nebraskasparks
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- Joined
- Jun 4, 2010
- Messages
- 268
- Location
- Northern Illiniois
- Tractor
- 2010 Kubota L5740 HST and JD X734
Hello all. 2010 Kubota L5740 HST3 with 350 hours. Fueled up and moved some dead trees for about 30 minutes. Drove up to the pole barn to top up before putting away and noticed smoke coming from under hood. Popped the hood open and notice what I thought was hydraulic all spray and realized it was diesel fuel on the exhaust manifold. (!@34 the hey). Noticed that fuel was coming from the right fuel line because it was not attached to tank. When I saw the miniature wire clamps that kept it on I thought - you've got to be kidding me. I love this tractor and it's been nothing but good since 2010. So questions for the experts:
Was this a simple case of age and vibration knocking this line loose?
Why isn't their a shield to prevent spray headed for the hottest spot on the engine? Anyone modified their rig for this issue?
How often are these tiny "itsy bitsy" clamps to be replaced. Pictures attached.
Thanks,
Greg
Was this a simple case of age and vibration knocking this line loose?
Why isn't their a shield to prevent spray headed for the hottest spot on the engine? Anyone modified their rig for this issue?
How often are these tiny "itsy bitsy" clamps to be replaced. Pictures attached.
Thanks,
Greg