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    Direct Throttle Control?

    I'm looking at a small engine to put in a machine that I'm building. I was looking at the Vanguard 37 hp EFI. On the options page it says that Direct Throttle Control is an option. How would that differ from a regular throttle body that comes on the motor. I can't seem to get a definitive...
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    Honda GX690 engine

    The Honda GX690 engine has two small ports above the oil filter. Would you be able to tell me what those are for, are they for an external oil cooler, if so what type and size.
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    Honda GX690 engine

    The Honda GX690 engine has two small ports above the oil filter. Would you be able to tell me what those are for, are they for an external oil cooler, if so what type and size.
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    Steel bending

    I have got some rectangular tubing that I need to bend a tight radius. It is 1x2x.125 Rectangular tube. I need to bend four pieces that are 30 inches long. The image below shows two of the pieces as they will appear finished. Wondering what would be the best way to bend something like this. I...
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    Vac Blades Straight or angled?

    I took apart my grasshopper vac and the blades are quite bent, are they supposed to be perfectly 90ー or should they be on a slight angle.
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    Oil Cooling System

    I have a Honda GX 690 engine in my zero turn lawnmower, and on hot days it tends to get a little too hot, the ventilation doesn't seem to be quite good enough. It does appear to be set up to put a oil cooling system on it. I was just wondering if anyone has Put one on an engine similar to this.
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    Hydraulic Accumulator System Design?

    I'm designing a machine that has a hydraulic lowering system, I was thinking about incorporating some sort of accumulator system to absorb some of the shock when the machine is being driven. I was looking for someone who might have done something like this before, and might have some advice. I...
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    Servo controlled piston pump?

    I'm developing a machine that is driven with electronic joystick, and we want to use a servo controlled piston pump. The main reason is for the feedback from the servo to the joystick. But the problem is we can't find any pumps that aren't in the $3000 plus range. My question is, does anyone...
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    Wheel differences?

    I have a custom-built ATV that uses a 4/4 bolt pattern, I have got fairly aggressive ATV tires that are 26 x 12.5 x 12. Being that the bolt pattern is more specific to golf carts, is there any real difference in the rims. Would there be any problem putting ATV tires on the golf cart rims. I know...
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    Hydraulic Motors?

    I have got 4 hydrostatic motors that have a maximum flow rate of 15.9 GPM at 2030 PSI. To get the maximum performance out of them, would I not need a pump that can put out 63.6 GPM. Or am I misunderstanding the principle of how it works. The reason I'm asking is because the pump that was...
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    Custom UTV

    I'm building a custom UTV, it has a lowering front-end so it can be accessed by someone in a wheelchair. The photo only shows the front half, it uses articulated steering. I want each wheel to be able to retract independently, ultimately I want to get rid of the bolt on the end of the shaft that...
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    Hydraulic motor Wheel hubs fitting on ATV rim?

    I've got 4 hydro-gear hydraulic motors that have a 1 1/4 inch tapered shaft to attach a wheel hub to. I can't find a wheel hub that will match the motor and the bolt pattern 4/110 for ATV rims. Any suggestions.
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    Articulating Joint Bearings

    I'm building a utility vehicle that will have articulating center joint for steering. The photos show what I have now, but I don't like the design for the front part that has the downward force on the side of the bearing. I don't think they're really designed to take the load from the side. Any...
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    Buying Advice  who makes the biggest EFI small engine?

    I have been looking at a Kohler 40 hp engine for a machine that I'm building. But I really like the electronic fuel injection engines. I would like to get as close as I can to a 40 hp horizontal shaft engine. Who makes the biggest one that you know of in the EFI.
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    Hydrostatic ATV

    I've been doing a little research on building my own hydrostatic 4x4 ATV with high and low range. I would like to be able to get between 20-25 mph out of it. It will have articulating steering. I'm looking at an engine between 30-40 hp. I'm looking for advice on what size of pump and motors to...
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    Quick Hitches  3pt Spreader on Quick Hitch?

    Is anyone using a fertilizer spreader on a quick hitch. If so what make and model's. Any photos would be great to.
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    Middle mount weights?

    has anyone made their own weights that are mounted underneath the tractor where the mower would go. How much would a guy be able to add, my Kubota BX 1830 came with all the mounting brackets, for MMM. I don't want to add them to the front, because I don't want to make the machine any longer. I...
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    Spreader  3 pt Spreader?

    does anyone use a 3 pt Spreader on a quick hitch. There doesn't seem to be many spreaders that are compatible.
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    Snowblower Options?

    I'm looking at getting a walk behind snowblower, is there any advantage of getting a track machine opposed to one with wheels. The ones with tracks are about 10% to 20% more expensive. I'm looking for a few opinions. This is a machine my wife will probably be operating most. So I want...
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    3pt reciever hitch

    Could someone give me the specs on the Bad River 3-Point Hitch to 2" Receiver Adapter. How tall is it excluding the drawbar
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    Quick Hitches  3-POINT QUICK HITCH

    I have been looking at this product for a little while, and have come across many different prices. What would be the difference between the two listed below. Is the cheaper one lacking something. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93691...
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    engine sputtering?

    I was doing some tilling on a steep incline going up and the engine would start to sputter and it wouldn't stop until I leveled it out, and it still took a couple seconds. It seems to be doing it consistently, I only tried three times but it sounded so badly I didn't want to push it. If I am on...
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    Tires  Tires?

    Does anyone have any photos of the new BX 2350 or BX 24 with the industrial tires on it. Also who manufactures the tires that are on it.
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    Kubota FL1000 Tiller?

    how big is a Kubota FL1000 Tiller?
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    R4's on BX1830

    R4\'s on BX1830 has anyone put a set of R4's on BX1830. If so what were they.
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    Fuel stabilizer?

    Does most fuel stabilizers work with gas and diesel engines. The stuff I brought doesn't specify if it's specific for gas or diesel.
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    Toro 824 Snowblower Slightly Modified.

    I acquired a Toro 24 inch snowblower with a blown engine. I happen to have one sitting around that was slightly larger than the 8.5 horsepower that was on it previously. It's a 13 horsepower Kawasaki. It weighs probably 100 + pounds more than the previous engine and more than twice the size...
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    Measuring bolt pattern?

    How do you measure a 6 lug bolt pattern. Is there any special way. Or does anyone know the measurements for a Kubota B5100e. I am planning on a getting another set of tires and rims rear tires only.
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    Tires  Tires for B5100

    I am looking for a AG R1 tire to fit my Kubota B5100 rims. The turf tires I have on now are 15x8.5x27. I phoned a few local tire shops, and they told me that they couldn't get a AG tire in that size. Does anyone have an older B series Kubota with AG tires on its that are that size, if so who...
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    Starting problem?

    My Kubota won't start with out glowing it first. It doesn't matter if the engine is warm or not. It will not start without being glowed for about 20 seconds. Once it is glowed it starts well, and runs well. I was wondering if anybody might know why this is. My machine is a B5100.
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    B5100 Manual

    I am looking for a digital copy of the manual for a Kubota B5100. One that I can keep on my computer.
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    Mowing  Suspended Mower?

    I have a Kubota B5100 with a MMM and Tiller. The mower is suspended underneath with little chains. I want to be able to leave the mower on while using my Tiller. I have had several ideas on how to go about suspended the mower so that it won't raise and lower with the Tiller. I was wondering...
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    Tire Question

    Who is the manufacture of the tires on the front of this tractor. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/53-138171-2chain.jpg
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    Custom Built Grass Catcher

    Has anyone built a custom grass catcher.
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    Mowing  3pt Mower Question

    I have a Kubota b5100e. My question is, has anyone used a 3pt mower on a tractor this size. And how did it handle it. If so what size of mower is it. thanks
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    B5100 Headlights

    I'm looking for a part number, for the headlights in the Kubota B5100. Does anyone got any good web sites of headlight manufacturers. Thanks
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    Preventing Mower Clog Up?

    Does anyone have any innovative ways of preventing grass clog up on a mower. I have a 3 bladed Kubota mower.
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    Working around drip line?

    Does anyone have any good advice on working around drip line while cultivating weeds. Are there any good attachments or ideas for making it easier. I have over 20000 feet of drip line, anything could help.
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    Dirt Scoop Manufacturers

    Could someone tell me of any other manufacturers of dirt scoops other than these. King Kutter Worksaver Howse Vassar thanks
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    B5100E Grass Catcher?

    Grass Catcher is there such a thing for a B5100E. Or has someone made one. If so, could you post some photos.
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    Looking for a Dirt Scoop

    I am looking for a dirt Scoop that will fit a category 1 3pt hitch. Does anyone know where a guy could find one. I would prefer a used one. What do you think they would go for.
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    Mowing  Kubota mower problem?

    I installed my Kubota belly mower for the first time yesterday on Kubota B5100E. And it appears that the blades are going backwards. Could this be due to how the belt is put on, or maybe the blades were put on wrong. The tractor is about 18 years old. Is there a trick to putting it on. Which...
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    Mowing  Z500-1A Mower Manual?

    I am looking for a Z500-1A Mower Manual?
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    Ballast  Weights?

    Was there ever weights made by Kubota to fit a b5100e. I need them for the front. What I really want is a template of one. So I can make my own. Or is there anyone that has made them. I believe that the frame size is the same for the 5100,6100,7100 so either model will work. Thanks
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    Controlling 3pt hitch lift speed?

    Is there a way to control the lifting speed of a 3pt hitch? I have a Kubota b5100,and I am using a Kubota tiller. When I hit the lever to raise the tiller, it jumps right up. It is far too sensitive. Can this be adjusted, the manual doesn't really indicate anything about lift rate, only...
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    Need Manual for a FL1000 Kubota tiller!

    Does anyone have a manual for a FL1000 Kubota tiller?
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    Scraper for landscaping question?

    I am looking for a small scraper for transporting dirt from one end of my acreage to the other end. (600 feet) I want to be able to level it with the scraper, as well as carrying dirt. I have a 14hp Kubota which has the 3 Pt. hitch. So it can't be to large of scraper. Any help on choosing the...
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    Winter hydraulic problems???

    I have at B 5100 Kubota with a front mounted snowblower. The problem I am having is with the hydraulic ram that raises and lowers the snowblower. I can't seem to get any pressure, there is a lever that you need to turn to direct the flow to the front hydraulics and I have tried every possible...
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