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Ford 850 PTO Lever Stuck
The PTO lever will not move to engage on a 1957 Ford 850. I turned the shaft and had the clutch pushed in but it will not shift to engage. The lever will wiggle some and I tapped on it with a...- Texas Red
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ford 850... 3pt stabilizer bars, length?
I have some cold roll flat bar that I want to drill to make some stabilizer links for my 3pt system, to keep my mower from swinging side to side... can anyone tell me what the length should be...- centerline
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Ford 850 diesel engine swap?
Trying to see if anyone has knowledge on a diesel engine that would fit(bolt right up or adapter) to a ford 850? I know alot of old tractors had diesel gas or lp versions but dont think the fird...- Silversideaggiesailor02
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Throttle on Ford 850
The throttle lever on my 850 Ford tractor will not move. Several moving parts in the linkage. Any advice is greatly appreciate. thanks Ernie- Kyhook
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Ford 850 tractor choke
what would cause my choke to push automatically while I'm driving? It starts to cut out until I hold it in and runs fine.- chrishamm850ford
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ford 850 Powermaster hydraulic question
I have a Ford 850 hydraulic problem. The 3 point hitch attachments work fine. Up and down nicely. There is a valve under the seat to switch the hydraulic oil from the 3 point hitch to the front...- Aldenbks
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Ford 850 starting problems
So today its about 30 degrees and my Ford was difficult to start. Choke or no choke finally get it started and I put my quick hitch on and start grading my driveway. The thing cuts out when I...- chrishamm850ford
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Refurbishing a Ford 850
Here is a shot of my new project. It came with an old JD 127 mower deck, a 3ph road grader blade, and a 3ph log boom, all serviceable. I paid $2500 for the lot, which is about as good as I have...- AA7TU
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Unsure about Ford 850 gear shift positions
I am looking at a neighbor's Ford 850 to potentially purchase. I was driving it today, and it seems that the gear shift is not working like I would expect. I find that there are only gears...- AA7TU
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1958 Ford 850
I recently purchased a "new" to me 1958 ford 850 tractor. Took it on its maiden voyage this weekend to deer lease. After getting started noticed a lot of heat around muffler and manifold. Like...- angryax
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Ford 850 Tractor running bad
I have a 850 Ford tractor that has ran great for two years, now its running bad. Here are symptoms and what I have done so far. 1. Runs pretty good for an hour or so then runs bad. 2. If I pull...- jcisrisen
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Si 10 Alternator on a Ford 850 not charging
Hi all, Hope this is the right place for some help. I'm changing the electrical system on my Ford 850 from 6 volt to 12 volt using an Si 10 alternator. I've wired it with new wiring and plugs and...- biker4jc
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ford 850 oil no pressure
I just picked up a ford 850 from a tractor flipper who could not get it to run. My main concern at this moment is when I first looked at it the sellers partner was still trying to make it run...- randhoff
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Ford 850 Wiring diagram to 12 volt
You asked for a picture of my tractor so others could learn from my experience with it. The most valued experience I have learned is 鉄haring ideas? the willingness too help a stranger with a...- shealray
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Ford 850 zenith carb float sticking need help
I also have a 850 with a zenith carb, but after running 2 hours the tractor stops and I hit it on the side of the carb tractor runs. My guess the float is sticking. I am new to carb rebuilds so...- shealray
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Temperature Sensor on a Ford 850
Got my hands on a Ford 850 today, it's going to be a labor of love I think. I've changed the water pump, got one from Steiners, and discovered the temp gauge can't possibly work since it's rusted...- biker4jc
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Installing a New Holland backhoe on a Ford 850
Couple of weeks ago I purchased a New Holland 757C backhoe and installed it on the Fordson Dexta. It has become apparent after using this combination for a few hours that the Ford 850 with the...- Cvans
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Ford 850 won't run
Today, I attempted to do the first round of maintenance on my newly purchased 1955 Ford 800 tractor. It's not a garage queen, and has been outside for a while, as evidenced by the milky sludge in...- jmcgill89
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report on my woods 6500 hoe on my old ford 850
finally got some use out of my woods 6500 hoe. since I got it last year it's been at my stepdads place doing work for him ;) back when we got it, I was considering that hoe or one of those tow...- Soundguy
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Ford 850 transmission question
First, thanks to all of you for all your help with my 850 and 1841 questions. My question about my 850 transmission is, to paraphrase George Jetson, "Jane, how do you shift this crazy thing?" I...- glinke
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User Reviews (4)
Read what TractorByNet members think about the Ford 850_2 Subcompact Tractor
Not a Parade Tractor
Model Year: 1956
I bought my 1956 850 last year from a buddy who was moving out of the country. I don't mean he was moving to the city, I mean away from the USA. This is my first tractor, I never knew how much fun a tractor could be...sshh don't tell my wife she thinks I'm workin' out there. As for this Ford, currently the PTO is broken but I got it to plow/blade the garden and grade the driveway, which it dose very well. I found it good to drag downed trees. And when I run down the dirt road on my tractor it a great way to meet the neighbors since we are new to the area. When my father was a young man he worked for an IH dealer in Illinois, maybe I need a Farmall.
Pros: I does all the jobs I need it to right now.
Cons: PTO broken I have thought of somethings I could use the PTO for.
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Model Year: 1956
I bought my 1956 850 last year from a buddy who was moving out of the country. I don't mean he was moving to the city, I mean away from the USA. This is my first tractor, I never knew how much fun a tractor could be...sshh don't tell my wife she thinks I'm workin' out there. As for this Ford, currently the PTO is broken but I got it to plow/blade the garden and grade the driveway, which it dose very well. I found it good to drag downed trees. And when I run down the dirt road on my tractor it a great way to meet the neighbors since we are new to the area. When my father was a young man he worked for an IH dealer in Illinois, maybe I need a Farmall.
Pros: I does all the jobs I need it to right now.
Cons: PTO broken I have thought of somethings I could use the PTO for.
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Money Pit?
Model Year: 1957
I resurrected this old Ford from an in-laws farm. It was neglected for years and was not running. I paid to have the cracked block welded and got cheated on that. Ended up using some kind of epoxy to slow the leak. Somehow this machine came to life and ran again. I recently flushed and sealed the gas tank, rebuilt the carburetor and changed the oil from the cartridge filter to a spin on. It has factory hydraulics that leaked like crazy until I had one rebuilt and tightened the other with a 3' pipe wrench. When it runs it is a wonderful helper. It is fun having a part of history in the yard.
Pros: Hydraulics.
Cons: Gas carburetor.
Model Year: 1957
I resurrected this old Ford from an in-laws farm. It was neglected for years and was not running. I paid to have the cracked block welded and got cheated on that. Ended up using some kind of epoxy to slow the leak. Somehow this machine came to life and ran again. I recently flushed and sealed the gas tank, rebuilt the carburetor and changed the oil from the cartridge filter to a spin on. It has factory hydraulics that leaked like crazy until I had one rebuilt and tightened the other with a 3' pipe wrench. When it runs it is a wonderful helper. It is fun having a part of history in the yard.
Pros: Hydraulics.
Cons: Gas carburetor.
55 Ford 850
Model Year: 1955
Bought this used locally to clear some land on my property. Came with a Pippin 116 backhoe and a Ford 19-97 loader. The Pippin works great but does have some leak issues at the controls. The 19-97 has no problems except I need to change the bucket to a wider one (which I got with it).
Pros: Starts right up, runs strong & cool
Cons: No P/S, Can't connect brake pedals
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Model Year: 1955
Bought this used locally to clear some land on my property. Came with a Pippin 116 backhoe and a Ford 19-97 loader. The Pippin works great but does have some leak issues at the controls. The 19-97 has no problems except I need to change the bucket to a wider one (which I got with it).
Pros: Starts right up, runs strong & cool
Cons: No P/S, Can't connect brake pedals
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