Recent content by Junkman

If it is a flat piece of steel you might be able to find a machine shop with a CNC machine that could cut one out of the thickness of your old disc and drill the holes. I am not certain that it will be less expensive, but it is an option that you could pursue. Is it possible to put the old one...

I don't own an RTV, however, I have seen this same question asked on many tractor sites over the past almost 20 years, and the answer is always the same. Kubota UDT or Super UDT-2 is a proprietary product of Kubota Corporation. Some people tried other products that were labeled as replacing...

I wonder if the wiper motor on the cab version of the BX23S (Loader/Backhoe/Tractor) is the same as the RTVs. I am sure that I can find a place to install it in the trough above the windshield. I will add this to the "to-do" list this summer. Since my switch is a lever on the motor, I am...

Check the containers that you are using for residual water at the bottom. If you live in a humid area, you might get condensation inside the tank. If that is the source of the moisture, then fill the tank when you are finished using the tractor, and always keep your storage containers tightly...

Measure the stub that is sticking out of the muffler, and just find a pipe that slips over that stub. Weld a bead around it to the muffler, and you are good for a few more years until the muffler rusts out. My experience with exhaust parts is that once one part falls off from rust, the rest of...

The KTAC insurance is only available when the purchase is financed through the Kubota dealer.

If you are concerned about the rust on the end of the shaft I would clean it with a Scotch Brite pad. I purchase them at an auto body supply store inexpensively and they come in 2 or 3 different grits. Once it is cleaned if it still appears that it will damage the new seal, you could install a...

The new Kubota RTV comes with a 2-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 5-year warranty on the driveline. If you finance it through Kubotas dealer financing (Known as KTAC) it will also have insurance for damage, fire, and theft. It is a good deal, especially if you have little experience driving...

If you want to go with dual batteries, then consider adding a Cole Hersee dual battery switch. With this switch, you can select Battery 1, Battery 2, or both batteries 1 and 2. The best part is that you can turn both batteries off when you leave the machine, so if you inadvertently leave...

If you go to www.messicks.com look up the bumper for your tractor and click on the part number it will then tell you how many other machines the part will fit. I have found this tool to be one of the most valuable parts of their Kubota parts website. I would have looked it up for you, however...

If you can remove the heater without too much trouble, then place the heater lower than the engine and start the engine. This will purge the air from the heater core. If not, then you are going to need to drain the system and use a tool like this Schwaben Coolant Vacuum Fill Tool...

Retorquing head bolts has been a procedure for many decades with standard bolts. The reasoning behind it is that sometimes there might be a rough spot on the threads of the bolt or in the block that will allow you to reach the predetermined torque value however the head of the bolt isn't set to...

Right now, you have an expensive boat anchor, so unless you are ready to cut your losses and just bail out for what you have in it or even lose money in the end is a personal decision. If it were me, I would look into the cost of a transmission from Kubota rather than trying to rebuild it...

Check pressure readings at your loader valve. It might be that you will need to boost the pressures in the system, however, I don't know the exact procedure for doing that. Best to refer to your service manual if you have one.

I know that I am late to the party, however, the heater might be air-bound, which means that there is a large air bubble at the top of the heater. If you haven't found a solution to the problem post a reply and I will give you some hints to fix the problem.