sandyc
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hey...it worked!!!!!
Kubota B2650 and B3350 info and hints
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bumperm
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Sandy,
I don't see much need for buying a second snorkel to cut off. Why not just remove the snorkel completely while snowblowing?
The whole idea of moving, removing, or cutting off the snorkel is to get warmed up "defrosted" air for the intake, so it doesn't ice up the filter with blowing snow being sucked through the tractor's grills to collect on the air filter and choke out the engine. As stock, it picks up the air from in front of the radiator, cooler air, more power etc. makes sense in the summer. No need for cooler air in the winter! Removing the snorkel completely looks to be a good and easy solution.
Now if we just get some snow so I can test my fully lined with UHMW blower!
I don't see much need for buying a second snorkel to cut off. Why not just remove the snorkel completely while snowblowing?
The whole idea of moving, removing, or cutting off the snorkel is to get warmed up "defrosted" air for the intake, so it doesn't ice up the filter with blowing snow being sucked through the tractor's grills to collect on the air filter and choke out the engine. As stock, it picks up the air from in front of the radiator, cooler air, more power etc. makes sense in the summer. No need for cooler air in the winter! Removing the snorkel completely looks to be a good and easy solution.
Now if we just get some snow so I can test my fully lined with UHMW blower!
DelSc
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For B2650 owners with snow clogging problems, I posted this picture in another thread. When snow blowing fine snow in windy conditions last year, the air filter plugged a couple times. I moved the intake behind the fan shroud like in this picture, and it seemed to fix the problem. Moved it back when i was done snow blowing for the year. It takes just a couple minutes to move it. I hope this is helpful.
sandyc
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The snorkels are different which is why I modified mine so as to draw air from behind the rad. In addition to the larger block engine you also have a very large reformer, and turbo on top of the engine....space is pretty tight!
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bumperm
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A few weeks ago I finally broke down and trailered my B3350 to the dealer to get the computer programming "updates" done, picked it up the next day and brought it home. I've had no problems since I bought it, and still have had none with over 270 hours now - purchased November of '13.
The other day the dealer called me and said they had some more computer updates to do. So took it in yesterday. He called me today saying one of the things the update calles for is to inspect / replace a "vent hose" on the turbo. Said than the one on mine was collapsed and needed to be replaced.
Now I know tubo's have an exhaust inlet and outlet, and an intake air inlet and boosted air outlet, and even an oil line inlet and outlet to keep the little bearings happy . . . I've never heard of a vent line, though the exhaust side does have a wastegate, but that simply allows exhaust gas to bypass the turbo's hot side turbine. He said the line, which he didn't have in stock, is under the turbine and difficult to get to and is all collapsed and scrunched up (sounds like an oil line to me)?
Anyway, this is a heads up on the turbine "hose" issue . . . dealer said he didn't want me to take it until fixed as he didn't want the turbo to get trashed. Still gotta think it's an oil line and probably doesn't have adequate thermal protection and gets heat damaged - - just a guess, I haven't seen it.
The other day the dealer called me and said they had some more computer updates to do. So took it in yesterday. He called me today saying one of the things the update calles for is to inspect / replace a "vent hose" on the turbo. Said than the one on mine was collapsed and needed to be replaced.
Now I know tubo's have an exhaust inlet and outlet, and an intake air inlet and boosted air outlet, and even an oil line inlet and outlet to keep the little bearings happy . . . I've never heard of a vent line, though the exhaust side does have a wastegate, but that simply allows exhaust gas to bypass the turbo's hot side turbine. He said the line, which he didn't have in stock, is under the turbine and difficult to get to and is all collapsed and scrunched up (sounds like an oil line to me)?
Anyway, this is a heads up on the turbine "hose" issue . . . dealer said he didn't want me to take it until fixed as he didn't want the turbo to get trashed. Still gotta think it's an oil line and probably doesn't have adequate thermal protection and gets heat damaged - - just a guess, I haven't seen it.
HEC
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That works well for me also
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2650/3350 PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT
Folks, like most of you, I keep forgetting to release my parking brake. I have a 2650, however, I understand the 3350 has a parking brake indicator light on the dash. Since the 2650 and the 3350 are mostly the same build, I was wondering if I could install the parking brake light switch and connect it to the existing wiring harness, if not the harness than I would just put in another indicator light.
So now my question... where and is there a place on the 2650 parking brake to install a parking brake light switch?
Folks, like most of you, I keep forgetting to release my parking brake. I have a 2650, however, I understand the 3350 has a parking brake indicator light on the dash. Since the 2650 and the 3350 are mostly the same build, I was wondering if I could install the parking brake light switch and connect it to the existing wiring harness, if not the harness than I would just put in another indicator light.
So now my question... where and is there a place on the 2650 parking brake to install a parking brake light switch?
Lee Hauser
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Kubota B3350 Regen issues
I appreciate this thread. Very helpful.
We are also having the DPF/regen issue which has caused a total shut down of the tractor, even though I was able to start it an hour later. First, our manual states the the default regen mode is turned off and that I have to engage the "Auto" button to turn it on which I have been doing. I've also been running it at high rpm's (2000+) but only at the recommendation of the dealer. I did not see anything in the manual about it. However, when reviewing the regen procedure the manual refers to the idle speed or rpm. What is the "idle" rpm? I had the regen warnings flashing and the buzzer sounding so I attempted a parked regen, but when I pushed the "parked regen" button it would not stay on or lit to give me any indication as to whether it was working or not. The Auto button works fine, but not the "parked" button. When I called the dealer (very reputable dealer) he said to turn it off and leave it off and that they will pick it up so as to not ruin the very expensive DPF and even possibly the engine. Any thoughts?
Also, here is a 5 minute video that helps, though our model is the B3350.
Messick's explanation of Kubota Tier 4 DPF - YouTube
I appreciate this thread. Very helpful.
We are also having the DPF/regen issue which has caused a total shut down of the tractor, even though I was able to start it an hour later. First, our manual states the the default regen mode is turned off and that I have to engage the "Auto" button to turn it on which I have been doing. I've also been running it at high rpm's (2000+) but only at the recommendation of the dealer. I did not see anything in the manual about it. However, when reviewing the regen procedure the manual refers to the idle speed or rpm. What is the "idle" rpm? I had the regen warnings flashing and the buzzer sounding so I attempted a parked regen, but when I pushed the "parked regen" button it would not stay on or lit to give me any indication as to whether it was working or not. The Auto button works fine, but not the "parked" button. When I called the dealer (very reputable dealer) he said to turn it off and leave it off and that they will pick it up so as to not ruin the very expensive DPF and even possibly the engine. Any thoughts?
Also, here is a 5 minute video that helps, though our model is the B3350.
Messick's explanation of Kubota Tier 4 DPF - YouTube
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