Squirter: I’ve been doing some research on how to add “squirters” to the 2203 engines and I think I’ve figured a way. It’s actually very simple, though I haven’t tried to drill a rod yet. Look at the pics below, this rod has an incorporated squirter. It’s nothing more than a hole drilled in rod with a matching hole in the rod bearing. As the crank turns and the hole lines up it shoots oil up towards the piston. The angle in which you drill the hole will determine where the oil hits the piston. Some of the ones I looked at didn’t hit the piston but actually hit the cylinder wall, I will aim mine into the bottom of the piston. Looks pretty simple to me what do y’all think? Y’all is a Tennessee term by the way!

 

it looks like you are going to try and spray from the crank end all the way up to the piston?? is that what I am seeing? I thought the squirt would be better coming from the wrist pin end? or at least up towards the wrist pin end. How does the wrist pin get its oil???

 

Correct, the oil will shoot all the way up. Stock Kubotas pins get there oil from what is slung up from the crank, there is a hole on the top of the wrist pin under the center of the piston that acts as a funnel. The oil that is slung up flows through that hole lubricating the pin. I don't see how the pins stay lubricated but they do, most every engine lubricates there pins in this manner.

 

Great work guys and super information.
I started reading this thread while waiting for my email to get registered. I couldn't stop reading. I read the hole thing without being able to see photos since I wasn't "officially" a member. Now I need to go back and reread while viewing the photos..
I am just about ready to hop on the wagon here!
I did a 4BT in a 62 Chevy half ton short bed several years ago. I sold that one but have the fever again. I recognize some of the names from my 4BT days.
The Kubota information is why I subscribed, and there is a lot of it here.

There was a question asked about 15 pages back about the use of an automatic transmission. The answer at that time was - NO. That was before the extra hp was found in these motors. Do you still think that the automatic trans is not an option?

I would love to put my 18 yr old daughter in one of these powered vehicles, but she is not into shifting. I am deffinately interested in one for my DD to work, 50 miles daily mostly highway. My daughters would be the same route but adding another 8 miles of city driving.

Seeing the photos may help my visualization but I am having a difficult time seeing how you locate the centers for the crankshaft and transmission input shaft when constructing your mounting plates. Those centers have to be perfectly aligned.

"dirtdigger1" - I am from the St. Louis area also. I would like to get together so I can check out your build.

 

Welcome Hunk-a-Junk! Yes I believe you could build a truck with an automatic transmission, I think it will work fine. The problem will be controlling a computer controlled trans, I know they make some stand alone controllers but not sure how much they cost. That or use an older trans that doesn't need a computer.

Centering the adapter plate: Lots and lots of measuring, it's easier after you get into it and have hands on.

Good luck!

 

I was considering a GM 700R4. No computer needed.

I spent a few hr surfing the net looking for a motor, and called a few places on the phone. So far I found nothing that really struck me. I don't know if those I see on fleabay+ are a good price or not at $1200. They don't comment if the flywheel is included. I hope to find one from a Carrier unit locally. It may take a little time.

I don't have the vehicle picked out yet either. I am partial to the GM line but that isn't a requirement. I am considering an Olds Bravada AWD. 1997 and prior didn't require a computer for the transfer case. The older transfer case (pre 98) will swap into the newer vehicles too. They all had the 700R4. My daughter or I could drive that.

I am also considering an old street rod type truck. There is a 50's ****** on craigslist locally, or another, way out there idea, a "rig rod". I love this one,
http://www.donshotrodpage.net/NSRA10...020582_JPG.jpg Yes, those are duals on the rear.
I don't know if the motor can handle the drag from those rear tires. Gearing could be worked out, but it takes a lot to get those heavy suckers rolling. This one could have a stick. My daughter wouldn't be seen in it!

Sorry to crash your thread.. I will quit... I have "Kubota Fever"..

 

Are these the right turbos?? (refer to posts 255 to 257)
I did a search for KKK K03 turbos
On Fleebay I found these new turbos with a fitment of:
#1 listing
Audi TT Coupe 1.8L ATC Engine 1998-2002
Audi TT Roadster 1.8L ATC Engine 1998-2002
VW Jetta 1.8L AWD Engine 1999-2001
VW Golf 1.8L AWD Engine 1999-2001
#2 listing:
VW Golf/Bora/Jetta 1.8T
Audi A-3-1.8T/TT 1.8 liter Turbo
These have part number of:
MODEL # WK03-052 The KKK part # is 5303-988-0052 and V.W.part # 06A145704T / 06A145713D, 06A145713F

Both of these are listed as new with a delivered price of $300. I am not affiliated with either of these sellers.
The photos of the 2 items do not appear to be the same turbo. The compressor discharge is different on them.
If a used turbo needs a rebuild kit, then add what the used turbo cost. The $300 may be a good purchase. IF these are the right part.

 

We had been discussing the ebay turbo's a bit. Wondering For $300 or less are you getting a real Garrett, KKK, Mitsubishi, or Airresearch turbo or a China knock off. The list price on my Mitsu turbo from Cummins was almost $1500. If it is too good to be true it probably is sort of thing.

 

One of the auctions says it is a genuine Borg Warner turbo. The other doesn't say what brand. I never thought they may be knock offs. If it isn't the real deal it would be a looser. I have heard of other off shore stuff coming with fake nametags. Turbos aren't exempt from cloning.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Borg-Warner-K03-Audi-VW-1-8L-TT-1998-2000-/281166876081?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4176da0db1&vxp=mtr
Plumbing would probably be difficult with this turbo.
It is listed as for a 1.8L engine.

 

What Rangmar and UsedKubotaman a well as Gaines is running is the KO3 Turbo from a 1.8 VW Passet.