Recent content by dkeyser

HI, Does anyone know the torque spec on the V1903 head bolts? I have a book for the V1902 that says 54 ft/lb's and give's the pattern, but I want to make sure it in not different on the V1903. Thanks, Dennis

I do not know what the compression was, when I bought the loader the head was already removed :( . I guess I will just start with the new head and hope for the best!! I did run a hone up and down the cylinders, they did not have any ridges that I could feel, but I can see some vertical lines...

Hi, Do you think I should change the rings and rod bushings while I have the head off? I am not sure what they cost, but I am concerned because I have had the valves lapped on the new head and I am thinking it might cause more blow by. Does any one know how often they should be done? Thanks in...

Hi, Does anyone know the P/N for a V1903 top end or head gasket set? ( Am am going to try Kubota tomorrow, but its hit or miss if they help). Thanks, Dennis

Mine also has the glow plugs on top and the 2 wavey pattern. I am going to attempt to put up a link to the pictures of my cracked head. I figured for the price I would give it a shot. I can always resell it if it does not fit. I did find a guy (Bob) with a complete V1903 head for $400. The only...

Hi, I picked up a new head for a V2203, I paid $357. The price is right so I am going to take the risk. I called Kubota, but they were non-committal to say the least. The said there were some minor differences, when I asked about making them compatible they said I should just order the right...

HI, I just got an email back from someone who said the only difference between a V2203 and V1903 head is the V1903 has 4 more holes which can be drilled in a V2203 head. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks, Dennis

Hi, I was just wondering if it would work, I can pick one up very inexpensive. Thanks, Dennis

Hi, Do you know if Kubota Engine head Part #19077-03048 will fit a v1903? Thanks, Dennis

I have the v-1903 head off, but without purchasing a v1902 i cannot set the side by side, I tried sending a message to the kubota engine department, but they could not help much. I will try and call them.Thanks, Dennis

Hi, The original engine in the skid steer was a v1902 the engine was replaced with a v1903 in 99 or 2000 (or that what I was told and the valve cover say v1903 although the intake says v1902), I have found a very reasonable price head for a v1902, does anyone know if it will work on a V1903...

Hi, Yes it is a Kubota, the crack is between the largest valve on one of the cylinders and the injection port. Thanks, Dennis

Hi, I have recently acquired a T133 with a V1903-E engine. Unfortunately the head is cracked between one of the valves and the injection port. Does anyone know of a place that can repair this head, or maybe a place to purchase a used one? I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Dennis