Ford 641, 4 speed, with the serial number of 1 D, Therefore, it's a 1957, right ? And.... what is the FIRST Diesel Ford 641 doing in a small town in Iowa ? I bought it over yonder several...
Hi, I am looking at a ford 641 for sale which has attachments I would like but does not have loader. I know of a loader off of a ford 8n for sale and I am wondering if it will fit onto the ford...
I have a 1958 Ford 641 with a charging problem. It still has the original 6 volt positive ground system and is still using a generator. I had a charging problem a while back that required me to...
I have a 1958 Ford 641 Workmaster that's in really good shape. It has very low hours and was only ever used for mowing. Ever since I got it a few years ago, it's had starting issues. When I push...
I have a 1958 Ford 641 with original 6v system. The charging system is giving me fits. Every time I start it, I have to jump the voltage regulator terminals to get it to charge. I'm considering...
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My 1958 Ford 641 is needing some love after many years of good service. I am getting close to retirement, and sprucing her up is in my plans.
It has 12.4 x 28 rear tires. They were...
Question on the ramifications of connecting battery cables to the wrong battery terminals.
Purchased a 1958 Ford 641 last fall. Previous owner had installed new battery (6V) prior to sale...
Need to bleed my hydraulic pump. Can someone tell me the allen head size I will need so I can purchase one? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Hi all, I'm trying to reseat the valve cover gasket in my Ford 641. How tight should that thing be? Should it just lie in place or do you have to work hard to stretch it? It's about all I can do...
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Hoping to not spend another Winter where I'll be tempted to use this beautiful Dearborn model 19-3 snow plow again.
Plan is to put the plow and all it's periphery up for sale, to be...
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Wifey is asking for a front tire with more float. The 4.00 - 19's ain't cutting it. Or, maybe they are and that's the problem...
Anyway, we're on the hunt for a pair of OEM 6x16's with...
I have my 641 in my shop for a winter project and after pulling out the junk battery box I started to clean up the throttle linkage. I noticed a spring on the New Holland parts list that is...
I have a Ford 641 Workmaster, the transmission locked between 1st and 2nd gear and I cant seem to get the forks to move. Any suggestions before I split the tractor?
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My tractors lift would leak down in about 5 min when shut off and when running would drop about 2" and bounce back up. the pump seems to be in good working order. I have recently rebuilt the...
Hi all, the fuel valve drips gas on my Ford 641, a drop or so every few seconds whether open or closed. I've read posts here and on other forums that suggest I need to either replace the valve...
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Does anyone know how many Ford 641 Workmasters were produced? Also how many were produced in 1957?
What did Ford do the the 641 to give it so much more horsepower than the 640? Didn't...
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I am confused about exactly what model tractor I have . . . the body style and medallion makes you think it is a Ford Powermaster, since the medallion says "800", the decals say "801...
My new to me Ford 641 has a very odd hydraulic oil level issue. When I brought the tractor home I changed all the fluids and used UTF for the transmission, hydraulic reservoir, and rear end. After...
I replaced the oil pump and had to remove the distributor in the process. I failed :mad: to mark the position of the distributor rotor relative to the opening and closing of the points so I tried...
I just purchased a Ford 641 to use as a dedicated chipper tractor and I have an issue that I need to get fixed. The former owner said that if the 3 pt hitch would not lift, partially remove the...
I have a 641 Workmaster and the 3 point doesn't always go up all the way. I have read in the manual about a nuday gauge for adjustment but can't find one.
Carried this from the Ford 600 clutch replacement thread.
Split and removed the clutch and flywheel today. Ended up being a 10" clutch plate. The pressure plate is fine and the flywheel is fine...
Was running my 1960 641 Workmaster when I began to hear the noise in the video. The oil is level and Oil pressure according to guage on tractor is 25. Looking all around motor to see if I could...
We purchased 70 acres of WRP land and looking for a small tractor for mowing and food plots. Will be mowing 30 acres and 5-6 food plot acres. The 600 series look like a good fit, specifically a...
I'm working on a 641 for the neighbor and we found the that the steering control valve was shot, I replaced it and all the seals in the gear box and that is fine. The tractor turns to right very...
I'm working on a 641 for the neighbor and we found the that the steering control valve was shot, I replaced it and all the seals in the gear box and that is fine. The tractor turns to right very...
I converted my Ford 641, gas, 134 cu in) to 12 VDC about a year ago and that was the best thing I have ever done to it. I did not change the solenoid switch or the starter - they are still 6 VDC -...
Hey everyone, I own a 1960 Ford 641 Workmaster, bought it used a couple years ago and it seems like I have one problem after the next with this old girl. Right now im having fuel problems and have...
Hi guys, I am new to the forum. I am sending a certified check to a dealer in Michigan to purchase a 1959 Ford 641 Workmaster tractor. It has a freeman pipe loader, drawbar, etc.. I am buying it...
I bought a 641 last week that was kinda running. Kinda. The sheet metal was off and it actually ran a little. A little.
This one is going to be fun and I should be done and have it running just...
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I'm having a problem replacing the top-link rocker on my Ford 641 and was wondering if any of you all have experience with this?
This is the cast piece that connects the top-link...
I'm new to owning, but experienced at operatorating. I have a ford 641 with some hydraulic issues. Not looking to get too involved yet, just looking for some starting points or how anyone with...
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I found what I think might be a steal on a 641 Ford. The asking price is 1500. Now its not a show winner but it doesn't look bad either. Tires are in great shape. The engine runs...
I have a Ford 641 Workmaster (so I think) I question it though because the hood says Ford 601 Workmaster, but the stamp above the serial number says 641. I have been looking at pictures of...
I recently purchased a Ford 641 Workmaster and I am interested in putting a loader on it. I have been searching on line for loaders that fit this model tractor haven't found a whole lot of...
I just replaced the volt regulator on my Ford 641 tractor (1958, 6 volt) because the old one wouldn't register a charge or discharge. The new one showed charging at about 10 A immediately after I...
I just replaced the volt regulator on my Ford 641 tractor (1958, 6 volt) because the old one wouldn't register a charge or discharge. The new one showed charging at about 10 A immediately after I...
Stopped in at a house looking for some antiques and got to talking and the guy said he had a tractor he would think about selling. It's Ford 601 Workmaster 641 D.
Overall the tractor is in...
Question, I would like to add a in line hydraulic filter between the remote control valve which is on the top of my ford 641 hydraulic reservior and a SA cylinder.
So this filter would need to be...
I've got a Ford 641 that has >17484 I< for the S/N. What does the letter I signify?
I don't think it is a 1 because I don't think they made that many (174841) of the 601s.
It also has the paint...
I asked this in the repair forum.
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I have a ford 601. When I finished raking the other day evry time I Lifted the...
I was able to get my clutch unstuck after applying a couple of tricks learned here: block the clutch pedal, rock the tractor with it in high gear, etc. Well it was unstuck for a while but if I...
Looking for some help diagnosing an irritating noise that occurred tonight when I got home from work and cranked up the old Ford eager to check out my new dirt scoop I bought. It got real cold...
I own a Ford 641 Workmaster (HD front end) that is in excellent condition that I'd like to add a full hydrolic loader to. I know that I'd need to add an auxillary pump.
I'm looking for advice...