ford 1700

[Allee]

whoops! I didn't think my post went through. I've been that route. I've changed voltage regulators and alternators. I've rewired it and removed any extemporaneous wiring (lights). I've replaced battery cables and think I've gone the route. Maybe I'll just have to break done and buy and independent alternator.

 

[Allee]

My last battery we discovered had a dead cell but was under warrantee so I've just recently replaced that.

 

[JC-jetro]

My last battery we discovered had a dead cell but was under warrantee so I've just recently replaced that.

Why don't you charge the battery fully off some charger, disconnect the ground cable and come back next day, reconnect the ground and try to start. See if the battery holds and you can get her to start. If it charges while running, then anytime you turn off the tractor overnight then take the ground cable off as well. See if you can get this game* going for a while. You might have some short or partial short( resistance) that draws the battery down. Where it is, only god almighty knows

JC,

* you either have to find what draws the battery down or just put an in line disconnect to avoid taking the wire off the battery

 

[kansasbikerider]

jensales.com has any manual u can think of for so many things its fun to explore what they do carry...u can get the owners, service and parts manual

 

[kansasbikerider]

mine isn't a live pto,,, wish they were at times

 

[kansasbikerider]

for my draw bar I just added the 2 point bar on mine with a added strap to keep it level and have 17/8 and 2'' balls on it and a bolted on rod that I can lower the 3 point and come up from under niegth and never get off tractor works great to move things around

 

[eddiecool]

Dont know if you ever made the purchase but I have a Ford 1700. It was my grandfather's handed down to me. The tractor is a work horse. Never had any major issues except for the radiator and water pump. The local newholland dealer found an aftermarket radiator and also had the water pump in stock. Oh and the steering wheel broke from everyone hanging on it. That was the hardest part to find. The tractor will start on the coldest days and the fuel economy is unbelievable. If you have purchased the 1700 you made a great choice. This little tractor will give you years of dependable service.

 

[JC-jetro]

Thanks eddie for sharing your experience. This thread has gone cold for a while now. I had the same experience with my little ole 1700 and have no intention to getting rid of it ... like never.

JC,

 

[gschones]

I just bought a Ford 1510 and am looking to put a ROPS on it. Does anyone have suggestions as to the best place to get one. Thanks, Gary

 

[SirReal63]

Hello Everyone, I have been using TBN for research for several months now and this place is awesome.

I am currently looking at a Ford 1700 4WD with FEL, 4' shredder, galvanized box blade and 16' trailer package for a little over 7k. Tractor has had steering box recently rebuilt and the paint looks original and fairly fresh. Knowing this is a 30 year old tractor, it causes me a little concern, but after reading this thread I feel better about it. I know it is not a bad deal, but I am curious if others feel it is over priced, considering the age? It will be used mainly to remove the Ash juniper plague, light mowing and light dirt and compost moving on 8 acres we just bought. I won't be plowing or doing anything heavy with it so I am not too worried about it being over worked.

Thanks for your thoughts.
Jack