DIY valve adjustment

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ryan08

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Location
Louisville KY
Tractor
Kubota BX25 /Hustler 320
Anybody got a good DIY on a valve adjustment on a Kubota 3 cylinder. I have a 21.5 hp diesel in my Hustler Zero turn that has a lot of clatter and I have never adjusted the valves.
 
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What do you mean "good DIY on a valve adjustment"?
I pretty much just removed a few hoses in the way, removed the glow plugs to make turning the engine easy, and removed the valve cover. It had a rubber gasket which my manual said was re-usable, but I bought a new one anyhow.
Took my measurements and made my adjustments on each valve where tehy were suppose to be measured.

Deano
 
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A DIY is a walk-through the process.
 
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Thanks for the link Randall
 
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When (HR wise) is it recommended to check or adjust the valves on these engines?
 
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When (HR wise) is it recommended to check or adjust the valves on these engines?
I would go by the recommendations of the manufacturer.
 
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On the D950 in my Hustler it is every 800 hours
 
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Thank you for mentioning that you remove the glow plugs to relieve the compression. I know how to do valve adjustments, but I never did a diesel and no spark plugs to take out. I couldn't find them :)
 

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