Massey 65 won't start

[Fergy63]

Hello.

I have a 1960 Massy 65 diesel that won't Start. I undid the fuel line at the injectors pump and I checked the fuel and it reaches the injectors pump.

The tractor was fine a couple of months ago but sat in the barn since and now with the cooler weather it won't start.

Should I undo an injector and see if the fuel reaches?

I am new to this.

Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Tom H.]

Im going to say yes. I have a case 680 backhoe that would needed the lines bled when I got it. You may be able to loosen the fitting to the
injector and crank till fuel comes out. Bleed all of them and then go for a start.



Tom

 

[Tom H.]

You can also try some starting fluid spray going into the air intake.

 

[Bruce(OR)]

You just might not desire to operate the glow plugs within 15 minutes of starting fluid.
Unless you might not mind an extra hole in the intake manifold.