I've had a early/mid-90's Ford 3930 for years, and never had any issues with the tractor...until several months back. Went through multiple episodes of sluggish acceleration/low power, ultimately figured out I had algae growing in the diesel (clogging the fuel petcock and injector pump inlet screen). I cleaned the tanks/filters/lines, added and cycled through biocide, and *think* I have that issue sorted.
I've gotten in the habit of cranking/running it every couple weeks, just to be sure the fuel is getting cycled around (and isn't sitting too long). Hopped on it a few days ago to crank, nothing. Starter doesn't move, no noise, nothing. I can hear a slight "click", but that's it.....lights all illuminate on the dash, and headlights come on when switched.
The neutral safety switch on the high/neutral/low shifter has been fickle before in the past, and occasionally would require a little "jiggling" to get it to crank. This time, no amount of jiggling made any difference. So, I went ahead and bypassed the neutral safety switch...no change. Checked voltage at the battery, it's showing 12.4-12.5v (battery is less than 1 year old). Just in case, hooked a jump pack in place, still nothing.
Not sure how to proceed from here. It really *seems* like some sort of safety switch is preventing any cranking to proceed. I know it has a PTO safety switch, not sure about a seat switch. I guess I could try jumping the starter solenoid, but that's not anything I've ever had to do before. It's likely something simple, just need some ideas on troubleshooting before I get back to it tomorrow.
I've gotten in the habit of cranking/running it every couple weeks, just to be sure the fuel is getting cycled around (and isn't sitting too long). Hopped on it a few days ago to crank, nothing. Starter doesn't move, no noise, nothing. I can hear a slight "click", but that's it.....lights all illuminate on the dash, and headlights come on when switched.
The neutral safety switch on the high/neutral/low shifter has been fickle before in the past, and occasionally would require a little "jiggling" to get it to crank. This time, no amount of jiggling made any difference. So, I went ahead and bypassed the neutral safety switch...no change. Checked voltage at the battery, it's showing 12.4-12.5v (battery is less than 1 year old). Just in case, hooked a jump pack in place, still nothing.
Not sure how to proceed from here. It really *seems* like some sort of safety switch is preventing any cranking to proceed. I know it has a PTO safety switch, not sure about a seat switch. I guess I could try jumping the starter solenoid, but that's not anything I've ever had to do before. It's likely something simple, just need some ideas on troubleshooting before I get back to it tomorrow.