Kubota V1305-E engine first start after 2+ years.

[JohnTso]

Hey guys - I'm happy B7800 owner here. Came across this engine that has been sitting for more than 2 years. After I change all filters and fluids, I want to make sure the injection pump isn't fouled with sludge from sitting. I'm hoping someone knows of a way to bleed and inspect it prior to restarting it.

 

[art]

I'd go for it and not worry as diesel has not had the problems that gas has.

 

[jandpp]

Yeah, just fire it up. Worry about it if it doesn't start. You could put some Sea Foam or similar stuff in the diesel if it runs roughly.

 

[JohnTso]

Well I could do that... just run it, but this engine has a mechanical governor and if the IP is crudded up things could get ugly.

 

[brain55]

Hey guys - I'm happy B7800 owner here. Came across this engine that has been sitting for more than 2 years. After I change all filters and fluids, I want to make sure the injection pump isn't fouled with sludge from sitting. I'm hoping someone knows of a way to bleed and inspect it prior to restarting it.

:drool:

Change the fuel filter and crack the injector lines at the injectors and crank over until fuel comes out of all of the lines. There is nothing to worry about. I just started a B7100 that had sat for 4 years. After I did this and preheated the glow plugs it started on the first crank. It smoked for a little while but once it got up to temp in never smoked again. You are worrying about things you don't need to worry about. Trust me I have been doing this for over 20 years.

Brian

 

[PILOON]

Go for it.

Same experience with an outside stored B7100 after 5 yrs.
It had grass growing in the torn seat and a couple of flats.

We drained all fluids and changed all filters and so far have 200 hard hours since then without a single problem.
Well, new seat, paint and battery plus probably 1 lb of replacement nuts and bolts.

Real tough machine!

In fact we bought it as is where is (great deal).
Today it looks like it was never a derelict.
Previous owner was kinda PO'd when he saw the end result, mind you he was not a DIY guy, while we are.

 

[JohnTso]

:drool:

Change the fuel filter and crack the injector lines at the injectors and crank over until fuel comes out of all of the lines. There is nothing to worry about. I just started a B7100 that had sat for 4 years. After I did this and preheated the glow plugs it started on the first crank. It smoked for a little while but once it got up to temp in never smoked again. You are worrying about things you don't need to worry about. Trust me I have been doing this for over 20 years.

Brian

At minimum I would "crack the injector lines" to verify all cylinders are getting fuel and the IP is working.

 

[brain55]

At minimum I would "crack the injector lines" to verify all cylinders are getting fuel and the IP is working.

Well, since we haven't told you what you want to hear yet, why don't you tell us, so we can give you the right answer.

Brian

 

[JohnTso]

Well, since we haven't told you what you want to hear yet, why don't you tell us, so we can give you the right answer.

Brian

Nope... new filters, fresh fuel and bleeding out the old fuel from the IP works for me. A while back a diesel mechanic mentioned to me that if an injection pump has been sitting for years it should be inspected. Made me think another step might be involved.