Arizona Rancher
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- Joined
- Dec 29, 2011
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- Tractor
- Kioti DK40
Hello. It has been some time since I first posted a request for help getting my Kioti DK40 Diesel Fuel Tank out. As someone suggested I did use Por15 for a tank sealant since a new tank costs well in excess of $700.00. Also there are freight charges to the dealer that I found they all charge you and there are freight charges to you. It took my wife and I several days to get the fuel tank out and it was very well rusted inside - not through or even close but quite a bit other than that. I had it bead / soda blasted and I used Por15. I also painted the exterior of the tank after sanding it. Several thoughts to share with you.
1. I never kept my tank full so the heat and cold in Arizona caused some moisture and finally rust
2. This is a real pain to get out and it took many calls to Kioti to get a diagram of the installation. I do have a technical and shop manual. Not in there.
3. It took a professional mechanic over 5 hours to get it back in and up and running.
4. Te nearest Kioti dealer is over in New Mexico or in Neveda. Suposedly there is one in Phoenix but they were authorized or something when I called for parts. I did use the dealer in Neveda and now consider them my dealer. I like them.
5. I needed a new fuel gauge sending unit. Intersting. All Kioti dealers charge freight to them and then again to you plus full retail (or more by some I found. I called several).
6. I called to talk to Kioti's Customer Rep. Several days later he was able to return my call. I was at a convention. We spent over a half hour talking. I asked him if he could get my order drop shipped to me. That is strictly against Kioti policy. He told me that I had a delaer in Tucson but when I had called them they informed that they were no longer a dealer and the Kioti person said oh the website isnt up to date. I find this expensive to buy parts. Lets say its $15.00 shipping - that becomes $30.00 plus the cost of the part. $15 to the dealer and $15 to the customer. I think we all need to call or write Kioti to get them to change this policy. And what if you went to say Home Depot and they charged you full retail on a washer plus added shipping to them and then to you? That would be enormous. This is my humble opinion. Everyone including Kioti is entitled to their opinion. The thought though is that once one buys a Kioti, you will need parts. The part took many weeks to get to me. It did work fine.
7. My Kubota dealer is the person who helped me find a mechanic to get this up and running. Yes I do own an RTV and yes the RTV is wonderful and this is the only way I would ever go again! I had never ever primed a diesel engine before and I wanted to make sure the tank and everything was correct. It runs fine.
8. When using the POR15, I would suggest to buy an inexpensive hair dryer because that is what it took to get my tank dry and the same may be true for you. The first go around with POR15 seemed to leave lots of rust, probably treated, but it worried me. The Soda / Bead blasting for $50 worked.
If you have to fix your tank, let me know if I can help. Arizona Rancher
1. I never kept my tank full so the heat and cold in Arizona caused some moisture and finally rust
2. This is a real pain to get out and it took many calls to Kioti to get a diagram of the installation. I do have a technical and shop manual. Not in there.
3. It took a professional mechanic over 5 hours to get it back in and up and running.
4. Te nearest Kioti dealer is over in New Mexico or in Neveda. Suposedly there is one in Phoenix but they were authorized or something when I called for parts. I did use the dealer in Neveda and now consider them my dealer. I like them.
5. I needed a new fuel gauge sending unit. Intersting. All Kioti dealers charge freight to them and then again to you plus full retail (or more by some I found. I called several).
6. I called to talk to Kioti's Customer Rep. Several days later he was able to return my call. I was at a convention. We spent over a half hour talking. I asked him if he could get my order drop shipped to me. That is strictly against Kioti policy. He told me that I had a delaer in Tucson but when I had called them they informed that they were no longer a dealer and the Kioti person said oh the website isnt up to date. I find this expensive to buy parts. Lets say its $15.00 shipping - that becomes $30.00 plus the cost of the part. $15 to the dealer and $15 to the customer. I think we all need to call or write Kioti to get them to change this policy. And what if you went to say Home Depot and they charged you full retail on a washer plus added shipping to them and then to you? That would be enormous. This is my humble opinion. Everyone including Kioti is entitled to their opinion. The thought though is that once one buys a Kioti, you will need parts. The part took many weeks to get to me. It did work fine.
7. My Kubota dealer is the person who helped me find a mechanic to get this up and running. Yes I do own an RTV and yes the RTV is wonderful and this is the only way I would ever go again! I had never ever primed a diesel engine before and I wanted to make sure the tank and everything was correct. It runs fine.
8. When using the POR15, I would suggest to buy an inexpensive hair dryer because that is what it took to get my tank dry and the same may be true for you. The first go around with POR15 seemed to leave lots of rust, probably treated, but it worried me. The Soda / Bead blasting for $50 worked.
If you have to fix your tank, let me know if I can help. Arizona Rancher