Kubota/Powertech Genny

[RetDA]

All:

Last week was service time for oil changes, filters, etc on my 'bird and Kubota/Powertech genny.

Found my oil pressure sender was leaking and I had a new one installed. The sender was difficult to remove/replace without first removing the starter.

Starter was pulled and I was shocked to see that the "business end" of the starter was caked with thick, oil-soaked dust. The opening where the starter is connected to the engine block was likewise caked with thick, oil soaked dust. I am amazed this condition had not caused my starter to stall.

Those with Kubota/Powertech gennies might consider removing the starter and checking for a similar condition, if yours is configured like mine.

I was advised the engine in the front - generator in the back configuration "encouraged" dirt, grime, dust and oil to enter the starter assembly. Further told the more recent configuration - generator in the front - engine in the back minimized such a condition.