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Post by Larry Henson Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:21 pm

Water pump went out this morning and I get to do my least favorite thing....pull wrenches. At least it gives me a chance to de-grease and clean up the engine.

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Post by Mo Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:59 pm

At least you go to your local auto parts store to pick it up. Have you checedk out the prices at Rock Auto .com they're pretty darn good.

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Post by TimM Thu Nov 14, 2013 2:07 pm

That looks like fun. Shocked 
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Post by Larry Henson Thu Nov 14, 2013 2:27 pm

Had to order it out of Florida. It was the closest one.
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Post by milspec6 Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:12 pm

Degrease the motor the easy way..."oven off" spray or simple grean and elbow grease. Either one works really well.
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Post by Neil K Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:27 pm

What kind of engine is that?

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Post by Ryan S Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:10 pm

I would be a wreak. affraid 
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Post by ACpower1 Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:46 pm

I love wrenching,

got my wrench on quite a bit lately

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Post by Larry Henson Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:52 pm

Neil K wrote:What kind of engine is that?
3 cylinder Kubota
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Post by ej54 Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:19 pm

Great engines Kubota. My machine runs off a kubota as well.
How many hours have you got on it?
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Post by Larry Henson Fri Nov 15, 2013 3:50 am

ej54 wrote:Great engines Kubota. My machine runs off a kubota as well.
How many hours have you got on it?
Over 8,000
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Post by ej54 Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:19 am

My first kubota was just starting to blow a bit of smoke by then. Replaced it at about 8500 hours.
Was nothing to much wrong with it just the smoke and l was building new van so decided to replace motor.
Second kubota up to about 4500 hours and going strong.
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Post by Larry Henson Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:36 am

Where did you get your motor from?
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Post by sam miller Fri Nov 15, 2013 8:46 am

Your definetly having more fun!

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Post by ej54 Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:29 pm

Got it from a Kubota dealer in Melbourne Australia.
Mine runs on LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) about 1/3 the price of petrol - Gas to you guys.
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Post by Larry Henson Fri Nov 15, 2013 5:27 pm

While I'm waiting on the water pump I pulled off the intake port to the blower and drilled and tapped a port for lubing the blower and degreased the front of the engine. Was scared to use oven cleaner ( although I know it works well but was scared of the caustic soda against the aluminum parts and opted for brake parts cleaner spray and wiped with a rag). Hope the parts arrive tomorrow.
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Post by Larry Henson Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:10 am

Back up and running...now it's time to play catch up.
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Post by Larry Henson Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:29 pm

Update...after replacing the water pump the motor ran good...no water in the oil...no missing....no water out of the exhaust.... but, after hooking the vacuum hose to the recovery tank it would fall on it's face. Did a compression check and the heat destroyed the motor. The compression should of been 185 per cylinder but was 80 all of the way down to 70.
Spent some money and bought a rebuilt engine with a warranty.
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Post by Davey Cracker Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:05 pm

Damn that's a bummer, Larry, Crying or Very sad sorry to hear it.

Looks like you got a nice looking used replacement though, you mind telling us where you got it from and the cost?
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Post by Larry Henson Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:20 pm

Country Sales and Service. Cost.....a passel

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Post by Davey Cracker Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:30 pm

Shoot, just thought of something you're not going to be happy to hear, Crying or Very sad  but maybe you can return that one?!

Eddie our resident mechanic, if I'm not mistaken has a used 3 cyl Kabota he'd like to get rid off........I think that's what he told me about a week ago when I was talking to him?
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Post by Larry Henson Sat Nov 23, 2013 6:41 am

Guess I should of asked.
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Post by Mo Sat Nov 23, 2013 7:37 am

That does suck Larry but at least you have a rebuilt machine that will give you 1000's of hours of service those. Those Kabota engines run for ever.

My little E150 can barely handle a 400 Lb ETM. I need to upgrade my shocks and tires I can tell the van leans to one side.


Thanks for posting those pics.
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Post by milspec6 Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:14 am

There is something about new engines that make me smile. The cost will fade away as you enjoy the new power and performance for the next 5,000 hours of hard work.

You could look into rebuilidng the old engine, selling it off, and recovering some of that cost.
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Post by Larry Henson Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:33 am

I'm probably going to do that Milspec and have a back-up ready when needed since you have to order parts and wait on them to come in.
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