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  1. TheOldHokie

    Question on oil filters

    There are many different Kubota examples of the exact same filter being used on the diesel and petrol versions of their machines. The filter on my G series is also used on 160 different models including both diesel and petrol garden tractors, RTVs, and Zero Turns. In some cases its even used as...
  2. TheOldHokie

    Question on oil filters

    Yes, most diesel filters are larger than the corresponding petrol filter to increase filter capacity. For example the filter on a twin turbo BMW 335D diesel is almost twice the size of the filter on a the twin turbo petrol version of that engine. They are carttidge filters and its pretty...
  3. TheOldHokie

    Question on oil filters

    This thread is about engine oil filters 🤔🤔 Hydrauliv filters come in two basic types. Output side filters operate at thousands of pounds of pressure. Suction side filters operate at just a few pounds of negative pressure Dan
  4. TheOldHokie

    Modification to Fluid Return Rubber hose

    You are olanning on a DIY guide for others but you are over complicating things with this insistence on using pipe fittings.. Its a low pressure line. Cut the male pipe end off that hose and use a clamp. Better yet, as I said in an earlier post about using that return scrap the high pressure...
  5. TheOldHokie

    Question on oil filters

    While you can find differences in filter size and construction I believe thats marketing hype. For example the genuine OEM filter on my G2160 (diesel) and G2460 (petrol) are the same. Dan
  6. TheOldHokie

    Question on oil filters

    No difference. Dan
  7. TheOldHokie

    Modification to Fluid Return Rubber hose

    Keep it simple - one tee and three clamps!
  8. TheOldHokie

    Sunfire Heaters Anyone?

    Everthing in my house and shop is liquid propane gas (LPG) and has been for 35 years. Cheaper than electric resistance. I own the 1000 gallon underground tank by the house and the gss company owns the 300 gallon above ground by the shop. Plan is to bury another 500 gallon tank to replace that. Dan
  9. TheOldHokie

    Greasing front axle pivot pin problem

    Hey man, get with the program. If it aint broke fix it until it is :oops: Dan
  10. TheOldHokie

    Rebuilding a hydraulic pump on a M6800?

    If you think you have lost loader lifting power buy a pressure gsuge and hook it to the lift port on your loader valve Then move the joystick to lift position, hold it there, and read pressure. If its at or near specification the loss would be in the cylinders. https://a.co/d/55DK6H9 Dan
  11. TheOldHokie

    What's cookin' boys?

    Breakfast of Champions Strong black coffee and pecan pie. Nothing like a sugar abetted caffein high to kick start the day
  12. TheOldHokie

    What's cookin' boys?

    I am downsizing to 16 pounders this year.
  13. TheOldHokie

    Sunfire Heaters Anyone?

    Unit heaters are made for this purpose and are cheap and easy to install. I am about to install a 125K Modine as replacement for an older Sterling with a cracked heat exchanger. Hang it from the overhead and run 3' of sidewall vent pipe - done...
  14. TheOldHokie

    What's cookin' boys?

    First tranche of pies done. More to come.
  15. TheOldHokie

    Rebuilding a hydraulic pump on a M6800?

    A lot depends on the pump. Some pumps are designed to be rebuildable and others are not. Rebuildable pumps typically have some form of sacrificial wear plates that can be easily replaced In the case of this pump the only parts available are the seals and there are no wear plates although the...
  16. TheOldHokie

    Kubota Service Insurance

    When you roach the transmission because a stick ripped a line loose and you lost all the oil the cost/benefit will be abundantly clear. Dan
  17. TheOldHokie

    Adapting a hydraulic sickle bar mower to my loader

    I could use that!. Might want to consider making the mounting tube telescoping so you can move it out and in a few feet. Dan
  18. TheOldHokie

    Kubota Service Insurance Offered on New Tractor Purchase

    If you are talking about KTAC its way more than "service" insurance. Dan
  19. TheOldHokie

    Rebuilding a hydraulic pump on a M6800?

    Well dont plan on rebuilding the pump. Dan