09-06-2009, 03:50 PM
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|  BX air cleaner brkt.
Hi All,
Anyone having issues with the air cleaner brkt.cracking?I have repaired mine 1 time already.BX2230 with 450 hrs on the clock.It seems the vibrations from the engine at idle take a serious toll on all parts attached to engine.I have replaced temp sender wire connector as well as glow plug power wire connector.The air cleaner brkt.cracked I welded a gussett on to stiffen it up now it has cracked again.I have set the idle up to help eliminate the rough idle somewhat.The part cost $60.00 and I see it cracking all over again upon replacement.Maybe it's time to fab a new brkt?Anyone have any ideas?
As always,Thanks for all your expert help........Scotty | 
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09-06-2009, 04:26 PM
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| Re: BX air cleaner brkt.
When I bought my BX2200 in 2003, one of the first things I noticed was how much the engine vibrated at idle, so my solution was to never run it at idle and as a result nothing broke, well until I started it up to put it on the trailer the very day a little over five years later when my BX2660 was delivered.
The bracket design is not very good on these things, but I am kind of leery of reinforcing anything for fear of something more substantial breaking. I just always run my machine at the point where there is minimal vibration; not a solution, just an adaptation. | 
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09-06-2009, 04:29 PM
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| Re: BX air cleaner brkt.
Two zip ties will hold for years
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09-06-2009, 07:42 PM
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| Re: BX air cleaner brkt.
Comments plastered all over the board about this.
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09-06-2009, 08:26 PM
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| Re: BX air cleaner brkt.
Mine broke, got a new bracket and wire tied the air cleaner to the brace that runs along the engine side cover, still good after several years.
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09-06-2009, 08:50 PM
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| Re: BX air cleaner brkt.
$60?
They were $20 at TractorSmart a couple of years ago.
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09-11-2009, 01:07 AM
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| Re: BX air cleaner brkt.
My lower bracket broke at about 15 hours. Dealer replaced it at no charge. Then at 200 hours, the band arround the filter housing broke. I lifted the hood this afternoon and found the band clamp broken again. The hour meter is only at 345 hours now, so mine must be running ahead of schedule.
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10-29-2009, 09:27 PM
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| Re: BX air cleaner brkt.
Update on this old thread.
My BX2200 was in for a FEL install and my dealer casually mentioned that he replaced the air cleaner bracket. I figured he just put on another of the old weak one that vibrates and snaps since my air cleaner was currently being held on by bailing wire. Not so.
I just opened the hood today and there is a much, much heavier duty bracket. It even has a different mount to the engine. Maybe there is a TSB about it but at least a heavy duty replacement is available for those frustrated with the original. There was no charge but also no part number was listed on the invoice to pass along.
A picture can be posted if anyone is interested.
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10-29-2009, 11:17 PM
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| Re: BX air cleaner brkt.
Yeah, I 'd like to see it.
I haven't broken my bracket yet, but I keep the throttle up above the point where the engine shakes like crazy at idle. I figure that's where the stress is taking place...
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10-30-2009, 02:12 AM
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| Re: BX air cleaner brkt.
Just noticed mine when checking the oil today... it finally broke.
Would like to see a picture if not too much trouble so at least I will be able to recognize it.
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