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General Activities => Main Message Board => Topic started by: foobie on June 16, 2010, 10:49:21 AM

Title: Kubota Starter Motor
Post by: foobie on June 16, 2010, 10:49:21 AM

Starter motor has gone bye bye. The hammer-on-the-side trick isn't working anymore. Considering having it rebuilt vs. a new one from Kubota. Does anyone know where I can find the comparable kubota part number for the starter? Any preferred suppliers?
Other advise?

Many Thanks,

Steve 
Title: Re: Kubota Starter Motor
Post by: Stu Jackson on June 16, 2010, 11:41:36 AM
Steve, this C34 website has manuals.  http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page (http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page)  Scroll down to manuals.

You may also be interested in the Quick Start Guide for using this website, it's a sticky on the Main Message Board:  http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5260.0.html (http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5260.0.html)

Ken Juul just posted references to the manuals in this recent topic, too:  http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5705.0.html (http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5705.0.html)
Title: Re: Kubota Starter Motor
Post by: foobie on June 16, 2010, 11:57:21 AM
Thanks Stu.

I've just found the Kubota parts catalog while rooting around in the wiki (love this site). I am supposing I should order the item entitled "Assy Stater" (sic)...  There is no description, but I am assuming that Assy stands for Assembly.
Title: Re: Kubota Starter Motor
Post by: Ron Hill on June 16, 2010, 05:46:36 PM
Steve : Now that you've got the part number, go to your local Kubota dealer and get some on the spot advice.
Title: Re: Kubota Starter Motor
Post by: SeaFever on June 16, 2010, 06:58:30 PM
Steve,

The Kubota part number 15231-63010 shown in the D950 parts manual on c34 website has been replaced by 15231-63015 (according to my information). The tractorsmart.com website shows the price as $332.30. You can use that price to negotiate the discount with your local Kubota dealer... :D
Title: Re: Kubota Starter Motor
Post by: foobie on June 17, 2010, 07:06:59 AM

Thanks for the part number info! 

I must say wow though! That's really expensive! I found the same part on Tractorstarterzone.com for $89 bucks.


Home > 15231-63015
   
Starter Information:
Part Number:    15231-63015
Cross-Reference:    1523163012, 1523103012, 1523163014, 1523163015, 1523163016, 1527163C13, 1929363011
Type:    ND/DD
Teeth:    9
Rotation:   CW
Volts/Kw:   12
Price:   $88.25      
    Shipping Information




Title: Re: Kubota Starter Motor
Post by: SeaFever on June 17, 2010, 08:31:16 AM
Steve,

In my opinion that is a pretty good price. If it is the correct part you should grab it. I should check out this website. Thanks for pointing us to it.
Title: Re: Kubota Starter Motor
Post by: Mike Vaccaro on June 17, 2010, 12:28:24 PM
Steve,

You might just consider removing the starter and having a local automotive electrical shop overhaul it.  Here's a link to the caveman overhaul approach if you're interested in trying it yourself:  http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-slow-starter-fix.html (http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-slow-starter-fix.html)

Cheers,

Vac
Title: Re: Kubota Starter Motor
Post by: Ron Hill on June 17, 2010, 03:42:23 PM
Vac's correct - take the old one off and get it fixed. 
There is no guarantee that the one that you buy isn't a rebuild !!