Ford 1220 crank no start

[hunter4282]

So let me start by saying I did not cause this problem. Last year a "helper" decided to change the filters and fluid on my ford 1220 diesel tractor when I was away and now it won't start.

So when I came home the battery was fried(had to by a new one) and found 3 empty cans of ether on the ground. The glow plug light only comes on when the engine is cranking. I tried to bleed the system but today I found a broken bleeder screw directly after the fuel filter, and did a repair to that, may not be perfect but just stopping air penetration trying to find problems.

After trying to bleed the system yet again I removed the oil filler cap and noticed an excess of blowby coming out of the filler. How likely is it that these idiots blew up the engine with the ether, and what can I do to check before taking it to the dealer.

 

[Tom in Mo.]

Ether and Shubara diesels do not mix. Boom.

 

[stevob671]

So let me start by saying I did not cause this problem. Last year a "helper" decided to change the filters and fluid on my ford 1220 diesel tractor when I was away and now it won't start.

So when I came home the battery was fried(had to by a new one) and found 3 empty cans of ether on the ground. The glow plug light only comes on when the engine is cranking. I tried to bleed the system but today I found a broken bleeder screw directly after the fuel filter, and did a repair to that, may not be perfect but just stopping air penetration trying to find problems.

After trying to bleed the system yet again I removed the oil filler cap and noticed an excess of blowby coming out of the filler. How likely is it that these idiots blew up the engine with the ether, and what can I do to check before taking it to the dealer.

I have a 1210. The glow plug light only comes on when the key is turned left, and then only after holding it on for 15-20 seconds. If they did some cranking with ether and glow plugs involved, very bad things can happen. Could now have cracked/broken rings and possibly the ring landings on the pistons.

 

[showcrop]

You will need to check compression.