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4430 Help cold weather starting 50 degrees and un

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Johnsdeere

10-12-2004 19:46:53




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My early 4430 starts hard when it is 50 degrees out or lower, seems to be worse if it has sat for a few weeks. Starts fine when the weather is warmer or if plugged in. It seems to turn over good, but just smokes, it might fire and stall a couple of times. Yes I have tried either and it will start with it. Is their a cold weather update or anything that will make enough difference in 30-50 degree weather, I dont think I should have to plug it in at 50 degrees. Tractor runs fine with clear exhaust. Help

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960

10-13-2004 20:02:57




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 Re: 4430 Help cold weather starting 50 degrees an in reply to Johnsdeere, 10-12-2004 19:46:53  
I have a 73 4430 with 47xx hrs. As with most early ones this one had the soft cam and gear in it when we bought it with 2800 hrs. in 1988. Had it overhauled immediately with 50 series pistons, pump work and injectors and last week using it to haul corn wagons it will start down to 38 with two 6 volts and no ether. That is about the only cure to the cold start problem. Have a 75 4230 with 62xx hrs and no work done on engine an under 55 won't start. 4440 with 45xx hrs. start down to 34 and 4650 and 9500 are good to 30.

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2cylfarmer

10-13-2004 19:56:42




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 Re: 4430 Help cold weather starting 50 degrees an in reply to Johnsdeere, 10-12-2004 19:46:53  
On our tractor we would maually reset the mecanical aneriod trigger on the side of the inj. pump, then the tractor would fire right up



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Tx Jim

10-13-2004 05:09:49




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 Aneroid and pump in reply to Johnsdeere, 10-12-2004 19:46:53  
Johnsdeere,back when 4430's were new they didn't start great in cold temps.If it has mechanical aneroid on side of inj.pump that I remember JD said after killing engine to open throttle wide open then back to idle position.Doing this while warm would help set pump to start position.Also this trips the aneroid linkage outside the pump.The inj. pump could be a little off on timing due to gear wear.I agree with other posts that injectors should be checked.Tx Jim

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Johnsdeere

10-13-2004 17:28:25




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 Re: Aneroid and pump in reply to Tx Jim, 10-13-2004 05:09:49  
How do I tell if it has a mechanical aneroid on the pump? Should I remove the injectors and have them rebuilt? or replace them? What does this cost?



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pete-mi

10-12-2004 20:56:09




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 Re: 4430 Help cold weather starting 50 degrees an in reply to Johnsdeere, 10-12-2004 19:46:53  
I was talking with a customer who had the same problem with his 4430. His tractor had the dual 6 volt batterys. His 4020 has the same 404 engine but non turboed which helps. The 4020 has dual 12 volt batterys and it starts good. My 2950 has dual 12 volts and it also starts good. This may help for yours but check with your JD dealer before you do it to make sure it is done correctly and that there is nothcing that needs to be changed first. Being careful with wireing and check with the book first to avoid problems.

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JMS/MN

10-12-2004 19:57:39




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 Re: 4430 Help cold weather starting 50 degrees an in reply to Johnsdeere, 10-12-2004 19:46:53  
My 4430 is also doggy. Maintain clean battery terminals, get rid of any temporary battery clamps- use only good cables with molded ends. Old cables may have internal corrosion, may not bubble through the rubber coating. Don't ignore the ground cable and clamp. Slight underspeed of the starter because of these reasons will make it start poorly.



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