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Ford 3600 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 3600 is a 4x2 (2WD) utility tractor. This model was manufactured between
1975 and 1981.
The components of Ford 3600 tractor driveline system: Ford 3-cylinder
water cooled diesel engine with a maximum power of 48 hp (35.8 kW) or
Ford 3-cylinder gasoline engine with a rated power of 44 hp (32.8 kW),
and 6-speed range unsynchronized gear transmission or Dual-range
transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears.
Max. travel speed (forward/reverse): 17.4 mph (28.0 km/h) and 8.4 mph
(13.5 km/h). The closed center hydraulic system used a piston pump with
flow rate of 8.5 gallons per minute (32.1 liters per minute). The
hydraulic pressure is 2100 psi (145 bar). The Ford 3600 was equipped
with 6.00x16 front tires and 12.4x28 rear tires. The wheelbase is 75.8
inches (1920 mm).
Compatible attachments for the 3600 tractor:
Ford 730 front end loader
with a lift capacity to full height of 2040 lbs (925 kg), and
Ford 772A
front end loader with a breakout force of 3800 lbs (1723 kg).
| Diesel Engine Troubleshooting |
| Diesel won't start or hard to start |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Install new filter element |
| Closed fuel cock - Open fuel on-off cock to inject fuel |
| There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system |
| Faulty or dirty injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Fuel injection pump is damaged - Rebuild or change fuel pump |
| Engine has low compression - Check cylinder block and replace defective parts |
| Engine stalls while running |
| Engine has not warmed up to recommended temperature - Warm up engine as required |
| Air in fuel lines - Bleed fuel lines |
| Uneven fuel injections - Repair or adjustment |
| Plugged fuel filter - Install new filter element |
| Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary |
| Engine starts and immediately stops |
| Timing of fuel injection pump is not adjusted - Check and correct adjustments |
| Dirty fuel filter element - Service or replace the filter |
| Fuel injector nozzles are damaged - Change injector nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Repair or install new pump |
| Clogged air cleaner element - Service or replace the air cleaner |
| Low idle speed set incorrectly - Adjust low idle speed |
| Defective fuel injection pump - Install a new fuel pump or repair |
| Fuel injector nozzles fault - Install new set of properly balanced nozzles |
| The valve clearance is not adjusted - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
| Engine coolant is insufficient - Fill radiator to proper level. Repair any leaks if necessary |
| Cooling system is clogged or cooling parts are defective - Replace faulty parts or service cooling system |
| Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the engine oil |
| Broken fan belt or incorrect belt tension - Adjust correctly or change the belt |
| Thermostat fault - Install new thermostat |
| Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Service or change fuel injectors |
| Uneven fuel injection pressure - Check the fuel injection pressure and adjust if necessary |
| Air filter is clogged - Replace or clean the air filter element |
| Plugged engine oil filter - Replace or clean engine oil filter element |
| Engine is under excessive load - Reduce the load or use a lower gear |
| Valve clearance is out of adjustment - Have it adjusted |
| Incorrect low idle setting - Adjust low idle speed |
| Fuel pipes or hoses clogging - Service fuel hoses and pipes |
| Loss of compression: Inlet or outlet valves are defective - Replace the valves |
| Fuel injection pump timing is incorrect - Repair or replace fuel injection pump |
| Clogged or damaged injector nozzles - Service or replace nozzles if required |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
| Coolant temperature is low - Normalize the engine temperature |
| Crankshaft or main bearings are worn out - Replace crankshaft or bearings |
| Stuck or worn piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
| Flywheel bolts are loose - Bolts need to be tightened |
| High engine oil consumption |
| External oil leaks: Damaged gaskets or seals - Defective components must be replaced |
| Improper oil viscosity - Fill up with the proper oil viscosity |
| Damaged or seized piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
| Valve stems and guides are worn - Replace defective valves |
| Scored cylinder liners or pistons - Inspect liners and pistons, change as necessary |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Dead cell in battery - Use a new battery |
| Bad battery wiring harness - Inspect wiring for malfunctions, replace or repair |
| Battery terminals and cables are loose or corroded - Clean or tighten terminals and cables |
| Belt damage or incorrect belt tension adjustment - Replace belt or correctly adjust belt tension |
| Starter motor cranks slow |
| Low battery output - Charge the battery |
| Battery does not hold charge - Service or change the battery |
| Bad battery electrical wire harness - Check wires for malfunctions, repair or replace |
| Loose or corroded cables and terminals - Service or tighten battery cables and terminals |
| Low battery power - Charge the battery |
| Drained or defective battery - Change or recharge battery |
| Damaged starter motor - Repair or change starter |
| Disconnected or incorrectly connected wiring harness - Inspect wiring harness and reconnect it as required |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Gear shift is hard |
| Failure or improper clutch adjustment - Adjust or install new clutch |
| Damaged or loose gear shift linkage - Repair or change shift linkage |
| Shift forks are worn or damaged - Install new shift forks |
| Worn gear shift mechanism - Replace worn components |
| Lack of transmission oil pressure |
| Not enough fluid in transmission - Fill up the transmission fluid |
| Transmission fluid filter is plugged (if fitted) - Replace or clean transmission fluid filter |
| Damaged relief valve - Replace relief valve |
| Damaged or worn bearings - Change faulty bearings |
| Not enough oil in transmission - Correct the transmission oil level |
| Transmission oil contamination - Change transmission oil |
| Defective gears or incorrect backlash - Set backlash properly or change the gears |
| Shift forks are worn or damaged - Change the shift forks |
| Transmission fluid leaking |
| Gaskets or seals are damaged - Install new seal or gaskets |
| Transmission housing is cracked - Replace housing or transmission assembly |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Hydraulic system is overheated |
| The system pressure has not been corrected - Make the correct settings |
| Faulty or incorrectly adjusted main relief valve - Set up or change the relief valve |
| Dirty hydraulic fluid - The fluid must be changed |
| Air trapped in the hydraulic system - Inspect the suction line, pump seals, and fittings |
| Low hydraulic fluid pressure |
| Hydraulic oil level is low - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
| Hydraulic fluid filter element is dirty - Clean the hydraulic filter element or replace if necessary |
| Hydraulic pump not working - Test the pump flow rate and change pump if required |
| Hydraulic control valve block is defective or set improper - Replace or set properly |
| Hydraulic cylinder is defective - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Leakage in hydraulic pipes - Detect leaks in the system and fix it |
| Hitch cannot be raised or raising is too slowly |
| Hydraulic oil level is low - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
| Cold hydraulic fluid - Warm up the fluid |
| Hydraulic fluid filter is clogged - Install a new hydraulic filter element |
| Hydraulic pump malfunction - Test the pump performance and change pump if required |
| Faulty or incorrectly adjusted main relief valve - Adjust or replace the relief valve |
| Hydraulic control valve is defective or set improper - Adjust properly or change |
| Hydraulic cylinder is not working - Check the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if necessary |
| Suction pipe is damaged or loose - Repair or change |
| Hitch not dropping or hitch drops slowly |
| Hydraulic control valve block is faulty or out of adjustment - Set properly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder is faulty - Check the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if necessary |
| Hitch rock shaft is worn Change the shaft |
| Hitch has mechanical defects - Replace defective or worn hitch parts |
| 3-point hitch lifting or lowering is jerky |
| Air enters in hydraulic system - Inspect the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals |
| Contaminated hydraulic oil - Change hydraulic oil |
| Hydraulic pump is faulty - Test the pump flow rate and change pump if required |
| Hydraulic spool valve is not set properly or defective - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder is defective - Check the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Steering wheel turns hard |
| Damaged or improperly fitted steering column - Fit the steering column properly or change it |
| Air enters in steering system - Air-bleed steering system |
| Steering filter clogging - Clean or change it |
| Incorrect toe-in adjustment - Check and adjust toe-in |
| Front tires are worn out - Install new tires |
| Hydraulic steering pump is defective - Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced |
| Steering cylinder is defective or worn - Change or repair steering cylinder if required |
| Damaged steering gear box parts - Defective parts of power steering gearbox must be replaced |
| Stuck or defective relief valve - Check relief valve and change if required |
| Not enough steering fluid - Fill up steering fluid to required level |
| Steering system has oil leaks - Tighten the steering hose and line joints |
| Excessive steering wheel play |
| Steering column coupling or shaft has maximum wear - Change faulty part |
| Worn or defective steering cylinder - Check and replace as required |
| Damaged steering gearbox components - Defective parts of power steering gearbox must be replaced |
| Steering pump is worn - Replace or repair steering pump |
| Steering tie-rod ends or linkage are worn - Change failed part |
| Front wheels wander to right or left |
| Tire pressure is improper - Inflate the tires properly |
| Not adjusted toe-in - Adjust toe-in correctly |
| Faulty or worn steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Change damaged component |
| Damaged steering gear box parts - Defective power steering box components must be replaced |
| Steering cylinder is damaged - Change or repair hydraulic steering cylinder |
| Front hub bearings are damaged or incorrectly adjusted - Replace or adjust the bearings correctly |
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