Recent content by Dennis Polak

Rob: Thank you very much. I knew that this was a Kubota engine, but could never cross reference to the tractor. My engine may have another paculiarity. The block is stamped with a Kubota number and I always knew that it had to be a V1501 or a V1502 unfortunatelly it looks like V1508. I don't...

I have two cracks in the Rack, Control (Pin - Rod). Do I need to remove the Speed Control mechanism to remove the injector pump? The Rack ,Conrol has a pin in the end that appears to fit into a cam in the speed control mechanism. Engine still runs at this time. I can observe the cracks...

I have a 1985 Ericson race equipped which has a Navtec central hydraulic system. The boat has been in storage with the rigging up. Last fall I noticed the backstay hydraulic cylinder leaking and paid to have it repaired. This spring it is leaking again. I'm not a racer and very seldom use...

I have and Ericson 381 that has been in storage for 15 years. It is equipped with a Universal 5432 diesel engine. New clean fuel is being supplied to the injection pump, but not going through the pump. I have the inspection plate off. When the throttle is pulled should the polished rod move? Do...