I need "that" pin

PaulR

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BX 23S -- 100 hours seat time so far
Aug 3, 2020
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The one that fits in the center of this plate. Mine snapped, is lost and the plate keeps falling off. In watching the Messicks video it looks to be a funky two diameter pin. Can someone snap a picture of theirs for me?
I called the dealer and they were too busy to deal with this little guy. Will any old pin that fits do the trick for now? Thanks.

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DustyRusty

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2020 BX23S, BX2822 Snowblower, Curtis Deluxe Cab,
Nov 8, 2015
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The one that fits in the center of this plate. Mine snapped, is lost and the plate keeps falling off. In watching the Messicks video it looks to be a funky two diameter pin. Can someone snap a picture of theirs for me?
I called the dealer and they were too busy to deal with this little guy. Will any old pin that fits do the trick for now? Thanks.

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A 1/4" x 1" any grade bolt will work with a nylock nut will work. Less than buying the correct Kubota part with the retainer clip. I have been using this method for more than 2 decades, and if I misplace it, I always have a spare available in my nut and bolt cabinet. I buy them at Tractor Supply
 
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PaulR

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BX 23S -- 100 hours seat time so far
Aug 3, 2020
579
459
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Hadley, MA
A 1/4" x 1" any grade bolt will work with a nylock nut will work. Less than buying the correct Kubota part with the retainer clip. I have been using this method for more than 2 decades, and if I misplace it, I always have a spare available in my nut and bolt cabinet. I buy them at Tractor Supply
Thanks, I did find another pin to drop in there temporarily that seems to fit nice, wife was able to till the whole garden with no more mishaps. I measured mine at 3/8's. I guess based on the diagram and functionality there just needs to be a pin there to stop the plate from working off the cross bar.
 
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