"Chinny Raccoon" (chinnyraccoon)
05/12/2018 at 17:40 • Filed to: Cummins, Chufchufchufchuf, Kubota
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"Chinny Raccoon" (chinnyraccoon)
05/12/2018 at 17:40 • Filed to: Cummins, Chufchufchufchuf, Kubota | 3
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Even though it’s a Kubota engine, the problem was the part made by Cummins.
Let’s have closer look.
That’s the Dipstick/oil filler combo, the big split was spitting oil when it was running. Luckily not damaging the surface underneath. The original oil filler on top of the engine isn’t used, instead there’s this steel and rubber line weaving it’s way through the case.
It’s impossible to get to this without taking most of the generator apart, and as this needs to go out on a job tomorrow the solution was a piece of split rubber pipe Zip tied over the split. As access is so difficult I needed to do the zip ties up with long nosed pliers and a long flat screwdriver.
Something that’s strange about this generator is the layout. The engine is effectively a transverse setup with a belt drive to the power alternator. The engine alternator is also gear driven. I guess it’s to get the compact packaging.
Good units, but a PITA to work on. It’s all got to come apart next week! The coolant hoses have also chafed so those will be changed at the same time.
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> Chinny Raccoon
05/12/2018 at 17:59 |
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Urambo Tauro
> Chinny Raccoon
05/12/2018 at 18:01 |
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That green shroud- this is an Onan unit, isn’t it? I used to be Onan certified, but that was just an easy open-book test. Never did get much field experience working on them.
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Chinny Raccoon
> Urambo Tauro
05/12/2018 at 18:15 |
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Yes, just branded as Cummins now. Not that common over here, they are expensive compared to the alternatives but it met our needs. It’s 8 years old now and this has been the first real issue with it.
Eric @ opposite-lock.com
> Chinny Raccoon
05/12/2018 at 19:35 |
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I’m curious: What is this?
Just used a Kubota tractor to pull about a quarter acre worth of roughly 10’ tall scotch broom (technically multiple broom species) today. Could go on for a long time about this reclaiming project...
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> Chinny Raccoon
05/12/2018 at 23:41 |
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time for a 12v swap
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Chinny Raccoon
> Eric @ opposite-lock.com
05/14/2018 at 06:16 |
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It’s a Kubota Z482 engine in a generator. We did have a Kubota tractor for a while, but replaced it with one of these, also Kubota powered!
