Recent content by snoeproe

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    BX23S backhoe pivot greasing

    It’s tight. But I can push the hoses enough to get my manual grease gun on mine. turning the backhoe to one side can help also.
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    BX23 with bacteria clogged fuel tank

    You replace the fuel filters? Drain/flush all the fuel lines?
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    How to "finish" loader bucket after repairs

    Powder coating a bucket will require a curing oven large enough for the entire bucket. Not an option most of the time. Primer and paint to match Is the best way to go. Don’t over think it. Put it to work.
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    BX 3-Point Hitch Alternatives

    My dealer quoted me $500 for a complete 3pt kit this spring for my bx23. kubota brand. You will be happier with the kubota kit.
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    Speaking of abuse.....

    It can be welded. A skilled welder can get it done. It appears to have hammer marks on the tie rods? Maybe heat marks from a torch? makes me wonder.
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    What to do with ‘yard’ waste?

    We have a burn pile on our property. we pile yard waste, wood waste, chicken coop waste and usually burn the pile once a year in the fall.
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    Air Locked fuel system

    Had my BX down to 1/8 tank (on gage) last weekend. Didn’t run out of fuel. Topped it up with fresh fuel. No issues. Moved a bunch of snow prior to this weeks warm weather and melting. There's a bleeder screw on the injector pump.
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    Welder Advice

    I’m a Canadian red seal jman welder. CWB certified structural welder. Stick and flux core All position. Post secondary welding instructor. CNC plasma table experience. my advice to a beginner is to avoid 110/120v powered units. They are too limited in ability. I have 2 machines at home. Lincoln...
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    Welding on newer machines with digital dashboards.....

    Quick attach bucket? it will be faster to detach it than removing battery cables.
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    Happy Block Heater Day!

    My BX23s came with a block heater. Everything in my area comes with one these days. I use it if I need to use tractor at very cold temps. Mine isn't stored in a heated garage. 15w40 engine oil doesn’t like to move at -30f temps. Engine is much happier starting when I use it. The block heater...
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    Cold start issue

    Your using the pre heat/glow plug option for 30 seconds prior to cold start up, correct?
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    Cold weather loader problem

    I’ll share my recent experience I had with a similar issue on my BX23s. while moving snow, I lost dump control on my bucket. Lever on the control valve felt a little different. I removed the rubber boot from the lever/base of the control valve and cycled the lever. There is a c shaped metal...