Kubota L345dt starting issues

[Avery]

Finally took the injectors out, tested each one while turning the tractor over got a nice spray out of each one of them. I didn't hear any popping noise. Should I still have them rebuilt? (unfamiliar with diesel engines) Thanks

 

[007kubotaguy]

Have you ever had this engine running? Typically you would not have four bad injectors.

 

[Avery]

Have you ever had this engine running? Typically you would not have four bad injectors.

Yes, I've had the tractor for 20+ yrs in running condition but getting tired. It had only been a couple of days since I had used it and it wouldn't start. I've been posting questions for the last week or so trying to trouble shoot the problem so I took the injectors out. thanks

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yes, I've had the tractor for 20+ yrs in running condition but getting tired. It had only been a couple of days since I had used it and it wouldn't start. I've been posting questions for the last week or so trying to trouble shoot the problem so I took the injectors out. thanks

So if the injectors are working and sounds like your getting fuel out of the injection pump, the next would be glow plugs.

 

[GeoHorn]

While the injectors are out…. perform a compression test.

 

[Avery]

So if the injectors are working and sounds like your getting fuel out of the injection pump, the next would be glow plugs.

Should I check the resistance in the glow plugs before I take them out with the power wire off? What should I torque the injectors at? I don't have a manual Should I put anti-sieze on the thread? Thanks

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Should I check the resistance in the glow plugs before I take them out with the power wire off? What should I torque the injectors at? I don't have a manual Should I put anti-sieze on the thread? Thanks

Yes take the buss wires off and check resistance of each one.
NO anti seize, just the sealing washer.

 

[Avery]

Thank you for the information