Replace Fuel Lines at Injectors

[GuglioLS]

I was getting ready to do some serious mowing with the tractor. Prior to starting, I usually take a quick look under the hood to make a general inspection of engine components, belt's hoses, wires, fuel lines - FUEL LINES

The return fuel lines that tie between the injectors were all split and leaking diesel all over my engine



So I took them off:



Looks like the this stuff dissolves when it contacts diesel fuel. After fixing this, I think I'll have replaced just about every piece of rubber - Chinese rubber is total crap I wonder what they make this stuff out of? The Tires are holding up very well, so that's a good thing. Does anyone else have rubber disintegrating on their tractor?

No mowing till I get this all fixed up better than new.

Larry

[GuglioLS]

Fortunately, In the line of work I do, I keep on hand some really good double braided poly hose that's far superior to rubber. So I whipped some out - I also keep on hand miniature speedy crimp clamps.



Here is a section of new hose ready to install:




Larry

[GuglioLS]

Here is one new section of hose installed:



This hose should last virtually forever (basically as long as I am alive) so I should never have to worry about it again.

If you don't already do so, I suggest a quick look under the hood prior to starting just to make sure everything is OK. If not, fix it on the spot.

Larry

[baknblack]

gugliols said:

Does anyone else have rubber disintegrating on their tractor?
Larry

Oh yeah, every piece of it. Already have new radiator hoses and all new rubber boots around the steering components. Just noticed yesterday the hose from the power steering reservoir to one of the hard lines is about shot.
I'm about to get em all, lol.

The rubber hydraulic lines seem to be holding up well and the tires.

[3RRL]

All my rubber on the Kama is shot too.
Including the hydraulic hoses they used. They were the first to be replaced. I've changed almost all the rubber including the radiator upper and lower hoses. My tie rod rubber boots are shot too.
Larry changed my alternator belt during his last visit to the property. It was in shreds when we looked at it.
Rob-

[ezgile]

How many hours did you have on your tractors when you started noticing rubber hoses failing?

[GuglioLS]

Hi ezgile,
First let me roll out the red carpet -
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Have some fun!

To finally answer you question - about 200 hours (~2 years old)
Like Dwayne, Rob and quite a few others, I have replaced just about every piece of hose that came on the tractor. The steering knuckle boots were pretty much shot from day one. Even the spare boots I bought were cracked when brand new. The Radiator hoses went at about 150 hours The poor quality of rubber is the only complaint I have on these tractors. Fortunately it's all easily replaced with local purchase poly hose. The rubber on the tires is of good quality so no problems there. There are some who are not having any trouble with the rubber so maybe keep an eye on them just as a matter of routine inspection.

Larry