Recent content by Grand L3130 Guy

Daniel, Save yourself some $$, DIY...it's quite simple actually. There are excellent instructions on how to adjust the valves that don't require access to the viewing window here at OTT...search "valve adjustment". You can turn the engine over with a screwdriver by removing the starter. Give...

Winner winner, chicken dinner….I have a bent rod. When I checked the pistons like you recommended Ed, 2 had protrusions and one was recessed ~1/8th". Dropped the oil pan, pulled off the rod cap and popped out the rod/piston. The rod look like a Chiquita banana. The piston/rings look good...

Update – got the head off, the valves don’t look too bad, not great by any stretch, but I guess diesel a head is only going to look so good (this is my 1st), they should clean up well with a little lapping or light surfacing work. #3 was in slightly worse condition than 1 & 2, plus it had the...

Well, quick update on my progress. Checked compression, bad news on the front cyclinder :eek: Number 1 & 2 checked out at about 575 psi each, but #3 came in at only 400 psi :( For those out there reading along, Harbor Freight has a reasonably priced diesel compression test set (Part #93644)...

Thanks Ed!! Is the flywheel 1TC viewing window accessible without splitting the enigine from the tranny? When doing the valves, I couldnt find it so I used a dial indicator to find TDC. Guess I could calculate the piston travel distance at 17 to 19 BTDC but using the window sure would be...

Hi guys, first post, thought I’d jump right in with a some engine issues that have me scratching my head. I have recently purchased a 2003 L3130 with ~780 hrs. Have spent some time going over the tractor taking care of some "differed" maintenance items. One thing that’s really bugging me is...