Ford 640_2 4.50 star(s) (13)

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Ford 640_2 Discussions (36)

Here are the most recent 640_2 topics from our community.
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    Ford 640 12 Volt Conversion Clean Up

    I bought this tractor well after the 12 Volt conversion was done to it. I was told the charging system worked but the Volt Meter wouldn't so I wasn't too concerned. I knew the 12V sealed beam...
  2. N9zez

    Ford 640 oil & hydraulic leaks

    Ford 640 oil & Hydraulic Leak I have a new to me 1954 Ford 640. I am in the process of getting some years of abuse corrected. One of the problems I am having is 2 different leaks. The first, was a...
  3. S

    Help with 12 volt wiring on ford 640

    Been having problems with the battery going down on my 640 that I bought about a month ago. Previous owner done a 12 volt conversion. When I started tracking single wire from alternator back, I...
  4. N

    Ford 640 w/12v conversion - Started Then Wouldn't Start - Electrical

    First off, this is my first post and I want to say thank you for everyone being as helpful as they are. I would have needed to post a long time ago if it wasnt for the knowledge base that has...
  5. N9zez

    Ford 640 3 point problem

    Ford 640 3 Point Problem Hello, I just picked up a 1954 Ford 640 that has sat for a few years. Luckily, I got it for a great price and with an included 711 loader with brackets (not hooked up)...
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    Ford 640 3pt.

    I have a Ford 640 tractor. It is about 18F out side the 3pt. hitch will not work. The tractor is keep in a unheated barn, i had the space heater (110,000 BTU) blowing on it for about 45 min form...
  7. M

    Two bottom plow. ford 640.

    the 2 bottom plow as been sittin for years. Its rust, but very solid. I have been told by an old timer that the plow will not work unless its cleaned up real nice. The tractor has wheel weights...
  8. T

    Switch Ford 640 to 12 volt? (6 volt now)

    What's involved and what's the approximate cost to switch a 1956 Ford 640 to 12 volts???
  9. M

    Ford 640 134ci

    I have a situation of motor oil blowing out around oil filter adapter plate. No visable damage to adaptor or adaptor gasket. I have pulled oil pump and checked and cleaned pressure release. This...
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    1955 Ford 640 hydraulic issue knocking

    Hello, recently my hydraulic lift was slow to respond, I finally got it to lift and encountered a loud knocking and rattling in the pump area. I pulled the pump and found play on the gear and...
  11. O

    What Oil and Lube for my Ford 640??

    Just picked up an old project for me. Decal inside the hood says engine 10 wt below 10F 30wt over 32F, something like that... 10-30 synthetic Valvoline OK?? Differential and Tranny say 80 and...
  12. Loadstar

    Ford 640 ignition

    I all, hope this is in the right place. I have a 640 ford and it is always worked hard and running great. It is time for a clean sweep on ignition, everything is due for replacement. The tractor...
  13. S

    My Ford 640 photos

    Finally got some photos up in my gallery of my 1955 Ford 640. Here's a link. Slydogs Gallery
  14. N

    Solenoid Wiring for Ford 640 with 12v 1-Wire Conversion

    Last year I had to do some work on my tractor with it not starting and ultimately traced it down to the starter. However, I wanted to clean everything up in there as there were jumper wires going...
  15. MGBBob80

    Ford 640 Differential OIl Quantity

    Hello All, Wondering how much oil should go in the differential of my 1955 Ford Model 640. My owners manual (fairly new reprint) and factory manual say 8.5 quarts; however, I drained more than...
  16. L

    Help my ford 640 12 volt generator system is not charging

    I have been working on this for a few days, I loosened the fan belt, connected a booster battery between the armature and field terminal and the generator turns, so the generator is OK. I just put...
  17. A

    1957 ford 640 won't drive

    hello new to site . i broke my 640 tractor moving snow today, 1st gear just above idle drove in to snow pile moving loader up and POP now no drive forward or reverse every thing else works just...
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    ford 640 vintage what kind of transmission fluid...

    For a ford 640 what kind and how much do i need for transmission fluid, and for the Differential. Forgive my ignorance I'm a tractor owner as of 5 months ago, I probably didnt' even ask the...
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    Buying Advice Request advise on 1954 Ford 640 with loader please.

    I would appreciate opinions on the value of a 1954 Ford 640. It isn't very nice to look at, paint spotted with rust, but not deep pitting or holes, a few dings and dents as well. It seems to run...
  20. G

    Picked up a '57 Ford 640

    Picked up a \'57 Ford 640 Brought home my Dad's 640 over the weekend. She's a little ugly but mostly straight. Fenders are about the worst sheet metal spot. Bent in toward the seat and a few rust...
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User Reviews (13)

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4.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

640_2 Ford
Great older tractor
Model Year: 1956

Gasoline tractor. I am a weekend warrior. It is currently on our family farm in VT. used in the fields and woods. It came with a Lord loader and 2-speed primary (overdrive). It is well matched for 60" brush hog and 72" 3PT finish mowers (though more power would be nice). A 7 foot 3PT sickle bar is no problem. The 'live' 3PT hitch makes mowing much easier (than 8N). With a TSC 3PT lifting boom it moved large trees and 1000 lb machines. It has handled a frame mount back-hoe and a 3 PT hitch backhoe well. 3PT log splitter and bback-hoe work well off loader hydraulics. Gas engine helps with starting in winter.

Pros: 'Stone' reliable
Cons: No PS,

5.00 star(s)
butchwester

640_2 Ford
New Old Tractor
Model Year: 1955

I love this tractor. I bought it because my efforts of maintaining a planted pine field with my Craftsman failed. I had it cleared, smoothed, and thought my big Garden Tractor with a 54" blade would handle it. It wouldn't. I'd never driven a tractor before I bought this Ford. I love the tractor, the way it looks and the way it runs. Had a little trouble at first, it had something stuck in the air intake to the carburetor. I got that fixed, and it purrs. I have a five foot bush hog mower and a cultivator (haven't used it yet). I bought it seven miles away from home and had to drive it on the highway. Got it up to 21 MPH.

Pros: Most everything.
Cons: The hydraulics seem weird. The mower won't stay at the height I set it to.

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5.00 star(s)
Mike Hamrick

640_2 Ford
The Worlds Greatest Tractor: Ford Jubilee
Model Year: 1956

I work a Jubilee almost every day. Sure it does not have power steering or a fancy transmission. But it does one thing very well. It runs reliably every day. I don't have to fix it to use it. Everything works the first time. Its strong as all get out and does everything I ask of it. From planting corn to digging a pond, my Jubliee will get it done. Sure shes not the prettiest in the show but she'll still be running when the rest of them are in the shop.

Pros: She's been paid for for 56 years!
Cons: Can't think of any.

5.00 star(s)
michaelpoe260

640_2 Ford
Ford 640
Model Year: 1957

A simple American that's easy to work on, plenty of power for chores around here. Built when a small handful of SAE wrenches could fix anything on the tractor. Parts are still easy to acquire and lots of technical help available. Some of the members of this forum have always had good info and suggestions to keep the Ford going when I would get a little stumped as I was rebuilding all the components. The tractor is all original and has been rejuvenated after being totally submerged in the Brazos River for several days. A real little workhorse for light to medium type work, cheap to operate.

Pros: Reliable, cost of operating, simple design, parts, American made.
Cons: Manual Steering, Mechanical PTO makes overide clutch a necessity.

5.00 star(s)
MGBBob80

640_2 Ford
Great Tractor!
Model Year: 1955

I love this tractor. It runs like a champ, does everything I want and is simple to maintain. This model has a 134 cubic inch "Red Tiger" engine that pumps out 31 HP. She has a four-speed transmission with the Sherman over/under option that gives it 12 forward gears and 3 reverse. PTO and hydraulics complete the package.

Pros: Easy to work on with basic hand-tools.
Cons: Local dealer is pricey and so must rely on the Internet for parts.

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4.00 star(s)
singleken45

640_2 Ford
I've Been Disabled Since 2000, Then in 2011 Classed as Retired
Model Year: 1956

I had traded my tired 9n in on a 1956 640 to upgrade to more power & better hydraulics. It needed much TLC at the time. Had the steering box repair, & a Sherman Hi/Lo installed at the same time. Then I did all tin repairs/replacements, plus new paint . In 2001 I found & bought a badly deteriated 1952 8n Funk conversion. Hauled it home & started tear down & evaluations. First on agenda was tearing the engine down, then taking it to a machine shop for evaluation & machining. Picked up newly machined (.060) block , head, & everything else at machine shop. Started locating parts & ordering immediately. $2,500.00 later, I had the engine completely rebuilt & ready for install. Next I installed a Sherman Hi/Lo ahead of the original 4 spd. After completeing hyd. oil removal & cleaning out transmission & rear end, the all new hydr oil install, found a large crack in bottom of 4 spd trans. Located a clean empty trans case , so I did a complete 4 spd RR. Next I installed my newly acquired Everett transmission. I then found & acquired but still have to install a Howard gear reduction trans. After all that extra work & newly rebuilt engine install, I had my engine running smooth as a kitten purring. Now being broke, I have to wait for some new cash to come in so I can get back to completing my full rebuild. When finished, I hope to own the only 1952 8n Funk conversion with 6 cyl OHV with 4 transmissions. Man I sure can't wait to be able to show pictures. God bless.

Pros: Enjoying.
Cons: Unknown.

5.00 star(s)
Sno

640_2 Ford
Excellent Value
Model Year: 1955

It was very used when I bought it and pivot points that had no grease fittings on FEL and backhoe were very loose. The ones with grease fittings were better but still worn. Tach hadn't worked for at least the prior owner and looked like it may have been at 3700 hours when smashed. It leaked engine oil badly but ran okay. I fixed rear seal on motor, put in new tach, and replaced broken zerks and installed an engine heater. It sits outside, but does get regular oil changes and greasing. It has over 1000 hrs on new tach. It has been worked very hard moving rock, gravel, wood, and snow. It looks terrible and works well. It doesn't appear any more worn out now than when I got it.

Pros: Lots of hard work done at minimal expense.
Cons: Looks terrible. Hard to work in tight spots.

4.00 star(s)
mpendray

640_2 Ford
1956 Ford 600
Model Year: 1956

I bought this tractor from my neighbor last year. The only problem that I have had was me not turning the key off when it stalled. This caused the condenser to get fried. It has a old rear snowthrower which is a blast to operate if the snow is not wet. I ended up using the back blade for the second half of the winter. We have 3 acres and I plowed & tilled it with attachments. Got a dirt digging attachment which is great for moving & dumping dirt & gravel. This summer I bought a 6 ft finish mower for it and it does a great job.

Pros: Reliable.
Cons: None.

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3.00 star(s)
allen6634

640_2 Ford
Good Value
Model Year: 1955

I will admit that this was a good tractor in its day, but things where different in 1955, even that this evens runs is something to say about the quality. I will admit that there is better tractors on the market now, but for a very low cost I think this is the way to go.

Pros: Very low price.
Cons: No modern convinces.

4.00 star(s)
terrymunn

640_2 Ford
1956 Ford 600
Model Year: 1956

Haven't owned it long, but so far...great performance. Starts easily and this one doesn't burn oil. Replaced left rear tire tube. Installed the screw-on oil filter modification. Replaced the gasoline shut off valve under the tank. Cleaned, lubed, oiled everything. Everything works as advertised. Wishing it had a "live" PTO. Finish mowing is okay but the cultivator work is slow going.

Pros: Inexpensive, reliable, parts easily found, many still in service.
Cons: Lacks live PTO, limited horsepower (23).

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