BX air filter bracket

[scotty088]

I have a BX2230 with 800 hrs. Only problem is with the air cleaner bracket cracking. I have over the years re welded cracks added metal backing and installed gussets. now it is cracking at the factory welds. I believe the root cause is the inherent rough idle of the 3 cylinder engine. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and what have they done to eliminate the problem. As always thanks for the expert advice and feedback.
Scotty

 

[Grandad4]

Yes, this is probably the single most common problem with the 2200 and 2230. Mine has been repaired several times and is now cracked again. This time I'm going to rig up a flexible attachment to the hood bracket and just let it vibrate with the engine.

 

[scotty088]

The replacement brkt. is $107.00 at Messicks + shipping. It is just gonna crack again! I'm in the process of tig welding up the cracks and welding on a gusset the front of the bracket. I'll just keep on putting band aids on until I can't anymore. I like your Idea about the hood brkt. That would be a great alternative.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Yes, everyone with the BX2200/2230 will, do not idle, increasing throttle until it runs smoother helps and it is around the point when the loader starts reacting quicker.

Reweld bracket 1-2 times and then replace as it fatigues, I am on the first weld, running until it smoothes out is the best way to help.

Newer tractors integrate the filter housing with the radiator mount and the rubber hose does the flexing.


David

 

[davesl708]

i used velcro strap to fix mine. Works great. BX2200.

 

[wjmst]

Zip tie for me works. Cheap and fast. Think I've had to "fix" it about 3 times with 800 hours on the meter.

 

[ehenry]

My BX22 has done the same thing with the bracket. What I don't understand is that I also have a B7300 with the D722 three cylinder engine and it idles way smoother than the D905 in the BX.

 

[gwdixon]

Yes, I've done the welding, re-welding, modification route as well. At least five attempts at repair.

Finally, a mount was fabbed to use two large stainless steel hose clamps (the screw kind) to go around the filter and hold it on to the modified bracket. Never a problem since. Most big box stores have the large clamps in their duct area.

Wish there was a photo but you get the idea.

 

[TripleR]

We have a BX2200 bought new in 2003 and a BX2660 bought new in 2008 and by doing as David_Kb7uns recommended have only had one crack in all those years.

 

[CrashmanS]

I maybe wrong, but I think for some reason that Kubota replaced mine to an engine mount air cleaner bracket on my old bx1500. It was under warranty thought at the time.