Ford 881
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About the Ford 881
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Ford 881 Throttle Linkage
I'm the second owner of a 1959 Ford 881....it's been in the family for approximately 35 years. Eighteen months ago I disassembled it down to the bones and rebuilt or replaced the suspension...- lfholmer
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Considering 6V to 12V conversion on Ford 881. What should I expect?
I'm considering converting my 881 from a 6V positive ground to a 12V negative ground system. I've never done anything like this and was hoping for some tribal knowledge of what parts would need to...- Santa Craig Cringle
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Ford 881 leaking milky fluid from under steering column
My Ford 881 just had the engine completely overhauled last spring. Recently, after having not used it for a few months, I started it up to find a milky pinkish/white fluid leaking from under the...- Santa Craig Cringle
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Ford 881 starts up, abruptly dies.
I recently replaced the fuel shutoff valve on my Ford 881. Tractor was running good before, but I noticed the valve was leaking so I replaced it and the leak is stopped. However, after running ok...- Santa Craig Cringle
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Ford 881 starts up, abruptly dies...
I recently replaced the fuel shutoff valve on my Ford 881. Tractor was running good before, but I noticed the valve was leaking so I replaced it and the leak is stopped. However, after running ok...- Santa Craig Cringle
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Hood Removal, Fuel Tank Cleanout on Ford 881
So I'm finally getting a chance to do some work on my tractor. Putting the front loader on hold for now - Well, more like I have to because right now I'm not getting anything done when it only...- Santa Craig Cringle
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Just bought a 59 Ford 881
So far seems to be a stout little tractor. Came with a blade. Just arrived this evening. 62hp, power steering, live pto, new rear tires. More specs. Gas tractor. 3 point hitch is in good shape...- Santa Craig Cringle
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Will a FEL on a Ford 3000 fit on a Ford 881?
There's a local guy with a broke down Ford 3000 with an FEL selling his. I'm hoping I might convince him to sell his loader separately.- Santa Craig Cringle
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help needed for aico hydraulics on a ford 881
I don't know much about tractors but have an 881 to which I just attached a 1 arm loader. I can see that one of the levers on the AICO 2 spool hydraulic unit is broken where it attaches to the ram...- pabble
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Ford 881
Silly question... but I can't easily remove the (broken and taped) steering wheel to replace with a new one. I've lubricated and tapped the underside with a hammer, but I don't want to force it...- rck
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User Reviews (3)
Read what TractorByNet members think about the Ford 881 Subcompact Tractor
Ford 881
Model Year: 1959
This is a hardy tractor and has the Select-O-Matic transmission. Supposedly when this transmission come out there was a lot of problems, but Ford worked with people to iron out the problems. When I've worked the tractor hard, sometimes it won't go into certain gears. Not everyone works on this kind of transmission and if you decide to have someone else do work on this transmission, you may have a hard time finding one. PTO engage/disengage cable can present problems. It is not a very solid engage/disengage system and sometimes it will not do what choice you make. Currently my PTO is stuck in engage position.
Pros: Read above.
Cons: Read above.
Model Year: 1959
This is a hardy tractor and has the Select-O-Matic transmission. Supposedly when this transmission come out there was a lot of problems, but Ford worked with people to iron out the problems. When I've worked the tractor hard, sometimes it won't go into certain gears. Not everyone works on this kind of transmission and if you decide to have someone else do work on this transmission, you may have a hard time finding one. PTO engage/disengage cable can present problems. It is not a very solid engage/disengage system and sometimes it will not do what choice you make. Currently my PTO is stuck in engage position.
Pros: Read above.
Cons: Read above.
Good Old Tractor
Model Year: 1953
Runs and starts well; has automatic trans; 10 speeds. I use it mainly in the spring--making maple syrup. We pull a drey with a 100 gallon tank through the snow to collect sap. This tractor does everything we need.
Pros: Good traction/power.
Cons: The automatic trans. creeps when cold.
Model Year: 1953
Runs and starts well; has automatic trans; 10 speeds. I use it mainly in the spring--making maple syrup. We pull a drey with a 100 gallon tank through the snow to collect sap. This tractor does everything we need.
Pros: Good traction/power.
Cons: The automatic trans. creeps when cold.
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