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Ford 2310 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 2310 is a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive utility tractor. This model was
manufactured between 1982 and 1985. The Ford 2310 is equipped with a 158 cu.in
(2.6 L) Ford vertical 3-cylinder water cooled diesel engine rated at 36.5 hp
(27.2 kW). The maximum torque is 137 Nm (102 lb-ft) at 1400 rpm.
The Dual-range transmission consists of a dry clutch and gearbox
with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. The maximum forward speed - 18.3 mph
(29.5 kph), max. reverse speed - 8.8 mph (14.2 kph). The open center
hydraulic system used a gear pump with a flow rate of 8.5 gpm (32.1
lpm).
The hydraulic pressure is 2500 psi (173 bar). The Ford 2310 is fitted
with 6.00x16 front tires and 13.6x28 rear tires. The wheel base is 75.8
in (1920 mm). The tractor is compatible with
Ford 730 front end loader
with a lift capacity to max height of 2040 lbs (925 kg), or
Ford 776B
front end loader with a lift capacity to max height of 2500 lbs (1134
kg).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or hard to start |
| Clogged fuel filter element - Replace filter element |
| Fuel is not supplied from the tank to the system - Check the fuel shut-off valve |
| Water, dirt, or air in fuel system - Drain, flush, fill, and bleed system |
| Dirty or damaged injectors - Service or change fuel injectors |
| Defective fuel injection pump - Replace injection pump or repair it |
| Poor cylinder compression - Inspect and replace faulty parts |
| Diesel stalls while running |
| Coolant temperature is low - Normalize the engine temperature |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Bad fuel injection - Check and adjust |
| Fuel filter plugging - Service or replace the filter |
| Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
| Diesel starts but then shuts off |
| Unadjusted fuel injection pump timing - Fuel pump timing settings need to be corrected |
| Fuel filter plugging - Change filter element |
| Damaged or clogged injector nozzles - Install new set of properly balanced nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump is broken - Replace or repair injection pump |
| Clogged air cleaner element - Clean or replace the air cleaner element |
| Engine stops while idling |
| Incorrect low idle speed adjustment - Adjust the low idle speed |
| Fuel injection pump damage - Rebuild or replace pump |
| Fuel injector nozzles are faulty - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
| Lack of coolant in cooling system - Fill radiator to proper level. Check system for leaks |
| Cooling system components are damaged or system is dirty - Replace faulty parts or flush the cooling system |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
| Damaged fan belt or unadjusted belt tension - Adjust properly or replace the belt |
| Thermostat fault - Check and replace if required |
| Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Change fuel injectors |
| Fuel injection pressure is wrong - Adjust to correct pressure |
| Air filter element is dirty - Replace or clean the air filter element |
| Engine oil filter is plugged - Clean or replace engine oil filter element |
| Engine is under excessive load - Change to lower gear or reduce load |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Correct valve clearance needs to be set |
| Low idle speed set incorrectly - Correct low idle settings |
| Clogged fuel pipes or hoses - Clean fuel hoses and pipes |
| Engine compression is insufficient: Worn or damaged valves - Valve replacement required |
| Timing of fuel injection pump is not adjusted - Adjust injection timing |
| Fuel injector nozzles are dirty - Service or replace nozzles if required |
| Engine oil insufficient - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Coolant temperature is low - Normalize the engine temperature |
| Crankshaft or main bearings are worn out - Crankshaft or bearings need to be replaced |
| Piston rings failure - Replace the piston rings as required |
| Loose flywheel screws - Check the flywheel screws and tighten as required |
| Engine consuming too much oil |
| Oil leaks: Worn gaskets or seals - Install new components |
| Oil viscosity is incorrect - Use oil of correct viscosity |
| Piston rings are defective or worn - Have piston rings replaced |
| Worn valve guides and valve stems - Valves need to be changed |
| Pistons or cylinder liners are scuffed - Inspect pistons and liners, fit new components as necessary |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery is not charging |
| Battery dead cell - Change the battery |
| Damaged battery cable harness - Check electrical cables for damage, repair or replace |
| Loose or corroded terminals and cables - Service or tighten battery terminals and cables |
| Belt slipping or wrong belt tension adjustment - Replace belt or adjust belt tension correctly |
| Low battery power - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Battery discharges quickly - Service charging system or install new battery |
| Damaged battery wiring harness - Inspect wiring for damage, replace or repair |
| Corroded or loose battery cables and terminals - Service or tighten battery cables and terminals |
| Low battery output - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Discharged or defective battery - Charge or change the battery |
| Damaged starter motor - Repair or replace starter |
| Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected - Check wiring harness and reconnect properly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Difficult to shift gears |
| Misadjusted or defective clutch - Adjust or install new clutch |
| Gear shift linkage is loose or broken - Service or replace shift linkage |
| Shift forks are worn or damaged - Replace defective shift forks |
| Gearshift mechanism is worn out - Repair or replace worn components if required |
| Insufficient transmission fluid pressure |
| Oil level is low - Fill up the transmission oil |
| Transmission oil filter element is clogged (if equipped) - Replace or service transmission oil filter |
| Relief valve sticking - Change the valve |
| Transmission is excessively noisy |
| Broken or worn bearings - Change faulty bearings |
| Insufficient fluid supply - Fill system with correct transmission fluid level |
| Transmission fluid contamination - Fill up with fresh transmission fluid |
| Improper backlash or damaged gears - Replace gears or set backlash correctly |
| Bent or worn shift forks - Shift forks need to be replaced |
| Transmission fluid leakage |
| Gaskets or seals are broken - Gaskets or seal need to be replaced |
| Transmission case is cracked - Replace case or transmission assembly |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Hydraulic system overheats |
| Incorrect hydraulic pressure adjustments - Adjust correctly |
| Misadjusted or defective main relief valve - Replace or set up the relief valve |
| Contaminated hydraulic oil - Change hydraulic oil |
| Air in hydraulic system - Check the suction line, pump seals, and fittings |
| Low hydraulic fluid pressure |
| Lack of hydraulic oil - Add oil to the hydraulic system |
| Hydraulic fluid filter is dirty - Service the hydraulic filter or change if required |
| Hydraulic pump not working - Check pump flow and install new pump if necessary |
| Hydraulic control valve is faulty or out of adjustment - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Broken hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if necessary |
| Hydraulic pipes are leaking - Inspect hydraulic system for leaks and repair it |
| Hitch won't lift or lifts slowly |
| Hydraulic oil level is low - Fill up the hydraulic oil |
| Hydraulic fluid is too cold - Allow fluid to warm |
| Hydraulic fluid filter element clogging - Clean or change hydraulic filter |
| Hydraulic pump malfunction - Check pump capacity and change if necessary |
| Misadjusted or defective main relief valve - Replace or set up the relief valve |
| Defective or incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve block - Replace or adjust correctly |
| Hydraulic cylinder is broken - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary |
| Suction pipe is broken or loose - Tighten the pipe or replace it |
| 3-point hitch fails to drop or drops slowly |
| Hydraulic control valve block is defective or set improper - Adjust properly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder is broken - Check cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if necessary |
| Lift arm shaft is worn - Install a new shaft |
| The hitch has mechanical faults - Change faulty or worn hitch parts |
| Hitch lowering or lifting is not smoothly |
| Air enters in hydraulic system - Inspect the suction line, pump seals, and fittings |
| Hydraulic oil is contaminated - Fill up with fresh hydraulic oil |
| Damaged hydraulic oil pump - Check pump performance and change it if necessary |
| Faulty or incorrect setting hydraulic control valve - Change or set correctly |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Heavy steering |
| Steering column is broken or improperly installed - Steering column must be installed properly or replaced |
| Air enters in steering system - Bleed the system of air |
| Dirty steering filter - Replace steering filter element |
| Not adjusted toe-in - Adjust toe-in properly |
| Deflated front tyres - Inflate tyres as needed |
| Worn steering pump - Replace or repair steering pump |
| Worn or defective steering cylinder - Repair or replace the steering cylinder |
| Worn steering box parts - Replace defective components of power steering gearbox |
| Insufficient steering oil - Need to add steering oil |
| Steering system has oil leaks - Retighten steering pipe and hose connections |
| Steering wheel has too much free-play |
| Worn steering column coupling or shaft - Replace faulty component |
| Worn or defective steering cylinder - Repair or replace the steering cylinder |
| Worn steering gear box parts - Repair power steering box |
| Hydraulic steering pump is defective - Replace or repair steering pump |
| Steering linkage or tie-rod ends are worn - Change damaged part |
| Front wheels wander to left or right |
| Tire pressure is not correct - Check tire pressure and inflate as required |
| Not adjusted toe-in - Adjust toe-in properly |
| Faulty or worn steering tie-rod ends or linkage - Change damaged part |
| Worn steering gear box parts - Defective parts of power steering gearbox must be replaced |
| Steering cylinder failure - Replace or repair steering cylinder |
| Front hub bearings are improperly adjusted or defective - Adjust properly or change bearings |
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