Hey guys I need some advice. I picked up a bobcat 763 with the kubota v2203e today for 2,500 the guy said it needed motor work and the motor knocks. I have not started it I found right away all the coolant drained down into the oil and I drained that out. What's my next step I do not have any idea how long it was like this or if there is any other damage done to the motor? New motor or full rebuild possibly just a head and or head gasket? Are these kubota motors known for bad heads or head gasket failure? The loader has 8,000 hours any help would be great thanks
Bad news Well bad news I found the pistion broken into pieces and the block has huge Gouges where the connecting rod rubed cylinder was scored almost through the block so I'm now looking for a used motor
Well the good news is these motors are really common and you can usually pick up pulls from refrigeration can service yards for a decent price.
Little bit of a knock huh? Did you take a look at the JCB thread from New Zealand, another motor with some slight issues.