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Ford 4000 Tractor Troubleshooting

The Ford 4000 is a two-wheel drive utility tractor. This model was manufactured from 1962 to 1975. The Ford 4000 is powered by Ford vertical 3-cylinder naturally aspirated cooled diesel engine with a maximum power of 46.7 hp (34.8 kW), or Ford 3-cylinder water cooled gasoline engine with a maximum power of 46.3 hp (34.5 kW).

The Ford 4000 tractor was fitted with 2 types of transmission. 1st type: 8x2 Dual-Range transmission. 2nd type: Select-O-Speed transmission with 10 forward and 2 reverse gears.

Max. travel speed (forward/reverse): 17.6 mph (28.3 km/h) and 8.1 mph (13 km/h). The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump with a rated fluid flow of 5 gpm (18.9 lpm) or 5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm). The main relief pressure is 173 bar (2500 psi). The tractor is equipped with 6.0x16 or 7.5x16 front tyres and 12.4x38 or 13.6x38 rear tyres. The wheel base is 84.5" (2140 mm). The Ford 4000 is compatible with a Ford 771 loader with lift capacity to full height of 1800 lbs (816 kg), or Ford 772 loader with lift capacity to full height of 2500 lbs (1134 kg).

Diesel Engine Troubleshooting
Engine doesn't start or difficult to start
Clogged fuel filter element - Clean or change the filter
Fuel shut-off valve closed - Open the fuel shut-off valve
Air in fuel lines - Bleed fuel lines
Dirty or damaged injectors - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary
Fuel injection pump malfunction - Repair or replace injection pump
Poor compression - Inspect and replace faulty parts
Diesel shuts off during operation
Low coolant temperature - Warm up the engine
Air in fuel system - Air-bleed fuel system
Fuel injection failed - Use correct settings
Fuel filter clogging - Change filter element
Clogged fuel injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary
Diesel starts and immediately stops
Timing of fuel injection pump is not adjusted - Adjust injection timing
Fuel filter is clogged - Clean the filter or install new filter element
Fuel injector nozzles are dirty - Change or clean injector nozzles
Fuel injection pump damage - Rebuild or replace pump
Air cleaner element clogging - Change or service air cleaner element
Engine stops while idling
Too low idle RPM - Adjust the low idle speed
Fuel injection pump is defective - Change pump or rebuild it
Fuel injector nozzles are damaged or dirty - Service or replace nozzles if required
Excessive valve clearance - Adjustment procedure required
Engine is overheated
Insufficient coolant - Top up coolant fluid. Check system for leaks
Cooling system components are worn or system is clogged - Flush cooling system or change faulty components
Engine oil level low - Checking oil level and add if necessary
Fan belt tension is improper or belt is defective - Adjust as required or replace belt
Thermostat failure - Replace the thermostat
Low engine power
Dirty or damaged injectors - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary
Insufficient fuel injection pressure - Adjust to correct pressure
Clogged air filter element - Install new filter element or replace it
Dirty oil filter - Clean or change engine oil filter
Engine overloaded - Change to lower gear or reduce load
Valve out of adjustment - Check and adjust
Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Test and adjust
Fuel pipes or hoses clogging - Clean fuel system pipes and hoses
Engine compression is low: Valves are broken or leaking - Replace the valves
Engine knocking or noise
Incorrect setting of fuel injection pump timing - Check and correct adjustments
Fuel injector nozzles are damaged - Change injector nozzles
Insufficient engine oil - Fill up the engine oil
Engine not warmed up - Warm up the engine
Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Install new parts
Piston rings failure - Piston rings need to be replaced
Loose flywheel bolts - Inspect flywheel bolts and tighten properly
High oil consumption
Oil leaking: Damaged seals or gaskets - Replace defective parts
Oil viscosity is wrong - Use oil of correct viscosity
Piston rings are seized or worn - Piston rings replacement required
Valve stems or guides are damaged - Valves must be replaced
Worn cylinder liners or pistons - Check pistons and liners, change as required

Electrical System Troubleshooting
Battery will not charge
Battery faulty cell - Replace the battery
Damaged battery wiring harness - Inspect wiring for damage, replace or repair
Corroded or loose battery cables and terminals - Tighten or clean cables and terminals
Defective belt or improperly adjusted belt tension - Install new belt or adjust belt tension as required
Starter cranks slowly
Low battery capacity - Battery is drained, charge it
Battery drains quickly - Service or change the battery
Battery wiring harness damage - Inspect battery wiring for damage, replace or repair
Corroded or loose terminals and cables - Terminals and cables need to be tightened or cleaned
Starter motor won't turn
Battery voltage is low - Recharge the battery
Discharged or faulty battery - Charge or change the battery
Starter motor is damaged - Change or repair starter
Disconnected or incorrectly connected cables - Inspect battery cables and connect correctly


Transmission Troubleshooting
Hard shifts
Misadjusted or defective clutch - Adjust clutch or change if necessary
Gear shift linkage is damaged or loose - Change defective shift linkage
Worn or damaged shift forks - Shift forks need to be changed
Faulty parts in the gear shifting mechanism - Change faulty parts
Insufficient transmission fluid pressure
Fluid level is low - Add transmission fluid as required
Transmission fluid filter clogging (if fitted) - Change or service the transmission fluid filter
Relief valve failure - Replace valve as required
Transmission makes noise
Bearings are worn or cracked - Faulty bearings should be replaced
Insufficient fluid supply - Fill system with correct transmission fluid level
Transmission fluid contamination - Change transmission fluid
Gears are defective or backlash is incorrect - Set backlash correctly or change the gears
Damaged or worn shift forks - Change defective shift forks
Transmission oil leakage
Worn gaskets or seals - Install new gaskets or seal
Transmission case is cracked - Replace case or transmission assembly

Hydraulics Troubleshooting
Hydraulic system overheating
Hydraulic system pressure is not adjusted correctly - Correct adjustment is required
Main relief valve malfunction or incorrect adjustment - Adjust or replace the relief valve
Hydraulic oil is dirty - Hydraulic oil change required
Air in hydraulic system - Check the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals
Insufficient hydraulic oil pressure
Hydraulic fluid level is insufficient - Add fluid to the hydraulic system
Hydraulic oil filter element clogging - Hydraulic filter maintenance required
Hydraulic pump is faulty - Test pump performance and replace pump if necessary
Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic spool valve - Set properly or replace
Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary
Leakage in hydraulic lines - Identify leaks in the system and repair it
3-point hitch does not raise or raises very slowly
Hydraulic fluid level is insufficient - Fill the hydraulic system with oil
Cold hydraulic oil - Warm up the oil
Hydraulic oil filter is dirty - Hydraulic filter maintenance required
Defective hydraulic pump - Check the pump performance and replace it if required
Main relief valve incorrect adjustment or failure - Replace or set up the relief valve
Hydraulic spool valve block is not set properly or defective - Adjust properly or change
Hydraulic cylinder is broken - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary
Suction line is damaged or disconnected - Connect or replace
Three-point hitch dropping is too slow or cannot be dropped
Hydraulic control valve is defective or set improper - Replace or adjust correctly
Defective hydraulic cylinder - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if required
Damaged lift arm shaft - Replace the shaft
The hitch has any internal mechanical damage - Change worn or damaged hitch components
Hitch jerks when lower or lift
Hydraulic system sucks air - Check the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals
Hydraulic oil is dirty - Hydraulic oil change required
Hydraulic pump is defective - Check pump flow and install new pump if necessary
Hydraulic spool valve block is faulty or out of adjustment - Adjust correctly or change
Hydraulic cylinder is faulty - Inspect cylinder components for wear or damage and change 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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