Ford 2110 (1986 Japanese model) hard starting when cold

[MadJack]

The glow plug heater helps a little but it still only starts on 2 cylinders, and only when it feels like it. (black smoke when it tries to start)

I was told today it may be a couple dead glow plugs.
It started pretty well August/September, and always runs well and smooth once started.

So what's your thoughts on this being a glow plug issue?
Thanks

 

[dieselscout80]

On a tractor that old I would bet it has some dead glow plugs.

You can test them with an ohm meter.

That said glow plugs (SBA185366060) typically don’t cost too much, so I‘d replace all of them.

Ford 2110 glow plugs

The glow plug indicator has burnt in two allowing power to flow to only one side of the indicator which does not charge the actual glow plugs. What's an easy fix? Can I just splice the wires together, doing away with the indicator? It will only be powered when the key is turned to the left right?

www.tractorbynet.com

SBA185366060HVACSTAR 3pcs Glow Plug SBA185366060 for New Holland Tractor https://a.co/d/dc0O3xI

 

[Roadworthy]

Use a voltmeter to see if you're even getting voltage to the glow plugs. If you're getting power check to see if they're open or burned out. You should also check your air filter and air path to the intake manifold.

 

[MadJack]

On a tractor that old I would bet it has some dead glow plugs.

You can test them with an ohm meter.

That said glow plugs (SBA185366060) typically don’t cost too much, so I‘d replace all of them.

Ford 2110 glow plugs

The glow plug indicator has burnt in two allowing power to flow to only one side of the indicator which does not charge the actual glow plugs. What's an easy fix? Can I just splice the wires together, doing away with the indicator? It will only be powered when the key is turned to the left right?

www.tractorbynet.com

SBA185366060HVACSTAR 3pcs Glow Plug SBA185366060 for New Holland Tractor Amazon.com

Thanks DS80! That part number comes up at $9 each and is listed for over 70 machines. I ordered 4 and should have them Friday or Monday.
I am working through lack-of-maintainence issues from the previous owner(s), and $36 is a cheap check-off from my list.