B7100 Restore Project Has Begun

[j t huskins]

Well, got it broke down and a list of trans. parts together. Just as I expected the gear box parts are just as pricey as engine parts. I located a salvage trans for 850.00 with a 200.00 core plus shipping. The parts to renew mine will run about 600.00 so I am going to build it and hope for the best. I can't find any reason for the gear failure as of now. The oil was slightly tainted with typical tractor gear box condensation and all bearings feel good. The only thing that I can figure is that the machine was used a LOT with the FEL. The gears appear to have failed under extreme pressure. The shifter fork guide for the High Low was worn almost completely out which then wore the guide channel on the gear out. Began cleaning, sanding, and painting parts from the engine back. Will have to locate a hood due to damage on the front of mine around the head lights that can't be repaired. This is from many years of being banged on the FEL while opening and lack of a front grill guard.

 

[6mmbr]

Great pictures once again.
Interesting are the differences between the HST and the Gear drive.

Both my 4x4 u-joints were bad and I had to rebuild both.

Keep up the good work.

 

[j t huskins]

My joints are good but the rear yoke at the transmission has some wear to the splines. The shaft splines are good.

 

[RobertN]

Engine Company 32?

 

[j t huskins]

Engine Company 32?

2332 Watauga County Station 23, Deep Gap VFD.15 years of service.

 

[RobertN]

St-28, Engine 228, Shingle Springs Vol FF, since '99

2332 Watauga County Station 23, Deep Gap VFD.15 years of service.

 

[6mmbr]

sent PM about B7100 being parted out.

look at that website under:
KUBOTA B7100 Dismantled Machines
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[j t huskins]

Well, the project is in limp mode right now due to limited funds this time of year after paying property taxes, home insurance, auto insurance, and $600.00 a month health insurance. Been sanding and painting a few parts between re plumbing the entire house to get rid of all type L copper pipe which develops at least one pin hole per year. Just got home from a road trip to Nesquehoning Pa. to do a final inspection on a 3000 gal tanker at the KME factory for my fire dept. Didn't see a single Kubota tractor during the entire trip.

 

[Martian]

Well, the project is in limp mode right now due to limited funds this time of year after paying property taxes, home insurance, auto insurance, and $600.00 a month health insurance. Been sanding and painting a few parts between re plumbing the entire house to get rid of all type L copper pipe which develops at least one pin hole per year. Just got home from a road trip to Nesquehoning Pa. to do a final inspection on a 3000 gal tanker at the KME factory for my fire dept. Didn't see a single Kubota tractor during the entire trip.

One sweet International!!:thumbsup:

 

[j t huskins]

Yea, I wanted to drive it the 550 miles back home but the dealer has to deliver it. Oh well, I'll get plenty of short trips in it when it gets put into service.