kubota

I finally got around to the loose ends of figuring out the Kubota cross-reference of parts for the Universal 5432 & M40 engines that some of us have. I went through the ringer trying to get parts for a reasonable price when I replaced my 5432. Kubota "the engine" maker and Kubota "the tractor"...

Over the weekend, my v-belt broke. Further inspection indicated that what might be an "auxiliary water pump" seized, thereby stopping the rotation of one of the 3 pulleys around which the v-belt travels and causing the friction that caused the belt to break. I'm not even 100% certain it is a...

For some reason I knew one of the Guys in Portland would come through... And of course the King of all Ericson threads, Thanks. Now if someone could come up with where I could find the Kubota cross over referance numbers I could procede in trying to get some parts and get them down here to...

I need to replace the water pump on my Universal 5432. I believe that the corresponding Kubota tractor engine number is V-1501. Does anyone know if there is a difference between tractor water pumps and marine ones? (this is the fresh water pump). -Alex

Well.......Now that I paid a diesel mechanic to give me a $6000+ estimate to rebuild my M4-30, I have a bunch of boxes of parts :rolleyes: I am looking at kubota tractor engine short blocks that I can bolt all the marine parts to. The M4-30 4-cylinder uses the kubota Y-850 block. From what...

Another bit of info I learned is where to find the Kubota block # and serial # on the Universal diesel. It is located on the left side of the engine (as you face it) on a flat spot below the injectors. On the M25 XP it was difficult to read the 'D950' block designation, but the serial number...