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Detroit Diesel began as Grey Marine (or Gray). As marine engines they were designed to run either clockwise or counterclockwise to satisfy dual propeller arrangements. A Detroit will still run "backards" if set up to do so.

Many years ago I was in a business with mostly credit transactions. An old hand advised me, "Don't give nobody no credit if their profession starts with a P. Politician, Pulpwooder, Preacher, etc. The Politician thinks you owe him, the Pulpwood guy is impossible to find, the Preacher wants a...

If you have to split a Kubota 5000 there are some "Watchits". The repair manual is somewhat foggy in places so common sense is vital. First, the "book" says drain all transmission and hydraulic fluid. Unnecessary if you are not going into the transmission, just after the clutch. (2)To remove...

Got unexpected dose of water in the fuel, engine stopped. Have cleared water from tank and filter. What are the best steps to restart the engine? Tractor is a Kubota, MX5000