Scott037
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I have a Kubota B21 backhoe/loader with 3 cylinder diesel with 1200 hours. From reading earlier posts I believe that the engine is experiencing some degree of blow by. I have started to notice slight "puffing" smoke coming from the vent tube, however, there is no sign of any oil leaking from the tube or engine. The engine doesn't smoke from the exhaust except for a puff of black smoke on start up.
I don't experience any power loss while using the hoe, however the engine does bog down significantly with some smoking when I am using the FEL (even picking up light objects). I have also noticed quiet a bit of engine oil viscosity break down very quickly after a fresh oil change.
My main question is will I do damage to the engine running it with this amount of suspected blow by as long as I frequently change the engine oil? Is this relatively normal, or should I be saving my pennies to get this in to the shop? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
I don't experience any power loss while using the hoe, however the engine does bog down significantly with some smoking when I am using the FEL (even picking up light objects). I have also noticed quiet a bit of engine oil viscosity break down very quickly after a fresh oil change.
My main question is will I do damage to the engine running it with this amount of suspected blow by as long as I frequently change the engine oil? Is this relatively normal, or should I be saving my pennies to get this in to the shop? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif