Oil & Fuel 1533 Fuel Solenoid Shorted Out ??

[MrSteve]

Good info, thanks... if I can't find "cheaper", my tractor will be one of the "In the (good) old days" systems.

 

[ArthurHA]

I also had a 1503sol Woodward Solenoid burn up, 2005 MT2265B Challenger,
Luck I'm still under warranty, bought it from Cat, with 133 hrs, and insisted on a new warranty..
I may "adapt" a make over if it happens again, making a plate with a cable and out to the dashboard, has anyone tried this, the solenoid sure is a poor way to keep something running, with all that current, why wouldn't it burn up.
All the old diesels, just pull the cable! to shut them off.

 

[rpcope]

Hi,

Does anyone know where you can buy the Chinese version of the Woodward solenoids? I have a Bobcat 763 that has a Woodward and looking for a cheaper alternative if anyone knows who might carry the Chinese version. Thanks

 

[MrSteve]

I wish I knew, sorry...

But me, for some reason I am getting a bit upset seeing "almost" everything I pick up lately saying "Made in China", so I am not sure if I would ever get one.

 

[WilliamBos]

I wish I knew, sorry...

But me, for some reason I am getting a bit upset seeing "almost" everything I pick up lately saying "Made in China", so I am not sure if I would ever get one.

Are the Woodwards made in China? I assume the solenoid in our 1523 is a Woodword. It looks the same.

If or When it lets go, I think I will use the Woodward.

 

[jeepcj7]

Look at the mark on the solenoid harness connector. Apperently original production solenoids have an orange mark, then they went to a green mark and now they use a red mark. Solenoids with green or red marks are improved over solenoids with the orange mark.

 

[stumpfield]

Hi I have a Challenger 265B. I had my fuel solenoid go last week. It was a pain to figure out the problem. I am not used to the work on these tractors. I was heating a shed because the dealer I bought it from thought it was a frozen line. Well I parked the tractor for 45 minutes and then it would not start.

I found power going to the solenoid. I removed the solenoid and then the tractor started. I have to find a new one. It is a Woodward 1503. I thing I may be able to use a massey or acgo one.

Mike

Hi, I'm having the same problem on my MT265B. I heard a Pop and saw Smoke on right side of motor and smell something burned. The tractor continue to run and I was able to use the tractor for about half an hour until it stalls trying to dig too deep. After that, I was not able to start the tractor again. I followed the smell and found the solenoid melted. Can you tell me how to temporary start the tractor again? It's not in a safe location and I can't even tow it because the bucket and scrapper were down. I really need to move the tractor to a safe location until I can get a new solenoid. Local dealer don't have in stock and takes a few days to get it. I removed the solenoid but still unable to start the tractor. It cranks but sounds like no fuel. Do I just disconnect the power to the solenoid or remove the solenoid altogether? Thanks for your help.

 

[MFRED]

you'll have to remove the solenoid. don't run it for long as oil will leak out. You will have to manually shut it off as well

 

[stumpfield]

you'll have to remove the solenoid. don't run it for long as oil will leak out. You will have to manually shut it off as well

Thanks. It works. I was able to start and move the tractor. Now just need to find the part. Nobody was able to find or cross reference the Woodward part number on the solenoid. Anyone know what's the new part number?

 

[HSSC]

I had the same problem with my 285B Challenger (same as a 1547 Massy) this past fall. $ 200.00 plus dollars later I was on my way. The same component went out on the L-10 Cummings motor thats in my International truck that I use for towing my toyhauler and it cost $29.00 rebuilt. Couldn't buy the Woodward one rebuilt.