Recent content by mjw357

Not familiar with that model, but most seals can just be pried out with a screwdriver, you are not saving it for anything.

I put this in my B3200. Green stuff was in it originally. Drained and flushed with water a couple times put this in. This is more red/orange color, formulated for diesel engines. Prevents cavitation around sleeves.

I have the pistol grip gun that takes standard tubes with the plastic follower, works great. Much easier to change tubes. https://locknlube.com/collections/pistol-grip-grease-guns/products/locknlube-easy-prime-pistol-grip-grease-gun?variant=32902546751572

It’s called a Lube Shuttle. Lock N Lube sells them but they are a bit pricey.

Are you sure it is a grease fitting and not a vent? Search on youtube, there are numerous videos of these gear cases being torn down on B/L/M series tractors. All very similar in design.

In one of the barns. Dirt floors so it gets dusty, but keeps the sun off of everything.

I would start looking on the web for parts tractors, that front PTO may have been an option that was not common.

What’s the engine temp gauge say when it starts acting up?I have a B3200 and I have never seen the temp past halfway on the gauge.

J B Weld makes ‘tank weld’, marketed just for that purpose. Or take it to a reputable shop that specializes in fuel talk repair to have it welded or brazed.

This is a frequent topic. You would do best financially and timewise to find a used BX complete with the attachments you want. They come up at equipment auctions all the time.

Do you have a side view photo of the rear wheel assembly? It looks like it does not have any caster built into it.

I use teflon pipe sealant paste, works great.

Is there a 540/1000 rpm lever? Check position.

Not familiar with your machine at all, but is there a way to pump it out from fill hole?

Sounds like PTO clutch not fully engaged? Or worn clutch.