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    Engine cover gas cylinder (Kubota)

    Been trying to find a gas cylinder that holds the engine cover open. The one I have has a part number of KL 17xR15. My parts book does not cover. KUBOTA KX61-2. Anyone have a part number ? Thanks.
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    Scissor blade on thumb

    Has anyone bolted a blade to the thumb cut smaller trees ( 4-5") to size when stacking brush piles? Seems like a bi-pass blade/ bucket arrangement would work. Have no problem breaking them but not always clean or where needed. Pictures or ideas please. Thanks.
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    Grease coupler

    New to me a locking grease coupler has anyone purchased and used one yet? Seems useful and would free up one hand to hold grease gun while pumping but $$ for just a coupler. http://www.greasecoupler.com/
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    John Deere 410B Reverser rebuild

    Need some advise on a 410B reverser that needs replacing . Once the reverser unit is removed from backhoe is it a unit that can be rebuilt easy with proper parts or does it require purchase of additional tools & JD only parts ? Any advise is welcome including tear down points and parts supplier...
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    Kubota Kx61-2 track

    OEM Track made by OHTSU about 300 hours of use Kubota dealer price $1250-1300 for one track. Normal scratches. Size 250-52.5-76 fits the following excavators. Airman: AX25, AX25-1, AX25-2, AX30UR Gehl: 253 Hinowa: VT 2500, VT 3000 Hitachi: EX20UR, EX25, EX25-1, EX25-2...
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    Need help with the ID of dual smooth drum roller

    The roller was painted and can not find a tag that will ID it. age is about 1975-80, has a Wisconsin V-4 with two speed forward/reverse. two drum with hydraulic steering and rear wheels that can be raised/lowed via hydraulics for towing. Steering is by one lever...
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    Bushing removal

    My winter project will be starting in next few months, I plan on replacing swing bracket bushings and pins on my Kubota ex all the bushings are pressed type and are NOT welded what type of hand tools will I need ? I do have a hand press used for working on pickups etc. Thanks
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    Hydraulic Fluid question

    Most excavators have filters on the suction and drain sides of the hydraulic fluid.I know its a lot cheaper changing fluid than hydraulic pumps.But if its clean and no contaminates does it wear out after heavy use or hours? Is there a test for the fluid other than color? Looks dark change it or...
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    Rubber track purchase

    Getting ready to purchase some tracks and would like some advise. What brand is better and is there a company to stay away from ? Which supplier gives the most for $ with service? Thanks.
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    Final drive Synthetic lubricant

    Considering the cost of final drives would it be wise to use Mobil one, Amsoil or other synthetic gear oil in final drives? Thanks.
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    Bucket pin Bent

    I have a thumb on my kubota Kx61-2 . The bucket pin is bent about .016" making it hard to switch buckets.The pin was replaced last winter using 4140 alloy.Have checked manual and can not find info on pressure relief for the thumb "service port". When using the ex digging bucket does not over...
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    Drive Motors/Final drives

    When track drives need repaired what the most common repair, replacing the complete unit or rebuilding old unit? In my part manual its listed as parts or complete assembly .When complete drive is taken to a shop do they have means to check performance? Thanks.
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    Computer controlled diesel engines?

    A general question about newer diesel engines in excavators, loaders etc. Are they now computer controlled as the diesel pickups with all the sensors for coolant,rpm, air temp ,etc? The reason I am asking I was looking at a Volvo EC35 and the fuel gauge plastic was brown out from sun and...
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    Need help in finding bushings

    I have a thumb that has a TOWNSEND label on it and I need bushings for it they measure ID : 30mm OD : 40mm OAL: 40mm Maker advised they used same bushing as in arm BUT the arm bushings OD is 38mm. Has any one come across Bushings with and OD of 40 mm? Was advised they could be Cat...
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    Bent pin replacement

    The thumb/bucket hinge pin on my excavator is bent enough to not allow pin removal which also means I cannot change buckets . Whats the best way to correct this problem? Cut pin? suggestions please.Thanks.
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    JCB Special gear oil

    A friend just gave me 10 gallons of JCB p/n 4000/0501 special gear oil and I have not been able to find any specs on this lub. Would like to use it but what is it? Does anyone have a cross ref on this gear oil? Thanks.
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    Volvo EC35 engines

    I was told some Volvo mini excavators came with Mitsubishi engines. What year/model did Volvo switch to their own engine? Thanks.
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    Need help on finial choice

    OK, I've narrowed my 1st ex purchase down to two machines Kubota kx61-2 or Takeuchi TB135. Both are about same price,hrs and condition the Kubota comes with 2 buckets. I'm leaning toward the Takeuchi .On paper its not a fair compare as the Takeuchi leads in most categories (the kx61 compares...
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    Joy stick controls

    On mini excavators such as Kubota kx61,Takeuchi TB135, are the controls mechanical or electronic? Having read several threads about computer control problems it seems to me its best to have mechanical controls. I'm new to excavators and trying to sort out problem areas before purchasing a used...
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