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#21
White Papers/Technical Library / Kubota Workshop Manual for EA330-E4 Series Engines
November 24, 2021, 09:00:55 AM #22
White Papers/Technical Library / Kubota Workshop Manual for Z482, Z602, D662, D722, D782, D902 Engines
November 24, 2021, 06:59:07 AM #23
White Papers/Technical Library / Carrier Workshop Manual for Carrier Spec’d Kubota Z482 & D722 engines.
November 24, 2021, 06:55:23 AM #24
White Papers/Technical Library / Kubota Z482 Parts Manuals
November 24, 2021, 06:25:13 AM #25
White Papers/Technical Library / Kubota EA300 & EL300 series Workshop Manual
November 24, 2021, 05:47:35 AM
This manual covers the following:
EA300-E2-NB1
EA300-E2-NB1-APU
EL300-E2-AR
EL300-E2-AR-KCL
https://paclite-equip.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/KUBOTA-VR6500-EN.pdf
This Workshop Manual can be used on the Kubota EB300 series engine.
Minor differences are:
Governor speed setting
Initial injection pump timing
Possible differences in injection pump calibration.
Possible differences in injector calibration.
Flywheel Housing
Belt drive system for cooling fan and alternator.
EA300-E2-NB1
EA300-E2-NB1-APU
EL300-E2-AR
EL300-E2-AR-KCL
https://paclite-equip.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/KUBOTA-VR6500-EN.pdf
This Workshop Manual can be used on the Kubota EB300 series engine.
Minor differences are:
Governor speed setting
Initial injection pump timing
Possible differences in injection pump calibration.
Possible differences in injector calibration.
Flywheel Housing
Belt drive system for cooling fan and alternator.
#26
White Papers/Technical Library / Kubota EA300-E2-NB1 Parts Manual
November 24, 2021, 05:32:04 AM #27
White Papers/Technical Library / Parts Manual for 186 and 178 Chinese Yanmar clones.
November 24, 2021, 05:20:01 AM #28
Changfa/Redstone/Chinese diesels / Check out this R175 budget rebuild.
November 22, 2021, 06:48:16 AM
https://youtu.be/C3rEUIRqoI0
I was surprised that the injector pump and injector seemed ok after being bathed in dirt. I guess the tolerances are pretty loose.
I was surprised that the injector pump and injector seemed ok after being bathed in dirt. I guess the tolerances are pretty loose.
#29
General Discussion / Is anyone working on a project?
October 16, 2021, 09:10:11 AM
Anyone working on a project? It's cooling down in NC and it's a good time to spend in the garage to come up with ideas.
I'll be working on an electrical box and an enclosure for the RV generator.
I'll be working on an electrical box and an enclosure for the RV generator.
#30
General Discussion / Trailers to make your generator mobile.
October 05, 2021, 08:36:34 AM
I started this topic because there is some interest of trailers to make a genset mobile.
If you have any ideas, plans or comments we would like to hear from you.
I will see if we can make a section for mobile Generators
For now we can use this topic.
Thanks.
Henry
If you have any ideas, plans or comments we would like to hear from you.
I will see if we can make a section for mobile Generators
For now we can use this topic.
Thanks.
Henry
#31
White Papers/Technical Library / Markon BL105 and SL105 Alternators INSTALLATION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
August 31, 2021, 08:44:04 PM
Application Guidance Notes: Technical Information from Cummins Generator Technologies
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#32
General Discussion / Colonial Pipeline Shut Down
August 30, 2021, 03:57:47 PM
Just a heads up for members that live in an area that is dependent on getting fuel from the Colonial Pipeline. It's shut down. If you need fuel try to get it before people find out and start hoarding it.
#33
Appliances / Dometic RM2652 refrigerator / freezer started leaking ammonia.
August 29, 2021, 07:35:47 AM
Edited 8/30/2021: Corrected subject typo errors.
I got up early on 8/24/2021 @ 5am to handle some business before it got too hot outside and while having breakfast I started smelling ammonia. I thought to myself that I don't carry any ammonia cleaner because a small amount puts me in a dangerous asthmatic state. I opened the outside door and their was no ammonia odor outside and then I realized that the refrigerator developed a leak. I immediately opened windows and turned on all vent fans to get rid of the ammonia gas and then went to get tools to remove the refrigerator. When I came back approximately 30 minutes later I opened the door and my eyes started burning from the ammonia. Unfortunately I took one small breath and I immediately ran away from the place. I had to get my inhaler because I was put in a full blown asthma attack. I went to storage and got four fans and my carbon canister mask. I first opened all doors and placed two fans inside without putting myself at risk. Had one blowing fresh air in and the other one blowing out. 15 minutes went by and I put the carbon canister mask on and went in and realized that most of the gas is out. I got my my tools and started to remove the refrigerator/ freezer. When I removed the back access panel to unhook the gas line and electric I watched the Refrigerant leaking out and dripping on the shelf roughly one drip per second. that supports the refrigerator/freezer. It was soaking in the shelf. I quickly put down heavy plastic on the kitchen, dining area and entryway to prevent further contamination. The refrigerator/freezer was swiftly removed and disposed of immediately. The part of the shelf that had refrigeration on was also removed and disposed of.
After everything was cleaned up. I sat down and realized how lucky I was. If the leak happened when I was sleeping I might not be here today.
I decided that I am done with ammonia charged refrigerator/freezer's. Please look up ammonia toxicity. It does not take much to make someone seriously ill or kill someone.
I just purchased a replacement. It's the same cubic foot displacement and refrigerant is R600A. The new refrigerator/freezer is more efficient. It is not frost free so it has to be manually defrosted, and that is ok. I prefer this anyway. The new unit has a 1.3 amp rating @ 115 volt. The label says 80 running watts. Overall, I like it. The total cost, including tax was $241.00 and some change at Sam's Club.
There are direct fit refrigerator/freezers that are 12 volt DC but they are way overpriced. Normal starting price is around $1,000.00.
I got up early on 8/24/2021 @ 5am to handle some business before it got too hot outside and while having breakfast I started smelling ammonia. I thought to myself that I don't carry any ammonia cleaner because a small amount puts me in a dangerous asthmatic state. I opened the outside door and their was no ammonia odor outside and then I realized that the refrigerator developed a leak. I immediately opened windows and turned on all vent fans to get rid of the ammonia gas and then went to get tools to remove the refrigerator. When I came back approximately 30 minutes later I opened the door and my eyes started burning from the ammonia. Unfortunately I took one small breath and I immediately ran away from the place. I had to get my inhaler because I was put in a full blown asthma attack. I went to storage and got four fans and my carbon canister mask. I first opened all doors and placed two fans inside without putting myself at risk. Had one blowing fresh air in and the other one blowing out. 15 minutes went by and I put the carbon canister mask on and went in and realized that most of the gas is out. I got my my tools and started to remove the refrigerator/ freezer. When I removed the back access panel to unhook the gas line and electric I watched the Refrigerant leaking out and dripping on the shelf roughly one drip per second. that supports the refrigerator/freezer. It was soaking in the shelf. I quickly put down heavy plastic on the kitchen, dining area and entryway to prevent further contamination. The refrigerator/freezer was swiftly removed and disposed of immediately. The part of the shelf that had refrigeration on was also removed and disposed of.
After everything was cleaned up. I sat down and realized how lucky I was. If the leak happened when I was sleeping I might not be here today.
I decided that I am done with ammonia charged refrigerator/freezer's. Please look up ammonia toxicity. It does not take much to make someone seriously ill or kill someone.
I just purchased a replacement. It's the same cubic foot displacement and refrigerant is R600A. The new refrigerator/freezer is more efficient. It is not frost free so it has to be manually defrosted, and that is ok. I prefer this anyway. The new unit has a 1.3 amp rating @ 115 volt. The label says 80 running watts. Overall, I like it. The total cost, including tax was $241.00 and some change at Sam's Club.
There are direct fit refrigerator/freezers that are 12 volt DC but they are way overpriced. Normal starting price is around $1,000.00.
#34
heating/cooling/power systems / Low-Tech Thermosiphon (Backup)
July 28, 2021, 07:52:24 PM
I just made a Low-Tech Thermosiphon Backup Topic.
I cut and pasted all the original posts form the original Topic on the Backup.
I tried to make it as original as possible but there is only so much I could do.
Please continue with the discussion on the backup and we will see if the original Topic can be fixed. If it can be fixed I will move all the content from this backup to the original. And I will remove my work to bring it back to look like an untouched original.
It's the best I can do.
Let's give this a try,
Henry
I cut and pasted all the original posts form the original Topic on the Backup.
I tried to make it as original as possible but there is only so much I could do.
Please continue with the discussion on the backup and we will see if the original Topic can be fixed. If it can be fixed I will move all the content from this backup to the original. And I will remove my work to bring it back to look like an untouched original.
It's the best I can do.
Let's give this a try,
Henry
#35
General Discussion / Re: Low-tech thermosiphon topic
July 28, 2021, 03:50:06 PM
Did any members have problems seeing the posts in the Low-tech thermosiphon topic?
The topic is posted in: TINY HOMES/THINKING SMALL , heating/cooling/power systems.
The topic was completely empty with no content about an hour ago. And, a couple minutes ago everything came back.
The topic is posted in: TINY HOMES/THINKING SMALL , heating/cooling/power systems.
The topic was completely empty with no content about an hour ago. And, a couple minutes ago everything came back.
#36
General Discussion / Hydrogen powered engines. Could this be the future for Cogen?
July 19, 2021, 01:26:06 AM
Been thinking of Hydrogen powered engines. Byproducts would be Water and NOx. But there would be no carbon emissions. I would imagine that the NOx levels can be reduced with a catalyst.
Could cheap efficient Hydrogen Generators be made to produce enough hydrogen to run an internal combustion engine powered CHP unit to run a home?
Is there a possibility that this could work?
Could cheap efficient Hydrogen Generators be made to produce enough hydrogen to run an internal combustion engine powered CHP unit to run a home?
Is there a possibility that this could work?
#37
General Discussion / Raleigh/Durham and surrounding cities in North Carolina almost out of gas.
May 12, 2021, 08:31:37 PM
This time reminds me of the oil embargo in the early to mid 1970's. People waiting two hours in line for gas. Long lines on highways. Peoples vehicle's running out of gas on the highways while waiting in line for gas.
Gas prices are on the rise. And soon we'll be paying more for food and other whole goods.
I'm waiting to see what our government is going to do about it.
Will they send a strong message to the ones responsible?
Was it smart for the government to stop the pipeline build?
What is the government going to do on building back up (redundant) energy supply systems to prevent this from happening again?
What is going to be next? Natural Gas pump stations that supply Cities? Power Grid? Cell Phones? Air traffic? Food?...
Are the current decisions that are being made by our government good for the country?
Are we better off now than the last 4 years?
Gas prices are on the rise. And soon we'll be paying more for food and other whole goods.
I'm waiting to see what our government is going to do about it.
Will they send a strong message to the ones responsible?
Was it smart for the government to stop the pipeline build?
What is the government going to do on building back up (redundant) energy supply systems to prevent this from happening again?
What is going to be next? Natural Gas pump stations that supply Cities? Power Grid? Cell Phones? Air traffic? Food?...
Are the current decisions that are being made by our government good for the country?
Are we better off now than the last 4 years?
#38
General Discussion / Sounds like an S195 powered locomotive. A train wreck waiting to happen!!!
May 07, 2021, 04:42:26 PM #39
General Discussion / Kubota Swappers. A company that makes conversion kits for Cars and Trucks.
March 22, 2021, 02:16:46 PM #40
General Discussion / Engine Oil: Let’s discuss some important facts.
March 18, 2021, 04:37:40 PM
Yesterday I was going over engine oil recommendations that Kubota posted in the EB300 user manual. I'm preparing the EB300 for the warmer days that's coming soon. One thing that caught my attention is Kubota recommends an API oil classification above CC. And at 68 degrees fahrenheit or above a mono grade oil of SAE 30 is recommended. I started thinking what oil manufacturers still make an SAE 30 diesel oil.
I started started looking and came up with one that caught my attention. It is: Chevron Delo 400 SAE 30 with an API service category CF rating.
As I started looking at the Product Data Sheet I realized that this specific oil has a fair amount of ash and zinc. Chevron claims that this oil is recommended for older diesels. I thought for a second and thought, is this outdated data? Years ago I've read that a fair amount of zinc was used in oils to help protect the cam from accelerated wear with flat tappet lifters. I also read that ash helps neutralize acids from burning high sulfur fuels. Well, I got on the phone and called Chevron Tech Support in the lubricant department and I found the Product Data Sheet is current. He mentioned that it's made for older non emission compliant engines. I thought that this is the oil that many of us need. And I want to pass this info to all that are able to run a mono grade oil.
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I started started looking and came up with one that caught my attention. It is: Chevron Delo 400 SAE 30 with an API service category CF rating.
As I started looking at the Product Data Sheet I realized that this specific oil has a fair amount of ash and zinc. Chevron claims that this oil is recommended for older diesels. I thought for a second and thought, is this outdated data? Years ago I've read that a fair amount of zinc was used in oils to help protect the cam from accelerated wear with flat tappet lifters. I also read that ash helps neutralize acids from burning high sulfur fuels. Well, I got on the phone and called Chevron Tech Support in the lubricant department and I found the Product Data Sheet is current. He mentioned that it's made for older non emission compliant engines. I thought that this is the oil that many of us need. And I want to pass this info to all that are able to run a mono grade oil.
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