G1900 Diesel Start/Run Problem

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I've seen that happen quite a bit just from humidity in the air.
Turn the motor by hand if it turns then you shouldn't have a problem.
I personally wouldn't go to the trouble to pull the head, most if not all the internal parts will have an oil / diesel film and should have protected it.

 

[charliet05]

Appreciate your response.

Have the engine installed. Still have the wiring and a few odds/end to complete. Hope to start engine by Tuesday this week. Have other "stuff" for tomorrow.

Charlie

 

[charliet05]

Received Kubota parts to finish installing the D733 engine Friday. Had to do several "work-a-rounds" that required more time than I anticipated.

Still have one more dealing with the transmission drive shaft universal joint "on the engine end". The joint is hitting the "floor" sheet metal between the engine and the fender sheet metal. Making quite a bit of noise. Engine "output crank end" appears to located slightly higher than the engine I removed.

Think I have a GOOD engine (good looking engine - most of the factory paint still looks new). Cranks VERY GOOD at lower temps (around 40 degf). Could not get the old engine to crank in cooler temps. Engine appears to be smooth and responsive. And also cranks EXCELLENT after a complete warm up. Idles smooth; unlike the old engine. Actually very pleased with it. Just hope it works good when mowing grass.

North Idaho Wolfman,

Really appreciate your help. My first experience with a small diesel. Turns out, they operate just like the larger engines!! And much easier to "move about"!!

Charlie

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Glad I could help a little and really great to here it is working out for you!

I'm keeping my eye open for a small Kubota diesel so I can put it in my 70's Simplicity garden tractor, I love the tractor but the old gas motor has had it and there are no rebuild parts for it.