Numerous Mahindra 3510 4x4 Problems

[TimbourLarry]

I have so many issues I don't know where to start so I'll start with the oldest problem. About 10 months ago the 3 point hitch became stuck in the up position and I've tried most of the easy remedies suggested on this board but nothing has worked.

Next event was my inability to crank the tractor. The voltmeter read 12v output, but under load was insufficient to turn the starter over. I replaced the battery but now the glow plug light is not coming on. There are 2 small wires that attach to the positive battery pole and I'm not sure I attached them correctly and there are no instructions in my owner's manual. The tractor eventually started and a hydraulic hose blew on the FEL. I removed it late in the afternoon expecting to finish early the next morning. You guessed it...an unexpected storm came during the night and rain entered the open hose end and now I have milky transmission fluid. The tractor now will only shuttle shift and move in the low range and still moves even when the clutch is depressed. There was too much free play in the clutch and I fixed that but the shift and transmission issues remain, however the FEL works perfectly.
These issues are complicated because I returned to work last July and have not had adequate time to work on the tractor and it has set idle for months.

I would appreciate advice on how to proceed and what to work on first. The tractor does start eventually without the glow plug, but wonder if this problem is related to the 2 wires adjacent to the battery being connected improperly. Does this sound like contaminated trans fluid or more of a mechanical transmission problem?


Thanks so much.

 

[burzynsr]

You have water in your transmission if your description is correct. Now you have let it sit for months. Yes it is probably a mechanical failure from... you guessed it, water in the transmission. Drain, refill and replace any filters and see how it functions. You can't blame the Mahindra for leaving your hydraulics exposed to the elements. Your inability to crank the machine was nothing more than a dead battery. What do you mean by " the 2 wires adjacent to the battery being connected improperly"? They are either connected tight or loose. If they are in the wrong position then you need to pay better attention to where they are located before you disconnect things.

 

[TimbourLarry]

Agree with your comment and will proceed. Any thoughts on why the glow plug suddenly stopped working when the new battery was installed?

Thanks

 

[darmstrong2319]

The wires in question might have something to do with glow plugs. Sounds like you have have some trouble shooting to do, so take your time and maybe someone with that model will chime in and help. You also might do a search on here and see what pops up.

 

[skipmarcy]

Yes, I think the fusible link for the glow plugs does attach to the pos battery terminal, the relay is right up front there near the air cleaner. My 4110 is the same I'm quite sure. I'd go look right now but it's cold & raining.

Oh yea, if you can't get the clutch to release with free play adjustment within range you might have what mine has done 3 times - broken 1 of the pressure plate assembly bolts. Reman plates are quite a bit cheaper than a new Mahindra the last I did it about 5 years ago. A new bolt could be machined to work from a good grade 8 bolt if that's all that's wrong - one of mine broke a machine-riveted bracket when the bolt went so would have to get a reman for that one (good as a core only).