Cold weather run issue

[jdm4899]

2018 L3560 started and warmed up for 20 minutes in 8 degree temperatures.
Snow graded for 10 minutes and tractor started acting like running out of fuel. Fuel tank full, diesel is fresh and treated. Fuel pump runs up to pressure and stops before cranking. Separator is clean.
Cranks but no start,
Ideas?

 

[pigdoc]

2018 L3560 started and warmed up for 20 minutes in 8 degree temperatures.
Snow graded for 10 minutes and tractor started acting like running out of fuel. Fuel tank full, diesel is fresh and treated. Fuel pump runs up to pressure and stops before cranking. Separator is clean.
Cranks but no start,
Ideas?

The only fuel issue I've had to deal with is water frozen in the line (last winter). My tractor has a handy bleed valve at the top of the injector pump. If the tractor sets for more than a month, before attempting to start, I will open that valve and run out a few ounces. If the fuel doesn't run, I'll dump a quart or two of hot water on the line to get it flowing. I think I was getting condensate settling out in the bottom of the tank. This summer, I ran the tank down as low as I dared, then filled it with pump fuel (not red fuel). Have not had a problem since.

-Paul

PS, I have a NICE new Racor 120A filter set sitting on my shelf, waiting for me to rig it up on the L2500.

 

[L35]

Even though it’s treated it does sound like a waxing issue. I’d see if the local auto parts store has some power service “diesel 911” or similar product if in fact you are waxed up it will re-liquify your fuel. Cheap way to rule that out.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

Even though it’s treated it does sound like a waxing issue. I’d see if the local auto parts store has some power service “diesel 911” or similar product if in fact you are waxed up it will re-liquify your fuel. Cheap way to rule that out.

absolutely agree making sure its not a diesel geling issue (wax) issue.

also though it might be water issue. water caught up in say a fuel filter or a water separator or in the tank can freeze.

So is the fuel geling or is the water freezing?? kinda same result but maybe different causes to a starvation problem.

so I would attack both if OP is unsure. Like you point out go after potential geling for sure. i would like to add go after potential water freezing as well.

We were brutally cold out here. -38F this morning.

on guy came into the coffee shop this morning with a fuel filter from one of his tractors that looked like a big softball. It had its bottom blow out round. He was heading to the dealership for a replacement. It froze due to the water that was being held in the filter freezing. His fuel was treated for geling but he is guessing he is using the wrong brand cause clearly his anti-gel wasn't up to the task of demulsifying water as well. Fuel still flowed but caputured water in the filter froze.