G3033/3038 pistons installed backwards

[Taylorcas]

Have any of you that had this issue had repairs made yet?If so, how did it go, how long did it take to get tractor back? How did they make payments for hauling it in?

 

[Fawken]

Which pistons? Lift or engine? Either way, I can't see how that's possible.

 

[Ed of all trades]

Which pistons? Lift or engine? Either way, I can't see how that's possible.

If it was engine pistons they would have to be upside down. ???????????????????

 

[Taylorcas]

If it was engine pistons they would have to be upside down. ???????????????????

Pistons were installed 180 degrees wrong (not upside down). Affected tractor owner should have received letters. The tractor had to be returned to the factory for repairs. Mine is on the way back form North Carolina factory. EPA issue.

 

[Fawken]

OK, that makes sense. 180 degree off. Most of the diesel pistons I've seen are perfectly flat and symmetrical to the skirt. The only issue I could see with this would be if the lube holes on the wrist pins don't line up if installed wrong.

 

[Taylorcas]

OK, that makes sense. 180 degree off. Most of the diesel pistons I've seen are perfectly flat and symmetrical to the skirt. The only issue I could see with this would be if the lube holes on the wrist pins don't line up if installed wrong.

Supposedly it affects the exhaust. Thus it did not meet EPA exhaust standards. They say it did not damage engine.

 

[Fawken]

Supposedly it affects the exhaust. Thus it did not meet EPA exhaust standards. They say it did not damage engine.

Not sure how it could affect the exhaust. Did you notice excessive smoke?

 

[Taylorcas]

Not sure how it could affect the exhaust. Did you notice excessive smoke?

Not really but it is my first diesel. I have a MF135 gas also. There was some ??black exhaust buildup?? on the loader arm near the exhaust.

 

[Fawken]

Not really but it is my first diesel. I have a MF135 gas also. There was some ??black exhaust buildup?? on the loader arm near the exhaust.

Yeah, mine does that as well. That is just the nature of a diesel. Hope you get back up and running soon!

 

[Taylorcas]

Yeah, mine does that as well. That is just the nature of a diesel. Hope you get back up and running soon!

I hope so also. THANKS