M7040SU oil leak troublshooting

SergeantKaz

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Equipment
2009 Kubota M7040SU
Aug 9, 2024
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Central TX
Hi all!
I have an oil leak, and I'm having trouble finding the source.
It's coming from behind and above what I believe is the starter, running down the engine-side of the starter and dripping to the ground. Picture is from underneath looking up at starter.

Can I get some guidance on how to find where this is coming from w/out taking my tractor apart?

I think this is the starter
Starter.JPG


View from underneath
Oil Leak.JPG


Close up view of bottom of starter
Oil Leak Closeup.JPG
 

SergeantKaz

New member

Equipment
2009 Kubota M7040SU
Aug 9, 2024
3
0
1
Central TX
Rocker arm cover/Valve cover gasket?
I don't think so. I cleaned it all up with degreaser, rags & a power washer so I can see where the leak is actually coming from.
Moved a bucket of dirt & didn't notice any leaks. Drove max throttle 1/8 mile down road & return & moved one more bucket & found it.

This is where I took the photo
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This is where the leak is coming from. In between and behind the bottom of the injection pump & above whatever this cylinder is above the starter.

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