Diesel Fume Odor
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Bavarian
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Older tractors in Europe hade the exhaust routed underneath and out in the back. Maybe you can find a solution that way. Bad thing is if you're running a splitter or a backhoe, you will be in the straight line of fire.
Hi Bavarian.
Good idea. But there is a crap-load of moving linkages under the tractor.
If I were to re-route/extend the exhaust, it would be further forward or out away from the tractor.
Ideally, some sort of modification that extend the exhaust vertically.
But that sort of work is beyond my pay grade and would require someone making a kit for sale
Thanks !
rScotty
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I've seen that. A rear pipe must of made it a real pain to hook up implements on the hitch or 3pt. But maybe a rear exhaust also explains why some European tractors have their hitch & 3pt on the front...
Just thinking.....In every case, having a vertical exhaust pipe solves at least some of the problem without having any downsides. It's not just the smell of the down exhaust that is a problem, it also makes me cough.
This makes me wonder why the manufacturers ever went away from vertical exhausts..... Was it Styliing? Or do they just copy one another without ever thinking about why they are doing it?
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Diggin It
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Take a whiff of it in a can or the tank, then take a whiff of the exhaust. Big difference to me.
At least mine goes out the right front so I don't go through the cloud mounting and dismounting. There's just a short stub out of the muffler, so I'm not sure I could add something to go up and over, or if it would affect engine performance.
Diggin It
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Probably some clearance issues as well as styling. I get a bit concerned about hot exhaust going down into dry grass though, but both of my grass cutters do it.
Citydude
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If your getting exhaust fumes in the cab, i would suspect an exhaust leak somewhere on the engine. Having to wash your clothing after operating your tractor to get the fumes out, isn't good. Your breathing toxic fumes. Contact your dealer and have them inspect it. Also, run the cabin fan on high speed, fresh air until this is sorted out.
Bavarian
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That's a good valid point.
I think, there is no one fits all solution.
Yes, it was a pain to hook up inplements with the exhaust in your face. Front threepoint hitches have nothing to do with rear exhaust systems.
In my opinion, the best solution is a corner post, it has next to no impact on the visibility off the cab and the fumes are up in the sky.
Probably too many customers complaining after the vertical stack got ripped off on tree branches. I prefer the exhaust underneath for that reason. I wish Kubota aimed the exhaust tip on the M59 away from the loader boom.
Regarding diesel smell...you shouldnt have any fuel smell. If you do check for leaks or spills. One place to check for fuel leaks is the seal on your filter float bowl if you have one. Exhaust fumes is only an issue for me if I leave the tractor is running indoors.
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Be careful what you wish for.
My Ford 1920 has a vertical exhaust.
Nasty diesel smoke blowing in my face much of the time.