Kubota Suddenly Running a Bit Warmer?

[RCW]

Like Hokie and Dan said, only your reading changed. You do not know for certain if the actual engine temperature changed.

My gauge will deviate very quickly and wildly when my connector needs attention. Kind of doubt it's your case but wanted to offer it for consideration.

That said, very admirable to be cognizant of the issue.

Wow, talk about culture shock compared to my BX. The temperature sensor was somewhat difficult to find in and amongst the many ECU, wire harnesses, etc...

 

[Putneymountain]

Anyone know how to lubricate the M62 loader joystick?

Thanks

 

[TheOldHokie]

Anyone know how to lubricate the M62 loader joystick?

Thanks

I am pretty sure that is cable control. Remove the dust boot to lubricate the cable ends.

Dan

 

[fried1765]

re: The coolant overflow tank is completely full.

hmm... usually the level should be 1/2way between 'min and max' lines

if the tank is 'completely full', that would indicate a problem, unless of course your manual says it's supposed to be 'completely full'.

along with other things to cause a gauge to read 'different', the CVR feeding power to the gauge could be damaged. Most 'old school' systems have a Constant Voltage Regulator to power the temp and fuel gauges to 'average out' readings to a more 'constant' value. If your tractor is 'old school', it's another possible source to look at. Kinda important to have the WSM electrical section to see what are normal/nominal values for sensor and readings.

Can't be too "old school".
First M62 was built in 2016.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

They are semi sealed cable assemblies, so you're not going to get very much lube in them.
Is there an issue with the stick?

 

[Putneymountain]

No problem with the joystick...it just seemed odd not to be lubricating it. We lubricate the backhoe controls once a year...

Thanks.

 

[Soopitup]

And NO, the overflow should Not be completely full. When you have the cap off and engine running and hot, look for bubbles. They would be a bad sign of an engine problem like a head gasket, and it will cause coolant to 'puke' into the overflow.

Just to clarify this, a blown head gasket will give you large bursting bubbles that "explode" out of the radiator top. Small and medium bubbles in the coolant are completely normal.