QuestionI've got a 2001 New Holland 545D skiploader. 550 hrs. Never any problems. All filters changed,new,regularly.Ranch use. The past few weeks after an hour or so of use, the engine dies. Various user situations, along with high RPM's while chipping using PTO. It just dies. It will not start again right away. After 10,15 minutes starts up. Dies again after a half an hour or so. Any wisdom or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. "HELP" THANK YOU!!
AnswerAaron E. Magers Private:no Subject: Question:
I've got a 2001 New Holland 545D skiploader. 550 hrs. Never any problems. All filters changed,new,regularly.Ranch use. The past few weeks after an hour or so of use, the engine dies. Various user situations, along with high RPM's while chipping using PTO. It just dies. It will not start again right away. After 10,15 minutes starts up. Dies again after a half an hour or so. Any wisdom or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. "HELP" THANK YOU!!
Hi Aaron.
THIS sounds familiar I had the same problem with my vintage machine, coming home fro an event it would suddenly die just as I was coming up to a road junction, not a good time as you can imagine. Well after some extensive tests including the same as you have done, it seems to have been caused by sludge in the fuel tank caused by condensation (water) mixing with the fuel. The sludge is actually a living organism that actually lives in these conditions. I could not believe it at the time. But having cleaned the tank out I did find a brown deposit footing around and actually blocking the inside of the tank tap, it’s quite soft and jelly like.
The fuel tank on my machine is directly over the engine, and on putting the tractor away at night it was ideal conditions for condensation to form-- hot engine and cold fuel.
If your tractor is left out in the sun with ½ a tank of fuel this could be your problem.
Iam not saying it is but have a think about it.
So drain the tank and have a look at the tap as you take it out does it have the sludge condition?
There is a special additive you will need to get its called –FUEL DOCTOR and it made in the USA especially for this purpose it also cleans your injectors so it’s a win win solution. Only very small amounts are added each time you fill the tank.
Refill the tank and hopefully you will not have any more problems.
This service with all experts is really intended for private individuals with vintage machines, but have this one on me.
Martin
