Have replaced both brackets twice. Nuts secure. Any known fixes? Style of bracket was changed but problem still exists.
air filter broken brackets bx23
- Thread starter Dick Rohde
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Mine has broken three times now. My first fix was to reweld broken places. Lasted 25 hours, 2nd fix with thicker base plate.Lasted 32 hours.
3rd fix another layer on base plate. Still working. What causes this is when engine is at idle, there is a lot more vibration on the filter housing. I try not to let the engine idle on low rpm now. If it breaks again, the sure fix is to put
on a brace bar.
The biggest worry is the engine studs fracturing also.
3rd fix another layer on base plate. Still working. What causes this is when engine is at idle, there is a lot more vibration on the filter housing. I try not to let the engine idle on low rpm now. If it breaks again, the sure fix is to put
on a brace bar.
The biggest worry is the engine studs fracturing also.
coachgeo
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L225 w/woods Few Mowers & Back Blade, D722 in Motorcycle (Triumph Tiger), LMTV
I'de say weld the bracket or fabricate new one along with some modifications; adding vibration reducing rubber mounts from McMaster Carr or similar
http://www.mcmaster.com/#about-vibration-control-mounts/=10erzwx
http://www.mcmaster.com/#about-vibration-control-mounts/=10erzwx
dandeman
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BX2230, LA211 FEL, RCK60B Mower, GCK60BX Bagger; Ford 4000, bush hog, blade, etc
The vibration in my BX 2230 air filter has major movement at idle and various engine rpm as the filter/bracket goes into resonance at certain speeds. Not good.
I used a short bungy cord and some cable ties from the bracket to the air filter to damp out the vibrations.. Been working fine for some years.
I used a short bungy cord and some cable ties from the bracket to the air filter to damp out the vibrations.. Been working fine for some years.
dandeman
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BX2230, LA211 FEL, RCK60B Mower, GCK60BX Bagger; Ford 4000, bush hog, blade, etc
Ask your dealer to refer to PSB-2003-018.
That said, the air filter location on the pre bx-50 series tractors was poor, IMO. The filter is on a metal bracket that is too far away from the engine, which enhances vibration when the engine is turned on and then again when the engine is turned off. Because of the design, it might not be possible to completely solve the cracking with the filter.
That said, the air filter location on the pre bx-50 series tractors was poor, IMO. The filter is on a metal bracket that is too far away from the engine, which enhances vibration when the engine is turned on and then again when the engine is turned off. Because of the design, it might not be possible to completely solve the cracking with the filter.
