Recent content by AJVL

Following up on this, as I’ve had time to do the following. I took the cover off the regulator and tested it. Contact arms inside were free and tested using a test procedure from the local Kubota dealer. Checked out good Replaced original negative battery cable with new sealed coating one going...

Just as GreensvilleJay recommended, I will check the belt and adjust/replace if necessary. I am going to bench test the regulator first and see if it’s shot then move to the alternator. Thank you, AJ

I was thinking about having the starter rebuilt or replaced with new. I only have one switch to operate both the glow plugs and start circuit. I understand what you’re saying about the glow plugs and the indicator. Where the GP may be working when turning the engine over but not when trying to...

I will pull the glow plugs and check their operation. The glow plug indicator does not glow. I do agree the charging is insignificant to the starting issue I’m just trying to bring up what I’m having issues with and go from there. Thank you, AJ

I have only had it running for about an hour. Between 1981-1985, unsure of exact year and 2274hrs. The new battery is a group 24, 700cca The positive battery cable has been replaced with a sealed/coated one. I’ll replace the woven wire one going to ground. I will test the glow plugs before...

I took a L275 in on a labor trade. Work done: Drained and replaced hydraulic oil and engine oil plus filters, new fuel filter and drained old fuel as well as bleed the fuel system at injectors, new battery. I have resealed the steering cylinder and replaced the hoses going to it from the block...