Ford 3000 Model Year?

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griff64

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Hi all, new to forum and tractors, but just picked up a Ford 3000 w/Loader and trying to figure out what year it is. The tractor and loader run great but the 3pt wont work at all. I am having trouble getting numbers off the tractor. The numbers from behind the starter on the block dont make sense, there is a backwards D followed by103301D125, above that is 31023D, above that all I can make out is a 28 and cant make out the rest. We have the lift plate off right now and everything looks to be fine, so we are going to replace filters,o-rings, and gaskets on lift and see if it helps. We are not sure if pump works but it feels and sounds like it does, although hyd. oil looks fairly dark and somewhat dirty. We are looking to get an operating manual and they seem to cover differant years, we already have the IT manual. Sorry for the long post, and thanks if somebody can shine some lite on our problems. Thanks David
 
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The backwards D is a C, followed by 110330. This is the Serial No C110330. The C prefix means it was assembled in the US. The 1D125 is the date code where 1 is the 1st year of the decade (which would have to be 1971 since the model didn't exist in 1961), the D is April, 12 is the 12th. The next character is the shift and should be a B for day shift. The 31023D is the model number: 3=power class, 10=chassis type (all purpose), 2=fuel type (diesel), 3=PTO type, D=Transmission type. I forget these last two.
 
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There's a problem... if this is a post 4/68 machine, the model ID code won't be '3' for the 3000.. but rather 'C'

A 31023D model ID number would indicate a 65- 3/68 machine.. not a 71.. so the numbers don't jive..

To the original poster.. only give us the numbers from the bellhousing.. not the block as you mentioned.
 
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Soundguy, sorry for the confusion, the numbers are from the bellhousing rite in front of the starter. The bottom number is what is confusing us as it is deffenantly a backwards D followed by 103301D125. Do you know where to find an operting manual in pdf. form on the net. Thanks for the help, David
 
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No manual in pdf format .

Now.. are we sure this is a 3000.. could it perhaps be a 4000 or 4000SU.. the D would indicate a 4000 series unit.

If it was a 4000 SU ( super utility ).. it may even look like a 3000 front axle with the swept back axle and radius rods.

the telltale sign will be the brakes and rear axles... if the rear axles have no gear reduction areas where the trumpets attach to the center section.. and the brakes are outboard.. it is a 3000 .. if the brakes are wet, and there are bulges at the center section where the axle trumpets are.. it's a 4000.

post some pics.

soundguy
 
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Got some #s off the lift plate - 3A29B 6 89C. I will try and get pics to post tomorrow. Thanks
 
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Post the pics of the front and rear axles

soundguy
 
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Finally got some pics, looks a little rough but the motor and loader run great. We have the lift off and ordered gasket and o-ring kit, o-rings are shot, but everything else looks good. Thanks for all the help, David
 

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   / Ford 3000 Model Year? #9  
Deffinately a light duty front axle like an ag machine.. and outboard breaks.. so not a 4000su.. and not something like a 3400/3500 industrial.

My guess is the backwards d is really a backwards C.. and then that makes it all fit, as a 'c' meanse 4-68+.. and that jives with the 71 model year in the date code.

On fords we frequently see backwards stampings.. and letters used as numbers.. I and 1 seem to be their favorite swap as well a b and 6.

soundguy
 
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Soundguy, do you know what year they started using 2 breathers, as this one has one on top and one on side. We also have some work to do on power steering as it leaks around the steering box. Wondering what it is worth, as we picked it up for $400.00. Thanks again, David
 
 
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