Run away diesel

[Swando]

How likely is it that a Kubota engine will run away? I've heard the oil seperator filter can get condensation and freeze causeing a engine run away. Just wondering.
Thanks,
Doug

 

[mdhughes]

Has your L3301 had the cold climate update done to it?

 

[sheepfarmer]

Read through the OLD posts in this thread about problems with the new engines. There were some runaways before the update that mdhughes mentions. If your tractor is up to date it is not likely.


http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18025

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

If i remember correctly it's the models without the oil separator that were problematic, but I'm not 100% up on this subject.
Address the issue with your dealer, they should be able to give you an exact answer!

 

[Swando]

I don't know if my tractor has the cold weather update. I bought it used. Dealer service dept didn't offer much information. I would think that running the serial number would provide that information.

 

[sheepfarmer]

They all had oil separators, but the update was to replace them with an insulated version that was less likely to freeze up. Look to see if yours has lines wrapped in foil. All the dpf related stuff is still under warranty, and yes it is in your dealer's best interests to run the serial number to see if it is up to date. This thread has some pictures, and I believe the fix in the L01 tractors is similar to the L60s

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17918

You can also contact Kubota directly and they will let you know if there are any outstanding campaigns on your tractor.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

They all had oil separators, but the update was to replace them with an insulated version that was less likely to freeze up. Look to see if yours has lines wrapped in foil. All the dpf related stuff is still under warranty, and yes it is in your dealer's best interests to run the serial number to see if it is up to date. This thread has some pictures, and I believe the fix in the L01 tractors is similar to the L60s

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17918

You can also contact Kubota directly and they will let you know if there are any outstanding campaigns on your tractor.

One of my engines has the PVC valve but it's piped directly to the intake.
I take it when they changed it to an emissions engine they added the oil separator.

 

[sheepfarmer]

One of my engines has the PVC valve but it's piped directly to the intake.
I take it when they changed it to an emissions engine they added the oil separator.

Well at the time that thread was written, I only just barely knew how my tractor worked much less any of the other older and contemporary models. The B3350 is another breed of cat in design. The more I learn the more I realize I don't know.

 

[skeets]

sheepfarmer,, you are a wealth of information, !

 

[Swando]

Thanks everybody for all the good information. My filter housing does not have the aluminium foil on it. So I need to look into getting a upgraded system.