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4030/4230/4430 don't like the cold?

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RRBlock

06-13-2002 06:54:14




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I had a 4030 some years back that was a bear to start below 40 degrees or so - the colder it was , the more tempermental it was. I don't mind plugging them in, but sometimes you need something quick or need to leave it where plugging in isn't an option. It started/ran fine in warm weather. I've been considering a 4030 or 4230 again. I've heard that the engines in these 30 series tractors had that reputation of being warm blooded. Is that the way they are or did I get the exception? What about something like the 2840? I understand the engine is the same 329 used in the 4030.

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Mike

06-13-2002 20:08:24




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 Re: 4030/4230/4430 don't like the cold? in reply to RRBlock, 06-13-2002 06:54:14  
Don't be afraid to give her a snort of ether! Use 10W oil and the 4430 will start at 30 degrees below zero F.



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Mark

06-13-2002 15:15:26




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 Re: 4030/4230/4430 don't like the cold? in reply to RRBlock, 06-13-2002 06:54:14  
We have a fleet of 20, 30, 40, 50 series on the farm. 40 and 50 start excellent. Had 50 series overhaul put in 4430 and was a vast improvement in starting. 4230 has no overhaul at 6xxx hrs and needs to be plugged in.



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DAVE

06-13-2002 14:21:04




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 Re: 4030/4230/4430 don't like the cold? in reply to RRBlock, 06-13-2002 06:54:14  
WE HAVE A 4230 THAT WAS HARD TO START. WE CONVERTED IT TO TWO 12 VOLT HIBERNATORS AND CHANGED THE WIRING. IT NOW CRANKS OVER A LITTLE FASTER, BUT IT CRANKS FOREVER. IT NOW STARTS WELL BELOW 30 DEGREES WITHOUT ETHER OR PLUGGING IT IN. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU.



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G-MAN

06-13-2002 07:33:06




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 Re: 4030/4230/4430 don't like the cold? in reply to RRBlock, 06-13-2002 06:54:14  
Yes, the 30 series tractors can be a little cold blooded, especially if they have some age and the engines start getting a little tired. Low compression combined with a fuel system that may not be up to snuff can combine to make them hard starting at low temperatures. In my opinion, even if you have a good-starting tractor at low temperatures, it should still be plugged in - because the warmer the engine is, the less wear and tear you get at start-up, which is when 90% of your wear takes place. Some guys are also scared to use a little ether, but if used properly, it will not harm an engine. It's much better to give the tractor a little sniff of ether and get it started right away, than to crank and crank on it to get it started.

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RRBlock

06-13-2002 14:36:54




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 Re: Re: 4030/4230/4430 don't like the cold? in reply to G-MAN, 06-13-2002 07:33:06  
Thanks G-Man. Guess I was spoiled with our 4020. We would just use the block heater if it was in the twenties or so. I never really liked to use ether unless necessary and then just a sniff. The 4030 just surprised me in how cold natured it was and I thought maybe mine was an exception rather than the rule.



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