The tachometer on my Ford 1900 has failed and I am looking for a replacement. The original part (SBA385450180) does not seem to be available anywhere. Is there an alternate tachometer that can be...

How do I come up with a price for my tractor? I have looked to see if I can find a comparable and cant find another like it.

So I've been looking for a replacement temp gage for my 1900, It's stuck on hot. Hasn't worked for a long time. I've called a few places and they say the ones they have are also stuck on hot. The...

Hi. I noticed my engine oil was dropping quite quickly (about 1-2 quarts/hour!) and it wasnt burning/ engine was good- even compression was great. Couldn't figure out where my engine oil was...

I have a Ford 1900 tractor that I purchased used several years ago. The owners manual and a shop manual both say that the oil in the injector pump should be changed every 200 hours. The pictures...

First alternator lasted 35 years, second 2 years. Dash now shows red light(alt) when cranked. On this unit when running, it will still run with key turned off(alt light off). So, is it ok to...

Hey guys, had an unfortunate mishap on Friday, so need a new transmission full cap with dipstick and would like to change to detention balls while I am at it. Could anybody help out with a part...

I got this 1900 as a project, was very excited to work on it as it is 4x4 and has a cab, and I recently got my hands on a 1700 with a loader (and a really nice hood etc) that I was going to put...

Ok looking for rear tires for my ford tractor the size that is ob it know are 13.6x16 and are turf tires. I have looked online and cant seem to find that size in a regular aggressive tractor tire...

Ok my hydraulics were working fine during warm weather now they dont want to work. I got tractor in garage and warmed up garage to like 80 degrees and still wouldnt work. I put a jack under the...

Hello All .... my glow plug indicator melted immediately when I turned the key to the left to warm the plugs. Can anyone tell me why this happened? I did purchase a new indicator coil but I知...

My buddy has been looking for tractors, he's too cheap to buy new or even newer even though he easily could afford it. He's looking at a 83 1900 diesel 4x4. From picture it looks in good shape...

Hi Guys, I recently bought a 1981 Ford 1900. The power steering and three point hitch were not working; the seller said most likely a clogged screen. So I drained the hydraulic oil. It looked...

Hello, Let me say I know little about hydraulics, so I am looking for help in diagnosing a problem I am having with my 86 Ford 1900. The issue is the loader has little lifting power. I can load...

Apparently this is a common problem, but I'm still at a loss to solve it. I use the glow plugs, the crank the engine. The engine starts about 10-15 seconds, runs for 20 or 30 seconds and powers...

I am getting ready to change out the hydraulic filter in my tractor. I have noticed that the fluid is milky white which i know means water has gotten into the system. What i would like to ask is...

Hi, My dad just picked up a Ford F1900 Compact tractor and is adding a frontend loader. It looks like the previous owner removed a portion of the hydraulic manifold and we don't see anything...

I'm in need of a water pump for 1900. Local NH dealer wants $880 for a rebuilt pump. I don't think so. Looking online it's hard to tell who's actually in Canada due to .com in the web address...

The manual calls for servicing the fuel injection every 200 hours by draining and filling 5oz of engine oil. The manual shows a drain and level plug, however mine does not have (never had) actual...

Hi, I am noticing an increase in large (0.1mm-1.0mm) black soot particles under normal use. Before I start worrying about expensive fuel injection, any advice on how to diagnose and fix? I'm...

I crossed the jumper cables on the battery by accident and now the battery light flashes when started (running). Tractor will start and run fine, and so far, no sign of not charging after using it...

I have a Ford 1900, bought new in 1982. The last two times I used it I have some coolant dripping from the radiator overflow. Left about a 6 inch diameter puddle on the drive. I replaced the...

I just bought a 1981 Ford 1900 tractor. I did a full service. I drained the hydraulic oil where the filter is, the rear diff plug, and the transmission plug, then I cleaned the filter which...

Newby here and I just bought a Ford 1900 and altho it seems to be running good [knock on wood] the hood, radiator cover/grill, and the rear fenders are almost beyond repair and a google search of...

HELP ...Im trying to find either the original headlight assemblies for my Ford 1900, or the correct modern replacements. The 1700 should fit too. Ive scoured the nation. Im actually only missing...

Hello, I have an 81-82 Ford 1900 that is new to me as are tractors. I have been working through doing all the scheduled maintenance and having fun learning. One thing I noticed is I can lift the...

I hope I have this in the right forum.I know this subject has been talked to death. I still have a few questions. I have a 1900 with factory remote valve. I have no oil or pressure at right side...

What coolant should I be using? It currently has green fluid in it and I need to top it off. Need to know the correct fluid for when I flush it, if this isn't the correct fluid. Thanks.

I'm going to look at the tractor tomorrow, it has 186 hours on the rebuilt engine, owner says everything works, but the glass on the gauges needs to be replaced thanks to their kids. He's owned it...

Hi everyone, I am bidding on a Ford 1900 tractor with a 5 shredder and a 5 box blade in a local auction. The tractor has under 400 hours and is in pretty good shape. It is being auctioned from my...

I just removed the final drive assembly on my Shibaura SD2600 to replace the oil seal on the axle. Before removing everything worked great. Upon reassembly the PTO is permanently engaged and the...

I have a Ford 1900 with FEL. When I place an implement on the rear, the FEL begins to raise. I've heard about a check valve problem and was wondering what was the cost of replacing. Bombero Bob

I have a 1979 ford 1900 3 cyl diesel. It was running fine then died as if out of fuel. Plenty in the tank. Plenty in the filter. Cleaned the tank and filter and replaced hoses just in case...

I am in need of engine or shortblock for 1982 Ford 1900.

Putting a 1900 back together and need a proof meter or suitable replacement tachometer. I am planning on installing mechanical oil,temp, and voltage gauges so a tachometer and hour meter will...

Hi all, Hope you had a nice weekend. In Sweden it was pooring down; autumn has really made its approach. I have two questions 1. General coolant hose. I have one small 16mm hose which is about...

Hi again, Posted this in the "general" forum with no answers so I will try here also. Can anyone tell me what the part does on top of the tank, in the middle. Its like a hings type thing....Has it...

Hi, Taking apart my Ford 1900 from 1983 which I recently purchased. Of course need to fix things which are not broken.... :laughing: so typical me....leading to breaking things which arent even...

Hi, Replacing all oils, filters (or cleaning them). Does anyone remember if there is a seal to replace when you change the diesel filter. I bought my filter from Ford here in Sweden, but no seal...

About to paint the dashboard and removing some parts. Figured most out but there are two which i dont know. One is the metal one with the hole in it and the second is the small blue lamp above...

Hi Guys, Martin from Sweden here. Just bought a Ford 1900 from 1983. It will be used to harrow a paddock and some other useful stuff. It has a front loader and 4wd. Few bad things - Its...

Ok this is my first post on here but I'll be documenting this with my troubleshooting for those who are new to these kinds of things (i.e. ME) video from last night Ford 19 Tractor - YouTube...

My manual has a blurry picture of the drain bolt, but I can't find it. Can anyone send me a better photo or description?

I had posted over on the Parts and Repairs forum a couple of weeks back but thought I might find some more info here as well. The problem started with the tractor not turning over. It started in...

First some history. I have a Ford 1900 tractor that I've owned for about 20 years. Every now and then when you turned the key, it would just click. You'd try several more times and it would go...

Here comes another tractor story. My now 82 year old neighbor "Horace" jumped and only got a few bumps. The tractor did not do as well. That was 6 years ago. He just gave it to me on the condition...

Hi all, This is my first post. I just bought a Ford 1900 last August. Seems like a sturdy workhorse (1200 hours) but one thing I've noticed is parts are hard to come by and expensive. I've so far...

Does anyone have pictures and or dimensions of the 4wd drive shaft on a ford 1900? I plan on buying the two couplings and making my own shaft. I also found these couplings at surplus center for a...

Less than 50 hours of running time have gone by since I cleaned the filter and changed the oil. The hydraulics worked fine. Now it is down to no action when just the machine is just started. After...

Recently acquired a Ford 1900 utility tractor with the 3 cyl diesel engine. Doing routine service on the machine and noticed the sticker showing the recommended injector pump oil change interval...

Hi, I have a 1900 ford that has a hydraulic problem. I thought everything was ok, oil & filter was changed,radiator flushed refilled, last fall we cleaned the hydr.filter added new fluid, there is...

Hi, I recently purchased a ford 1900 for snow removal because my neither of my other tractors have a cab. The previous owner replaced the 2 front turf tires with r4 tires. To me, it appears the...

Hello all Tractor experts, I have a Ford 1900 3 cyl that started last fall flashing very intermittently the low oil pressure light. This spring, along with my normal yearly oil change I put a...

So i got a Rhino 75C backhoe with a subframe for a TC40 tractor, but i need to make it fit on my Ford 1900 (1981) 4x4. I found where it attaches at the rear but am unsure where the front brackets...

New to the boards, I Have a Ford 1900 that the guy I bought it from said the 540 pto gear is missing tooth. They welded a stop so lever can't be switched to 540 for this reason. My question is how...

I am looking for a drawing, pictures anything showing the subframe for a Ford 1900. Want to put a back hoe on my tractor but cant find any information on the subframe, Like were it mounts on the...

How do I insure the hydraulic cylinders actuate equally raising the bucket evenly?

I have a Ford 1900 tractor and it appears that the glow plugs have stopped working. The tractor starts but it takes a lot more cranking than normal. I'm new to this and need to ask some stupid...

Hi guys, Has anyone found a good aftermarket or fabed a good power steering for the Ford 1900 tractors?? I am in the hunt for something and any help would be awesome.. Thanks Dw:(

I am a recent owner to this little tractor and new to tractors in general so my questions are a bit from both sides of my ignorance. 1. Do the hydraulics that control the 3PL provide any...

Hey all, Newbie here and need some help I just bought a Ford 1900 4wd tractor and want to drain the hydraulic/transmission fluid and need to know first how long the dipstick is supposed to be...

Trying to get my father in laws ford 1900 running. Tractors been sitting at least 5 years. Change the fluids and fuel. Problem is injector pump. Only have fuel coming out of one of the...

I just fixed the lever assembly for the loader. The bucket will only go as high as the crossbar and the bucket wont tilt. I checked the fluid and its okay. Do I have to bleed it? Thanks

Hey all, I had to take the lever attachment off of my loader to fix it. After I realized I did not make a diagram of the hose connection. Can someone help me out by providing me a schematics for...

Hi everyone, Yes I am new and don't know my way around this site yet, but I have a question I am splitting my 19900 Ford Tractor, and I can't figure out how to drop the drive shaft. I seen one...

A friend is doing some engine work on his 1900....the service manual says that the cyl head bolt should be torqued to "43 lbs"....this can't be...as it was probably 120 ft/lbs to get it...

Anyone know what thread pattern the hydraulic/tranny oil dipstick uses on a Ford 1900? The previous owner used a pipe fitting to replace it, and the threads do not match. Not even close actually...

I have a Ford 1900 4x4 with a loader. I have noticed recently it does not seem to pull in the upper gears( 3rd or 4th). It seems the longer the tractor runs the worse the condition gets. I thought...

Just completed a rebuild of a Ford 1900 (3 cylinder Shibaura diesel). Upon startup I have very low oil pressure. About 4 psi at high idle. I took the tractor back apart and checked the pickup...

I inherited a 1900 Ford from the original owner. It has around 677hrs on it as of Today. It has a FEL on it, do not know the model. Need to get some pics up. I've replaced all the...

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. I have a 1981 Ford 1900 with the 771 FEL and around 1200hrs on the clock. My grandpa is the original owner - it was "cared for"...

I have a 1900 Ford that won't make a sound when you turn the key. We used it to rototill the garden, parked it and now it won't start. It did sit out in the rain but that's nothing new for it...

I'm thinking about buying a Ford 1900 that's for sale. it has a 771 loader on it and a hydraulic snowblower mounted where the bucket goes on the loader. Also has a custom built cab on it. Also has...

Nothing has ever been done to the hydraulic system on my tractor since new, and I am now experiencing a problem when I go to lower the 3-point hitch. When I do this, the release pressure moves to...

I just bought a Ford 1900 2wd with a loader. The tractor is tight and runs great so far. The only issue I have is when I hooked to the bush hog and attempt to engage the pto it grinds like nobodys...

So i went to use the brush hog the other day and the only way to get it to engage is to turn the tractor off engage the pto and turn on the tractor. If i try to engage it while the tractor is...

I have a Ford 1900 and no manual. What oil is used in the "Oil Plug" fill on the injector pump? This is the first injector pump I've seen that has an oil cap on it!

I bought a Ford 1900 Front Wheel Assist tractor with loader that was in a barn fire. I would like to sell parts off of it before I take it to the scrap yard. If anyone is in need of parts please...

After seeing all the awesome ideas for chainsaw holders for tractors, i figured i better make one too it only makes sense! Just some 3/4" plywood attached with two bolts to the fender, now i can...

I want to change out the old control levers for my FEL, looking for the joystick kind. Was wondering what would work best for my ford 1900. Here is what i have now. Any suggestions?

I have a ford 1900, 4wd with ford FEL with 1100 hours. Recent fluid change and filter cleaning didn't change performance and the tractor has been working well, consistently for the past 2 years...

I have a ford 1900, 4wd with ford FEL with 1100 hours. Recent fluid change and filter cleaning didn't change performance and the tractor has been working well, consistently for the past 2 years...

Hi all, I've got a 1982 Ford 1900 w/ 771 loader. I recently purchase it and have run it 3 times. The previous owner was using a screw driver to turn key switch and start it, so I was doing the...

Looking @ ford 1900 with loader&backhoe runs good all work well some minor oil leakes tires rims good for 6500, is this a fair price ?

Hi all, my mate has just acquired the above tractor and wants to get a bucket for the loader,but I can`t trace load lugger I wonder if anyone can help?Thanks

ok, my first post and i already want to know something. i joined this forum because most everybody here seems know what they are talking about. bought this tractor and everything seemed to work...

Hi Guys. I have been lurking/learning here for a while and have really appreciated all of the great info that the site has to offer. I recently purchased a nice Ford 1900 with a loader in great...

I'm not wanting to compare horsepower on these two tractors. If you had your druthers, assuming equal state of repair and hours, which one of these units would catch your eye first? Seems like the...

I've got 2 beauties to look at this week. Allegedly, both these are around the same vintage. It may be difficult to have you folks evaluate these,but all things being equal, which of these units...

I'm looking at a Ford 1900, 3 cylinder Shibaura diesel, tomorrow. About 900 hours, rubber a bit tired with some cracking. Question: Are parts starting to become a nightmare for this model yet...

I have a Ford 1900.I put it in high gear (4th) and it will not come out. I stopped the tractor at idle, shut it off , put it in gear, rolled it alittle back and forth, apllied force ( not too...

Hi, My 1983 Ford 1900 tractor has about 745 hours and the hydraulic filter has never been serviced. Last Fall the loader and backhoe took a long time (1/2 hour warm up) before they would even...

Looking for less aggressive tires for my ford 1900, which has at tires front and rear on it now. Will be using it mainly in the yard but also in the woods, is there a happy medium tire out there?

Hello again, I wanted to flip my front tire around to make my tractor have a wider foot print and be inline with my rear tires. Is it ok to rotate from side to side and put the tires on the...

I have a Ford 1900 (1982) and it did not come with a ROPS, and i am not sure where they attach too. Does anyone have a picture of where they should attach too? I am thinking i may need to make my...

So i just bought a Ford 1900, 4x4, Front loader, PS, Ag tires, engine block heater. Tractor was very clean (no oil leaks or other fluids)Hoses all looked great, very little to no rust- garage...

Well I tried to get my clutch unstuck. Now I'm in the process of splitting it. I have the housing bolts off and everything off. I can't seem to get it broke apart. Is there any bolts that would...

Hi- I'm new to the forum. I bought a ford 1900 4x4 and the clutch is stuck. Does anyone know if this model as a site hole by the clutch assemble to look through. My tractor has a loader on it...

I bought a ford 1900 4x4 and the clutch is stuck. Does anyone know if this model as a site hole by the clutch assemble to look through. My tractor has a loader on it. And will need to take the...

Where can I find a double clutch for my Ford 1900 at a good price. When I put the tractor in a high range on level ground it will not pull. Also will not move when trying to use my box scrape on...

Where is the filter on the hydraulic system of a Ford 1900?

HI THERE I NEED INFO ON A FORD 1900 I HAVE SOME PICTURES FOR YOU IF IT WILL HELP THANKS FOR ANY INFO:thumbsup:

I have a model 1900 compact diesel (yr-1980), love this machine, have had virtually no problems with it, use it all over my woodlands. The ignition switch failed/jammed. I marked the wires & had...

I'm new to the Ford 1900. I am very appreciative of the resources available at this website. Ed

Hey guys. I have a 1900. Great little tractor, and I love it. It's a typical old, tired, but in descent shape. Question is, can I put new piston rings in it, without doing anything to the...

A little history im not much of a mechanic but I had to put a freeze plug in this tractor i drove it less than a half a mile after plug come out and it got hot. I put the plug in but had to take...

Looking for the hydraulic rams for controling the bucket on a Ford 1900.

I have listed tractor, and its fill plug (on top of trans) dipstick is missing. On left side of trans half way down is a plug. Im assuming I can fill trans until fluid starts to run out removed...

Hey, New owner of a 1982 Ford 1900 and I have two questions that I haven't been able to find answers to. I've found a lot of great information on here so I'm hoping someone can answer these: 1...

found a low hour ford 1900 with a woods belly mower for $3500. Will be mowing my yard which is open with few tree's. Is this a quality tractor with parts and service support from local dealers...

Does anyone know a reliable and reasonably priced store/website in the Jackson, MS area for Ford 1900 gauges (temperature and tach)? Thanks for any help.

Hey all. Long time observer, first time poster. Anyways, I've purchased a little Ford 1900 in the past year. It's a 4wd. I dont know the history of it but, it seems to run fine and is in fairly...

Hey all. Long time observer, first time poster. Anyways, I've purchased a little Ford 1900 in the past year. It's a 4wd. I dont know the history of it but, it seems to run fine and is in fairly...

i have found a ford 1900 with 880hrs in great shape with all new tires needs glow plugs and the rear lift works but with engine running and in the up position it surges up and down, like its...

What's good for Cold, and I mean cold weather?

I have a 1980 Ford 1900 with a Ford FEL, the problem I am having is with the loader, when there is an attachment on the back that is raised the loader will not work, when the attachment is lowered...

It is time to service our Ford 1900 2wd. With no manual or service tech on island I have come to you. What grade of fluid is recommended and how much? I put in 85w90 with very poor results. Now...

I have a ford 1900 4x4 it has 8x16 front lug tires on front, I checked and it should have 6x16 front tires. The dealer told me it would be the same width on both sizes of tires only height...

I had to replace bearings in front axle 4x4 and wanted to replace bushing in knuckle since I was so close to them, I made a tool that would fit the inside diameter and the outside diameter to try...

Im looking for info on how to bleed my Ford 1900. I had done some troubleshooting and opened the solid fuel lines. First time this machine has been turned over in years, dont know what was wrong...

Good day to all readers. Could anyone help me out with info relating to my recently purchased Ford 1900 2WD. I am in the UK and struggling to find anyone selling spares for this wee Tractor, i was...

Hello, I just purchased a 1900 ford with 771 loader, it seems to me that the lift speed of loader and bucket tilt speed is very slow, is there a hyd flow adj.? or do I need to look for other...

I AM TRYING TO FIND A THREE POINT HITCH ASSEMBLY FOR MY FORD 1900. i HAVE 22" LOWER ARMS BUT THE WRONG LIFT ARMS. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN PURCHASE THEM?

For my sins I have acquired a Ford 1900 4WD, the poor thing came as a back end and gearbox, accompanied by a large number of boxes containing everything else, all completely dismantled and I mean...

Anyone out there have an idea of where I can find a front wheel for a Ford 1900 or 1910 4WD tractor. I am not sure if other models are the same size and I left the wheel at home when I came to...

Greetings all, I have a 1982 1900 compact Ford Diesel two wheel drive tractor that won't start. I'm getting frustrated so I am turning to you all for some help. Quick background---tractor ran...

:confused: I have had this 1900 sitting for about a year. I decided to get it up and running again. I replaced all fluids and cleaned everything out and up. hooked up a new battery and tried to...

With winter just hitting us today in MA, I put my spreader on the 3 pt hitch and proceeded to sand my driveway, now it won't go down. If I raise the controls up ever so slightly, it will continue...

Im trying to order a starter for my ford 1900. The starter supply says he needs a serial number off of the starter. The problem is that i dont have a starter on my 1900. Could anyone give me...

I just picked up a ford 1900 without much history of the machine. I replaced the filters and ordered new glow plugs. The plugs had a pinhole in each one i suppose from overheating the plugs. My...

Hello all, I'm in the process of purchasing a Salsco 624 Chipper to run on our Ford 1900 and was wondering if any of you have had experience with Salsco chippers and if the 624 is a good match for...

Folks, I am in need of a left front wheel for my Ford 1900 tractor. I have welded the one I have several times with some success, but now it seems that none of my welds are holding up to the...

Hello everyone, I am hoping for some advice. I have been looking for a 4wd tractor and I have found a Ford 1900 for sale. I realize this is a Japanese (Shibaura) tractor rebadged. My needs are...

This is going to sound kind of silly but, I have a Ford 1900 4WD w/FEL and ever since I bought it I haven't had power steering. The seller didn't say and I didn't ask, (rookie move, this ain't my...

I have a friend that just bought a used Ford 1900 with a FEL. He is thinking about buying a backhoe for it but doesn't know what size to get. He's thinking of a Bradco and would like to look...

I purchased a Ford 1900 4WD w/FEL and the Power Steering doesn't seem to work especially under a load. I can't find a manual for it around here but I have seen a couple of articles on the net...

Howdy, I have a ford 1900 that I loaned to a buddy, I use the term loosely, In short it over heated and now has substantial blow by coming out of the valve cover breather . Any suggestions as to...

A friend at work was looking at a used Ford 1900. Guy told him to make an offer. Ford 1900, 4wd, loader, gear drive, ag tires, good shape. I dont know the hours but any kind of ball park price...

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I am new to this group. I own Ford 1900. One problem I have is that the loader will not function if the 3pt is not in the lowest position. Browsing through some old mail I noticed this solution...

I am about to sell my old trusty Ford 1900 and need some help on real world pricing. It is an 81 year model. 1550 hours. Paint a little faded but sheet metal not beat up. New rear tires, front...

I am about to sell my old trusty Ford 1900 and need some help on real world pricing. It is an 81 year model. 1550 hours. Paint a little faded but sheet metal not beat up. New rear tires, front...