Kubota M62 Cranks, Won't Start, Backhoe/3PH Interlock Issue (SOLVED!)

[JenniferKubotaM62]

There are metal protectors for the valve stem on the rim. But when you don't notice that the tire is flat (easy to do because the sidewalls are real stiff and the tire doesn't look flat even when there's no air in it), the bead unseats and pulls the inside end of the valve stem inside the tire. I'm a slow learner, and it's done it twice now. I'm gonna take a chance and order these.

Would be nice if they weren't "half assed" pardon the pun.. LOL... I'd rather have to buy a straight air nozzle and know they were fully protected than this half round protection leaving the exterior facing surface wide open for damage... I'm sure it helps reduce risk but why Kubota, why only half.... it could have been so much better.

 

[JenniferKubotaM62]

There are metal protectors for the valve stem on the rim. But when you don't notice that the tire is flat (easy to do because the sidewalls are real stiff and the tire doesn't look flat even when there's no air in it), the bead unseats and pulls the inside end of the valve stem inside the tire. I'm a slow learner, and it's done it twice now. I'm gonna take a chance and order these.

Thank you!!!!!!

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Thank you!!!!!!

Most of the reviews I've read on these things (including the ones I just ordered) complain that the "rubber" sealing washers fail prematurely. I plan to install these with plenty of silicon seal in hopes they'll last longer. Worst comes to worst, though, with a four pack there will be two spares.

 

[JenniferKubotaM62]

Most of the reviews I've read on these things (including the ones I just ordered) complain that the "rubber" sealing washers fail prematurely. I plan to install these with plenty of silicon seal in hopes they'll last longer. Worst comes to worst, though, with a four pack there will be two spares.

Are you breaking the bead and doing it yourself (handing you the can of ether and a match) or taking them in?

 

[RedNeckGeek]

First time it happened, the inner bead was all the way off the rim and wrapped over the steering knuckle. Big ol' tire iron got it back in place so I could get the wheel off. Couldn't get enough air flow from the compressor to seat the beads, so I confess to using starting fluid. All dressed up in heavy leather motorcycle riding gear, helmet, heavy gloves, ear plugs. Man, I hate doin' it that way, but it works.

This time was a little different. Impact gun to get the lug nuts off. The front end was supported on jack stands, so I can use the FEL to break the beads. Got a little tool to fish through the stem hole and guide the stem into place. Then a ratchet strap over each bead to get them to seat. Valve core out of the stem, too. The fishing tool I use is something like this, but it's not this exact one. Where I got mine is lost in the mists of time...

 

[JenniferKubotaM62]

First time it happened, the inner bead was all the way off the rim and wrapped over the steering knuckle. Big ol' tire iron got it back in place so I could get the wheel off. Couldn't get enough air flow from the compressor to seat the beads, so I confess to using starting fluid. All dressed up in heavy leather motorcycle riding gear, helmet, heavy gloves, ear plugs. Man, I hate doin' it that way, but it works.

This time was a little different. Impact gun to get the lug nuts off. The front end was supported on jack stands, so I can use the FEL to break the beads. Got a little tool to fish through the stem hole and guide the stem into place. Then a ratchet strap over each bead to get them to seat. Valve core out of the stem, too. The fishing tool I use is something like this, but it's not this exact one. Where I got mine is lost in the mists of time...

I can see you on your M62 now, all steel plated like the guy who drove the killdozer through San Diego years back... with your 14' backhoe boom fully extended out with a can of ether in your bucket with the thumb pressing the can top. LOL, you peeking through a 2x4 rectangle hole cut out of steel plate back at the controls.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

I gotta git me one o' them KillDozer things...

 

[JenniferKubotaM62]

I gotta git me one o' them KillDozer things...

Marv was a beautiful and gentle soul... but everyone has their breaking point..... (full length movie below). I had a burgandy 1974 Nova like he had and is shown in the video...wow does that bring back memories (I had a 72 and 74).

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[JenniferKubotaM62]

Sorry, it was Colorado, I thought it was San Diego but that was a tank, not a 63 ton dozer.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Gosh, this thread sure has drifted.

Went to use the tractor yesterday and noticed that the left front tire had leaked down again, though not as much as last time. Decided now was as good a time as any to figure out why, and a spray of soapy water confirmed that the replacement NAPA valve stem had a very slow leak where it sealed into the rim. I had those metal stems still sitting on the bench, so I pulled the wheel, used the FEL to break the bead and hold it down out of the way, and installed the new stem with a healthy dose of Three Bond sealant to keep it air tight. Would have been nice to have some wrench flats on the valve stem to keep it from turning while the nut was tightened, but had to make do with a pair of needle nose Vice Grips. Something to keep in mind if you're shopping for replacement valve stems.