Case CX100 power problems

[IndyFarmBoy]

This message is a reply to an archived post by IndyFarmBoy on October 25, 2022 at 11:29:10.
The original subject was Case CX100 power problems.

Figured I'd add this for anyone who reads this in the future for the same issues. Replaced all filters, checked lift pump, turbo, and made sure fuel lines where
clean. Didn't help. Took the injection pump and injectors in for service. Had a couple bad injectors and the injection pump needed work. Apparently the
Delphi/Lucas pumps are lousy. The tractor only has 2200 hours. But, after all the service, it has more than enough power, pulls hills well in 4HH where it used to
not pull flat roads in 4HL. Advice given was to put some plain ole SAE30 engine oil in the fuel to make sure that the fuel components get plenty of lubrication.
The poor quality diesel of today brings out all the inadequacies of the older pumps, especially the junk ones.

 

[flying belgian]

Thanks. I run Schaffer nutra in fuel for my cx 100. But if 30 oil will do the same thing I can save some dollars. I can't remember how many hours are on mine but so far so good.

 

[IndyFarmBoy]

I have heard all sorts of ratios, some guys say a quart a tank, some guys say a quart for 100 gallons, some guys say 10w-30, some say 10w-40, I just use the cheapo SAE30 from Rural King cause the diesel pumps don't need the oil to be top quality or last well for 500 hrs its just gonna get burnt anyway. But use fresh oil not used oil. I can tell it helps, our old 3010D Deere used to splutter a little bit at high rpms now runs as smooth as butter. . .

 

[IndyFarmBoy]

It's not a bad tractor for chore work. The short wheelbase and fast hydraulics make it a handy 4x4 loader tractor, but it's light frame and all the electronics make it kinda lame for field work. Our 1979 MF 285 out pulls by a good bit. My only true complaint with the CX100 is the unsynchronized shuttle shift