yorT
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100% quick learning virgin mechanic on Ford 1710 with 2600hr.
I've owned & operated this machine for the last 5 years doing the regular maintenance on oil, filters, hydraulic changes, etc.on a small farm mainly doing landscaping after building.
I now have a new problem that I need assistance with.
The tractor has been getting harder to start now it just turns over and over with a “gray” toned exhaust. It sounds like it wants to, but it just never gets there. I have not replaced the starter which I have found as a recommendation while searching out solutions for the problem.
Here’s what I’ve done so far ….
• power washed engine with hot water to clean off
• replaced all fuses, replaced battery
• flushed fuel tank, replaced fuel filter & fuel overflow hoses from injectors
• replaced oil heat sensor, engine heat sensor and fan belt
• followed primming procedures to start the engine
Attempted to start but same problem presented itself
Next in line ….
• verified fuel was going through aluminum injector lines
• verified injectors were spraying fuel using a piece of paper for pattern
• replaced glow plugs; primed the fuel following procedures
Attempted to start but same problem presented itself.
Next in line ….
Ran a compression test through the glow plugs. Each test was done on a cold motor because it will not start. Each test was turning the starter/ motor over 15-20 seconds to reach max pressure 2x on each glow plug location with all glow plugs removed.
• turned off fuel
• removed aluminum fuel lines from the injectors but left them attached to injector pump
• removed all the glow plugs then ran test on each glow port
• #3- with throttle open and closed 350-375 compression
• #2- with throttle open and closed 275 compression
• #1- with throttle open and closed 250 compression
My question is what is my next step? I’m learning as I’m going and trying to do what I can to save on dollars and understand how the engine operates for future repairs. I’ve researched using videos and forums to get where I am now however, I don’t know exactly what the next step is. I’m guessing that it’s a valve, piston or cylinder and I’ll be starting a disassembly on the head to access the needed locations.
Any help, advice, assistance or guidance, videos, documents, etc. would be greatly appreciated. I do have the Mechanics Manual and the Owners Manual which I have used as well. If there is additional information need, photos, videos of the engine or anything else I would be more than happy to get what you need to help me.
Thanks again for your assistance …. Troy
I've owned & operated this machine for the last 5 years doing the regular maintenance on oil, filters, hydraulic changes, etc.on a small farm mainly doing landscaping after building.
I now have a new problem that I need assistance with.
The tractor has been getting harder to start now it just turns over and over with a “gray” toned exhaust. It sounds like it wants to, but it just never gets there. I have not replaced the starter which I have found as a recommendation while searching out solutions for the problem.
Here’s what I’ve done so far ….
• power washed engine with hot water to clean off
• replaced all fuses, replaced battery
• flushed fuel tank, replaced fuel filter & fuel overflow hoses from injectors
• replaced oil heat sensor, engine heat sensor and fan belt
• followed primming procedures to start the engine
Attempted to start but same problem presented itself
Next in line ….
• verified fuel was going through aluminum injector lines
• verified injectors were spraying fuel using a piece of paper for pattern
• replaced glow plugs; primed the fuel following procedures
Attempted to start but same problem presented itself.
Next in line ….
Ran a compression test through the glow plugs. Each test was done on a cold motor because it will not start. Each test was turning the starter/ motor over 15-20 seconds to reach max pressure 2x on each glow plug location with all glow plugs removed.
• turned off fuel
• removed aluminum fuel lines from the injectors but left them attached to injector pump
• removed all the glow plugs then ran test on each glow port
• #3- with throttle open and closed 350-375 compression
• #2- with throttle open and closed 275 compression
• #1- with throttle open and closed 250 compression
My question is what is my next step? I’m learning as I’m going and trying to do what I can to save on dollars and understand how the engine operates for future repairs. I’ve researched using videos and forums to get where I am now however, I don’t know exactly what the next step is. I’m guessing that it’s a valve, piston or cylinder and I’ll be starting a disassembly on the head to access the needed locations.
Any help, advice, assistance or guidance, videos, documents, etc. would be greatly appreciated. I do have the Mechanics Manual and the Owners Manual which I have used as well. If there is additional information need, photos, videos of the engine or anything else I would be more than happy to get what you need to help me.
Thanks again for your assistance …. Troy