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  1. Pisby

    See My New B7100 D. Some advice would be appreciated

    So I figured out the issue with the loader and its weak strength...... If you push the control knob all the way forward, it is a float option..... feeling a bit dumb right now. If you push it half forward it has power, and can lift the front off. That problem is solved now for the backhoe...
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    See My New B7100 D. Some advice would be appreciated

    Thanks all for the responses. My gauge came today, so I'll attempt to hook it up soon after I get the hardware to do it. I'll have my new screen tomorrow, so I'll drain the oil and throw that in. So one other comment that I hadn't thought of previously, It seems as though it has strength...
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    See My New B7100 D. Some advice would be appreciated

    Ok, so I changed the hydraulic fluid, cleaned the fluid screen it, it wasn't that bad. There is one small tear in it though, so I have a new one on the way. However the bucket is still pretty weak and cant lift the front off the ground. I'm guessing it is low pressure. I also now have a...
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    See My New B7100 D. Some advice would be appreciated

    Lil Foot- thanks again, the pump on the PTO on mine is definitely a sloppier setup than yours. I'm going to get a pressure gauge on there, I just bought one on Ebay and see what it is running. Once I have done that i'll see if I can increase the speed on the PTO and see if it makes a...
  5. Pisby

    See My New B7100 D. Some advice would be appreciated

    One other thing, is there a way to have OTT email me when someone replies to a post? Thanks,
  6. Pisby

    See My New B7100 D. Some advice would be appreciated

    Seanbarr- I think you might be right about the different loader, when I try and open the hood all the way it interferes with the loader. Did you need any special tools when you rebuilt your rams? My tractor has a pump under the creeper gear I believe. Also the prior owner gave me a service...
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    See My New B7100 D. Some advice would be appreciated

    Hey all, I'm new to Orange Tractor Talks, heck new to tractors period. I Purchased my first tractor last week with the intention of finishing my yard, installing sprinkler lines ETC. I'm already getting the feeling that this tractor thing is addicting! FYI it started with a Craftsman 20...