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Ford 7000 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 7000 is a 2-wheel drive utility tractor. This model was manufactured from
1971 to 1975. The Ford 7000 tractor is powered by Ford 256 four-cylinder
water-cooled diesel engine with a maximum power of 89 hp (66 kW) and 324 Nm (240
lb-ft) of max torque at 1600 rev/min.
The Ford 7000 is equipped with two transmission options: 8x2 Dual-Range
constant mesh transmission, and Dual-Power transmission with 16 forward
and 4 reverse gears. Max. travel speed (forward and reverse): 18.6 mph
(30 km/h) / 8.9 mph (14.4 km/h).
The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump with fluid flow rate
of 6 gal/min (22.7 l/min). The hydraulic pressure is 172.5 bar (2500
psi). The Ford 7000 tractor was fitted with 7.50x15 or 7.50x16 front
tires and 13.6x38 or 15.5x38 rear tires. The wheelbase is 87.5" (2220
mm). The tractor can be equipped with Ford 772 front end loader. The
loader has a lift capacity to maximum height of 2500 lbs (1134 kg) and
breakout force of 4000 (1814 kg).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine doesn't start or difficult to start |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Clean the filter element |
| Closed fuel supply valve - Open supply valve to inject fuel |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Change fuel injectors |
| Fuel injection pump is damaged - Replace injection pump or repair it |
| Low cylinder compression - Check cylinder block and replace defective parts |
| Diesel shuts off during operation |
| Engine is not warmed up to required temperature - Warm up engine to required temperature |
| There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system |
| Bad fuel injection - Check and adjust |
| Dirty fuel filter element - Replace filter element |
| Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Engine starts but immediately shuts off |
| Unadjusted fuel injection pump timing - Fuel pump timing settings need to be corrected |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Clean the filter or install new filter element |
| Fuel injector nozzles fault - Service or replace injector nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump is faulty - Repair or change injection pump |
| Air cleaner is dirty - Service or change air cleaner |
| Engine shuts off while idling |
| Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Need to adjust idle speed |
| Fuel injection pump is faulty - Install a new fuel pump or repair |
| Faulty fuel injector nozzles - Change injector nozzles |
| Improper valve clearance - Check and adjust as required |
| Engine has a lack of coolant - Top up coolant fluid. Check radiator and hoses for leaks |
| Cooling system parts are worn or system is clogged - Change faulty components or flush the cooling system |
| Engine oil level low - Need to add engine oil |
| Fan belt tension is not adjusted or belt is broken - Adjust properly or change the belt |
| Thermostat is defective - Check thermostat, replace if necessary |
| Dirty or faulty injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Incorrect fuel injection pressure - Test fuel injection pressure and adjust it correctly |
| Dirty air filter element - Replace or clean the air filter element |
| Clogged oil filter element - Clean or change engine oil filter |
| Diesel engine overloaded - Reduce engine load |
| Valve clearance is out of adjustment - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Low idle speed set incorrectly - Adjustment required |
| Clogged fuel hoses or pipes - Clean fuel pipes and hoses |
| Engine lost compression: Valves are damaged or leaking - Install new valves |
| Timing of fuel injection pump is wrong - Check and correct adjustments |
| Fuel injector nozzles are faulty - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles |
| Insufficient engine oil - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Engine is not preheated - Warm up engine as required |
| Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Repair or replace defective parts |
| Defective or broken piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
| Flywheel bolts are loose - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Engine oil consumption is too high |
| Oil leaking: Worn seals or gaskets - Change worn parts according to specifications |
| Wrong oil viscosity - Use correct viscosity oil |
| Damaged or seized piston rings - Piston rings replacement required |
| Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Valves replacement required |
| Cylinder liners or pistons are worn - Inspect liners and pistons, change as necessary |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Dead cell in battery - Use a new battery |
| Battery electrical wire harness failure - Inspect wires for defects, change or repair |
| Battery terminals and cables are corroded or loose - Clean or tighten cables and terminals |
| Improper belt tension adjustment or damaged belt - Change belt or properly adjust belt tension |
| Battery voltage is low - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Battery discharges quickly - Battery needs service or replacement |
| Battery cable harness damage - Check battery cables for damage, change or repair |
| Battery cables and terminals are corroded or loose - Service or tighten battery cables and terminals |
| Low battery capacity - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Discharged or defective battery - Battery needs to be recharged or replaced |
| Faulty starter motor - Replace or repair starter |
| Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected - Check wiring harness and reconnect properly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Difficulty shifting gears |
| Clutch is not adjusted or faulty - Change or adjust clutch |
| Stuck or damaged gear shift linkage - Replace or repair the shift linkage |
| Worn or damaged shift forks - Replace the shift forks |
| Gear shifting mechanism is worn - Change worn components |
| Low transmission fluid pressure |
| Not enough fluid in transmission - Fill system with correct transmission fluid level |
| Transmission oil filter element is dirty (if fitted) - Change or clean the transmission oil filter |
| Relief valve sticking - Replace the valve |
| Transmission is excessively noisy |
| Bearings are worn or damaged - Replace faulty bearings |
| Fluid level is low - Fill system with correct transmission fluid level |
| Contaminated transmission oil - Transmission oil must be changed |
| Worn gears or improper backlash - Replace gears or set backlash correctly |
| Shift forks are worn or damaged - Change the shift forks |
| Worn gaskets or seals - Replace worn gaskets or seal |
| 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 malfunction or incorrect adjustment - Set up or change the relief valve |
| Hydraulic oil is dirty - Hydraulic oil change required |
| Hydraulic system sucks air - Check the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings |
| Hydraulic fluid pressure is low |
| Lack of hydraulic oil - Fill up the hydraulic oil |
| Hydraulic fluid filter is dirty - Change the hydraulic filter element or service if required |
| Hydraulic pump malfunction - Test the pump performance and change pump if required |
| Hydraulic control valve block is faulty or out of adjustment - Change or adjust properly |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary |
| Hydraulic lines are leaking - Find leaks in hydraulic system and repair it |
| Three-point hitch lifting is too slow or cannot be lifted |
| Hydraulic fluid level is insufficient - Need to add fluid |
| Cold fluid in hydraulic system - Wait for fluid to warm up |
| Hydraulic fluid filter element clogging - Service or replace the hydraulic filter |
| Faulty hydraulic oil pump - Test the pump flow rate and change pump if required |
| Unadjusted or defective main relief valve - Adjust or change relief valve |
| Hydraulic control valve is defective or set improper - Adjust properly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required |
| Damaged or loose hydraulic suction line - Tighten or change it |
| Hitch drops too slowly or can't drop |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is defective or set improper - Adjust properly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder is defective - Check the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
| Lift arm shaft is worn - Change the shaft |
| The hitch is defective if there is internal mechanical damage - Change worn or defective hitch components |
| Hitch is lowered or raised jerkily |
| Air leaks in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
| Hydraulic fluid is contaminated - Fill up with new hydraulic fluid |
| Damaged hydraulic oil pump - Check pump flow and install new pump if necessary |
| Hydraulic control valve block is faulty or out of adjustment - Adjust properly or change |
| Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Excessive effort to steer |
| Steering column is damaged or improperly mounted - Replace the steering column or mount it properly |
| Aeration in steering system - Bleed the steering system |
| Dirty steering filter element - Change steering filter element |
| Not adjusted toe-in - Adjust toe-in correctly |
| Tires are improperly inflated - Inflate as necessary |
| Steering pump malfunction - Check the steering pump and replace if necessary |
| Damaged or worn steering cylinder - Change or repair steering cylinder if required |
| Faulty steering gear box parts - Defective parts of power steering gearbox must be replaced |
| Relief valve is stuck or defective - Inspect relief valve and replace if necessary |
| Insufficient steering fluid - Fill up the steering fluid |
| Steering system oil leak - Retighten joints of the hydraulic steering pipes and hoses |
| Excessive play in steering |
| Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out - Replace faulty part |
| Steering cylinder is defective or worn - Repair or change the steering cylinder |
| Faulty steering gear box components - Replace defective components of power steering gearbox |
| Damaged hydraulic steering pump - Install a new hydraulic steering pump |
| Worn or faulty steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Replace failed component |
| Front wheels wander to right or left |
| Tires are improperly inflated - Inflate as necessary |
| Toe-in adjustment is incorrect - Check and adjust toe-in |
| Faulty or worn steering tie-rod ends or linkage - Replace failed component |
| Faulty steering box parts - Change defective steering gear box components |
| Damaged steering cylinder - Repair or replace hydraulic steering cylinder |
| Front hub bearings are defective or improperly adjusted - Install new bearings or adjust it correctly |
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