Posted by RuralTowner on September 22, 2013 at 20:59:25 from (75.211.112.160):
Since a strong welder is no doubt of use I've come here for some assistance. Since its a diesel...and I'm no diesel mechanic...I'm sure more than a few people here have forgotten far more about said engines than my limited knowledge. I understand the basic function but thats it.
As said in the title its a 350D Wildcat circa 1980. Goes up to amperage beyond anything I'd use it for. At the same time it wouldn't be out of place in places such as big oil platforms and upper end contractors (private or otherwise). Picked it up last November for $1800...quite a bit cheaper than I've seen them go elsewhere.
The problem: It won't run now. Also now the oil//temp light comes on.
Was using it earlier today briefly but as soon as I noticed a significant oil leak coming from the oil pressure sending unit. Turned it off...and hope I didn't hit the kill switch at a bad point.
Nearly broke the stem on the sender (has to have it to clear the oil filter mount). Had to rig up a replacement stem and used a spare non-specific sender unit. By this time this was done the engine had cooled enough that it was going to be a hard start. With myself at the switch//push button I had dad give it spray of starting fluid onto the air filter element (its mounted horizontal on top of the welder. NOTE: I wasn't paying attention and he sprayed enough so the air filter element dripped! I sure hope it wasn't overdone. Got it started and it seemed to run rough (use earlier was fine). The oil//temp light had come on.
Now...the welder has a safety switch in it to auto-shutdown if temp gets to high or pressure too low. However was able to get it to run again after trying the OLD sender but still the light was on and it ran nowhere near like it did BEFORE killing it when noticing the oil leak. Could a damaged sender be causing an issue where it doesn't know if it wants to stay running or not?
I'd just as soon bypass the safeties so proper gauges can be installed...never liked dummy lights.
Also...when turning the OFF//RUN switch to RUN...only the AMP light ever came on before and would go off once it got running. Turns out after looking at the manual I found for the welder...that the OIL//TEMP light should be on too with the switch in RUN with engine off. That light didnt ever come on until AFTER the sender leak//fix was done. IF its a matter of a working sender to make the safety system work proper...would a common oil sending unit work in its place and HOPEFULLY keep the safety shutoff from semi-tripping?
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Sunday Drives - by Cowboy. Summer was finally upon us here in Northern Maine. We have two types of industry up here, one being "Forestry" (Wood Products) and the other "Farming" (Potatoes). There is no shortage of farm tractors and equipment around here! I have been restoring old Farm Tractors for the past 6 years, and have found it easier and less expensive to hit all the auctions and purchase whole tractors for parts needed. My wife who works at a local school, and only has weekends and summers off, while on t
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Oliver 550 Diesel runs like a watch three point hitch pto engine gone threw about two hundred hours ago nice clean tractor
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.