Posted: 9/17/2015 11:18:52 PM EDT
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Acquired an abandoned piece of property adjacent to mine after years of no activity from the land owner. Our place has been in the family for 3 generations and there was 260 acres land locked in the middle of our property; very odd circumstances where the state owned the property and when great grandfather bought our 660 acres the middle 260 wasn't for sale and has not had an easement since. It came up for sale 10 years ago and we didn't bother buying it because we knew no one could access it from the ground, however it did sell to an out of state buyer who wrecked our fences and started to build his own entry through our property and another neighbor's before all hell broke loose and he eventually was told by the sheriff he'd be arrested if tried again.
He left a brand new Ford 5030 out there and we never heard from him again, although we respected his ownership and stayed off the land. Well, it's been 10 years now and we tried to find the owner only to find out that he has passed and left the land to his daughter who had absolutely no interest in it, gladly selling to us for a fair market value. On to my questions, sorry. The tractor was dropped off and ran for a day, then left under a barn for 10 years and was included in the sale (free). Unfortunately my living relatives don't have much tractor knowledge and I'm wanting to get it running. Key is there and after a new battery and fluid change it wants to start but won't. What other maintenance do I need to do to get her running? A local guy will do whatever needs done, but before I spend a grand or two I'd like to try myself. Remarkably the fuel and electrical lines were not rat chews and I can't find anything rusted or broken. Thanks! |
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Fresh fuel? It will turn over but won't fire correct? Serious question did you try to use the glow plug? I would probably try ether to make sure it will start then go from there. If it sat that long getting it running and then work it some would probably be the best thing for it. |
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Acquired an abandoned piece of property adjacent to mine after years of no activity from the land owner. Our place has been in the family for 3 generations and there was 260 acres land locked in the middle of our property; very odd circumstances where the state owned the property and when great grandfather bought our 660 acres the middle 260 wasn't for sale and has not had an easement since. It came up for sale 10 years ago and we didn't bother buying it because we knew no one could access it from the ground, however it did sell to an out of state buyer who wrecked our fences and started to build his own entry through our property and another neighbor's before all hell broke loose and he eventually was told by the sheriff he'd be arrested if tried again. He left a brand new Ford 5030 out there and we never heard from him again, although we respected his ownership and stayed off the land. Well, it's been 10 years now and we tried to find the owner only to find out that he has passed and left the land to his daughter who had absolutely no interest in it, gladly selling to us for a fair market value. On to my questions, sorry. The tractor was dropped off and ran for a day, then left under a barn for 10 years and was included in the sale (free). Unfortunately my living relatives don't have much tractor knowledge and I'm wanting to get it running. Key is there and after a new battery and fluid change it wants to start but won't. What other maintenance do I need to do to get her running? A local guy will do whatever needs done, but before I spend a grand or two I'd like to try myself. Remarkably the fuel and electrical lines were not rat chews and I can't find anything rusted or broken. Thanks! Wow. Awesome score. They can sit for a long time and still be okay. At least the old ones could. Fingers crossed for you. ETA: There are some guys on here (and maybe ladies..heck, I dunno) who I've seen demonstrate a LOT of knowledge about getting old tractors going. If they don't see this, bump me an IM and I'll see if I can hunt them down for you--at least the ones I know of. Kitties |
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It may have lost its fuel prime from sitting for so long. It should have a hand prime pump on it. You may have to bleed the fuel lines. Try this first. Didn't think of this because it would be the first thing I did after draining and cleaning out the old fuel. |
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Diesel model? Fresh fuel? It will turn over but won't fire correct? Serious question did you try to use the glow plug? I would probably try ether to make sure it will start then go from there. If it sat that long getting it running and then work it some would probably be the best thing for it. It's diesel and has been drained and replaced. I turned the key to the on position before trying to start for a little while and assumed the glow plugs would be in good condition, but maybe not. I've got a friend coming in this weekend to help out. I'm a novice at best when it comes to tractors but he shreds cedar for a living and rides a tractor all day, so hopefully he can get her working. Do I need to replace all the hydroelectric fluid too? |
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It's diesel and has been drained and replaced. I turned the key to the on position before trying to start for a little while and assumed the glow plugs would be in good condition, but maybe not. I've got a friend coming in this weekend to help out. I'm a novice at best when it comes to tractors but he shreds cedar for a living and rides a tractor all day, so hopefully he can get her working. Do I need to replace all the hydroelectric fluid too? Quoted:
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Diesel model? Fresh fuel? It will turn over but won't fire correct? Serious question did you try to use the glow plug? I would probably try ether to make sure it will start then go from there. If it sat that long getting it running and then work it some would probably be the best thing for it. It's diesel and has been drained and replaced. I turned the key to the on position before trying to start for a little while and assumed the glow plugs would be in good condition, but maybe not. I've got a friend coming in this weekend to help out. I'm a novice at best when it comes to tractors but he shreds cedar for a living and rides a tractor all day, so hopefully he can get her working. Do I need to replace all the hydroelectric fluid too? It's shot. Toast. Give me the address and I'll give you scrap price for it....and then deduct hauling costs. 
Seriously, the biggest issue is probably in the fuel system. Might have to pull it apart and clean everything. As long as it's cranking over, if it's not starting then it's most likely a fuel system issue. Could also be a glow plug issue as well. Can the ignition key turn backwards? On my Kubota, you have to turn the key backwards and then let the glow plugs warm up. You then turn the key like normal and start it. I don't know much about the Ford tractors so not sure how the glow plugs are activated. DON'T use ether to start it. With glow plugs you can blow up your nice "new" tractor. |
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It's shot. Toast. Give me the address and I'll give you scrap price for it....and then deduct hauling costs.
Seriously, the biggest issue is probably in the fuel system. Might have to pull it apart and clean everything. As long as it's cranking over, if it's not starting then it's most likely a fuel system issue. Could also be a glow plug issue as well. Can the ignition key turn backwards? On my Kubota, you have to turn the key backwards and then let the glow plugs warm up. You then turn the key like normal and start it. I don't know much about the Ford tractors so not sure how the glow plugs are activated. DON'T use ether to start it. With glow plugs you can blow up your nice "new" tractor. Quoted:
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Diesel model? Fresh fuel? It will turn over but won't fire correct? Serious question did you try to use the glow plug? I would probably try ether to make sure it will start then go from there. If it sat that long getting it running and then work it some would probably be the best thing for it. It's diesel and has been drained and replaced. I turned the key to the on position before trying to start for a little while and assumed the glow plugs would be in good condition, but maybe not. I've got a friend coming in this weekend to help out. I'm a novice at best when it comes to tractors but he shreds cedar for a living and rides a tractor all day, so hopefully he can get her working. Do I need to replace all the hydroelectric fluid too? It's shot. Toast. Give me the address and I'll give you scrap price for it....and then deduct hauling costs.
Seriously, the biggest issue is probably in the fuel system. Might have to pull it apart and clean everything. As long as it's cranking over, if it's not starting then it's most likely a fuel system issue. Could also be a glow plug issue as well. Can the ignition key turn backwards? On my Kubota, you have to turn the key backwards and then let the glow plugs warm up. You then turn the key like normal and start it. I don't know much about the Ford tractors so not sure how the glow plugs are activated. DON'T use ether to start it. With glow plugs you can blow up your nice "new" tractor. I can't remember but you might have to turn the key to run and push it in. Anyway I would be surprised if that tractor heated the glow plugs while just in the run position. |