3000 ford thermostart

Dale2 · Dec 12, 2020

helping a neighbor with a 3000 ford. Can someone tell me how the thermostart heater should work. Also does anyone know what size of steel ball is used for the detent lock on the pto lever
Thanks
Dale

Hobo,NC · Dec 12, 2020

Every steel detent ball I have ran into on a Ford was 3/8 so 3/8 would be my guess..

David G · Dec 12, 2020

The thermostart fits in the intake manifold, it is connected to the fuel return line and power. when you apply power an element heats up, allows diesel to drip in, ignites and makes a flame. It is actuated from the ignition switch, there are different ways that is done, some you turn left like an accessory, mine is halfway from on to start.

Dale2 · Dec 12, 2020

Thanks guys that was exactly what I needed

mikewood869 · Dec 12, 2020

Here's is the thermostart working:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcW3_7VjvRo

Bern · Dec 13, 2020

Yep, you know you have a good one when flames shoot out. That said, it was not as effective a starting aid with the hose off,
since the objective of the thermostart is to heat the air in the intake pipe, not heat the air as it's rushing past.

Texasmark1 · Dec 13, 2020

Interesting. I thought the intake stroke suction pulled these "Great Balls of Fire" (Jerry Lee Lewis, singer) into the combustion chamber and lit the diesel mist that way......... No doubt they could make a firy puddle under the device, but smoky seemingly. Butttttt I'm not the expert. I just recall reading it in a service manual....I &T must have been.

Bern · Dec 13, 2020

Hard starting diesels simply need warm air to fire off, not balls of fire. That's why block heaters are so effective.

Texasmark1 · Dec 13, 2020

Ok sir. I respect your expertise.

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