________________________________________________________________________________

Ford 1920 Troubleshooting

Ford 1920 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or won't start: Fuel filter element is clogged. Install new filter element. Air in the fuel system. Air bleeding. Defective injection nozzle. Test injection nozzles and change if necessary. Fuel injection pump is broken. Change or repair the pump.

Engine stops unexpectedly during operation: Improper setting of fuel injection pump timing. Set the fuel pump timing correctly. Fuel filter plugging. Filter maintenance required. Low coolant temperature. Warm up engine as required.

Engine starts but stalls suddenly: Fuel filter plugging. Change filter element. Fuel injection pump malfunction. Rebuild or replace pump. Restricted intake air. Carry out maintenance on air filter.

Engine overheated: Clogged radiator fins or leaking radiator cap. Clean radiator or change cap. Low coolant level. Add coolant fluid to cooling system and also check it for leaks. Fan belt slipping or worn. Replace as required. Engine oil level is low. Check and refill engine oil.

Diesel power loss: Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged. Replace injection nozzles. Restricted fuel hoses or lines. Service fuel hoses and lines. Plugged air filter. Clean or replace element. Cylinder head gasket is defective. Install new cylinder head gasket.

Engine knocks or noises: Engine not warmed up. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Engine oil level low. Check and refill engine oil. Fuel injection pump timing is wrong. Adjust fuel injection pump as required. Pistons are broken or worn. Replace the pistons. Faulty or misaligned connecting rod. Need to replace or align the connecting rod.

Engine stops when idle: Low idle speed setting is not correct. Normalize low idle speed. Valve clearance is wrong. Correct valve clearance needs to be set. Fuel injection pump damage. Change pump or rebuild it.

Oil pressure too low: Lack of oil. Checking oil level and add if necessary. Oil pump is defective. Remove and inspect oil pump. Dirty oil filter. Change or service engine oil filter.

Ford 1920 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission makes excessive noise: Defective gears or improper backlash. Install new gears and adjust backlash properly. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Change defective shift forks. Stuck or worn shaft splines. Install a new shaft. Low fluid level. Add fluid to the transmission housing. Worn or cracked bearings. Bearings need to be replaced. Transmission oil is dirty. Transmission oil change required.

Hard to shift gears: Gear shift linkage is corroded or worn. Install a new gear shift linkage. Improperly adjusted or worn clutch. Clutch adjustment or replacement required. Worn or bent shift forks. Replace defective shift forks. Gearshift mechanism is damaged. Replace or repair the mechanism.

Low transmission oil pressure: Transmission oil level is low. Check and refill the transmission oil. Transmission fluid filter element clogging (if equipped). Replace or service transmission fluid filter. Relief valve is damaged. Replace relief valve as required.

Transmission oil leakage: Worn seals or gaskets. Gaskets or seal replacement required. Transmission fluid level is high. Correct the fluid level.

Ford 1920 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system is too hot: Wrong hydraulic fluid type. Pour the proper type of fluid. Dirty hydraulic fluid. The fluid must be changed. Air in hydraulic pipes. Bleed hydraulic pipes. Main relief valve malfunction. Install a new relief valve.

Low hydraulic fluid pressure: Hydraulic fluid is insufficient. Fill up the hydraulic fluid. Clogged hydraulic oil filter. Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary. Leaking hydraulic lines. Inspect hydraulic system for leaks and repair it. Hydraulic spool valve is not set properly. Set the spool valve properly. Faulty hydraulic pump. Replace or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Broken hydraulic cylinder. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

Three-point hitch cannot be lifted or lifting is too slow: Hydraulic pump malfunction. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve failure. Relief valve replacement required. Defective hydraulic spool valve block. Repair or change the valve. Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it. Low hydraulic fluid level. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Dirty hydraulic oil filter element. Service or replace the hydraulic filter. Heavy load on the hitch. Load needs to be reduced.

Hitch cannot be dropped or dropping is too slow: Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Not adjusted hydraulic control valve. Need to adjust. Hitch cross shaft is damaged. Replace the shaft. 3-point hitch is out of adjustment. Need to make adjustments.

Hitch drop or lift is jerky: Dirty hydraulic oil. The oil must be changed. Faulty hydraulic pump. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Air in hydraulic pipes. Bleed hydraulic pipes. Defective hydraulic spool valve block. Repair or change the valve. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder.

Ford 1920 Steering System Troubleshooting

Excessive play in steering: Worn steering column shaft or coupling. Replace defective part. Hydraulic steering pump is defective. Install a new steering pump. Worn or loose steering linkage joints. Repair or replace steering linkage. Power steering control valve has damage or wear. Repair or replace the steering control valve.

Steering is stiff: Air in steering system. Need to bleed air. Steering filter is plugged. Steering filter need to be replaced. Steering oil level is low. Fill up steering oil to required level. Power steering control valve has damage or wear. Replace or repair steering control valve as required. Faulty steering pump. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Steering pump control valve is worn or stuck. Service or replace flow control valve. Incorrectly mounted or defective steering column. Mount the steering column correctly or replace it. Uneven wear on front tires. Replace the tires. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Steering cylinder leakage. Replace worn seal sleeves or damaged piston rod.

Tractor is pulling to left or right: Worn or damaged power steering control valve. Repair or change the steering control valve. Steering cylinder is worn. Change or repair steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Check and adjust toe-in. Steering linkage components are loose or worn. Check and replace as required. Defective or improperly adjusted front wheel bearings. Change or adjust bearings correctly. Front tyres are worn unevenly. Install new tyres.

Ford 1920 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery won’t charge: Electrical wire connections are corroded or loose. Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections. Electrical terminal connectors are faulty. Replace terminal connectors. Dead cell in battery. Battery change required. Loose or defective belt. Adjust belt tension or replace belt.

Starter turns slowly: Low battery voltage. Battery is drained, charge it. Battery won’t hold charge. Service charging system or replace battery. Disconnected battery cables or bad terminals. Check wiring and clean or replace terminals.

Starter motor is not working: Battery is low or faulty. Recharge or change battery. Wire harness is disconnected or incorrectly connected. Check wire harness and connect as required. Low battery capacity. Low battery charging, charge as required. Starter motor is damaged. Change or repair starter.

FORD TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
1710	1900	2120	2600	3600
3930	4100	4630	5600	5640
6410	6610	6640	6710	6810
7610	7740	7810	8210	8240
8630	8830	8770	TW30	TW35