Recent content by KubotaEric

Power generation company owned both towers, and the guys said all the maintenance was done (the workers had nothing to gain by the sale of these towers). All filters have hour markings too, and the fluids looked good. The one with almost 19000hrs started up so nicely I'd be surprised if it...

Yeah I just didn't want to remove them until I had replacements. This is excessive, almost like its got a cold cylinder at start. I know my mower won't start in warm weather if i dont cycle the glow plugs. (Same engine). Ever seen a 7.3 powersmoke start with a few bad glow plugs? I know they...

I checked the plunger on the valve body, in getting full movement in direction I need it, I also washed everything its clean The next valve function beside the one in having issues with is the curl. The one that once goes to the bypass allows the other one to lift with full power. A friend...

I've got a gen set with a little kubota diesel. Bit smoky for a couple minutes cold start when its cold (freezing). 9000hrs. Once it warms up runs smooth and clears up. Anyone know which ngk glow plug fits this? I'm thinking it's the y103v Thanks.

Hi everyone first post here, So I've got a kx41 its the first model, I figure about a 1994. It has about 2900hrs, but the hour meter cable doesn't turn. Anyways. I do the oil changes, filters, grease it, wash it, it's a good little unit, but I don't use it much. However, I have a slow main...