Case 1845C questions.

[stephenb]

Just bought my first skid steer after renting for a long time. I bought a Case 1845C. Does anyone know how to tell what year the unit is? Will the 1845C have glow plugs? The unit is hard to start sometimes and I noticed that the key switch has been replaced at some point with a universal switch so I suspect not everything is hooked up as it should be. Does anyone know where I can find the wiring diagram for the switch? Thanks for any help.

 

[skidsteer.ca]

I don't think the 4bt cummins has glow plugs, the 6bt in the dodge trucks have a intake air heater. There are a few case guys around so hope you get your answer.
Does it smoke while its cranking b4 it starts? That indicates fuel is getting into the cylinders. Sometimes a leak in the fuel system will allow air into the fuel line and the engine will have to crank up its fuel b4 it will start. It should puff smoke while cranking it.
If you think this could be the problem while the engine is running remove the return fuel line fron the injectors to the fuel tank and submerse the end of it in a bucket of fuel, if there is any air coming out the return fuel line (along with the returning fuel) while the engine is running its a sure sign of a leak on the suction side of the fuel system. Even a vary tiny leak can cause a hard start condition on a diesel engine.
I'm going to move this thread to the Case section of the Forum
Ken

 

[stephenb]

I don't think the 4bt cummins has glow plugs, the 6bt in the dodge trucks have a intake air heater. There are a few case guys around so hope you get your answer.
Does it smoke while its cranking b4 it starts? That indicates fuel is getting into the cylinders. Sometimes a leak in the fuel system will allow air into the fuel line and the engine will have to crank up its fuel b4 it will start. It should puff smoke while cranking it.
If you think this could be the problem while the engine is running remove the return fuel line fron the injectors to the fuel tank and submerse the end of it in a bucket of fuel, if there is any air coming out the return fuel line (along with the returning fuel) while the engine is running its a sure sign of a leak on the suction side of the fuel system. Even a vary tiny leak can cause a hard start condition on a diesel engine.
I'm going to move this thread to the Case section of the Forum
Ken

Yes it smokes a little bit of black-grey smoke when cranking over.

 

[stephenb]

Yes it smokes a little bit of black-grey smoke when cranking over.

I also found a parts lookup and it does not look like it has a glow plug but I need to double check the serial number.

 

[J_J]

I called Case, with serial #, and they told me the mo and date . JJ

 

[goose]

The 1845C did not have glow plugs. They had ether cold starting system or thermostart, which was a form of glow plug but sprayed fuel through a red hot coil and made a mini tirch while cranking to warm the intake air.