Ford 2000 questions

[Rowdy Raven]

I am looking at a 72 Ford 2000 gasser. It is a clean looking tractor that has been in the same family since new. The price is $3,300 and it has 1650 hours on the working tach. We started it from cold and it cranked ok, it seemed that the shift lever had to be held in a very distinct place to get the tractor to turn over. Once cranked, the throttle lever had to be engaged very slowly or the tractor would stall out. After it warmed up for 5-10 minutes it seemed more willing to rev up. This machine also has the override clutch on the PTO. The right rear tire also was leaking fluid from around the valve stem.

I plan to use the tractor to mow with and to keep up my ten acres of land, that is moving trees, spreading gravel, etc. I have looked at quite a few tractors but none in as nice of shape as this 2000, it appears to have led a good life. Your thoughts and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rowdy

 

[jinman]

It doesn't matter, but do you realize that $3300 is more than that tractor cost when it was new?

Being cold natured is a natural thing with carburetors. We are so spoiled with automatic chokes and fuel injection on our autos that we forget that using a choke was common practice a few years back. Didn't the tractor have a choke lever? I'm not sure, but I don't think the 2000 is automatic choke. If it is, it probably needs to be lubricated and freed up. For manual choke, while the tractor is cold, you have to hold the choke partially closed until the engine warms up. It works like most riding lawnmowers.

If the tire is leaking fluid around the valve stem, it means water is inside the tire and making contact with the wheel rim. If calcium chloride is used in the water, you may have problems with the wheel rim rusting out. It will take a long time though.

BTW: The PTO clutch is called an "overrun" clutch instead of an "override" clutch. That's only important if you are searching for a replacement. I think most people here would know what you mean. It's just a ratchet that lets the mower keep turning from inertia while the engine and rear drive wheels operate normally. Without the overrun clutch, you will be propelled forward until the blade stops. This has caused many accidents with folks running into barns, fences, ditches and even into ponds.

 

[JDeerekid]

It doesn't matter, but do you realize that $3300 is more than that tractor cost when it was new?

Being cold natured is a natural thing with carburetors. We are so spoiled with automatic chokes and fuel injection on our autos that we forget that using a choke was common practice a few years back. Didn't the tractor have a choke lever? I'm not sure, but I don't think the 2000 is automatic choke. If it is, it probably needs to be lubricated and freed up. For manual choke, while the tractor is cold, you have to hold the choke partially closed until the engine warms up. It works like most riding lawnmowers.

If the tire is leaking fluid around the valve stem, it means water is inside the tire and making contact with the wheel rim. If calcium chloride is used in the water, you may have problems with the wheel rim rusting out. It will take a long time though.

BTW: The PTO clutch is called an "overrun" clutch instead of an "override" clutch. That's only important if you are searching for a replacement. I think most people here would know what you mean. It's just a ratchet that lets the mower keep turning from inertia while the engine and rear drive wheels operate normally. Without the overrun clutch, you will be propelled forward until the blade stops. This has caused many accidents with folks running into barns, fences, ditches and even into ponds.

I think you are thinking about the older model 2000. There was 2 different models made. He is looking at the newer of the 2 which cost new $5,675. This tractor also has live PTO so you really dont need the overrun clutch.

 

[jinman]

I think you are thinking about the older model 2000. There was 2 different models made. He is looking at the newer of the 2 which cost new $5,675. This tractor also has live PTO so you really dont need the overrun clutch.

Good info! You are right, I was thinking about the older 2000. Since Rowdy says it has an overrun clutch, I wonder if they are trying to conserve the PTO brake. That's the only thing I can imagine on a live PTO.

 

[Rowdy Raven]

Many thanks guys, I will be taking another look at the Ford next week.

Rowdy

 

[Soundguy]

3300$ is a steal on a 2000 with no huge issues.

If it is a tubelss tire.. I'd unload it, dismount.. pull the stem.. sand it down and pop a new stem in.. then tube them rears If I reloaded them.

the carb sound slike it wants an adjustment.. I never did like the holley carbs.. a zenith would IMHO. be a better more user friendly replacement.

To the original poster.. what trans does it have?

soundguy

 

[Farmwithjunk]

This tractor also has live PTO so you really dont need the overrun clutch.

In all likelyhood, not so.....MOST of the 2000's were basic economy models, built WITHOUT live power. 2-stage clutch was standard on 3000's but still an option on the 2000. With the bulk of the 2000's being sold as a no frills basic model, their retail price averaged well under $4000. I bought a 1973 3000 gasser NEW in '73 for $4400 delivered.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

3300$ is a steal on a 2000 with no huge issues.

If it is a tubelss tire.. I'd unload it, dismount.. pull the stem.. sand it down and pop a new stem in.. then tube them rears If I reloaded them.

the carb sound slike it wants an adjustment.. I never did like the holley carbs.. a zenith would IMHO. be a better more user friendly replacement.

To the original poster.. what trans does it have?

soundguy

The 2000/3000 gassers were EXTREMELY cold natured. The Holley carb was a contributing factor. I bought my 3000 in 73 just so I'd have an "easy-to-start" gasser for feeding and other winter chores. I can't tell you how many times I had to let it sit and use the MUCH easier to start MF150 diesel because the 3000 would take an hour to warm up enough to run right in cold weather. By "cold", I mean anything UNDER 45 degrees.

 

[Soundguy]

The 2000/3000 gassers were EXTREMELY cold natured. The Holley carb was a contributing factor. I bought my 3000 in 73 just so I'd have an "easy-to-start" gasser for feeding and other winter chores. I can't tell you how many times I had to let it sit and use the MUCH easier to start MF150 diesel because the 3000 would take an hour to warm up enough to run right in cold weather. By "cold", I mean anything UNDER 45 degrees.

I believe ya... I don't like the holley carbs.. hard(er) to rebuild than a MS or zenith.. and well.. they just like to give problems. IMHO.. a zenith upgrade is money well spent if you have one of them holley's on a tractor..

soundguy

 

[jml755]

3300$ is a steal on a 2000 with no huge issues.

If it is a tubelss tire.. I'd unload it, dismount.. pull the stem.. sand it down and pop a new stem in.. then tube them rears If I reloaded them.

the carb sound slike it wants an adjustment.. I never did like the holley carbs.. a zenith would IMHO. be a better more user friendly replacement.

To the original poster.. what trans does it have?

soundguy

I recently attended an auction in MI and quit bidding at $2000 on a decent condition 1971 2000 gasser with std PTO, p/s & 8 spd. Eventually went for $2300. Probably should be kicking myself, eh Soundguy?