hard starting

[dale]

i have a 3320 that now cranks longer to start than it used to.
it will start but takes longer cranking time. what should i look for.
it is getting fuel .

thanks dale

 

[ixer0]

Hi Dale

Sounds like you have diesel running back to the tank when you leave the tractor for a while. This is caused by air getting into the system. Usually through a perished pipe. Either the pipes to the tank or the return / leak-off pipes are the normal culprits.

Regards

Mike

 

[dale]

thanks mike. i did find a return line behind the fuel injector pump
that was cracked and leaking.

dale

 

[tony_adrian]

On my diesel truck the same problem happened to me but with a fuel feed line. Hard starting, rough idling, would surge, then stall. Once it stalled very difficult to start.

Tony