I removed my MMM and saw my HST fan had no blades. I realized it had been this way for awhile. I decided to tackle the repair after reading posts in the forum. The propellor shaft will compress somewhat but not sufficient to remove the fan. I removed the deck from my BX23 to gain access. I cut the old fan away into pieces using a sharp knife. I made a cut in one side of my new fan and was able to work it around the shaft. It was cramped with my large hands but I got the bolts tightened. I changed the HST with new SUDT2and filter. I also added a new strainer screen for the suction too. The BX23 is operating quieter and stronger. I remounted the MMM to shield my new fan.
Broken HST fan repair BX23
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I violated the first rule of repair and did not replace the O rings on the suction screen. Of course the old ring disintegrated and it steadily dripped until my new rings arrived. I put both in yesterday and so far all is well. I ordered four rubber O rings that would fit on my middle finger for less than $5 but the shipping and handling was $15. Yikes. but at least I have a spare set to use when looking for a suitable replacement locally.
You're probably right. I changed them both about 12 months ago when I did my 300 hour service.
The backhoe is much better now the fan is working properly. It lifts and digs much better without lots of whining noise.
Just wanted to post an update on the BX23 issue with climbing the slope in my back yard. A few weeks ago I had a local mechanic run a pressure test. It was in the normal range but he agreed it had a problem. His best guess was the HST was shot. I called a local Kubota dealer who hauled it in for confirmation testing. They agreed the HST was finished. So they put in a new one. The HST was $1,500 & it took @$1,000 to install. They put in new fluid and filters as well. There was a small pickup & delivery fee. It totaled just under $3,000. I dropped the FEL & BH to cut the back grass. The new HST climbed that hill smooth as silk and grass cutting was as bliss as it can be expected to be. I put the FEL on it to work my pile of fill dirt in the back. The tractor has power to burn now. The wheels will actually spin when I am filling the loader. Now that the BX23 is working as I thought it would when I bought it, I can finally finish all these odd jobs I have going. I thought long about trading it in for something larger, but the physical size of this machine suits me fine. I've already broken a spindle on the deck step railing, doubled over a chain link fence post with the FEL, bent my new aluminum downspout with the FEL and nearly pulled my mailbox down with the BH support leg. I'd be afraid to drive a bigger machine, I might knock my house down. Hopefully I am set now for a few years anyway.
The backhoe is much better now the fan is working properly. It lifts and digs much better without lots of whining noise.
Just wanted to post an update on the BX23 issue with climbing the slope in my back yard. A few weeks ago I had a local mechanic run a pressure test. It was in the normal range but he agreed it had a problem. His best guess was the HST was shot. I called a local Kubota dealer who hauled it in for confirmation testing. They agreed the HST was finished. So they put in a new one. The HST was $1,500 & it took @$1,000 to install. They put in new fluid and filters as well. There was a small pickup & delivery fee. It totaled just under $3,000. I dropped the FEL & BH to cut the back grass. The new HST climbed that hill smooth as silk and grass cutting was as bliss as it can be expected to be. I put the FEL on it to work my pile of fill dirt in the back. The tractor has power to burn now. The wheels will actually spin when I am filling the loader. Now that the BX23 is working as I thought it would when I bought it, I can finally finish all these odd jobs I have going. I thought long about trading it in for something larger, but the physical size of this machine suits me fine. I've already broken a spindle on the deck step railing, doubled over a chain link fence post with the FEL, bent my new aluminum downspout with the FEL and nearly pulled my mailbox down with the BH support leg. I'd be afraid to drive a bigger machine, I might knock my house down. Hopefully I am set now for a few years anyway.
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