Just joined today-Ford 1310 starting problem

[Eastside]

Howdy from Colorado.

I joined today in hopes of getting some advice on a starting problem with my 1986 Ford 1310.

The problem is intermittent and unpredictable. When it won't start, turning the key does nothing- no clicking sound, etc.

Sometimes it will start after jiggling the shift levers, or touching the starter or just walking away and coming back later.

It has a new battery with clean connections.

Very frustrating. Hope someone can help.

Thank, Tom

 

[Xfaxman]

:welcome: to TractorByNet! :thumbsup:

This video and a digital voltmeter will help you find the problem: Starter Voltage Drop - YouTube

I guess you didn't see this on the Forums page.

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Try future questions for this tractor here: Ford Vintage Tractors

Good luck. I don't know if it has any safety switches in the start circuit, but the guys in the Ford forum would know.

 

[Briana03]

Welcome to TractorByNet!

I moved your thread to the Ford/New Holland Owning & Operating forum.

 

[randy41]

its been pretty common that replacing the key switch fixes the problem. I've got a 1710 and it worked for me. there's some other threads discussing this.

 

[rayikeo2]

its been pretty common that replacing the key switch fixes the problem. I've got a 1710 and it worked for me. there's some other threads discussing this.

Randy has good advice. Here is an earlier post I made on bad key switch. check the pictures in the link. Switches run about $76 on ebay.

Here is a link to pictures of the inside of the ignition switch and an explanation of what is does. There are four internal contacts and there can be corrosion on any or all ot them to cause starting problems. The switch is not serviceable. It controls the start aids, pre-heat and voltage to the solinoid which then directs power to the starter. If the switch doesn't activate the solenoid the starter will not turn. Look at the dark corrosion in the contacts pictured. Sometimes they will make contact and sometimes not.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...52-1700-ford-ignition-switch-replacement.html