Ford 6600 Discussions

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    Ford 6600 Ball joint stuck in place

    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...
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    Price Check 1979 Ford 6600

    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...
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    Ford 6600 3pt lift problem

    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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    ford 6600

    hey tractor fans, 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...
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    Ford 6600 PTO seal replacement

    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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    Ford 6600 Problems with Hydraulics

    Hi all 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...
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    ford 6600 injection pump problems after install

    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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    Ford 6600 - power steering slowly failing

    Hi all 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...
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    Ford 6600 - 5000 internal hydraulic return filter

    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...
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    Ford 6600 Diesel Therm ostart

    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...
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    Ford 6600 with hydraulic problem

    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...
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    What year is this Ford 6600?

    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...
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    Ford 6600 / 5000 hydraulic pump removal

    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...
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    Ford 6600 Tractor Can't turn crank or flywheel by hand

    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...
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    Loader ford 6600

    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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    Ford 6600 FEL slow to lift

    Hi all, 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...
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    Ford 6600 ROPS?

    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...
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    Ford 6600 w/ Freeman loader

    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...
  19. fatchance

    Ford 6600 or 6610

    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.
  20. 401FordManNZ

    Tires Ford 6600 Rear tyre choices!

    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...
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    Ford 6600 Tranny dipstick correct length?

    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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    Ford 7410 loader on a Ford 6600 Tractor?

    Greetings, 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...
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    Ford 6600 near McGregor TX

    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...
  24. 401FordManNZ

    Ford 6600 REPOWER 401

    Hi there,some pics so far of the conversion!:)
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    How to change or check injectors in ford 6600

    How do you check or change fuel injectors in ford 6600 tractor. Also how do you also adjust the clutch on the ford 6600 tractor
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    Ford 6600 Problems

    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...
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    Fuel Tank on Ford 6600

    How do you remove fuel tank on ford 6600 tractor and how hard is it
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    Ford 6600 Clutch replacement

    Does anybody have any ideas how much it would cost to replace the clutch on a ford 6600 tractor? Parts and labor
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    Ford 6600 power steering gasket blown 4 times violently

    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...
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    Ford 6600 power steering seals diagram

    i need a diagram that shows the different seals and o rings placements for a ford 6600 2wd tractor. If anyone has one I would really appreciate it
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    FORD 6600 COVER

    I want cover of transmision case tractor ford 6600
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    Ford 6600 powersteering leak

    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?
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