(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Problems starting IH 1456

S

Shazaam

New User
I have an IH 1456 tractor that has always been an excellent cold weather starter. A few days ago, I tried to start the tractor on a 60 degree day and couldn't get it to fire. I gave it a small shot of ether and when it fired it made a loud "clunking" noise before starting. When it did start, it ran fine and sounded perfect. I tried to start it a few hours later and had to give it ether again with the same result. I have used ether on it before and it never made that kind of sound in the past.

The fuel has always leaked a bit from the tubes on the injection pump so I have been shutting off the fuel under the tank whenever I turn the tractor off. It does seem to be leaking more than usual though lately.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
When you shut the fuel off the lines are probably still leaking out some.

So now it has air in the system when the fuel leaks out.

Air in fuel lines on a diesel are not good for starting.

Fix the fuel lines and leave the fuel on. Then report back as to how it starts.

It may not be the problem but it sure ain"t helping.
 
That nasty noise is the engine firing on pure ether. As you suspect, it's not good for the engine.

I agree with Gary. Fix the leaks. Should just be some O-rings if the leaks are at the fittings.

This is akin to complaining that your car is really hard to drive, but the tires are only flat on the bottom! In other words, ignoring the obvious.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

L
No start after fuel filter change IH 656 Roosa Master
Replies
5
Views
255
Dieseltech
D
Goose
D19 Diesel....
Replies
3
Views
346
Dieseltech
D
S
Ford 5000 starting
Replies
9
Views
536
Eman85
E
R
IH 1086, the fuel will leak off if it sets a couple days making it hard to start. What do I need to do to fix it. Thanks.
Replies
4
Views
298
caterpillar guy
C
J
Ih 606 not starting
Replies
8
Views
346
Janicholson
Janicholson
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

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.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

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.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top