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    RonaldK replied to the thread Compression tester.
    Thanks. I don’t have that ability to modify the tester. Any suggestions?
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    RonaldK replied to the thread Compression tester.
    Thanks. I will try that
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    RonaldK replied to the thread Compression tester.
    I think a 65 diesel is a 3 cylinder. The 172 is a 4 cylinder. Not sure it’s the same injector ports. The 172 tester is much bigger than...
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    RonaldK replied to the thread Compression tester.
    I have tried the generic testers. The one for the ford is larger. I actually bought a set that was supposed to fit all diesels and they...
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    RonaldK posted the thread Compression tester in Tool Talk.
    Does anyone know where I can buy a compression tester for a Ford 172ci diesel engine. The last time I needed one, I had to borrow one...
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    Thanks for the suggestion. I got brave and after spraying some valve with pb blaster, I put a vise grip on the shaft and it loosened up.
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    Thanks. The port is covered and I am trying to turn the valve clockwise. Over the years, the valve stem end has rounded a bit and I...
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    I need to recharge my air conditoning. I have the original set up with a new compressor. I know that I need to uncap a valve and turn...
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    RonaldK replied to the thread Ford 4630 shuttle shift.
    Thanks. I used the original bolt #9. I am guessing that #1 is not moving enough to turn the lever going into the transmission cover. I...
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    I had to remove the shuttle shifter and connecting rod from the 4630 to remove the cowling. When I put it back together, the shifter...
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    RonaldK replied to the thread Ford4630 just stopped.
    All of these suggestions are very helpful. I will follow through and let you know the results. It will take a few weeks because I am...
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    RonaldK replied to the thread Ford4630 just stopped.
    Thanks. I will try that.
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    RonaldK replied to the thread Ford4630 just stopped.
    When I try to start the tractor, there is no cranking sound,but the gauges are activated on the dash.
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    RonaldK replied to the thread Ford4630 just stopped.
    Thanks for the suggestion, but I’m not sure a battery issue would stop a diesel engine from running. I will check to make sure.
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    RonaldK replied to the thread Ford4630 just stopped.
    Thanks for the reply. The pto is off. Also the engine does not crank when I try to start. The gauges turn of when I turn the key switch...
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