Broke my new BX1850 tractor already. Help

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Broke my new BX1850 tractor already. Help

Joe Schmoe	I guess I didnt follow the directions to the T when I hooked up the rotary mower under my new bx1850 Kubota tractor and the universal joint came loose (rather violently) from the PTO shaft and slamed into the hydrolic oil filter ripping it off the under carrige threads and all (threads are still in the filter) plus the coupler on the universal joint was also damaged. Can someone give me an estimated cost to repair something like this so I dont get ripped off when I send it to the shop. This sucks. It's my first tractor and I screwed it up right off the bat. Thanks for any help
Butch	Sorry man. Sounds like you didn't get the ujoint locked onto the shaft, and it got slung off. You say the threads are still in the filter, Meaning the filter mount broke and is still in the filter???? If so you might be able to unbolt the rest of the filter mount and replace it your self. As for the ujoint, you should be able to find a after market one and install it your self. their not hard to do, Unless you don't know anything about mechanic things. One other thing on the filter threads, some times the filter mount is the main body and the threads is nothing but a pipe screwed into the mount hole, if this is the case, you can finish unscrewing the broke off threads out and install a new fitting, not hard.
Joe Schmoe	Yep that's what I didn't do alright. I guess that was the "Tug" the manual was talking about. So, the filter mount can be unbolted from (I'm guessing its the pump system)and replaced as a single piece? It just looked like it was all molded into one single piece of the pump system and could not be removed. The little bit of thread that is still hanging on to the filter mount also seems to be molded into one larger part. Could you tell me what the part would be called in a parts catalog so I can hunt one down online. I am pretty mechanically inclined and could probably fix it short of disassembling half the rear end. Man that would really be a relief. Thanks!
Butch	I don't know what the parts are called, except for hydraulic pump filter housing. If the housing is in good shape, you may be able to remove the housing. Drill out or remove the rest of the threads and insert a pipe thread that will fit the filter. Just day dreaming for ideas.
Joe Schmoe	Thanks Butch. Found that the filter housing is part of that casing under there and cannot be removed as a separate piece. I called the dealer/repair shop which told me that they would try and do exactly what you are suggesting. Drill and tap the hole and reinstall a new threaded pipe. I hope that works cause I'm guessing that removing that casing and having it replaced will cost me. I'll update when they hit me with the bill. Thanks again.
8x56mn	Why not go down to the hardware store, buy an esy-out to fit the broken pipe. Back out the broken one and screw in a replacement pipe nipple. Remove the other broken section that I believe you said was on the filter and screw it back together. A lot cheaper than paying someone to do it for you.
Gary W. Sutphin	I don't mean to sound like Paul Harvey or a JB Weld salesman but I'm am amazed at the things I have fixed with JB Weld when I thought where was no hope. Just a thought to keep in the back of your mind if all else fails.

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