A couple BX parts questions

Jay4200 · Jul 10, 2016

I'm changing out my blown BX2200 steering pump lines, and have a couple of related parts questions for those who have ventured under their floorpan:

1) Do all of the BXs use the same steering lines, and if I order lines for a BX2200, will I get upgraded lines? I don't want to end up with the inferior OEM lines again - rumor has it that the newer BX's have upgraded lines.

2) There is a rubber boot on the driveshaft on the fitting directly in front of the HST fan. Mine has disintegrated. Do I care, and it is as much of a nightmare to replace as the fan, or is it just two bolts?

3) Can I buy the little plugs that hold the floormat down individually, or do they come in packs? Also, the right side plug that holds down the plate under the battery broke - what is with that thing? It's different than the one on the other side (left one has a screw that actually turns) and appeared impossible to remove without simply breaking it in half - which is exactly what I did.

Thanks

davesl708 · Jul 10, 2016

I would call the dealer to verify the upgraded hoses are available. I would think they did change if there were problems with the OE hoses. Mine are still fine after 1400hrs so will be interested in hearing what you find.

I changed my HST fan and it was not that bad. The boot keeps the joint clean so I would replace it if bad.

The plugs you are looking for can be found at the auto parts stores. On my BX the plate is held in place by two metal pins and then the cover screen keeps it in place.

RaydaKub · Jul 10, 2016

I bought a half-dozen of those for plugs when I tore my tractor apart. Because I wasn't confident in the repair (mower height control) I didn't put them in. Still haven’t 5 years later. I recall they were like a dollar each which is absurd.

Jay4200 · Jul 12, 2016

davesl708 said:
I would call the dealer to verify the upgraded hoses are available. I would think they did change if there were problems with the OE hoses. Mine are still fine after 1400hrs so will be interested in hearing what you find.

I changed my HST fan and it was not that bad. The boot keeps the joint clean so I would replace it if bad.

The plugs you are looking for can be found at the auto parts stores. On my BX the plate is held in place by two metal pins and then the cover screen keeps it in place.

As I suspected, the dealer couldn't tell me anything about the hoses. They just get the part number then order it like the mindless drones that they are.

Can anybody with a newer BX (22-23HP range) tell me if their steering supply n' return hoses are anything different than PNs: K2561-41530; K2561-41540?

davesl708 · Jul 12, 2016

Jay4200 said:
As I suspected, the dealer couldn't tell me anything about the hoses. They just get the part number then order it like the mindless drones that they are.

Can anybody with a newer BX (22-23HP range) tell me if their steering supply n' return hoses are anything different than PNs: K2561-41530; K2561-41540?

Wow. That's to bad.