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Ford 2000 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 2000 is a 2WD (4x2) utility tractor. This model was manufactured from 1965
to 1975. The 2000 tractor is powered by Ford 2.6L vertical 3-cylinder water
cooled gasoline, or diesel engine with a maximum output power of 36 Hp (26.8 kW) at
2000 rpm.
The Ford 2000 fitted with 4 transmission options: 4-speed range
transmission, 12x3 gear transmission, 6-speed range transmission, and
8x2 gear transmission. All transmissions have unsynchronized gears.
The maximum forward speed - 22 mph (35.4 km/h), max. reverse speed - 8.4 mph
(13.5 km/h).
The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with fluid flow
rate of 4 gpm (15 lpm). The hydraulic system pressure is 2500 psi. The Ford
2000 tractor is equipped with 5.5x16 front tyres and 11.2x28 rear tyres.
The wheel base is 75.8 inches (1920 mm). Compatible front end loaders
for the Ford 2000 tractor: 771 loader with a lift capacity to
max height of 1800 lbs (816 kg), or 772 loader with a lift capacity to
max height of 2500 lbs
(1134 kg).
| Diesel Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine won't start or starts hard |
| Plugged fuel filter - Change filter element |
| No fuel injection - Open fuel cock to inject fuel |
| Air in fuel pipes - Bleed fuel pipes |
| Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary |
| Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Repair or install a new fuel pump |
| Bad compression - Check and replace worn parts |
| Engine shuts off unexpectedly during operation |
| Engine is not preheated - Warm up the engine |
| Fuel lines leaking air - Tighten clamps, change faulty pipes |
| Fuel injection failed - Use correct settings |
| Clogged fuel filter element - Replace filter element |
| Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Change fuel injectors |
| Engine starts but then shuts off |
| Timing of fuel injection pump is not adjusted - Fuel injection pump timing adjustment needs to be corrected |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Clean the filter element |
| Dirty or defective injector nozzles - Check and change nozzles as required |
| Fuel injection pump is faulty - Repair or install a new fuel pump |
| Air cleaner element is dirty - Install new cleaner element or replace it |
| Incorrect low idle setting - Correct low idle adjustment |
| Fuel injection pump malfunction - Change pump or rebuild it |
| Fuel injector nozzles are defective or dirty - Replace fuel injector nozzles |
| Valve clearance is out of adjustment - Correct valve clearance needs to be set |
| Insufficient coolant fluid - The cooling system needs to be refilled. Check the components of cooling system |
| Cooling system is clogged or cooling parts are defective - Replace faulty parts or flush the cooling system |
| Engine oil level low - Add oil to the engine crankcase |
| Fan belt is defective or belt tension is not adjusted - Change or adjust belt tension correctly |
| Thermostat malfunction - Test thermostat opening temperature, replace as required |
| Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Service or change fuel injectors |
| Incorrect fuel injection pressure - Adjust pressure to proper level |
| Air filter is clogged - Change or replace air filter element |
| Oil filter element clogged - Clean or change engine oil filter |
| Engine overloaded - Reduce the load or use a lower gear |
| Valve out of adjustment - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
| Incorrect low idle setting - Correct the settings |
| Dirty fuel hoses or pipes - Service fuel hoses and pipes |
| Engine compression too low: Leaking or faulty valves - Change the valves |
| Abnormal engine knocking or noise |
| Incorrect setting of fuel injection pump timing - Check and correct adjustments |
| Dirty or defective injector nozzles - Test injector nozzles and replace as required |
| Lack of engine oil - Fill the crankcase with engine oil |
| Low coolant temperature - Warm up the engine |
| Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Need to install new components |
| Defective or broken piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
| Flywheel screws are loose - Tighten the screws firmly |
| External oil leaks: Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Change to repair leaks |
| Oil viscosity is wrong - Use oil of proper viscosity |
| Seized or wear piston rings - Change piston rings |
| Valve stems or guides are damaged - Valves must be replaced |
| Pistons or cylinder liners are worn - Check liners and pistons, install new components as required |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Battery faulty cell - Replace the battery |
| Battery wiring harness failure - Inspect electrical cables for defects, repair or replace |
| Battery cables and terminals are loose or corroded - Clean or tighten terminals and cables |
| Defective belt or improperly adjusted belt tension - Adjust belt tension properly or change belt |
| Low battery voltage - Recharge the battery |
| Battery is draining quickly - Service or change the battery |
| Damaged battery electrical wire harness - Inspect electrical wires for damage, change or repair |
| Corroded or loose cables and terminals - Tighten or service cables and terminals |
| Battery capacity is low - Charge the battery |
| Drained or worn battery - Need to charge or replace the battery |
| Starter motor is defective - Repair or change starter |
| Disconnected or incorrectly connected cables - Inspect battery cables and connect correctly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Gears are hard to shift |
| Clutch is not adjusted or faulty - Clutch needs to be adjusted or changed |
| Gear shift linkage is stuck or worn - Repair or change shift linkage |
| Worn or damaged shift forks - Replace the shift forks |
| Worn gear shift mechanism - Replace worn components |
| Transmission oil pressure is insufficient |
| Oil level is insufficient - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
| Transmission oil filter is plugged (if fitted) - Replace or clean transmission oil filter |
| Relief valve is defective - Replace relief valve as required |
| Bearings are worn or broken - Faulty bearings should be changed |
| Not enough fluid in transmission - Fill up the transmission fluid |
| Dirty transmission oil - Transmission oil must be changed |
| Backlash is incorrect or gears are worn - Set backlash properly or change the gears |
| Shift forks are damaged or worn - Install new shift forks |
| Gaskets or seals are damaged - Install new seal or gaskets |
| Cracked transmission housing - Housing needs to be replaced |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Hydraulic system is too hot |
| Hydraulic system pressure is not adjusted correctly - Correct adjustment is required |
| Main relief valve is defective or unadjusted - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary |
| Hydraulic oil contamination - Change the oil |
| Aeration in hydraulic system - Inspect the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings |
| Hydraulic oil pressure is insufficient |
| Lack of hydraulic oil - Add oil to the hydraulic system |
| Dirty hydraulic oil filter - Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary |
| Faulty hydraulic oil pump - Test the pump flow rate and install new pump if required |
| Defective or not adjusted hydraulic control valve - Replace or set correctly |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Inspect cylinder components for wear or damage and change if required |
| Hydraulic piping leaks - Find leaks in hydraulic system and repair it |
| 3-point hitch lifts slowly or won't lift |
| Hydraulic oil level is insufficient - Add oil to the hydraulic system |
| Cold oil in hydraulic system - Wait for oil to warm up |
| Hydraulic oil filter element is dirty - Service the hydraulic filter or change if required |
| Hydraulic pump malfunction - Test the pump flow rate and change pump if required |
| Main relief valve malfunction or incorrect adjustment - Adjust or replace the relief valve |
| Defective or not adjusted hydraulic spool valve - Adjust properly or replace |
| Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if necessary |
| Damaged or loose hydraulic suction line - Tighten or change it |
| Hitch does not lower or lowers very slowly |
| Hydraulic spool valve is defective or set improper - Adjust correctly or change |
| Hydraulic cylinder is defective - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Worn hitch cross shaft - Install a new shaft |
| Mechanical components of the hitch are defective - Replace worn or damaged hitch parts |
| 3-point hitch lift or lower is jerky |
| Hydraulic system sucks air - Inspect the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
| Hydraulic fluid contamination - Change hydraulic fluid |
| Defective hydraulic pump - Test pump performance and replace pump if necessary |
| Defective or incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve block - Set correctly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Hard Steering |
| Steering knuckle or steering column is stuck - Inspect steering column and knuckle, replace worn parts as required |
| Steering gearbox components are worn - Replace defective components of steering gearbox |
| Faulty drag link or tie rod - Replace or repair |
| Insufficient lubrication in steering box - Need to lubricate the gearbox |
| Not adjusted toe-in alignment - Check and adjust toe-in |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires as necessary |
| Excessive steering wheel free play |
| Steering column bearing or shaft is worn - Change faulty parts |
| Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose - Repair or replace steering linkage |
| Worn steering gearbox bearings - Replace the bearings |
| Front wheel hub bearings or steering knuckles are worn - Change hub bearings or knuckles |
| Damaged or worn steering tie-rod ends - Change faulty part |
| Tractor pulls to right or left |
| Worn or loose steering linkage assembly - Repair or replace steering linkage |
| Defective steering knuckle bushing - Replace knuckle bushing |
| Uneven tire pressure - Inflate the tires properly |
| Toe-in adjustment is incorrect - Adjust toe-in correctly |
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