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    hydraulic filter leaking

    The oil filter sandwich adapter is an interesting idea. I did some research and it may work. I will try cleaning the threads up first and if that does not work, I see if the oil filter sandwich adapter option will work. I don't want to spend a grand for new case. How does the locktite thread...
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    hydraulic filter leaking

    Seems like I can attempt to do this. I noticed that the kubota brand filter I have only has about a 1/2" of thread and the nipple has about 1 1/2". Are there other brands of oil filters that have more thread that would help grip more surface in the nipple?
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    hydraulic filter leaking

    Ok, I have never use a die before but I will give it a shot. Is this something a weekend warrior with construction and automotive experience able to do or am I getting over my head. Also, besides bringing in the filter and testing, how would i know what size die to use? Thanks
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    hydraulic filter leaking

    Here are 2 pictures.
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    hydraulic filter leaking

    It looks pretty clean, no double gasket in there. The thread looks a little rough, but the filter goes on nice and smooth. Could it have been hit but something, maybe, it sits underneath and a stick or rock could have hit it but the filter was not damaged. The threaded nipple that comes out of...
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    hydraulic filter leaking

    I have BX1800 and I started to use it this morning and noticed hydraulic fluid coming from the bottom of the machine. It looks like it is coming from the filter and when I removed it the seal was coming off. I installed a new filter and when i start the machine fluid still pours out. Its like...