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Ford 851 Discussions (14)

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    Ford 851 engine power loss

    I am having a problem with my Ford 851. It starts without a problem and will operate fine for a short time. I believe after an hour or so it will stall out and I have to keep the governor cranked...
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    Ford 851

    I duplicated this from general vintage since it is a Ford I have what I have always assumed to be a Ford 851.I think it was made in 1958 and My family has owned it since the early 70s. I am...
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    Ford 851

    I have what I have always assumed to be a Ford 851.I think it was made in 1958 and My family has owned it since the early 70s. I am trying to find someone who is either interested in getting into...
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    Starter on Ford 851

    The starter is just spinning on this Ford 851 Powermaster. It is not turning the engine over. I dont know what to check. I can pull it if I need to, but is the something I should check before...
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    Ford 851 lift problems

    Hey I need some help here!!! I just finished tilling the garden and as I went to lift the tiller there was no response!!! Nothing at all... I checked the fluid and it looks good. Did something...
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    Ford 851 3 point lift

    Hey I need some help here!!! I just finished tilling the garden and as I went to lift the tiller there was no response!!! Nothing at all... I checked the fluid and it looks good. Did something...
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    1959 Ford 851 12v Starting System Woes

    Hello All, I'm having a problem with my 1959 851 12v starting system. After spending quite a bit of time researching it based on what I've found so far, I'm having a hard time wrapping my head...
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    Ford 851 Service manual needed

    I have a 1960 Ford 851 and need to do some work on the hydraulic stuff. I am looking for a good downloadable service manual, not the owners manual but the service one.
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    Ford 851 Restore II

    Hello Ford851 again, I was happily putting my tractor (Ford 851) back together and put in the gas control lever, tightened it down, and it would not turn. So removed the battery box and found a...
  10. Ford851

    Ford 851 Electrical Conversion Schematic

    Hello again, Can anyone explain to me what a Ford 851 electrical layout is suppose to be after it has been converted over for 6 volt to 12 volt? I took my tractor apart to work on the sheet...
  11. Ford851

    Ford 851 RESTORE

    Hello, I'm trying to restore a 1961-62 Ford 851 tractor. I've had this tractor for some time and its performed every task I asked of it and now its time to put it back to its original...
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    Ford 851 + MF TO-35 gas

    Wow did I learn how to get taken buying a tractor. The two mentioned above, I purchased last May or so 2011. The Ford has been a real night mare. Due mostly to power steering issues. The...
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    ford 851 issues

    I have a ford 851 powermaster with a 5 speed tranny. I noticed yesterday that it seems to have lost some power to the rear wheels. I was trying to go up a steep hill yesterday and could barelyy...
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    ford 851 problems

    I have a ford 851 powermaster with a 5 speed tranny. I noticed yesterday that it seems to have lost some power to the rear wheels. I was trying to go up a steep hill yesterday and could barelyy...
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851 Ford
Great Tractor!
Model Year: 1959

Great tractor, lots of power, easy to work on for the most part. Very stiff clutch is the only knock.

Pros: 5 speed, starts right up, runs smooth, easy to drive for a 54 year old.
Cons: Very stiff clutch.

J
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jnetken

851 Ford
Ford 801 Powermaster
Model Year: 1958

1958 Ford 801, 5 speed, power steering, live PTO, live hydraulic. Tested 48.6 HP at the drawbar at Nebraska. Easy to add aux hydraulic port. Has been very reliable for me.

Pros: Powerful, reliable yet economical to operate.
Cons: A bit noisy, and these tractors always seep a bit of hydraulic oil.

D
4.00 star(s)
deerfarmer239

851 Ford
Old Ford Tractor
Model Year: 1955

Purchased for bush hogging and small food plots. Tractor works well. Looking to update for to a tractor with a loader bucket on the front. Tractor has been good and solid.

Pros: Simple and easy to work on, reliable.
Cons: Would like to have a loader and power steering.

J
5.00 star(s)
jimyoung

851 Ford
1957 Ford 851
Model Year: 1957

Has started and run like a horse summer and winter (lower radiator hose heater)for 15 years with little or no maintenance. I have a hobby farm and work it in the woods and in the fields and don't expect to ever need another tractor. Parts are available everywhere and I can mechanically understand and maintain it myself.

Pros: simple and reliable
Cons: 2 wheel drive

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