Recent content by marrt

Do you bait it? I notice they say you don't have to use bait. I have two miniature dachshunds who have their nose in everything. The sticky traps work pretty good but I don't use them in the garage due to the dogs. This trap looks safer and more humane.

Me neither. There's a nearly vertical drop from the side of the engine cover to the muffler opening. When I began working on the engine this morning, I removed the paper towel shown in the previous picture and shone a light down the hole where the fuel injector goes, to see if I could catch a...

You might consider asking Terry about this behavior. I had this happen on my 1845 and the pump needed a rebuild. I'm not trying to scare you and your pump is different than the one used on the 1845. But this doesn't sound normal for a variable displacement pump. The only time I experience a...

I shared this on the Kubota Forum, but I thought it would be beneficial to repost the picture here. This is from my Kubota ZD1211 mower. The engine would not turn over and I couldn't figure out why, since it ran perfectly when parked for the season. For a while now, I've been concerned about...

I think I may have identified the problem. Next, I need to determine if there was any damage. Given that seeds can compress somewhat, I'm hopeful for a positive outcome. My plan is to use a depth micrometer to measure the clearance between the pistons and the cylinder head deck. If the...

Thanks of the comments. I thought I'd share a picture for those who might be curious. I've covered the injector and glow plug holes with a paper towel to keep them protected. I suppose the logical step is to start from the top, so I plan to remove the valve cover first. Then, I'll see what's...

Update. I removed the glow plugs and injectors, then attempted to manually rotate the flywheel. It moved to a certain point and then stopped. Next, I reversed the direction, moving the flywheel backward until it reached a stopping point. Following that, I used a Power Probe to actuate the...

I have a Kubota D1105 engine in a ZD1211 mower. When I tried to start it for the first time this year, the starter made a clicking sound. I knew the battery was going bad as it was getting slow to start last year, so I replaced the battery. However, when I turned the key over, the engine still...

Regarding motor oil, Kohler oil has more anti-wear additives, such as Zinc. Many of these additives were removed from conventional motor oil for emissions related reasons. In theory, it should be a fantastic oil for engines with no catalytic convertor. Shell Rotella Diesel oil is very similar.

Regarding other alternatives, take a look at Avant Tecno. They're WAY more expensive than a PT but do have diesel engines in their smaller versions. And, I'd bet they are more sophisticated than a PT wrt design, hydraulic filtration, lift capacity, etc... They can be found used on equipment...

As to the wheel motor seal, I remember reading a White motor is supposed to run at no more than 50% capacity for the first few hours. I don't remember how many hours...seems like 5 hours. That would be pretty low though. At one point, Kubota recommended limited use for the first 50 hours. I...

The reason there’s no diesel option for the small tractors is cost. Or, I should really say price. It would make the unit several thousand dollars more expensive, which would be uncompetitive in many ways. When I bought my first 425 twenty years ago, it was $8500. Now, I see it is $16,000. Heck...

Okay, this question has been asked many times and there’s a lot of content in the archives. However, the problem with forums is the content is difficult to find without spending a lot of time browsing the search results. So, here’s my comment. I first bought a 425. I liked it so much, I wanted...

I think emission regulations forced carb changes, making them more sensitive to contamination. I have three Honda engines and ALL run rough (surging at idle). I've cleaned those carbs so many times that I just ignore it. On some engines, a little extra choke helps them to run better. I...

I realize this thread is solved. However, a stuck fuel cutoff solenoid on the carburetor will also cause this problem, for any future troubleshooters. It lets just enough fuel in to start and run, but not enough to keep running. I found this problem on one of my machines, even though I put...