1970's John deere 310 loader backhoe (3 cyl. 164)

I have an earlier 1970's John deere 310 loader backhoe that sat for two years. It ran when parked two years ago (has about 10,000 hrs on her.) Went to start this year and she had minimal water in fuel tank, I drained water out of tank and now she will not start. Put in new battery, spins fairly fast, white smoke from exhaust but will not start. I hear the injector pump click when I turn key. Bypassed fuel system and sprayed ether lightly into intake but would not fire. Fuel pumping back into tank and all the way up to injectors. What about disconnecting hyd. pump and easying starting resistance?

Any info on how to start would be greatly appreciated .

thanks in advance, Paul

Thanks for the info, I'll give it a shot and tell you how I made out.

Thanks,
Paul

Take a propane torch and heat the intake. Actually take the intake hose off, or remove a glow plug or something. Heat her up, but be warry of plastic lines or rubber hose.

I have started a bunch of tired engines like this. I'd crank her and suck the heat down into the liners, and she'd fire away. Avoid the ether.

Wayne

It sounds like a great idea, I will try it the next time I am out there and will let you know if it works.

Thanks again,
Paul