BX2350 CCM Top Link

actionaj · Aug 24, 2008

I installed my new CCM top link cylinder a couple of weaks ago. I have to say that a hydraulic top link is the way to go when using a box blade. Adjustment at you finger tips brings box-blading to a new level. CCM is great to business with and the cylinder is of the highest quality. The cyl. I ordered is 14.5-20.5 stroke seems to be the perfect length so far with all my attachments. Here is some pics. with BB.

nh DRAGON · Aug 24, 2008

Nice setup, looks like a real time saver. Thanks for the pics!

crossfire190 · Aug 25, 2008

I was just going to order a similar toplink. I have the Kubtoa remote kit on order. Did you have CCM make up the hoses? What size are the quick disconnect couplings?

actionaj · Aug 25, 2008

crossfire190 said:
I was just going to order a similar toplink. I have the Kubtoa remote kit on order. Did you have CCM make up the hoses? What size are the quick disconnect couplings?

I made the hoses myself at work. They are 1/4" Parker hoses with male 1/4" NPT ends, the cylinder end I used a straight swivel, the QD end I used just a plain straight. Total length from fitting to fitting is 30". I changed the fittings on the check valve from male 3/8" NPT to 1/4" female NPT using a Parker adaptor I don't remember the part number for this but the threads in the vale are SAE-M (I think). The QD's I order from Snap-tite's web site. Part #72N4-4F they were $5.87 each.

Hoosier_Daddy · Aug 25, 2008

Crossfire, is the Bota kit expensive?

crossfire190 · Aug 26, 2008

Hoosier_Daddy said:
Crossfire, is the Bota kit expensive?

The kit is $284 - part number is BX7326. From reading other posts, I thought I needed an additional hose kit - my dealer didn't know too much about it - he called Kubota and they said that was all that was needed. It is supposed to come in at the end of next week. We shall see... I am going to attempt the install myself and see what happens.

This is for the BX2350 (not the BX24's).

actionaj · Aug 26, 2008

crossfire190 said:
The kit is $284 - part number is BX7326. From reading other posts, I thought I needed an additional hose kit - my dealer didn't know too much about it - he called Kubota and they said that was all that was needed. It is supposed to come in at the end of next week. We shall see... I am going to attempt the install myself and see what happens.

This is for the BX2350 (not the BX24's).

Crossfire190 Here is the link to my post on installing the BX7326 kit.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/125660-bx7326-rear-aux-kit-install.html

crossfire190 · Aug 26, 2008

actionaj said:
Crossfire190 Here is the link to my post on installing the BX7326 kit.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/125660-bx7326-rear-aux-kit-install.html

Actionaj - thanks - i did see your excellent post before and that is what inspired me to attempt this.

crossfire190 · Sep 4, 2008

Well... I am still waiting for the valve kit. The dealer got one in, but the box was torn in route and 1/2 the stuff was missing when I went to pick it up, so the dealer has ordered another kit.

Actionaj - did you use any tape or pipe compound on the fittings?

I am not familiar with "crows feet line wrenches" - where do you find these and what do they do?

Thanks.

actionaj · Sep 4, 2008

crossfire190 said:
Well... I am still waiting for the valve kit. The dealer got one in, but the box was torn in route and 1/2 the stuff was missing when I went to pick it up, so the dealer has ordered another kit.

Actionaj - did you use any tape or pipe compound on the fittings?

I am not familiar with "crows feet line wrenches" - where do you find these and what do they do?

Thanks.

I used Teflon-tape on QDs only, I put the tape on the male pipe threads one thread back from the end and 2 wraps of tape. All the other fittings are flared or o-ring they do not require any sealer.

Crows feet are open end wrenches that attach to a 3/8s drive ratchet extension. Line wrenches are kind a like a box end wrench that is open enabling it to slip over the steel tube and grab the fitting allmost all the way around makes for a firmer grip on the fitting compared to a standard open end wrench. You can find them at Sears. I ended up using a combination of both, plus standard wrenches and line wrenches.

Sorry about your kit being messed up the box mine came in was really ruff too the parts guy went through it and made sure that all the parts were there.

Don't forget about the bolt that holds the valve on to the transmission being wrong my kit came with a 12mm bolt the correct bolt is 8mm.