Ford 5610 Bleed Valve

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My ford ran out of diesel and I'm having trouble locating the bleed valve; some neighbors came over and they couldn't figure it out either. Can anyone show me a picture of where the bleed valve is? Also, I know some models require injector bleeding as well, is that the case for 5610's?

Thanks,
AScott
 

"I know some models require injector bleeding as well, is that the case for 5610's?"

Short answer --- Yes!
It'll take some cranking, but I've always been able to bleed them by cracking the injectors only.
HTH, Dave
 
The first place to bleed is the filters. There is a bolt on top that can be loosened a bit until diesel flows out with no air in it. The next place to bleed is the back of the injector pump. I loosen the injector lines on the rear of the pump. Loosen the ones on top. Just forward of the injector line connections there is a small bleed screw on the outside on the injector pump. Loosen this small screw. Turn the engine over. When the air stops coming out tighten the small bleed screw. Continue turning the engine over and when the engine starts trying to start, tighten the injector line connections.
It helps if the tank has a lot of diesel in it. Makes bleeding easier.
This always works for me.
Sorry I don"t have a picture. If this is not clear, let me know and I will try to get a picture for you.
 
Depends on which pump the tractor has... If it's a white/blue decal it's got a rotary pump. If it's a black decal it's got the inline pump.
Either way, start with a full tank of fuel. Then bleed the filter housing
If it's got a rotary pump you then find the 9/32" hex head bleeder screw on the side of the pump body. Open this a bit and crank the engine over with the shutoff pulled out until you get a good steady stream of fuel shooting out... then close the bleeder. Now you're ready to bleed the injectors. I open all four at once at the injector, push the shutoff in, set the throttle to max and crank in 20 second bursts until you get good steady shots of fuel at 2 or 3 injectors. Close them all up and it should start.

If it's got the inline pump... after bleeding the filter, open the injector lines at the injectors. Then you can either work the hand primer to work fuel through the pump body for a minute or two or just crank the engine. Either way, set the throttle at max with the shutoff pushed in... then crank until you get fuel at the injectors and close the lines. Should start.

If it doesn't start you may have obstructions in the line at the tank, dirty filter or an air leak...

Rod
 
I'm going to go take a look at this morning, but I think a picture would be really helpful, if you could find one.
Thanks for your help,
AScott
 
Bleed filter here
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Thanks to everyone for your replies. I finally got her up and running, even though it seems my model is a little different from what is shown in the manual and other photos. Thank you for all the help.

Ascott
 

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