Warranty issue dispute with Kubota - Advice anyone

   / Warranty issue dispute with Kubota - Advice anyone #151  
Sorry for the OP unfortunate problem. I’m sure this has happen to others too. Good suggestions on how to prevent a lower leak from toasting an engine.

I operate in the woods more than most. Have several homemade attempts to prevent damage. Thought checking the overflow jug was sufficient so learned that’s not always the case.

Appreciate the dumbing down for lug nuts like me.

Vary interested in what retrofitting can be done to help prevent running with low radiator level. Tee in the upper radiator hose? Tee with the temperature sensor? And a source for those parts.

The upper hose doesn't always run full of fluid, so that's a problem.

like the idea of simply making a T with the existing temp sensor and mounting a level sensor in there. Be sure to make it so that the level sensor doesn't trap a bubble..... or worse yet, trap some fluid while the rest of the radiator drains out through a broken lower hose.
rScotty
 
   / Warranty issue dispute with Kubota - Advice anyone #152  
The cap has two seals on to relieve pressure wont work..... no room for sender

Good point, but doesn't that just make it a more interesting design problem? Lots of sensors have to incorporate pressure seals to keep from leaking whatever they are measuring.
rScotty
 
   / Warranty issue dispute with Kubota - Advice anyone #153  
Good point, but doesn't that just make it a more interesting design problem? Lots of sensors have to incorporate pressure seals to keep from leaking whatever they are measuring.
rScotty

Back side top tank . Like my Mack had so when it breaks one of the 2 fan belts it rips the wires off ....:eek:
 
   / Warranty issue dispute with Kubota - Advice anyone #158  
FWIW, because of the cost of CUTs, and the likelihood that the gauges aren't monitored continuously, I would recommend to manufacturers the following (low cost) additions:


  • Low Oil light
  • Low Coolant Light
  • Low Hydraulic/Transmission Oil Light
  • Oil Pressure Gauge AND Flashing Idiot Light
  • Coolant Temp Gauge AND Flashing Idiot Light
 
   / Warranty issue dispute with Kubota - Advice anyone #159  
FWIW, because of the cost of CUTs, and the likelihood that the gauges aren't monitored continuously, I would recommend to manufacturers the following (low cost) additions:


  • Low Oil light
  • Low Coolant Light
  • Low Hydraulic/Transmission Oil Light
  • Oil Pressure Gauge AND Flashing Idiot Light
  • Coolant Temp Gauge AND Flashing Idiot Light

And a annoying buzzer as well.
 
   / Warranty issue dispute with Kubota - Advice anyone #160  
FWIW, because of the cost of CUTs, and the likelihood that the gauges aren't monitored continuously, I would recommend to manufacturers the following (low cost) additions:


  • Low Oil light
  • Low Coolant Light
  • Low Hydraulic/Transmission Oil Light
  • Oil Pressure Gauge AND Flashing Idiot Light
  • Coolant Temp Gauge AND Flashing Idiot Light

How about a seat that shocks you also when any idiot light comes on .....:laughing:
 

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