ehouser
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Greetings to all....
I have a Ford 2910, Series II (diesel) which I purchased last year with 1800 hours on it. Like the title to my post states, it started and ran like a champ. I went to start it recently and it turned over really slowly for about 5 seconds and then nothing. I had the battery checked/ load tested at TSC and it checks out just fine (Over 900 CCA @ 32 degrees and over 800 CCA at 0 degrees). I thought it may be the ignition so I pulled it out and checked it with a volt meter. Voltage at the start position and voltage at the run position. Next I checked the solenoid. voltage at the solenoid as well with the key in the start position. I pulled the solenoid from the starter, cleaned it and put it back but still nothing. I did notice the voltage regulator had the black wire snipped completely and it is not plugged into the plug as the other wires from the voltage regulator are; which is how it was when I purchased it and it ran fine. I know the alternator had been replaced by the dealer from whom I purchased the tractor and like I said it was charging/ running fine. I have been doing some reading regarding upgrading the alternator, which from what I understand, requires a bit of wiring modification, however this being my first "real" tractor, I am not certain if this new alternator is any different than the original and/ or if it would have anything to do with the tractor not starting. I did pull the instrument cluster and noticed there are several wires from the wiring harness which are not plugged into the instrument cluster and/ or the ignition switch, however unless a wire came loose between the time I parked it the last time it ran and it not starting, I don't think it has anything to do with it. I have searched for a wiring diagram for the instrument cluster, ignition and the entire tractor in general but have not found one. I have purchased two manuals- one is a repair manual and the other an operator's manual, both of which do not have wiring diagrams. I have read about the neutral safety switch and looked on my tractor but I do not think it is hooked up and/ or has one. I'm thinking it is either the solenoid or starter but just short of buying part after part and replacing them one at a time, I was wondering if there is anyone who has experienced the same issue or has the knowledge to point me in the right direction. Also, anyone with a wiring diagram for the tractor who is willing to share would be much appreciated. Like I said earlier, I have already removed the solenoid from the tractor and put it back after cleaning it and was going to pull the starter next but was wondering if I'm overlooking something less involved which may be causing the "no start". I have been beating my head on the concrete trying to figure this out!! Thanks in advance!!
I have a Ford 2910, Series II (diesel) which I purchased last year with 1800 hours on it. Like the title to my post states, it started and ran like a champ. I went to start it recently and it turned over really slowly for about 5 seconds and then nothing. I had the battery checked/ load tested at TSC and it checks out just fine (Over 900 CCA @ 32 degrees and over 800 CCA at 0 degrees). I thought it may be the ignition so I pulled it out and checked it with a volt meter. Voltage at the start position and voltage at the run position. Next I checked the solenoid. voltage at the solenoid as well with the key in the start position. I pulled the solenoid from the starter, cleaned it and put it back but still nothing. I did notice the voltage regulator had the black wire snipped completely and it is not plugged into the plug as the other wires from the voltage regulator are; which is how it was when I purchased it and it ran fine. I know the alternator had been replaced by the dealer from whom I purchased the tractor and like I said it was charging/ running fine. I have been doing some reading regarding upgrading the alternator, which from what I understand, requires a bit of wiring modification, however this being my first "real" tractor, I am not certain if this new alternator is any different than the original and/ or if it would have anything to do with the tractor not starting. I did pull the instrument cluster and noticed there are several wires from the wiring harness which are not plugged into the instrument cluster and/ or the ignition switch, however unless a wire came loose between the time I parked it the last time it ran and it not starting, I don't think it has anything to do with it. I have searched for a wiring diagram for the instrument cluster, ignition and the entire tractor in general but have not found one. I have purchased two manuals- one is a repair manual and the other an operator's manual, both of which do not have wiring diagrams. I have read about the neutral safety switch and looked on my tractor but I do not think it is hooked up and/ or has one. I'm thinking it is either the solenoid or starter but just short of buying part after part and replacing them one at a time, I was wondering if there is anyone who has experienced the same issue or has the knowledge to point me in the right direction. Also, anyone with a wiring diagram for the tractor who is willing to share would be much appreciated. Like I said earlier, I have already removed the solenoid from the tractor and put it back after cleaning it and was going to pull the starter next but was wondering if I'm overlooking something less involved which may be causing the "no start". I have been beating my head on the concrete trying to figure this out!! Thanks in advance!!