Just ordered a timing belt kit for my 751 with Peugeot, what size bolts to pin pulleys?

[shawn macananny]

I have been doing some reading and i have a bobcat manual for it but it just list bobcat tool parts numbers. What size bolts are they to pin the cam and pin the crank and injection pump? Like 8mm? I havent had the timing cover off at all but winter will be here soon, and i think the bobcat could start a little better so i will be putting a fresh timing belt, water pump, tensioner and idler pulley on it as well as a new battery to minimize any major hiccups starting this winter. I know, everyone hates the peugeot engines, mine runs very well with the exception of it needing the glow plugs to heat up a couple seconds to start in 60 degree weather. Ive never started it colder since this is my first year owning it. I may try to put a radiator hose heater in it or something if i have issues. Anyway i dont think a timing belt and water pump will hurt it. Also while ordering the kits from the UK (pretty much every kit listed for any XUD9 or Peugeot 4 cylinder engine are the same number so any should fit) i noticed all the different HP ratings. most are 60-78hp, what makes this engine so underrated to being only 38hp in the bobcat?

 

[Tazza]

I believe they are indeed 8mm, it's been a few years since i did my old machine.
The larger framed machines are 70-80hp, the smaller ones are about the 40 mark. I think my S150 is 44-46hp with the same sized frame as yours. Don't be worried about that.
As for people hating them, they are an awesome engine, run really smooth, the problem was it was an 'alien' in the fleet. There were not as many made, the parts are very expensive, even minor things can add up really fast. Kubota are Japanes, they are mass produced, work very well and well priced. Aftermarket parts are even available.
My 751 always needed a glow to start, if yours started without plugs, it must be in pretty good shape.
The only thing i would advise is to check all the coolant hoses, they have some weird routing, not just an in and out hose, there are a few others that can perrish over time. If they were to fail, you can cook your engine.

 

[shawn macananny]

I believe they are indeed 8mm, it's been a few years since i did my old machine.
The larger framed machines are 70-80hp, the smaller ones are about the 40 mark. I think my S150 is 44-46hp with the same sized frame as yours. Don't be worried about that.
As for people hating them, they are an awesome engine, run really smooth, the problem was it was an 'alien' in the fleet. There were not as many made, the parts are very expensive, even minor things can add up really fast. Kubota are Japanes, they are mass produced, work very well and well priced. Aftermarket parts are even available.
My 751 always needed a glow to start, if yours started without plugs, it must be in pretty good shape.
The only thing i would advise is to check all the coolant hoses, they have some weird routing, not just an in and out hose, there are a few others that can perrish over time. If they were to fail, you can cook your engine.

Mine will start fine without waiting for glow plugs as long as its 60 or so outside. I guess its normal then. The 753s i used to use alway seemed to take a couple cycles of the glow plugs in 30 degree weather and our t190s (at my old job) had 20 second timers on the glow plugs to start when it was cold. I guess these smaller diesels are just harder to start in the cold. I think parts are actually pretty cheap for it. My Kubota 2400 mowers water pump went last month. $220 for pump gaskets and thermostat from bobcat. This timing belt, tensioner, idler, and water pump were only $220 shipped from the UK. I have to wait a little longer but parts are cheap as can be on Ebay UK. I will check out the hoses and see, everything seems to be in really good condition otherwise except that battery it could definitely use a new battery which i think will make a huge difference in it starting too.