Blew up Kubota motor

[YLee Kioti]

Only 269 posts and a happy ending...btw after 600+ posts did that drain plug ever get removed...

 

[fried1765]

I don't worry so much about the person using the wrong term as I do about the person pointing it out.....

Please DO NOT worry about me!
I have been doing quite well for the past 78 years!

 

[tjkubota93]

When are we getting electric race cars to use on all of the "motor speedways"?
What's powering "motorcycles"?
Has 90+% of the population, including all of the dictionary writers, been using the wrong word?

Forgot one. What about: motor oil ? Am I using the wrong type in my gas engine truck?

 

[4570Man]

Forgot one. What about: motor oil ? Am I using the wrong type in my gas engine truck?

This seems like a who cares matter. Engine vs motor. They do the same thing with a different fuel source.

 

[dragoneggs]

This seems like a who cares matter. Engine vs motor. They do the same thing with a different fuel source.

Get off it guys... Engine and motor are used interchangeably. Motors can be electrical, internal combustion, other.

From Merriam Webster...

motor noun
moｷtor | \ˈmō-tər \
Definition of motor (Entry 1 of 3)
1 : one that imparts motion
specifically : PRIME MOVER
2 : any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: such as
a : a small compact engine
b : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
especially : a gasoline engine
c : a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy
3 : MOTOR VEHICLE
especially : AUTOMOBILE

Motor | Definition of Motor by Merriam-Webster

 

[LD1]

Agree, let it go

Motor is a correct description.

As other said....
Motor oil
Motor speedway
Bureau of motor vehicles
Motorcycle

Even the definition of "engine" is vast and can mean more than just the gassers and diesels that power our stuff

 

[HEC]

I DO check the engine and hydraulic oil every time prior to startup. I will DEFINITELY give each dip stick more than a brief glance from this point forward.

Your situation is frightening.


NOTE - - LD1-does your homeowners insurance cover your tractor. My State Farm homeowners insurance does while I'm on my property. May be worth a call to your insurance company.

You are very fortunate as my state farm policy will not do that. I have all my insurance through them and they wanted a very high extra premium to cover my tractors .

 

[TractorGuy]

Just a note on viewing credit card transactions. The actual posting is usually delayed by a day or so. I can see posted transactions by logging into my CU account but to see PENDING transactions I have to log directly into my credit card account.

 

[sixdogs]

You are very fortunate as my state farm policy will not do that. I have all my insurance through them and they wanted a very high extra premium to cover my tractors .

Mine are covered up to a certain dollar amount as part of a basic "farm" policy. They aren't covered off the farm but are when on my acreage or going between acreages. Maybe look into that.

 

[ovrszd]

Mine are covered up to a certain dollar amount as part of a basic "farm" policy. They aren't covered off the farm but are when on my acreage or going between acreages. Maybe look into that.

Mine are covered with Inland Marine ins policies. But I don't know if this incident would qualify. My expectations are coverage against theft, fire, wind, etc.