Kubota KH8 engine transplant D600 replacing d850

[aczlan]

I've heard of using auto tranny fluid but not water. Anything is worth a try at this point.

I would mix ATF and Acetone or ATF and Diesel and let it sit in that first before I used water...

Aaron Z

 

[Kh8]

Guys can I ask, will a d905 be a straight swap with the d850? I've found one nearby..

Thank you

 

[aczlan]

Here are the dimensions on the D905: DieselEngineMotor.Com - Kubota Diesel Engine D905
Compare them to the measurements for your D850 and see how they match up.

Aaron Z

 

[wmonroe]

If the dimensions match up that would be a good replacement from a hp perspective.

 

[Kh8]

Right I've found a brand new d950 engine!!!!! This should be a straight direct swap without damaging the pump shouldn't it??

 

[aczlan]

Right I've found a brand new d950 engine!!!!! This should be a straight direct swap without damaging the pump shouldn't it??

From what I saw, the 950 is the same block as the 850, but they bored it out a little, as such it should fit nicely.

Aaron Z

 

[Kh8]

fantastic, one last thing, the gentleman said he has had the engine from new, it is still sealed on the air filter, the rad has never had water in and still has new cardboard. He says it's never been started, still has factory oil but that he has turned it over every so often by hand with a screwdriver. Can anyone see that this would have any problems?

Thanks

 

[aczlan]

How are the air filter and exhaust sealed off? I might ask to drain the oil (into a clean container) just to make sure there isn't any water in the bottom but otherwise, if it cranks over smoothly by hand it sounds great.

Aaron Z

 

[wmonroe]

That's great. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[Kh8]

Bought the engine I think guys! Hoping she should fire straight up, I don't think it's very often you come across a brand new 15 year old engine, radiator and exhaust!