On my b2601 I have a pin on bucket which measures 52 1/4” inside dimension and the BX Epanded toothbar measures 52” bracket to bracket. So whatever is the inside dimension of your bucket subtract 1/4” and you will be good to go
On my z422 there is a breather port plug that needs to be removed to allow venting while refilling with hydraulic fluid. Sounds like you have something similar, maybe retrace your steps again?
Can’t remember the members name but he did an excellent write up on a base he built to add a suspension seat. It was probably a year ago, try the search feature
Yeah I was a Vietnam hippy but still killed my share of gooks. Also smoked a lot of pot with some aussies and Koreans. Had to have some fun while the shit was going down.