TU 1700 Hard to Start

[gilbertmsg]

Thanks, Leonard for your help. I have the motor down to the block to change head gasket and noticed one of the cylinders was dry (it actually had a dusty film on side of cylinder wall). Could this be a injector problem? I had thought that my problem was a blown head gasket causing overheating. Now, I'm thinking no fuel to that dry cylinder was overworking engine and causing it to overheat? Before putting back together, I going to have head checked and intall new gasket. What is the best way to check injector?

 

[lens12]

Most diesel engine repair shops have a testor to test the injector opening pressure or take them to an injector pump shop & they will test for pressure & spray pattern. I'd recommend the injector pump shop .

 

[mopacman]

A blowen head gasket could cause combustoin gases to go in to cooling system and cause over heating. If water is gitting into cylender it could cause the dust look you are talking about. Look for crack in cylender and head.

 

[gilbertmsg]

Larry, you were right, had the head checked and it is cracked. Len, do you carry or have access to a used or new head. If so, how much am I looking at to get this little monster repaired. If it is too much I'm going to make a lawn orniment out of it. Your comments are appreciated.

 

[gilbertmsg]

Looking for new or refurbished head for this tractor. Can anyone lead me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.

 

[corelokt308win]

Gelled fuel filter or just dirty will make it run like crap and start hard. Shouldn't make it run hot tho. Don't let run out of fuel either, it's a real pain to bleed the system.
When trying to start it any heat is good heat. I run a lower radiator hose heater, magnetic block heater, and a battery heater. Up here we see 20 below frequently. Fuel additive to boost the C-tane and prevent jelling helps as well. The lower radiator hose heater is a PIA to install, and a freeze plug heater is the way to go, IMHO.
Overheating: the only time mines had overheating issues was due to blocked air flow. Twice from hay chaff blocking the radiator while bush-hogging, and once from cardboard I put there during a real cold spell. Try hosing out the radiator fins. If all else fails, try checking the thermostat and if that's not it, have the radiator flushed.

 

[corelokt308win]

Somehow missed the cracked head part of this post, good luck.

 

[corelokt308win]

Somewhere, a long time ago, I posted a list of parts suppliers. Try a search under my name if no one comes up with a head for you.

 

[larso1]

Here it is:

ISEKI suppliers in the USA

Sutton Tractor
6709 North I-35
Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
(405) 340-0268
Grey Market Tractor Parts
1-800-700-4739
Email: "mailto:suttontractor2@hotmail.com"

Rainbow Distributors Inc.
2009 Homerule Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Phone: (808) 841-6203
Fax: (808) 847-1623
Email: "mailto:raindist@aol.com"
Website: "http://rainbowdistributors.com/Tractors/tractors.html"

Hoye Tractor
Stan in Texas, Wally in Iowa
940-636-3910 - Main Number
940-636-3914 - Parts Number
email: "mailto:hoyetractor@aol.com"
website: "http://www.hoyetractor.com"

Homestead Tractor
22311 Bear Valley Road
Apple Valley, California 92308
Telephone: 760-240-1062
Fax: 760-240-1126
Email: "mailto:hstractor@earthlink.net"

Sheaffer's Town & Country Tractors Inc.
320 Palmyra Road
Dixon, Illinois 61021
Telephone: 815-284-3226
Fax: 815-284-5050
Email: "mailto:sheaftractor@coiinc.com"

Southern Global Tractor
230 North Magnolia drive
Wiggins, MS 39577
Toll-free: 866-742-5748
Telephone: 601-928-7491
Fax: 601-528-9312
Email: "mailto:acker@ebicom.net"

Sonny's Farm & Home Supply
1733 N 200 W
Portland, Indiana 47371
Phone (260) 726-2808
Website: "http://sonnys_bolens.tripod.com/index.htm"

EFC Equipment LLC
Although we are not a parts distributor we are a full service Iseki repair shop. Bring your toy umm....tractor in or we can come get it. We have a 24hr service truck that can even repair your Iseki on site. No job to small or too big. We also carry loaders for every model Iseki and filters:

1243 Montana
Richland, Wa 99301
509-374-3398 shop
509-521-1507 24hr service
"http://www.efcconstruction.com"

Valley Power Products, Inc.
3646-5 Aerial Way Drive,
Roanoke, Va. 24018
I can supply new and used parts for the Mitsubishi engines used on some of the models. I also sell manuals for the Bolens versions, from 15 to 27 hp. Call 800-609-5110, "mailto:vppinc@rev.net" or
We sell parts and manuals for Satoh/Mitsubishi tractors. 540-345-9650

Monarch Products
Glow plugs and spark plugs, with cross references by manufacturer, engine number, and tractor model.
1-888-800-9629
"http://www.sparkplugs.com"

DESSCO (Isuzu diesel engine parts)
801-972-1836

Puddings World
All sorts of interesting tractor info and links, including Iseki stuff.
"http://www.puddingsworld.com/Machinery/Iseki/ISEKItractor/iseki_suppliers.htm"

 

[gilbertmsg]

Going to put this little fellow back together in the next few days. Having head pinned (cracked), new glow plugs, injectors cleaned with new heads. Looking for any tips to help with the rebuild? Hope to have running by the end of next week. Thanks in advance.