Recent content by hodge

Welcome to the forum. You may get some suggestions, but what you really need is someone mechanically inclined to look at it in person. Coolant level, contaminant in the oil, pull injectors and see if the cylinders are hydro locked, etc. Without lots of detailed information, you'll get stabs in...

They're probably like Holzforma saws. The patents have expired, so they can legally copy them.

Welcome to the forum! Check with Daryl Grammer at Kubota Salvage. If he doesn't have one, a machine shop could make it.

Remember the commercial "You never get a second chance to make a first impression"? Shipping is a significant determiner today. It would be in Messicks best interest to get a handle on this- I utilize their extensive parts diagrams, but I order very little from them. Between my local dealer and...

I know that on automobiles, if the voltage drops below 11.2 or something like that while starting, it will affect the electronics.

Daryl knows his stuff. He is a valuable resource for the Kubota community!

You need to test the battery. What it shows with no load isn't the whole story. If the battery is bad and drops too much when starting, the voltage isn't high enough for the electronics to function. That would be the first place I would look.

It should be easy to find a friend or family member who are more familiar with tractors and who can help you explore and learn. You would make more ground with in person help.

The question would be is how long can they function at such higher capacities, without significant wear and tear? There may be a cost for such ambitious capabilities.

My thought, for what it's worth- it's how I process this consideration. There are more factors than just strength/lifting capacity. The more weight, the more stress. I am interested in both capability and longevity. I'd rather pace myself, and work within the limits of my machine, while at the...

JB Weld works good at what it's designed for, but you are expecting it to contain high pressure by bonding to the exit of the oil. You don't have much to lose by trying, but keep your expectations low. If it were mine, I'd bite the bullet and buy the new line. Fix it once, right, and don't look...

Diesel has cetane ratings.

Welcome to the forum! Before proceeding, I would double check all of the assorted parts in the engine bay. It looks like the air filter housing is moving excessively, for instance. Any loose parts can contribute noise, so I would eliminate that before isolating the engine as the source.

Welcome to the forum!

While being aware of the other online offerings, I always promote and endorse your business. There is much more to value than a low price. I will always endorse an American business, providing excellent, professional, personal service and a highly valued product.