Pacific Pete
New member
Kubota B7100 1100 hours.
Hi Guys have had this tractor for 20 years now. Bought it used at 300 hours, and it has been well maintained,and serviced all its life.
Pushing snow the other day the steering became stiff, and a cracking sound came out of the steering box. I had just changed the oil ,and winterized the tractor. So we ripped it apart and found the upper trust bearing in the steering box had let go, allowing the ball bearings to migrate into the areas below.
After getting all the parts out I find the steering shaft ,that the steering wheel, attaches to has also been damaged. Went to the dealer for parts and I find this shaft is no longer available as a spare part.
Anybody out there that can suggest a place to look for this part, or a substiute used part, would be greatly appreciated.
Tractor still runs well and is ued around here daily for snow removal, rototilling and cutting grass.
Thanks in advance Pacific pete
Hi Guys have had this tractor for 20 years now. Bought it used at 300 hours, and it has been well maintained,and serviced all its life.
Pushing snow the other day the steering became stiff, and a cracking sound came out of the steering box. I had just changed the oil ,and winterized the tractor. So we ripped it apart and found the upper trust bearing in the steering box had let go, allowing the ball bearings to migrate into the areas below.
After getting all the parts out I find the steering shaft ,that the steering wheel, attaches to has also been damaged. Went to the dealer for parts and I find this shaft is no longer available as a spare part.
Anybody out there that can suggest a place to look for this part, or a substiute used part, would be greatly appreciated.
Tractor still runs well and is ued around here daily for snow removal, rototilling and cutting grass.
Thanks in advance Pacific pete