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Greg Fry

12-11-2002 18:22:17

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I inherited 3400 Ford and am currently trying to get it in good working order. I have started it and it runs good. However, it has always been hard to start when the engine is cold. It turns over OK but it seems like it does not turn over fast enough. It is not the battery, I thought it could be the starter. It has set for several years and not run, I thought it could be rusted up on the inside of the starter. I am new to Fords so this could be normal. I just wanted some input. Also, where can I access some good information about this tractor on the web, I have looked everywhere. Thanks

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JEK

12-19-2002 23:46:13

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Re: 3400 Ford in reply to Greg Fry, 12-11-2002 18:22:17

If you need service(5 volumes) or the owners manual the New Holland and YT website sell reprints, or originals manuals and even some parts are interchangeable and come up quite frequently on ebay (watch your $). The I&T service manual has about half the info that the origional has, You need the manuals if you want to do any serious repairs. they are definately worth the time savings.
my .02 anyway.

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Jeff A

12-12-2002 09:04:28

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Re: 3400 Ford in reply to Greg Fry, 12-11-2002 18:22:17

ford 3400 is an industrial stregnth 3000 after 1967. If it is a gas 3 cylinder it is similar to 2000, 231& 335 also.If its a diesel everything is similar except the engine displacement.There are lots of parts and info available for these machines, online and at new holland dealers.

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Jeff A

12-12-2002 08:20:32

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Re: 3400 Ford in reply to Greg Fry, 12-11-2002 18:22:17

You have a great tractor there. I own 3 and can't say enough about what they can and will do.I've had them all appart rebuilt them and know them pretty well.As far as slow turning starter motor,if it starts and runs go use it.

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bill

12-12-2002 06:54:52

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Re: 3400 Ford in reply to Greg Fry, 12-11-2002 18:22:17

its a diesel?? be sure to always keep a great battery in a diesel as they use the heat generated by compression to fire the fuel..
if the fuel is cold, the head and pistons are cold,, it takes much longer to slowly warm up all the large metal areas to combustion temp.. cranking fast and longer will slowly do it.

most all fords are equipped with a manifold heater or a small glow plug mounted in the front of the intake manifold. ford calls this a thermostat.. but most tractors dont have it wired up. it looks like a large spark plug with a diesel line going to it. when temps are below 60 degrees, using this glow plug to warm up the air and intake manifold will greatly help starting and reduce cranking times. most of the time you will have to run a wire from the glowplug(starting thermostat) back to a switch and then hooked to the ignition switch.. use it for 20 seconds, then crank the engine over.. I prefer to install a lighted switch so that you dont accidently leave it on.. or you can buy the original ford ingition switch.. but you have to have the optional "cold start" switch that supports the cold start lead on the back of the switch.. most tractors dont have the correct igition switch, but have the thermostat install..
hope this helps.. bill

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CapnDean

12-13-2002 11:57:02

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Re: Re: 3400 Ford in reply to bill, 12-12-2002 06:54:52

ThermoSTART that is!

At least on my 1963 3000 Diesel....it has a dealy called the thermoSTART. The thermoSTAT closes and holds your cooling water in place until you reach operating temperature. The thermostart when activated bleeds fuel from the fuel pump DIRECTLY into the air intake downstream of the oil bath air cleaner.

Basically the thermostart gives you a boost of fuel...I also think (but am not sure) that the thermostart solenoid may even add a little heat to the shot that it gives your tractor.

Don't worry...you can live without it...just get yourself a can of ether....saves your starter AND your battery!

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JEK

12-19-2002 23:30:28

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Re: Re: Re: 3400 Ford in reply to CapnDean, 12-13-2002 11:57:02

Also if it is a diesel, and it is equiped with a
Simms injector pump, there is another cold starting aid to give you an extra fuel boost. the fuel shut off knob has to be pushed in (on) and the throttle at full, follow the cable that goes down to the injector pump from the shut off control knob to the lever on the side of the pump, push in the small shaft that the lever turns on, it will pop in slightly with a "click". start the engine and the shaft will pop out if you reduce the throttle or pull the fuel shut off knob out. I never found this info in any of the origional Ford service or owners manuals, heard this info from a good neighbor. also remember to change the motor oil in the injector pump with every engine oil change.
I have a 68 3400.

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