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I recently had the trunnions on my backhoe swing cylinders welded up and turned down. The shop used a CNC mill, but a conventional mill or a lathe with a big swing would do. What you suggested would work, but if you're going to be machining why not take them back to original size?

It's not grey market, but it is different; the PTO turns opposite to all others. And the splines may be non-standard.

The brakes are on the differential output shafts, not the axles themselves, so there will be gear lash. With the transmission and hi-lo box in neutral, the tractor should roll even if the clutch and engine are locked up. Your problem is behind the transmission, I'd start with the brakes.

I doubt you'll get a response from RaleighL35. He hasn't signed on in over a year and only posted a couple of times before that. I think @L35 did the same installation. He's still active and might be able to answer your questions. Here's a shot of the parts for the BH92 foot control from the...

I used a Titan weld-on kit for my manual thumb. I think a thumb that pivots on the bucket pin (extended) would function better. Does anyone know if a thumb and pin from a BH92 or other would fit the BT900?

* Here's a way to add a section to the valve stack. Using this method everything is mechanical, no electrical wiring, and the thumb is controlled by your foot. This is the method used by Kubota. @RaleighL35 got lucky finding the valve section cheap...

Some one on here (I think) fabricated a dual use auger/concrete mixer using third function power. That's my long term goal. First, as @TheOldHokie noted, determine the speed needed. I doubt it is 540 rpm, probably closer to 100. There must be some speed reduction on that PTO drive. If you use...

You may have to disconnect one or both at the valve end to have enough slack. If so, mark them carefully.

Very similar to my experience with the BT900. You need to extend the boom lower than it would go on level ground. Either raise the rear wheel on the side you swing the boom to, or hang it over a slope (but you still have to support the bucket end). And note the cylinder orientation. If you get...

I like the flat face couplers. A pair shouldn't cost near $250. Make sure you get the right size regardless.

Does that sensor have one wire? If so, with the key on, touch the wire to ground. If the fan comes on, the sensor/switch is most likely bad. If the fan doesn't come on, the relay may be bad or the relay is not receiving power.

According to the WSM at Kubotabooks.com, the L3130 has the pull-in/hold coils setup. The relay energizes the pull-in coil and, since the tractor starts and runs for a while, isn't the problem. Either the hold coil is bad or you are losing power to the black/white stripe terminal through a...

Saw this interesting fungus in the woods today.

I agree. Relays are much cheaper than a new board. Replace them all, using real solder, and be prepared for next time. Of course, next time will never come since he'll be prepared.

How's your 400 running now?