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Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue
jviss at 6:48am 04.22.23
All connections were good. I ordered a new starter and solenoid. It was 864 for the Hitachi S-12 un
Overheat buzzer buzzing continuously - Yanmar 3HM35F
jviss at 6:44am 04.22.23
1. Are you certain it's the overheat buzzer, not the oil pressure buzzer? 2. If disconnecting the se
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jviss at 6:31am 04.22.23
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Corroding galvanized shackle
dLj at 6:22am 04.22.23
@thinwater perhaps my knowledge is based on folklore. But, I've seen sudden stainless steel failur
Yanmar 3HM35F Starter issue
SailMaster at 6:22am 04.22.23
All connections were good. I ordered a new starter and solenoid. It was 864 for the Hitachi S-12 uni
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dLj at 6:11am 04.22.23
In your photo, note the more visible rust at the contact points at the chain and anchor. That is act
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dLj at 6:02am 04.22.23
It is an interesting observation by @Ralph Johnstone but I don't think that's the problem. I looked
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Even better (assuming the M-18 is a Kubota Z600): 15752-73030 15534-73030 Water Pump For Kubota D750
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I just uploaded several Kubota Parts manuals to the files section. As others have said above. Get
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jviss at 4:17am 04.22.23
You guys lost me here, I will try to map out my existing system and come back with it to see how an
Wiring solar and ACR's
jviss at 4:03am 04.22.23
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Wiring solar and ACR's
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You guys lost me here, I will try to map out my existing system and come back with it to see how and
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Joe at 9:06pm 04.21.23
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Ralph Johnstone at 9:01pm 04.21.23
What are you doing about the engine ? After all, that was the original question.
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How long can a diesel sit idle?
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