Ford 3400 Discussions

Here are the most recent 3400 topics from our community.
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    Ford 3400 Fuel Pump Replacement

    I bought this 1972 Ford 3400 tractor a few months ago. The tractor is an agricultural model painted yellow. The guy had pictures of it running, so I know it's been used somewhat recently. He said...
  2. M

    1971 Ford 3400 Won't Start - HELP

    I purchased this 1971 Ford 3400 Utility Tractor a while back. It was started and drove onto the trailer. It has sat on the trailer for several months, then the other day I started it and drove it...
  3. E

    Vintage Ford 3400 tractor won’t start

    Can anyone here give me some advice on getting my Ford 3400 3cylinder diesel to start? The stopcock on the fuel line was turned off by the repair shop without my knowledge and I unknowingly drove...
  4. C

    1971 Ford 3400

    Looking to buy a1971 Ford 3400 perkins diesel 39 hp loader/backhoe 2 wd asking $6,000.
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    Ford 3400

    Hey guys. I have a ford 3400. It's been sitting a while so I put new plugs wires, points, conditioner, button an carburetor an fuel filter. I got it running now when I put it in gear a let off the...
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    Ford 3400 Power Steering Issue

    Hi, I picked up a 1963 Ford 3400. It had a couple of minor leaks in the steering column but functioned as it should. I decided to check the PS fluid level and top it off as needed. The manual said...
  7. M

    Ford 3400

    hello everyone, Full disclosure: I am a total noob when it comes to machines but I do have a logical mind therefore I am hoping that I can resolve this issue with your input. I bought a ford...
  8. B

    1975 Ford 3400 with 730 loader float question

    Does my loader have the float option? Is it something I can add if it doesn't. The boom lift valve looks much longer than the bucket trip valve but when I press all the way forward, the lever...
  9. B

    1975 Ford 3400 with Holley Carb Issues

    I have a 1975 Ford 3400 with the wonderful Holley Carb. I have been struggling with it lately. When im going down a hill or the load lightens on the tractor, the engine revs. I throttle down...
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    Front Tires for Ford 3400

    I have a 1973 Ford 3400 with a loader. I use it for all around house hold chores. My front tires are passenger car tires. They are rubbing on the spindles and one has worn to the point it is...
  11. D

    Ford 3400 Ignition switch replacement

    Helping a friend of a friend with a no start Ford 3400 gas. Turns over if jump direct from the battery to the S terminal on the solenoid so I guessing it the ignition switch. Does anybody know if...
  12. B

    Ford 3400 loader fluid change

    I'm going to exchange the fluid in my 3400s loader. I would like to get as much fluid out as possible because I have water in the hydraulic fluid. Any tips or tricks to get the most fluid out...
  13. B

    Ford 3400 Ignition Question

    I bought recently bought a Ford 3400 The previous owner replaced the starter and solenoid. I changed all the fluids and did all the maintenance. I went to use it to move some rocks the other day...
  14. B

    Ford 3400 govener issue.

    I have been working on my new to me ford 3400. I'm going through all the maintenance and fixing anything that needs it. Today I found that the govener arm is falling off the carb. I pulled the...
  15. B

    Need Help with Maintenance on 1965 Ford 3400

    I just purchased a new tractor for my house. After a lot of research and budgeting I settled on a Ford 3400 Gas with a 730 loader. I found a 1965 gas job that looks like it has very very low...
  16. J

    NEW Gas Sputters my Ford 3400 Industrial?

    I bought a Ford 3400 Industrial Tractor last year. I love it, its just the right size and power that I need. More often than not, it runs perfectly. I've run my bush-hog for 6 hours straight...
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    1967 Ford 3400(gas) 3pt issues

    Been having ongoing problems with the 3pt. Worked for a while after i changed the filters and fluids in the rear sump however power to the 3pt remained intermittent. Then the 3pt stopped...
  18. P

    1967 Ford 3400 3PT issues

    Been having ongoing problems with the 3pt. Worked for a while after i changed the filters and fluids in the rear sump however power to the 3pt remained intermittent. Then the 3pt stopped...
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    1967 Ford 3400 3pt Issues

    Been having ongoing problems with the 3pt. Worked for a while after i changed the filters and fluids in the rear sump however power to the 3pt remained intermittent. Then the 3pt stopped...
  20. W

    Ford 3400

    What do you guys this of this Ford 3400? Looks like a solid unit but wondering if its priced to high. I know its 4x2 which isnt the best for loader work but with the backhoe on the back and...
  21. B

    Ford 3400 primary clutch not disengaging properly

    I bought it last weekend and I'm still trying to figure things out. Anyway, it is a 1974 3400 with loader. Today I learned that it has a dual clutch setup to support the 540 pto. I think the trans...
  22. R

    Hydraulic pump whines and chatters when it is very cold on Ford 3400 / 730 loader

    I have a 1969 Ford 3400 with 730 loader. The hydraulic pump and oil take a very long time, up to an hour, to warm up when it is 15 degrees F and colder. The pump will whine, chatter and move...
  23. F

    Backhoe Ford 3400 TLB total weight ???

    I have a Ford 3400 TLB, and would like to know the weight of the hoe itself. From Tractordata.com I get a weight for the bare tractor of 3723 lbs. They also give a weight of 1431 lbs. for the...
  24. O

    Front-End Loader Ford 3400

    I recently bought a Ford 3400 and need to rebuild the loader control valve. Information welcome please.
  25. jlgurr

    FORD 3400 Industrial

    My father-in-law has a 3400 Industrial needing a shifting fork. Part Number C5NN731J. It's the 4th-6th gear fork. Any suggestions on where to search? I've googled as long as I can before my eyes...
  26. F

    Ford 3400 Industrial Tractor?

    Hi everyone, new at tractors, but trying to figure out what the difference in an industrial tractor and a regular agriculture tractors. Found a 1973 Ford 3400 with loader and backhoe for 7500...
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    1970 ford 3400 no fuel to injectors

    Hi all I bought a 1970 ford 3400 from a guy moving out of state anyhow he said the tractor had been sitting for a couple of years so i got it home flushed the tank.The lines to the filters all...
  28. A

    Ford 3400 & 4400 diesel generator voltage output at battery. NOT battery's voltage!

    Ford 3400 & 4400 diesel generator voltage output at battery. NOT battery's voltage! I'm having trouble getting a good voltage output when checking with a meter at battery terminals. Have...
  29. R

    Ford 3400 Power steering

    Ford 3400: How can i purge all the old fluid from the power steering? thanks randy
  30. C

    ford 3400 holley carb rebuild trouble

    I have a 3400 and rebuilt the carb. It has a Holley. Now it is smoking and sounds like it is running on 2 cylinders. According to the paper I got with the carb if the carb float has a spring on it...
  31. R

    Ford 3400 power steering fluid change

    Ford 3400, can you suggest how to purge all fluid from power steering system so new fluid can be put in? thanks, randy
  32. W

    1972 Ford 3400 - Front Hyd Pump Shaft Stripped... where do I start ?

    Is there anybody out there that can give a rookie some tips on where to start to repair what appears to be a stripped front hydraulic pump shaft. Was using my 72 Ford 3400 the other day and it...
  33. Bradbilt

    Ford 3400

    Looking to sell My Ford 3400. Not exactly sure on the year. I am going to guess in the later years. 720 Front End Loader 3 cyl gas 49hp (which is More than the diesel was @ 46hp) 4400hrs 4 speed...
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    Oil & Fuel Ford 3400 Gas Engine won't start

    I was blading our road when the tractor started sputtering and then died. Thinking it had simply run out of gas like it has before, I got some gas and poured in the tank. I cannot get it to...
  35. R

    ford 3400 hydraulic steering

    Just aquired a ford 3400 w/ front end loader. all systems work great except the steering. It is as if the hydraulics are not working to assist the steering. The Fluid reservoir is full. Any...
  36. M

    Need help ford 3400

    I have two ford 3400s one works fine. The other is a diesel with a serious hydrolic problem. Every time the bucket is pulled all the way in on the front end loader, a seal on the pump blows and...
  37. R

    Ford 3400 3 point system

    Hi guy's I bought a 3400 taractor in April and the guy told me that the draft control was acting up for the 3 point lift. What it is if i dont have it set to stay all the way up it drifts. But if...
  38. Midniteoyl

    Bucket tilt lever controls lift arms? Ford 3400 / 730

    Hey guys.. I have a Ford 3400 with a 730 loader. When I first got it, the lift and bucket cylinders leaked down fast due to multiple external leaks (lines, cylinder caps, etc). I have...
  39. M

    Ford 3400 3 cylinder gas

    Is there any way to drop the oil pan with the engine in the tractor ?
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    ford 3400 tractor loader problem

    Ford 3400 tractor loader problem -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My loader moves slower than I thing it should. I had bubbles in the fluid after...
  41. B

    ford 3400 (3000) 3 point hitch jerky/slow after rebuild

    Hi everyone, I posted this in the ford part of the forums a few days ago and just noticed this section for hydraulics (new here) so I thought I would put it here as well, as the issue is not...
  42. B

    ford 3400 (3000) 3 point hitch jerky/slow after rebuild

    Hi, I've used the forum for information a lot before, but just registered and this is my first time posting. Lots of great information shared here and I appreciate all the info I've gotten. I...
  43. R

    Ford 3400 Selecto-Matic

    Pray I changed the oil and filter in the transmission and the oil was a light grey in colour. The vent to the transmission was open and able to breath. My question is where did all the moisture...
  44. P

    Checking & Fill Oil on Ford 3400 3pt hitch

    How do I check and fill the oil on the Ford 3400 3 pt hitch system?
  45. T

    Rotary Cutter mower rpm question for ford 3400 tractor

    I just bought a ford 3400 tractor 4 speed with loader. I think the rpm is 540. I am going to an auction soon with different used mowers at it, and I was wondering how do I tell which ones are 540...
  46. matoyan

    Wanted to trade '68 Ford 3400

    Hi, I have a 1968 Ford 3400 in good working condition with a front end loader, new tires all the way around, new rims on the back wheels, wheel weights, hydraulic connections in the back. I would...
  47. I

    New project...ford 3400

    No idea on the year , but it has sat for a few years, poured some gas down the intake and she fired up. needs some serious wiring help though and pulled the carb for rebuild. How I found it..
  48. dntfxr

    Buying Advice Ford 3400

    Hey guys, I found an older ford 3400 with loader. It has 2300hrs and was supposedly running fine yesterday but the guy said it seems to not be getting fuel now. I can probably pick it up for...
  49. D

    Ford 3400 not getting fuel

    I have a Ford 3400 taht has quit running, used it half a day yesterday, cranked it this morning and it ran about 10 seconds and it quit, will not start back up, I changed the fuel filter day...
  50. D

    Ford 3400 starting problem

    Trble starting my Ford 3400, if think it is the ignition switch, I could turn it off aand on and eventtually it would start, it finally quit doing that, no clicking no nothin, trying to get the sw...
  51. E

    Ford 3400 diesel tracto

    Can anyone advise me about what appears to be a wire descending from ignition switch to a plug (sensor) directly below the ignition switch in the transmission casing.I assume it is a sensor for...
  52. K

    Ford 3400 stalling

    Just got a used Ford 3400. Has new points cause they were burnt. Runs for about an hour just fine. Then, under a load, it stalls. I think it would sit there and idol all day but when I tried...
  53. J

    ford 3400 stalling when hot

    While pulling a 2 bottom plow for about an hour the tractor acts likes its not getting any fuel, runs rough, then quits. Happened twice, restarts after cooling off, cleaned fuel filter, didnt...
  54. B

    First Tractor!, '69 Ford 3400, few questions

    Hi Guys, I recently purchased my first tractor, a 1969 Ford 3400. Got it for $4400 with loader, brush hog, and weight box. Picture is about 6 weeks old so all that snow is gone, thank...
  55. P

    Blown hydraulic pump on ford 3400

    I have a ford 3400 that the hydraulic pump cracked on the bottom back when it was cold. So I thought It might have had some water in it and frozen and cracked. I had it welded and it has ran for...
  56. J

    looking to add a backhoe attachment to my Ford 3400.

    Any ideas of existing designs would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
  57. B

    Ford 3400 diesel queation

    Hello All...New to this forum and new to working on old tractors. Here's by problem, I just had my 3400 diesel engine rebuilt got it put back together and running sunday night but I have a few...
  58. J

    3-Point Hitch ford 3400 hydraulics

    I just started to use my new (to me) ford 3400 , when running hyd. fluid starts seeping out from pump, looks like a gasket behind 6 bolts. Can i simply remove the 6 bolts and replace gasket? or is...
  59. B

    Ford 3400

    I am considering a 65 Ford 3400 with industrial loader. Starts and runs good and fits my budget. I would appreciate any feedback.
  60. S

    Ford 3400 woes.

    Well this is my first tractor a Ford 3400. I bought the tractor 3 weeks ago at a great deal. I knew it may have needed some work. When I got the tractor home I began cutting the field for about 4...
  61. S

    Ford 3400 power steering leak

    Hey guys, I just bought a Ford 3400 at a good price. Everything about the tractor is nice and sound except when I started pushing is a bit. All of a sudden power steering fluid started pouring out...
  62. S

    Ford 3400 3 point hitch problem

    Hello, Sorry to post this in two spots but this section seems to get more action. I have a Ford 3400 and the 3 point hitch is acting up. The hitch will only go all the way up or all the way...
  63. S

    3-Point Hitch Ford 3400 3 point problem

    Hello, I have a Ford 3400 and the 3 point hitch is acting up. The hitch will only go all the way up or all the way down, you can't get it to do anything in between even if you only move the lever...
  64. mrkool

    Need info on my Ford 3400 project

    Ok, been lurking around since my last post on my tractor aqusition<sp>. Since it's cooled off some here, I've had more time to go through the beast. After repairing one leak in the power steering...
  65. D

    Ford 3400

    Hi Guys! Found a 67(?) Ford 3400 w/FEL. gasser, PTO, 3pt, medium tires, 2 remotes, power steering - runs good. The guy wants $4000 for it, but might trade straight across for my IH 460 w/FEL...
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