Recent content by zoltanthegypsy

Interesting. I replaced the standard flooded units in my SeaSport with AGMs 9 years ago. Still test and work just fine. [edit to add] They spend most of their time on a smart (brilliant...) charger. Perhaps that has helped. Z.

My '24 runs toward the top of the temp gauge on a hot day. Keeping the radiator clean w/a long-nosed nozzle and air (from a scuba tank and modified first stage) helps. Haven't read back through the whole thread. Perhaps this has been mentioned: what really helps is keeping the fan belt snug...

Some automobile CVTs do use torque converters - not that it matters much for this conversation :) FWIW, I'm a (relatively inexperienced) HST fan. Everything else on the tractor is hydraulic, why not take advantage of that for the "go" pedal as well. The tight space applications I have are...

That doesn't quite jibe with my recollection, but maybe I was thinking back 50 years ago when ignition systems were designed to operate at 9V and had a ballast resistor that got bypassed during cranking. ISTR 9-10V was reasonable for automotive cranking... but on to today: Ran a test on my...

From the WAG bin: that burly thing looks like some I've seen on attachment slip clutches, where they wrap the bolts and provide tension. Z.

The BX burns something under a gallon an hour mowing 3 rough acres with a small hog. The GR maybe half of that (haven't really measured it) dealing with a steep 1/2 acre lawn. Wouldn't go back to the Dear John gas machines for anything. The AWD GR was expensive, but well worth it for my...

Closest I can come is a BX24. No deck to remove but did have a Bro-Tek crunch plate in the way. Once stuff is out of the way it's no big deal, but I'd suggest you have something like this handy. Otherwise it takes 3 hands and a lot of shop towels... Z.

I've had this happen on my '24. Hair trigger PTO engagement switch in my case. Can be adjusted. IIRC I could reach it w/out any disassembly. Zoltan

Absurd of me to join in since I know less than nothing... Is there any possibility that an internal coolant leak could hydro-lock a cylinder? Maybe pull the glow plugs and try that bar again? Leave them out when you do the brute force tow-to-free thing? Just askin', not sayin' Zoltan

Got it :) *heat* First thought was a torch but that seemed way too harsh. Then remembered the instant hot water dispenser in the kitchen. More like normal operating temps. 30 seconds of hot water, let it warm through for a few more, then rapped the housing on the bench and the boss popped...

My thinking as well. There's no way to pry externally that I can see - the fit is too close - and I'm a bit concerned about going in with a hook "blind" - but that's probably the only way to deal with it. Considered applying heat and replacing the o-rings after. Shy of that too... Thanks, Z.

Long time lurker... occasional poster... Doing the 200hr maintenance on the GR. Manual seems to suggest just pulling the suction hose and sliding out the boss and strainer for cleaning. No way. That sucker is tighter than a bull's backside in fly time. Pulled the whole strainer housing but...

I need to have a look at the WSM but IIRC on my BX24 there is an adjustment for axle pivot tension/spacing. Perhaps there's something similar on your BX that might explain the slop. Not sayin' just askin' I imagine you've already considered that. Zoltan

That's right. Trying to remember all the details... Slot/slit at the top. Cut the back to allow for the shaft angle and movement - and the existing "guard". IIRC there's bolt head or something on the front casting so a small hole for that. Also another small drain hole. Took longer to puzzle...

Split and held on with a hose clamp? You mean like that black poly pipe in the pic above ;) Z.