Recent content by Magfarmer

Just because I am as surprised as anyone.... After 3 days, no oil leaks at all!!!!! I have expected the concrete under it to look like an old Harley with a chain oiler or Jaguar XKE had been parked overnight...lol (Harley and British car guys will get the reference. lol) I really did expect...

Hey RTV Friends!!! I am driving my RTV-1140 and the HST is working great. Service Hint: The suction Line & Return Line where they bolt to the HST plate requires quantity "2" O-rings each. I only saw this when I went to order replacements at Messick's and saw 2x... If you look into the block you...

Hey RTV Friends!!! I am driving my RTV-1140 and the HST is working great. Service Hint: The suction Line & Return Line where they bolt to the HST plate requires "2" )-rings each. I only saw this when I went to order replacements at Messick's and saw 2x... If you look into the block you see...

Sorry for the log absence, but work has had me traveling a lot and just been busy. Anyway, I was able to assemble the HST unit using only the most needed parts in order to keep the rebuild to a minimum. I will post my parts list after all done. I I have installed it on the Transmission, filled...

Yes sir, I have been an engineer involved in machining for 30yrs, so I have a calibrated fingernail...lol I can also take it to the lab and check finish on a profilometer. I used a loop to look for any heat cracking on the motor thrust bearing. I hardest thing will be making sure I wash all the...

I believe that I did not do too much damage even given the look of the pump. The HST Motor and thrust bearing showed no damage, and the surface on the thrust plate was very smooth. The HST pump was the main failure component, and I am sure that is because it spins at the rpm of the motor. The...

Update 11/13/22: I pulled the HST and found that the Pump was wore out. Piston bits got wedged in the pump swash plate and cradle bearings. I still need to pull and check all the pressure relief valves down to the base and I see lots of Brake Clean in my future. I guess it is time to start...

Thanks, I will check all the adjustments soon. I am traveling this week for work. Got to pay the bills. One question, at idle I am at 1388 rpm, should I not be better than 45psi? Are there any relief valves that could be affecting that?

Just checked the charge pressure. Right at 45 psi. Unless anyone has an ideal of something besides wear on the pump. I guess I will start the tear down to evaluate the rest of the unit...

Ended up buying a separate hose with the correct fittings on each end. $50

Today's Data: Checked the Engine Idle, and the RPM was 1388. From the WSM, Page 2-S12 it looks like Engine idle speed is 1400 to 1500 RPM. I saw there is a stop on the throttle lever for idle, so it will need to be adjusted once I have everything else done. I don't see being 12rpm off min as a...

I do look forward to his input. I also just printed his instructions on setting the peddle travel, throttle position cable and speed rod. I have not verified if the hoses are collapsing but when running I see the oil circulating very well, when looking inside the tank under the seat. That is on...

Kubota 2017 RTV-X1140 1074hrs / 6798 miles I have WSM RTV-X1140 (Rev. Date 08/21) (PN 9Y111-09968) History: Purchased at auction, was used by a construction company. Maintenance: Generally, looks to have been good, all grease fittings I looked at were freshly greased. Oil & hydraulic filters...