Thanks for all the feedback. So far I have changed all fluids and filters, as well as flushed the radiator, installed a new thermostat (old one was stuck) and a new radiator cap. This stopped all the white smoke and it runs great with no white smoke.
However when I run a 5’ bush hog behind it...
I have a Ford 1510 that will start and run for 5 minutes before overheating and blowing white smoke. After it cools down it will repeat the process.
Any ideas on what my issue with the tractor is and how to remedy it?
Thanks!
This is the first time I have dealt with Hydraulics so please bear with me. I've owned this 1510 with FEL, 4x4 and Power Steering for about a year now. While cleaning out a steer pen with the FEL my brother noticed the hydraulic pump leaking against the engine block. You can see in the picture...
Thanks for all the help everyone. I’ve put on a new cheaper filter while I wait for the full assembly with water separator. After bleeding at the pump and injectors 3 times she is running good again.
One question... I can still see at the top of the clear fuel filter a pocket of air. I bled...
I have a 1986 Ford 1510 4x4 with FEL and a 5' bush hog. I mowed about 4 acres of smooth pasture grass over two and a half hours with no issues as usual. I crossed a shallow ditch and about 30 minutes later the engine slowly reved down and died. When I popped the hood there was a lot of grass...