The 6600 we got had about half a turn of play in the steering wheel. All the ball joints were sloppy from the connection at the Pittman all the way to the tie rods. The ball joints are wallered...
I live in NW Michigan. Our local airport is taking sealed bids on a 1979 Ford 6600 2wd with a Dunham Kehr loader model 22, loaded tires, rear chains, dual remote hydraulics and heated\AC cab. It...
Hi, my 3pt is lowering accurately, holding forever, but it only raises when I play with the lift lever or the speed adjuster. My oil has no signs of water and is at a good level, and I changed the...
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i just purchased this diesel 6600 and am having trouble getting it to start.
it wants to fire some but just will not run. it ran a week ago when i the guy delivered it. yes first...
I have a Ford 6600 and the PTO seal is leaking. In looking in the manuals and parts book it appears as if one could simply remove the rear cover and replace the seal. If anyone has experience...
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I have a Ford 6600 which has been acting up. The FEL hydraulics are not working, yet the TPL is fine. Doesn't matter what position the pump valves are set the FEL only wants to go down...
I recently installed a new injector pump on my ford 6600. The problem i am having is i can not seem to get it to run smooth. I aligned the timing marks up just like the old one i took off but it...
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I hoping some kind expert out there might be able to help me with a problem I am having with my power steering. The details are as follows;
Ford 6600 tractor
Over the last year or so the...
I have a 1994 Ford 6600. It is believed to be British made, basically a Ford 5000 with the bigger motor. I have been working on he hydraulics putting in new gaskets, changing the oil and...
Hi all. Have added a Ford 6600 to our Ford 861. Both diesels. The 6600 Operators Manual shows the ignition key switch as having five positions. Straight up is Off, to the right (Clockwise) are On...
Hi All, If anyone can help i have a Ford 6600 and i have a front blade on it. recently whilst using in the paddock i hit a bump in the field and the front blade hydraulically
will not go up...
I have a Ford 6600 with the serial number beginning with ZX. This is the Protecto Plate. All numbers on the Protecto Plate match numbers on the tractor rear axle, tranny etc. The second picture...
I have a Ford 6600 which is graymarket so it is the same as a 5000 with a bigger motor. I am in the process of removing the hydraulic pump and am having difficulties. It is unbolted and it will...
I had to jump my ford 6600 off because the battery was dead, it cranked and i run it about 5 minutes then i had to cut it off and do something. When I came back to jump the tractor off again i...
changed all 4 12 foot hydraulic lines from a 777b ford loader to the fittings behind seat. they connect to tubing on the loader. the bucket moves very slow now, and the 3 point hitch is slow too...
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Recently purchased a Ford 6600 tractor with an old front-end loader in Australia. The previous owner didn't do any maintenance & the old girl had been sitting for some years. I changed...
I just bought a '79 6600 with a cab.
It had been my understanding that the cab-even on tractors as old as the 6600-functions as a ROPS. However, the machine has no seatbelt and I was just...
I just came across a 1980 Ford 6600 tractor with a Freeman loader, bucket, and forks. Tractor runs strong, everything appears to be in good condition. I'm not familiar with the Freeman loader...
If you had to choose what would you go for?
I have a 5600 already and love it but am looking for a second tractor. Don't need nothing but the same really.
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Righto, Have been pondering about going up a tyre size or two for my 6600, currently has 18.4x30,can I use the likes of a 6640 18.4x34? or too big? There will be enough HP but any other problems...
1976 Ford 6600 8/2 tranny (w/ dual range underdrive). When I bought this some years ago it had a cap on the tranny for hyd fluid but no dipstick there. The dipstick at the driver's left heel is 5"...
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I have been on the hunt for a loader for my 6600. Today, I found a 7410 loader that's on a 4630 Tractor. The bolting pattern looks similar in the pictures. Any idea if the bolt...
Hi. We have a Ford 6600 with a front end loader. It is a great machine. It needs new seals as it has slow leaks. I would be happy to find a local mechanic or someone who wants to work on it at...
A few weeks ago I bought a tractor from an auction. I was able to get it going and on to the trailer. Got it home and changed all of the fluids and filters and a few degraded fuel lines. Bled...
A cover (power steering pump?) on the right side of the tractor with several bolts around it has blown the figure 8 shaped gasket 4 times with a load on the front, the last two times very...
I have a 6600 not sure of the year yet, but my power steering is leaking out of what appears to be a weep hole in the steering column. Does anyone know what could be going on here?