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    g4200 engine into b5100d

    What is says: My z500d is not a happy motor. THere is a g4200 for sale locally with what is claimed to be a good motor. I think it is a z483. Is there any way to figure out if that would be a direct bolt in to my b5100?
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    b7100 needs tires

    I have dual wheels on my b7100 and all four (ag tires) are rotten and nasty. (I dont even think one of them holds air anymore, but with the duals it still functions:)) So I did a little surfing and wonder: what about 245/70/16 truck tires? They can be had used for less than 200 dollars for...
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    8x16 vs 7.5x16

    I see some 7.5x16 ag tires for sale at a good price. My b7100 has 8x16 tires on it now. Will 7.5's be bad for the 4wd?
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    bagger questions

    I have a b5100 with a 48" mmm. I want to put a grass catcher of some kind on it. Teach me about over the shoulder baggers. Generic models are on CL all the time-- can I get one of them to pick up grass? What blows the grass into the box?
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    Help with drag link assy

    When I rebuilt my b7100 steering box I had to detach the drag link assy. I did that by sharp blows to the joint with a pair of hammers; it popped right off with no trouble. Reinstalling the drag link, I used a socket and a c-clamp to pull things together but I wondered at the time if it was...
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    oil leak on b5100

    I just did a thorough cleanup and renew fluids on my new to me b5100; I took it all apart and painted everything as well. I also replaced all the wiring. WIth a minor fuel bleed it started right up and I ran it up into the woods; with chains on the rears (turf tires) it did surprisingly well...
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    generator to b series front pto

    I have a b5100 with a front mounted pto with electric clutch. I also have a northstar 5000watt generator head. My questions relates to the clutch; will it take continuous duty or will it overheat if I try to hook the generator up to it? Mechanically it look easier than hooking up to the...
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    B5100 man trans needs flushing

    I have my new b5100 up on blocks for a full restoration; it needs it. Right at the moment, all the orange parts are in one corner of the shop and the blue parts are on jack stands: the front drive is also off for a bushing replacement. So far Ive rewired the main harness and replaced the pto...
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    how to remove mm mower

    Im ready to remove my mower to overhaul the front axle pivots. THis is on a b5100 with front pto. Can I back over the mower deck (I think its a b4450) or do I have to drag it out from the side?
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    custom snowblower

    has anyone ever adapted a snowblower from another mfr? Im thinking about a gravely blower from a rider: its shaftdrive, built like a tank, and you can get them for 300.00 with little use. I have a b5100 available for the task....
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    B series electrical question

    Bought used b5100 tractor with burnt out electric clutch coil. Replaced the coil with help from Kahuna on parts numbers and now it mows great. Thanks for that! It saved me 250.00 to know the clutch coil part #. SO now Im wondering: What burns out an electric coil in the first place, and...
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    help removing front electric clutch pack

    I have both a 7100d and as of today a 5100d. The 5100 needs a new front clutch for the mid mount mower. How do you remove the old clutch? Is it reverse thead or is a puller the answer? Thanks!