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Ford 871 Discussions (15)

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  1. S

    ford 871 tractor won't go out of park

    just joined the forum.bought a 871 ford select o speed and can't get it into neutral.no matter what gear you try to put it in the tires seem to be locked up.any ideals,
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    1959 Ford 871

    Hi all, new to the forums. I'm looking at a 1959 Ford 871 Select O Matic. Has a loader attachment as well. It seems to run well. Had a new head gasket, tune up, and transmission service a year...
  3. F

    Is it a Ford 4000 or a Ford 871

    After reading the threads on select-o-speed transmissions and doing my homework (I thought) and driving the tractor until hot, I decided to take a chance and buy this old tractor that was...
  4. S

    Oil & Fuel 1959 ford 871 select o speed oil type and hydraulic questions

    what type oil is in the rear end,select o speed transmission housing,hydraulic system.do you fill everything from the same plug under the seat.don't see any other plugs.3 pt hitch arms don't...
  5. J

    Ford 871 Diesel injector pump build--how hard???

    Hello all you tractor veterans. I am looking at purchasing an 871 Diesel that the owner says the injector pump needs to be re-built. I do not need this to run immediately as I have other units...
  6. J

    Restoring '59 Ford 871 SOS Diesel

    Hi I got this tractor from a friends estate and I am starting to restor it. I have heard many good & bad reviews of this tractor but because it was a friends I decided to restor it to use on my...
  7. M

    1961 ford 871 sos....mint!

    I bought a 61 871 sos super clean. good or bad move? I heard bad things about them. it runs and operates perfect. it has a hydro valve under the seat ... I have no idea what it does...can I...
  8. D

    Ford 871 won't start

    Tractor had been working well, while working this spring with it she let out a BANG, BANG, and died. My thoughts were that it was the coil. Replaced that today and still nothing. Had the auto...
  9. M

    Found a Ford 871 for sale

    Saw an ad for a Ford 871 gas with select-o-speed with power steering, live hydraulic, live PTO. 58 or 59 for the year. Read some old threads to check the shifting both cold and hot. Is there any...
  10. TDtractor

    1959 Ford 871 power steering belt part number

    Well not only is the battery dead this morning but the power steering belt has destroyed itself. Does anybody have a replacement belt part number? Thanks
  11. P

    i have a ford 871 SOS need temp help

    live in texas weather is starting to get hot agin and the temp gauge isn't working on the tractor its a 172 cubic inch diesel tractor supply has 2 diff ones but i do not know what the temp is...
  12. S

    1959 Ford 871 Transmission problem

    My 59 Ford 871 with Select-O-Speed transmission no longer shifts into gears five thru eight. Anyone have any suggestions before I start adjusting all of the bands? Sam
  13. H

    Ford 871 wiring diagram/instruction

    I remember seeing a diagram/instructions posted on the internet at some point but I haven been able to locate one with correct wiring for the safety switch. Any help is appreciated.
  14. P

    ford 871 sos temperature gauge

    live in texas weather is starting to get hot agin and the temp gauge isn't working on the tractor its a 172 cubic inch diesel tractor supply has 2 diff ones but i do not know what the temp is...
  15. S

    Oil & Fuel Ford 871 SelectOSpeed (1958)

    Where is the Transmission Check/Filler on my tractor? All I can find are the ones for the hydraulic system and Rear axle.
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3.00 star(s)
SamHandwich

871 Ford
Transmission Problem
Model Year: 1958

This past winter my Ford 871 Select-O-Speed would no longer move when shifted into gears 5, 6, 7, and 8. There are a total of 10 forward gears. The reverse gears R1 and R2 are okay. I removed the filler plug on the side of the housing to check the transmission/hydraulic fluid. Fluid started pouring out, so there is plenty of it; however, it is very black. The owners manual says it never needs to be changed, but I wanted to change it anyway. The problem is, I cannot locate any kind of a drain plug, and it doesn't show one in the owners manual.

Pros: Generally a reliable tractor until now. However, I have had trouble changing the power steering fluid.
Cons: It was always a hard tractor to start until I switched to a 12 volt system 2 years ago.

4.00 star(s)
gbork

871 Ford
Ford Select O Speed 871
Model Year: 1959

Long desired owning & running the historic Ford Select O Speed. Since the late 50's had heard what an engineering marvel they were with live PTO and ability to snap into the next gear on the go! Of course, had also heard of all the horror stories of the "jerk-o-matic" transmission. True, it does take some getting used to, it is unconventional, and prone to issues of overheating, clutch pack issues, and the PTO pack in the very rear that just might not stop when you want it to. But as a dedicated gear head, it is a great feeling to walk through the gears as your neighbor stares in awe of movement w/o clutching!

Pros: Shift on the go and independant, live PTO.
Cons: Keeping oil changed, clean, and cool. Allow for pedal "feathering".

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5.00 star(s)
mnolan

871 Ford
Dads Old Tractor
Model Year: 1964

Restored 2012.

Pros: Reliable power.
Cons: Little bit smoky.

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