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I have misplaced or lost my info on settings for my Scott 3000. Anyone out there in tractor land provide one? Ron

Anyone replace the alternator/fan belt on their BX 25? Before I pull the drive line to get the old belt off and new belt on lower pulley it would be good to know if there is enough end play to get the old belt off and new on. Cannot find any discussion on this in the WSM. Parts Manual shows...

My retirement gig is I put together used welding sets both arc and O/A and sell on Craigs list. This market has done well for me as I can get a novice, garge tinker, small garage and etc with good value over buying new. Normally I only sell complete sets ready to go to work complete with PPE...

Calling on our electricians in Tractor Land. I am getting ready to pull three #8s and one #10 through a 1" underground conduit. What is the best way to connect them to the fish tape for the pull? There are two 90-degree bends and one 45-degree bend. I have plenty of wire lube. Ron

Got this tool along with a lot of stuff at the auction. Any ideas out there in TBN land on what it is used for, what does it cost? Ron

Have any of you welding experts figured out or know if the serial # on Victor torch barrels indicate the year it was manufactured. Need the code breaker if it is relevant like a lot of stuff is. Ron

I'm have reached an impasse trying to unthread a non-operative brass gauge from the brass housing of an oxygen regulator. First it is doubly difficult as there is not a good way to mount such gauges in a vise. It is a 1/4" pipe thread. I have used several type penetrating oil and as mush...

I have D55168 compressor I bought used that keeps tripping the belt off. The belt broke, bought a new one and installed. It was very difficult to get the belt to track true on the pulleys. Ran fine for approx 10 hours and then the belt ran off the pulleys destroying it. Thhis has happened...

Well today a Angiogram determined that my cardiac problem is not caused by plaque in arteries. Doctor wants to install a pacemaker to solve my problem with fluid retention in the legs and feet. I have heard conflicting stories about the effect welding has on those devices. One I like is if...

I have a model D55168 oil less compressor two years old. The belt broke on it. Watched a couple you tube repair videos. They make it look easy and that you can just force the belt on w/o loosening the tension cam. Tried several times to no effect. Loosened the adjustment and it is easy to...

I have noted Numerous posts relating to making diagnoses or the end repairs could have been alleviated some frustrations if the victim of the problem had ready access to Operating, Workshop (Repair), and Parts Manuals. I just responded to a post where I entered some of the dialog I will repeat...

I need a manual for the Montgomery Ward 230/180 Amp AC/DC welder model 110-086 I just acquired. Any body have one or know where one is available? Google just gets me to a bunch of manual monger that are a nightmare to navigate and probably scams anyway. Any help greatly appreciated. Ron

Need some feedback from the TBN community with your experiences with the Ryobi 40 Volt Outdoor Tool System. I have the chain saw and 3 other power heads with various attachments. Do not use any a whole lot, typical homeowner stuff. I have a total of 7 batteries and 3 battery chargers, none...

There have been many posts on welding lately. Here is a free manual that covers a lot of questions from soup to nuts of welding. Good midnight reading to chase away those nasty dreams.

Does anyone recognize this unit? The manufacturers name plate is worn illegible, I need to get a manual for it. Ron

Questions for all you TBN HVAC contractors/installers: i have a new Lennox high end gas furnace with a 3 ton DX coil installed 2 years ago. Could not afford the contractor install of the companion condensing unit. I was a HVAC Technician in my younger days and have kept up somewhat but not...

This winter I want to build a steel pallet to park my BX25 BH. Hoping someone in TBN land has done this and can share plans or good pictures for me to follow. I have never believed in re-inventing the wheel if someone already has, probably several times already. FEL won't lift it; so will...

Is a Miller 100 series spoolgun a decent way to begin learning MIG? Are they aluminum only or all flux core wires? What welding machine type do they work with? Just plug and play or is there something else involved. I have both AC an DC at 200A. Ron

Any body try to reverse the bucket on the BX BH so you dig pushing away from the tractor instead of pulling toward the tractor? Looks like you could but thought I would get opinion from another experimenter before. I need to square up the vertical walls of a pit. Hand digging sucks at my age...

Does anyone remember what a Dial Arc 250 cost new back in the 70-80s? Picked up one yesterday for $200 that works like new for a 1979 unit. May have lucked out on that one. Any body using one for TIG or MIG welding? What attachments are needed for those? Any good/bad opinions appreciated on...

This winter I am pulling up the floor on my BX to do some other repairs (replacing fuel tank being one) figured his is a good time to eliminate the existing floor mat as it is getting worn. Several posts in the past have mentioned doing this. I have been investigating various products. The...

After trying to figure out where to put a new thread relating to shop tools and equipment it became clear we need a Category for that subject. Let's petition Mohammed on this if you agree. Perfect place for threads like the HF stuff that does are does not work. Ron

Went to the Auction, Garage Sales, and Craig's List this last weekend. Picked up: $155- MC Tank size O/A kit (virtually new) with a Victor J series clone torch. The tanks alone new cost $200 plus $55 worth of gas in them, plus hidden in the carry unit was $200 worth of silver solders. I will...

Us serious mechanical types need to be acquainted with Surplus Center an advertiser and supporter of TBN. They have a myriad of stuff we are often looking for. If you get on their email distribution yo get their periodic new and bargain items. They have pages and pages of hydraulic cylinders...

There have recently been several threads on converting single phase to 3 ph Surplus Center has just advertised a 3-5 HP phase converter for $220. Link attached. 3 HP To 5 HP Phase Converter | Bargain Bin | www.surpluscenter.comase. Ron

I have one of their O/A welding sets. The torch handle and cutting attachment were stolen. Called customer service about getting replacements. There price for the two pieces was 75% of the cost of the new whole set. What a profit center that is for them. As there O/A sets are compatible...

Always room to learn. I have an old HF 16 speed bench model drill press. This was made back when HF was "Central Purchasing Inc". Even have the instruction manual from then, no date. As HF does not put their address on their web site not sure of their location. Back then it was in Camarillo...

Back in my working days we were able to get 10-15' sections of 3/16 O/A twin hose that was very soft and flexible. These short sections were used as a whip on the torch to take the strain from fighting the normal pretty stiff longer hoses. I have went to 3 welding stores and they do not know...

Large equipment like bulldozers and shovels had Pony Engines for starting motors and attachments were cable operated rather than hydraulic. Start the pony and get it warmed up, popped the clutch and turned over the main engine until it started, usually had to give it a whiff of ether. Then...

I just bought a new 6K dump trailer. The hitch assembly is so short it is hard to back up easily; needs to be 18-24" longer. Has anyone seen or heard of a manufactured solution. Or, has ny one done a modification on these light frame work trailers. There is no heavy channel or box frame...

Picked this up at the auction with some other stuff. No Name on it. It works. #P90 is stamped on the handle between the valves and #G61 stamped on the side of the cutting attachment. I have no torch nozzles with it. Twin hose looks like 1/8 inch with the small connectors like the old...

Added a branch receptacle to an existing GFCI protected receptacle. Completed the wiring connections to the GFCI. Energized; Existing GFCI would not reset. Trips immediately when pushing reset button Checked all new wiring and found no cross connections. Replaced GFCI with new one (premium...

Result of a project I should have never started as my wife pulled the plug on it. I bought a 55,000 BTU input unit heater I was planning to install in my garage. One thing led to another and I am no longer going to install it. Modine Effinity 93,PTC55A Natural Gas Condensing Type Unit Heater...

Bought a Miller JB 25 Thunderbolt AC welder at a garage sale for $30. Lady said it was in the back of her garage and did not know where it came from. Had no idea what it was worth, said make an offer. She snapped up the $30. Miller still has manuals so down loaded one. After sitting for...

Here is the latest from Surplus Center- New Arrivals in Engines, Hydraulic Motors, Linear Actuators and More! until someone says stop I will try to keep sending these, hope Surplus Center sees it and sends me a bonus :laughing: Ron

Attention all in the Pacific Northwest; I live in Port Orchard WA, I am selling my pratically new Huskvarna Chain Saw: This chainsaw is virtually new, less than 10 hrs working time. Takes up to a 28" bar, included w/saw. This is a professional grade saw that retails for $800. Package has 5...

Surplus Center's News letter had some good looking stuff us creative folks may want to use. New Arrivals Just in Time For Summer Here is an examle of a economical means of installing a hydraulic fluid temp gauge. 16-32F Murphy Temperature Gauge w/Switch | Automotive Gauges | Gauges |...

I was at Lowes today and noted all the isles were full of Crafstman brand tools and tool boxes. Ran down the tool guy and asked, what's up with all the Crafstman stuff. He stated Lowes decided to drop KOBALT and adopt Crafstman as their lead brand. I noted prices are way over comparable KOBALT...

I have noted past threads where folks replaced their BX seats. At 1500 hours and storing outside my seat has had it. What is out there better than the OEM one, it sucks. Would like better comfort and not have to spend time making adapters to get a fit. Any brilliant thoughts, thanks in...

1500 Hrs and my seat cover has gotten brittle and has a large tear at the bottom. What experience is out there on replacement seats other than the Kubota part? What problems were encountered installing? Mounting of the interlock switches? Does any other model Kubota seat that is more...

Check out the link below before wasting time watching the documentary starting tonight; which many consider a communist propaganda story. It is your decision just as I have made mine. I was there; saw the aftermath of the devastation of HUE in the sacking of 1968. Review Of Ken Burn's Vietnam...

The video on how the Chinese pump concrete W/O expensive equipment was not a good URL. Will add later. Would cancel this post if I could figure how. Ron

This is a revised version of a previous quote that did not get much response. I bought the thumb on CL at a real bargain. Owner bought and never installed. No instructions. His BX 25 is same vintage as mine. This is a clamp on type; later models K revised the dipper arm for a pinned...

I have a new Kubota brand BH thumb I bought on CL cheap. Does anyone out there in TBN Land have the instructions for installing these? Has anyone installed hydraulics to one? Pictures will help a lot. Thanks in advance, Ron

Have been back on my 25 doing digging which I haven't done for awhile. This renewed my annoyance with the poorly engineered seat operation from driving OPs to BH OPs. Has anyone come up with a simple seat mount that you don't have to fumble and pinch your fingers? Do the 2017 models have the...

My continuing Saga: Around the first of the year I posted that I was down sizing, selling off the shop and tractor. Dragon Eggs and Shield Arc will get a kick out of this post as they helped me sell off by buying some stuff being they were close by. Wife convinced me that the 21 AC and 3000...

Has any one figured a shortcut way to replace the HST fan other than the long drawn out process explained in the WSM? The dealer wants $500 to do it. Says it takes 4 hours of shop time. All to replace a $12 fan. Most of the time is removing stuff and putting it back to get the shaft out. It...

We are about half way to closing on our new house. I want to convert to a whole house tank-less WH and looking for voices of experience. will be natural gas direct vent condensing type. I have boiled it down to 3 brands; Rheem, Bosch, and Rennai in their top of line. I am more interested in...

cool2: While clearing out my toll boxes I found these two related items that I have no memory of ever buying or using: Ron

Anyone who is selling a used tractor run in the seemingly shrinking market for used SCUTS and CUTS? I am advertising my 6 year old BX25 that has 1500 hours on it. Getting quit a bit of response but all seem to be looking for tractors that old with less than 500 HRs. Price does not seem to be...

I just learned a very concerning source of fishing phone calls resulting from checks on your credit. I started applying for a mortgage last week. 3 days after the phone calls started coming in from fishers proportioning to represent other mortgage companies to solicit a loan. The last one said...

My church has been solicited by a tower broker to build a cell tower on our land. They then sub-let to various cell services. Anyone in out there in TBN land have any experience with such leases? What are the Pros and Cons? Do they normally try to scam low ball rates and fees to catch the...

I have been searching for info on the maximum operating temp for my BX25 HST. Chewing up my HST fan is a constant possibility with the where and how I operate the tractor. Currently need to have the fan replaced (over $400 labor to replace a $12 part). Good thing I have KTAC insurance. I...

Just wondering about some of the posts on BX maintenance and the bragging about not having any issues. It seems the average user of compact tractor only put a max of 50 Hrs/year. My BX 25 is a 2011 year and I now have 1500 hours on it. I just lost 3 months of seat time due to my Gall Bladder...

We have more ear wigs than ever before. They sure love to camp around diesel fuel. Went to fill the tractor yesterday and they came crawling out of the fill hos; gave it a crank and about 50 swarmed out. As the tank went dry yesterday while filling up, I opened the fill cap to double check...

Awhile back I posted on another thread about their BX quitting when the HST pedal was depressed. I had the same problem traced to the HST interlock switch coming loose and not making contact. This follows up on my proposed solution. I found that the switch mounting was accomplished using...

Need some help from you old time BX owners/mechanics. BX 25 is 5 years old and 1500 Hrs. I have not used the LSAV very much; usually set at medium speed, seldom lock in either full open or closed position. went to set in the closed position the other day and the shaft will not rotate at all...

Looking for help to find a RV repair shop in a 50 mile radius of OK City that specializes in suspension and tire problems. Can any of you OK Tbners help him out. The story: My son-in-law is working a pipeline job outside OK City and just had a tire blow on his 5th wheel travel trailer. Lot...

Has anyone out there found a flaring tool for JIC fittings that is under $50? I am tempted to try using my 45 degree tool. Any one tried that route? Ron

For some time now my BX25 engine has been cutting out intermittently when depressing the HST pedal. A couple times changed the fuel filter and it cleared up. Yesterday it died out in the field and could not get it to resume like it usually did. Changed fuel filter and no help this time...

You all have not seen a post from Tractor Seabee for a couple weeks for a reason. I crashed with a plugged outlet and serious infection of my Gall Bladder. My BP got down to 40 over 20 before they ER team got me stabilized. Story is they started the code clock 4 times during the crisis stage...

I am in the planning stage to assemble a new valve array for both front and rear implements. The screwy remote linkage system on the BXs has too many moving parts and I am now after 1200 hours am noticing a lot of slack and hang-ups in responses, due to wear. That whole system is a nightmare...

I am building an attachment to mount on my BX25 FEL QH. It is a piece of 18" Dia pipe contoured to dig and salvage a root ball for replanting or containerizing. nI need some small weld on teeth on the bottom and part way up the sides to assist in the digging. I have looked all over the...

I now have almost 5 years and 1300 HRs on my BX. Little things are starting to happen like glow plugs not working. All you old kubota hands; what seems to be the trouble free life of the BX and what little things am I now facing? I am starting to wonder if there is a planned obsolescence on...

Discussing subjects like this in long detail is out of place in Technical Forums so decided to start it in this one. This is a much better forum for rants like this. For me shipping Charges have really become a limiting factor in buying off the internet or ordering items not stocked in the...

I put my little BX to the test: Two cherry trees and one maple tree. Less than 2 hours work on each. Yeah its slow; but she gets'er done. The teeth on the bucket rip those roots right through if you hook them right. Blossom was out there watching every move. If the tractor is running...

We have a Husqvarna YTH24 Rider with the 3 section bagger. I have tried regular, mulching, and high lift blades, none get clippings and leaves up into those 3 bags very well. Lush green grass or damp leaves forget it. Husqvarna does not offer an auxiliary vacuum/blower attachment like some do...

Thought some of you would find this useful; an answer from the maker of StaBil regarding their products: Hello Ronald, Thank you for contacting Gold Eagle Company. For small engines, we usually recommend using STA-BILｮ 360 Performance. The marine formula has additional additives that are...

any one out there have a scheme to kill Black Hawthorn tree sprouts. These things sprout up from roots that are 15 years or more since the trees were cut down. The mother trees were 3-4' in diameter. Real pain in the ***. Where we mow they get cut off but if left they will have a 2" trunk...

Need some help finding a 5:1 in-line speed reducer good for 15 HP service. I can adapt the input and output shafts to its end use use. It can be base mounted or shaft mounted. Big brand names like browning are too expensive for the application. This is a supplement to my other thread about...

Help Guys! How do I calculate the size hydraulic motor needed to power a 2000# winch I have with a burned out electric motor? I have 2000 PSI at 6 GPM available. I would direct couple to the winch shaft so no loss in the drive mechanism. Would putting a flow restrictor in the forward and...

I am looking for a copy of Kubota Operators Manual for their Subframe and QH Model BX2751. I found a copy of the Parts list section on the internet. I have a chance to buy a used set and need it to determine if any parts are missing which may mitigate the price and how to install it on my BX...

The FEL has been on my BX since I bought it 4 years ago. Went to take off today. All 4 QC on the hydro lines were frozen solid. The sleeves on the female end would not move at all. Penetrating oil and after supper went out and finally broke the sleeves loose with pliers. Pieces would not...

I have a project with many pieces of 1/4" thick -1/2" thick that will be butt and fillet welded. Normally I just use the 4 1/2" amd or/ 9" angle grinders to create the bevel. Creates a lot of fine dust and sparks. Is there a better process you guys use? I have a drill press with a milling...

Has anyone figured a way to use the front PTO on a BX to power a Bush Hog adapted to mount on the FEL arms minus the bucket. With the Bota FEL QC system the mounting bracket is not difficult to fabricate. Looks like a 5:1 speed reducer will be needed somewhere in the PTO hook-up. Ideas...

We are getting a new TSC store in Port Orchard WA to serve the west side of Puget Sound. They open on May 22. From you long TSC time shoppers what are we in for? I have not been impressed by their web site or their Blue Book catalog. Hope their in store stock is not representative of what...

It is very unhandy to engage that little pedal with your heel when doing other things to increase traction. You engage it to get more traction and just as you get moving it drops out, then you are fumbling around trying to get it engaged again. It gets very distressing when you are on a hill...

I have a Prince MB series 8 GPM valve on my Log Splitter. I have that one as in that GPM range it is the only one SC has with PB capability. I am confused by the jargon around Regen valves. I see some on the net that just go in the output line of the MB. If I did such what would be the effect...

We got off to a late start on the garden and have several areas that will not be planted till next year. What is the best ground cover to plant now and then later for the winter? Criteria: up to 12" tall No invasive root structure nitrogen producer if possible Suitable for our cool nights...

There has been a lot on interest here lately on setting up a 3rd function on FEls to operate a grapple, including me. I cannot afford to buy a manufactured grapple unit so am designing one I can fabricate in my shop. Question for all you experts: Who makes those fancy switch units that fit...

I am working the slash piles left from logging 15 Ac of timber to make firewood to sell. 20 cord to date and that much or more to go. They left two large piles where they set up the processor on either side of the creek; 59 truckloads and many of them over 100K weight. I am putting my BX 25...

The last 30 days or so I no longer am on the email notification of posts I have responded to or new subjects I have initiated. I have the block checked to ask for that. What am I doing wrong or is there something wrong with the system. Ron- Tractor Seabee

I have a BX25 that I am working the crap out of and extremely pleased (1K HRs in less than 3 years). I find that the FEL and BH are on a lot and also need the 3 PT a lot. Looking at getting a 2370 or 2670 with a MMM as my wife hates the new Husqvarna I just bought her. Then I have the 3 PT...

I am looking for a log splitter regenerative valve that will work on a Power Beyond System and be stackable with others for lift and a hoist winch units. Plan to use on my BX25 using the BH ports. The Prince LSR 3060 mentioned in previous posts does not meet those criteria. Maybe I am...

Looking for a couple broken axel shafts for a BX25. Probably several other Kubota's have the same wheel pattern also. All I plan to use is the wheel flange part to build some wheel base extenders. That way I do not have to be meticulous getting the bolt holes placed and threaded on the wheel...

The electrical interlocks will not allow me to get off the seat to operate the chipper with the PTO engaged. Is there some little quirk I am missing or do I need to install a bypass switch around the seat switch? Ron

There have been numerous past threads on raising the pressure of the relief valve. Please cite your experience on yhis subject. My dealer's Service Manager says leave it within factory spec but can site no other reason except the factory says so. I bought a bunch of shims and set up a guage...

Working on my bucket list of winter projects and scouring up pieces/parts. QUESTION: Are BX25 quick connect fittings standard US pattern or are they unique to Kubota as the dealer claims? They naturally want to sell them at their branded inflated price. Maybe I am stuck with the situation but...

Where can I find specs and other info on older Dresser Dozers. Is an E8E a valuid model #? Ron

I need to get a dozer to do some light land clearing and build some access trails through my forest. It needs to be small enough to load on my 12K trailer. A Case 350 and a PowerTrack have cropped up on the local Graig's List in the $6K range. My budget is +/- $7K with minus a plus. I plan...

I love mu BX25 except for the poorly engineered seat arrangement for the BH use. It is a real PITA to reset the seat around. Must be a better way. Has anyone seen or used an aftermarket product that is on a swivel that you do not have to fight with every time you want to move a little? Ron

Anyone have one of these? Performance? Problems? Parts Support? I know it is Chinese made, seems to be pretty solid unit. Have an opportunity to buy one, He claims he only used once and has been stored under cover for 3-4 years. He cannot find the manual. Importer web site has one, you have...

I am looking for the tapered plug end for the leads for a Wards PowerKraft Arc Welder. The tapered plug is slightly larger than the ones for Miller, Lincoln, and Airco which are readily available. The local supplier's shop foreman said they had that problem but found Forney had one. Forney's...

We have been fighting the moles for two years in our yard and garden. Tried everything from poison to vibrators. My daughter has a litle dog that we turned loose, all he did was till up the ground exposing tunnels, no moles. They have increased exponently rather than decrease. These are not...

Anyone out there know of a forum dedicated to the Nursery Industry? We want to start a narrow niche market for Pacific Northwest Native Plant growing and sales. Is there enough interest from folks on TBN to maybe start a forum on this subject? Naturally it takes equipment to do this...

Questions?? I have a BX 25 and looking at a snow blade set up. Will probably get the QH for it first and then save up to get the blade or adapt a used one. Does the QH when installed interfere with the FEL? Hope not as that would queer the idea for me. Second question; can you keep the FEL...

I want to get a log splitter but am confused by the Kubota Power Beyond (PB) feature. The 3PT splitters I have seen so far only have two hoses. I would propose to use the Backhoe hydraulics which has the three hoses. With the BH off the PB hose couples to the Supply (P) connector and the Tank...

Hello All, I am the proud owner of new Kubota BX25 (this spring, 200 Hrs already). I will have a lot of questions as time goes by. I have 21+ acres, 18 in fir/alder forest, year round creek with pond, burn wood for heat, have a large family garden and 4 acres in improved/semi-improved...