Went to check the oil yesterday on my Cub Cadet series 3000, with the 20 hp
Kohler V-twin...... and once again the dipstick broke off, leaving the plastic dipstick , about 2 "
from the top.... going to be a ***** to get out.
This is my 3rd dipstick in 3 mowing seasons ... what's up with this ?
The one in there was about a year old, maybe less.....
I ordered another new one today...which will be dipstick # 4 since 2010.
Exactly a year ago I tore engine top end down when head gasket blew....
installed new gaskets , and new crank seals.... as both were dried out and leaking badly.
Since then, put nearly 200 hrs. on engine , and it runs strong and smooth.... but always thought it ran
hot, as hood can never be lifted without gloves on after mowing for an hr or so.
I do mow 2 -3 hr.s straight with it...mowing 3 acres.... so engine does work hard...this includes a big long hill.
Are dipsticks routinely breaking off tops do to excessive heat ?
Anyone ever seen or heard of this problem ?
Thanks,
Pete
Hudson Valley , New York
Kohler V-twin...... and once again the dipstick broke off, leaving the plastic dipstick , about 2 "
from the top.... going to be a ***** to get out.
This is my 3rd dipstick in 3 mowing seasons ... what's up with this ?
The one in there was about a year old, maybe less.....
I ordered another new one today...which will be dipstick # 4 since 2010.
Exactly a year ago I tore engine top end down when head gasket blew....
installed new gaskets , and new crank seals.... as both were dried out and leaking badly.
Since then, put nearly 200 hrs. on engine , and it runs strong and smooth.... but always thought it ran
hot, as hood can never be lifted without gloves on after mowing for an hr or so.
I do mow 2 -3 hr.s straight with it...mowing 3 acres.... so engine does work hard...this includes a big long hill.
Are dipsticks routinely breaking off tops do to excessive heat ?
Anyone ever seen or heard of this problem ?
Thanks,
Pete
Hudson Valley , New York