Re: [MBZ] OT, Kabota diesel power problem question

2007-08-12 Thread Rich Thomas
On my Dad's John Deere tractor, 3 cyl diesel, it would do the same thing. Turns out it was air getting into the fuel line. There were a couple of bleed screws near the filter to let it out, I would do that, it would run awhile then die again. Tank had maybe 1/4 in it, I filled it and no

Re: [MBZ] OT, Kabota diesel power problem question

2007-08-12 Thread dave walton
I'm familiar with the Kubota D905 3cylinder diesel. The return line always has a healthy flow of fuel going through it. -Dave Walton On 8/11/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What effect would bypassing the supply pump have on power? Someone has looped the inlet to the outlet with a

Re: [MBZ] OT, Kabota diesel power problem question

2007-08-12 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Rich, but we topped it off after the filter changes. Dave, that's good to hear, I know my 603 has a good return flow. So is it possible that without the supply pump working, the IP cannot supply enough fuel on its own to create a return fuel flow? Which means the injectors are not

Re: [MBZ] OT, Kabota diesel power problem question

2007-08-12 Thread Peter Frederick
The fuel excess from the lift pump also goes down the return line to the tank. This is much larger than the flow from the injectors. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

[MBZ] OT, Kabota diesel power problem question

2007-08-11 Thread Harry Watkins
What effect would bypassing the supply pump have on power? Someone has looped the inlet to the outlet with a short piece of hose The new owners of the golf course asked me to look at one of their Toro mowers that runs weak. I replaced both breather elements, both fuel filters and drained the