[alberg30] Re: Gear Ratio

[Jacques Guerette]

From: "Jacques Guerette" <jguerett at nortelnetworks.com>

Dick:
I would be careful about the Kubota.  While I have no direct experience with
it (or any diesel since I've got a trusty Atomic 4), I remember reading
somewhere the engine is prone to certain problems.  Unfortunately, I don't
remember where I read it. The Kubota is a Japanese engine that is marinized
in the U.S. I think.  It got low marks for servicibility and reliability.

Sorry, I know this is vague.  I'll try to find my info on this.

Jacques
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Dick Filinich [SMTP:daf at mobiletel.com]
> Sent:	Friday, March 05, 1999 9:19 AM
> To:	Alberg30 at onelist.com
> Subject:	[alberg30] Gear Ratio
> 
> From: Dick Filinich <daf at mobiletel.com>
> 
> Thomas:Presently looking at a Kubota 18 h.p diesel.with intercooled
> system $3600 dollars.You are turning a 13x9 three blade wheel,what gear
> ratio are you using and brand name transmission.You seem to get good
> performance and good fuel economy as well,and if I use same prop as you
> and gear ratio I should get nearly equal performance.The price I quoted
> above is without trans.Haven't seen anyone mention on onelist the use of
> a Kubota,but it should be better than the old gas engine I pulled out
> of  my boat.How bad could a brand new diesel be.The company makes lots
> of earth moving equip.and has been around for a while.
> Thanks for your help  Dick "High Spirits"#191
> 
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