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  1. TheMurf

    small grass clippings getting past the single stage air filter on bx1880

    "In my ram 3500 owners manual it says the engine (6.7 Cummins)" Nice truck.. Heavy duty. I can't remember in recent memory I heard of engines requiring valve seals, valve jobs, crank bearings, piston and rings, rods, motor jobs, water pumps. Of course, I haven't been turning a wrench in the...
  2. TheMurf

    small grass clippings getting past the single stage air filter on bx1880

    Check here = https://m.facebook.com/KubotaEngineAmerica Video shows Kubota motors being inspected and fully tested before installation. They are run inside testing equipment with computer control analysis. They days of assemble a motor, install it in a vehicle,add fluids and ship the...
  3. TheMurf

    small grass clippings getting past the single stage air filter on bx1880

    Ummmmmm, how do they do that???? Run after full assembly I believe. Might be wrong but I don't believe they never start and run a motor or a finished product at the factory before shipment. I know Harley Davidson runs every machine on a dyno before they ship. They are fully tested How you ask...
  4. TheMurf

    small grass clippings getting past the single stage air filter on bx1880

    The oil filter on the BX1880 is a horizontal mount. I had no issues adding some oil to the new filter, and installing it onto the machine. I might have lost a drop or two,that's about it. In my case anyway I have run the machine at full throttle, not for extended periods though. Modern motors...
  5. TheMurf

    small grass clippings getting past the single stage air filter on bx1880

    Just a thought, as far as oil goes. I dropped the stock Kubota oil at 25 hours. Changed the filter at the same time. I filled the new filter with the new oil before installing it. I'm now running Shell Rotella T6 full synthetic 15w-40. I'm always checking fluid levels etc.Guess I'm OCD about...
  6. TheMurf

    small grass clippings getting past the single stage air filter on bx1880

    "I was under the impression the BXs only have an outer filter. Is that the case and this is an optional inner filter?" The pre filter I posted is an optional filter. You can order it through your Kubota dealer. I got mine through Messicks. It works and they are not expensive.
  7. TheMurf

    small grass clippings getting past the single stage air filter on bx1880

    I have a new BX1880, 40 hours on it..Doing some research on air filter for it I ordered from Messicks the inner pre filter.. Kubota #3A111-19130 Inner Air Filter. This is the latest update p/n it fits inside the stock filter into the round hole inside the air box.. Nothing will get by it. Air...
  8. TheMurf

    Air Filter

    Thanks gentlemen. Live and learn..I will stick with the Kubota filter and the pre filter. They are both cheap insurance. Never know unless you ask..
  9. TheMurf

    Air Filter

    I know that K&N, makes a foam filter sleeve that goes over their filter,to keep additional dust/ dirt out. For lack of a better term, a pre filter.
  10. TheMurf

    Air Filter

    Thank you, Russell King..Did not realize you could. I' ve been using a air compressor & air gun to blow the dirt off it from the inside out.
  11. TheMurf

    Air Filter

    Just a quick question.. Does anyone uses K&N air filter in their BX tractor ? I have BX 1880 I purchased new it's almost a year old.. I have used K&N filters in the past in my motorcycles. I like that you can wash and clean them, recharge them and reinstall.. Your advice is valued. Thank you.
  12. TheMurf

    Wear Your Seat Belt

    Always wear the seat belt..Years ago at the company I worked for before retirement, we had a young fork lift truck operator working on a shipping dock. The fork lift tilted over when he missed judged the dock ramp. He was not wearing his seat belt, he panicked and leaped in the same direction as...
  13. TheMurf

    Easier way of pulling down ROPS for storage

    To solution the ease of raising and lowering the ROPS. I installed spinner knobs on the thru bolts. I no longer have to get a wrench and a ratchet to tighten or loosen the upper folding ROPS arm. The spinners stay nice and tight by hand,they are not going anywhere.. Easy fast and convenient...
  14. TheMurf

    KubotaBX23s Starting problem

    If you turn the key on and your not getting dash lights, I would then check to see if the battery is fully charged. Get a test light and ground it to the negative terminal them touch it to the positive post and see if it lights.No light, dead battery. Next if it does light check to see how many...
  15. TheMurf

    KubotaBX23s Starting problem

    I always check the simple stuff first. Make sure you seat is properly secure ( all the way down ) If not, the tractor will not turn over. All the lights on the dash will come in but the machine will not turn over..
  16. TheMurf

    BX tie rod Zerk fittings

    You would think Kubota would use a aluminum fan instead of that plastic one.
  17. TheMurf

    BX tie rod Zerk fittings

    Smokeydog, Thanks.Maybe aftermarket joints gave them ?
  18. TheMurf

    BX tie rod Zerk fittings

    I remember doing CV boots on Cadillac Eldorados back in the 70's in my dads service station. Still got the special tools in my tool box for that job.
  19. TheMurf

    BX tie rod Zerk fittings

    As a matter of fact, I had the deck off yesterday, cleaning, grease and sharping the blades . I checked all the rubber boots etc. Spray all the linkages with fluid film and clean under the machine. Everything looks good but it should since the machine has only thirty hours on it. I'm a fanatic...