Metal chips in trans strainer what's normal?
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garbageman
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Re: Metal chips in trans strainer what\'s normal?
When I did my 50hr service the strainer was clean. I remember spraying in with brake cleaner. I'm due for 100hr service, lets see how it's looks.
Ray
When I did my 50hr service the strainer was clean. I remember spraying in with brake cleaner. I'm due for 100hr service, lets see how it's looks.
Ray
Will_C
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Re: Metal chips in trans strainer what\'s normal?
I had the same experience with my 50 hour service (BX 2200). It was before I found TBN, thankfully I had a brother that explained that this was to be expected. I had nothing on the strainer at the 300 and 600 hour services.
Will
I had the same experience with my 50 hour service (BX 2200). It was before I found TBN, thankfully I had a brother that explained that this was to be expected. I had nothing on the strainer at the 300 and 600 hour services.
Will
Re: Metal chips in trans strainer what\'s normal?
Thanks for the information. I've not had the BX very long it has 360 hours on it and from the looks of the bolt I don't believe the screen has ever been cleaned. I'm going to check it again in 50 hrs.
Thanks for the information. I've not had the BX very long it has 360 hours on it and from the looks of the bolt I don't believe the screen has ever been cleaned. I'm going to check it again in 50 hrs.
theboman
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RichT
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Re: Metal chips in trans strainer what\'s normal?
When I did my 50hr fluid exchange on my BX22 I discovered major filings in the screen. This link details my findings in a letter to Kubota with pictures.
When I removed screen filter, substantial torque was required. The filings were caused by cross threading the screen assembly at the factory. If you see filings this size, check the housing.
Kubota suggested I reinstall the screen assembly and check for leaks. If none, they recommended not to replace the transmission housing (major job of course). They sent me a letter that stated if this area does fail/leak at any point while I owned the tractor they would remedy without charge. Hasn't leaked for 18mos.
When I did my 50hr fluid exchange on my BX22 I discovered major filings in the screen. This link details my findings in a letter to Kubota with pictures.
When I removed screen filter, substantial torque was required. The filings were caused by cross threading the screen assembly at the factory. If you see filings this size, check the housing.
Kubota suggested I reinstall the screen assembly and check for leaks. If none, they recommended not to replace the transmission housing (major job of course). They sent me a letter that stated if this area does fail/leak at any point while I owned the tractor they would remedy without charge. Hasn't leaked for 18mos.
