballpark)
Hope this helps -

- Willie H

Embarrassed
Kubota Tractors
Replies 26 Post by WillieH

Oliver -
Good News indeed! Glad you were able to find the problem.
Nine times out of ten, when there is something that is really not making any sense, it will end up being something pretty simple in nature.
Most if not all, have been in your shoes one time or another...
...the question that I have now, is what was the reason that the fuse blew?
(I know, it is another discussion for another day - especially when it now is RUNNING !)
Good lick with it -

- Willie H

7510 won t turn over
Kubota Tractors
Replies 24 Post by WillieH

Wingwiper -<br>
Yea, your right about the poisonous leaves and such. I realize the eucalyptus is poisonous to many creatures, however so is /are marigolds to many critters, besides the stench that the marigolds give off.<br>
I guess the Kuala bear is about the only creature that can consume the stuff without keeling over.<br>
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SG8NUC -<br>
You know what, I have never seen an armadillo in real life. They must be somewhat similar to the mentality of the possum that we have up here - damn stupid things! You can come across the darn things at night, and they'll lay over and either stop and freeze staring at you or simply play dead on their sides. I guess you could say that they are the same short of the armor.<br>
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Wait aminute...All this time I have been going on about the Koala Bear, not as I have been writing "kuala". I think I have been thinking of that drink again...KAHLUA...yea that's it....<br>
The Kahlua Bear ! LOL<br>
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- Willie H

Mulch Of Choice
Garden and Landscape
Replies 43 Post by WillieH