Recent content by Marley1223

Just trying to learn about these systems. I was unaware the indicator was not working when I started looking at this tractor the owner was performing the starting. I wanted to see how he was doing it and watch the engine for any clues. He would cycle the glow plugs like he always did and then...

This is the test procedure for the glow plugs The related picture shows voltage test from top of glow plug/harness to ground No mention of built in resistance or voltage drop Can you please elaborate on how feeding glow plugs directly would cause damage? Thanks

The reason I left one out is because the hard starting symptoms are common when timing is retarded. Have cheated the timing ahead many times to help cold starting. Power is run through the indicator Voltage drop is between starter and key switch. I bypassed just to see if any change...

Worked on a lot of diesels but not many Kubota's This tractor came to me with cold hard starting complaint Customer purchased this tractor with only a few hundred hours on it many years ago Says it has always been a hard starter, requiring glow plugs even on hot summer days Now it's really bad...