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Ford 1720 Troubleshooting

Ford 1720 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or won't start: Dirty fuel filter. Replace filter element. Air in the fuel pipes. Bleed the fuel pipes. Fuel injection nozzles are damaged or dirty. Check injection nozzles and replace if required. Damaged fuel injection pump. Rebuild or change fuel pump.

Engine stalls during operation: Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Set it up as required. Clogged fuel filter. Change filter element. Engine is not fully warmed up. Warm up to required temperature.

Engine starts but stalls immediately: Clogged fuel filter. Install new filter element. Fuel injection pump damage. Replacement or repair required. Air cleaner is dirty. Replace air filter element.

Engine overheats: Damaged radiator cap or dirty radiator core. Clean radiator or change cap. Not enough coolant. Top up coolant fluid and check system for leaks. Loose or damaged fan belt. Belt replacement is recommended. Lack of engine oil. Check oil level and add oil as required.

Reduced engine power: Dirty or damaged injection nozzles. Clean or replace injection nozzles. Clogged fuel hoses or lines. Clean fuel system hoses and lines. Air filter is clogged. Clean or replace the element. Cylinder head gasket defective. Install a new gasket.

Abnormal engine knocking or noise: Coolant temperature is low. Warm up to required temperature. Engine oil level is low. Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Wrong setting of fuel injection pump timing. Set the fuel pump timing correctly. Piston wear or scoring. Replace the pistons as required. Connecting rod is worn or not aligned. Align or change connecting rod.

Engine stops when idling: Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed. Adjustment required. The valve clearance is incorrect. Correct valve clearance. Fuel injection pump is broken. Change pump or rebuild it.

Insufficient oil pressure: Not enough oil in the engine. Checking oil level and add if necessary. Defective oil pump. Remove and inspect oil pump. Oil filter element clogged. Service or change engine oil filter element.

Ford 1720 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission noises: Improper backlash or worn gears. Install new gears and adjust backlash properly. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Shift forks need to be changed. Shaft splines are stuck or worn out. Change defective shaft. Lack of transmission oil supply. Add oil to the transmission housing. Worn or cracked bearings. Bearings need to be changed. Transmission oil contamination. Change the oil.

Hard shifting: Corroded or worn gear shift linkage. Replace or lubricate the shift linkage. Clutch is worn or not adjusted. Adjust or replace the clutch. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Shift forks need to be changed. Gearshift mechanism is damaged. Replace or repair the mechanism.

Transmission fluid pressure is insufficient: Lack of transmission fluid. Check and refill the transmission fluid. Transmission oil filter is dirty (if equipped). Service or change transmission oil filter. Relief valve is stuck. Install a new valve.

Transmission oil leaks: Damaged gaskets or seals. Change defective seal or gaskets. Too much oil in transmission. Drain the excess oil.

Ford 1720 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system is overheated: Hydraulic fluid type is wrong. Use correct type of hydraulic fluid. Dirty hydraulic oil. The oil must be changed. Air in the hydraulic system. Air bleeding. Damaged main relief valve. Relief valve must be changed.

Low hydraulic oil pressure: Hydraulic fluid level low. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Dirty hydraulic fluid filter. Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary. Leaking hydraulic lines. Inspect the system for leaks and fix it. Hydraulic control valve block is out of adjustment. Control valve needs to be adjusted. Damaged hydraulic pump. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Hydraulic cylinder malfunction. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

Hitch can't lift or lifts too slowly: Hydraulic pump is faulty. Change or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Relief valve replacement required. Defective hydraulic spool valve block. Repair or replace the valve. Broken hydraulic cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic fluid is insufficient. Add fluid as required. Hydraulic oil filter element is clogged. Clean the hydraulic filter or install new filter element. Hitch is under excessive load. Load needs to be reduced.

Hitch won't drop or drops slowly: Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic control valve block is set improperly. Set properly. Worn hitch rock shaft. Change the shaft. The hitch is not adjusted. Adjust 3-point hitch as required.

Jerky lifting or lowering of three-point hitch: Dirty hydraulic oil. The oil must be changed. Faulty hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic pipes. Bleed hydraulic pipes. Hydraulic control valve is defective. Install a new valve or repair it. Hydraulic cylinder is faulty. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder.

Ford 1720 Steering System Troubleshooting

Excessive play in steering: Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out. Replace defective component. Steering pump malfunction. Install a new steering pump. Worn or loose steering linkage joints. Check and replace as required. Power steering control unit has malfunction or wear. Check and replace as required.

Stiff steering: Air in steering system. Need to bleed air. Steering filter clogging. Replace steering filter element. Steering oil level low. Add oil to steering system. Faulty or worn power steering control unit. Check and replace as required. Defective hydraulic steering pump. Install a new steering pump. Steering pump control valve is stuck or worn. Change or flush control valve. Incorrectly fitted or worn steering column. Refit or replace the steering column. Front tyres are worn unevenly. Install new tyres. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering cylinder leaks. Change worn piston seals or damaged piston rod.

Front wheels wander to right or left: Faulty or worn power steering control unit. Replace or repair steering unit as required. Worn steering cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Replace or repair steering linkage. Improperly adjusted or defective front wheel bearings. Change or adjust the bearings properly. Front tires are worn unevenly. Install new tires.

Ford 1720 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Electrical cable connections are loose or corroded. Service or tighten connections. Battery terminal clamps are defective. Terminal clamps should be changed. Battery is defective. Install a new battery. Worn or loose belt. Need to adjust belt tension or replace belt.

Starter cranks slow: Low battery capacity. Battery is drained, charge it. Battery is not holding charge. Service battery or replace it. Terminals are faulty or battery cables are disconnected. Check wiring connections and replace or clean terminals.

Starter is not working: Battery is low or faulty. Charge or replace the battery. Battery cables are disconnected or improperly connected. Inspect cables and connect properly. Battery voltage is low. Charge the battery. Starter motor failing. Change or repair starter.

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