Ford 1600 4x4

[robynrj]

The front wheel drive quit working, local New Holland dealer not very helpful on something that old. Might it need split or does the lever pull something into front axle? Is in Northern lower pennusla of Michigan.

 

[TractorTech]

The 4wd engages in the box under the middle of the tractor where the driveshaft comes out. It could be the shifter is not engaging or there is a coupler #44 at the front of the shaft, back of the front axle that many times strips the splines out.

 

[robynrj]

how is front of shifter lever and drive shaft accessed?

 

[TractorTech]

If I remember correctly, the shaft guard tube slides back from the front axle. There is a coupler that connects the 4wd driveshaft to the front differential. Undo the snap ring on the front of the coupler and slide the coupler forward until the driveshaft can be removed from the shifter box.
The shifter is at the bottom of the transmission, so the oil would need to be drained and the shifter unbolted from the case.
Most likely, the problem is with the coupler at the front or back of that driveshaft being stripped. The second most likely cause is the shifter lever has a broken roll pin that goes through the shift lever and the shaft. This can be verified easily by moving the shift lever and watching whether the shaft moves or not.

 

[robynrj]

The front wheel drive quit working, local New Holland dealer not very helpful on something that old. Might it need split or does the lever pull something into front axle? Is in Northern lower pennusla of Michigan.

Finally got it apart, found front axle on right side broken. Part is N'A. Where good place to get good USED parts. # was sba326240160

 

[square1]

My broken axle (1700) was NA. Had it center drilled, press fitted a pin, welded, turned and faced on a lathe. That was close to 10 years ago. No issues.

 

[MTGreen]

Try here

Aftermarket Tractor Parts | Alexander’s Tractor Parts

Alexander’s Tractor Parts specializes in hard-to-find Ford New Holland tractor parts, rebuilt motors, steering motors, and power steering cylinders.

www.alexanderstractorparts.com

 

[robynrj]

If I remember correctly, the shaft guard tube slides back from the front axle. There is a coupler that connects the 4wd driveshaft to the front differential. Undo the snap ring on the front of the coupler and slide the coupler forward until the driveshaft can be removed from the shifter box.
The shifter is at the bottom of the transmission, so the oil would need to be drained and the shifter unbolted from the case.
Most likely, the problem is with the coupler at the front or back of that driveshaft being stripped. The second most likely cause is the shifter lever has a broken roll pin that goes through the shift lever and the shaft. This can be verified easily by moving the shift lever and watching whether the shaft moves or not.

any suggestion for used parts? am told 1000 and 1600 same front axle? buy whole front axle if need be

 

[TractorTech]

any suggestion for used parts? am told 1000 and 1600 same front axle? buy whole front axle if need be

Yes they are. As MT Green said, Alexander Tractor. Also try Gulf South Equipment Sales Parts for Tractors & Heavy Machinery
or
Salvage Tractors Archives

 

[robynrj]

not had any luck with ones suggested so far, any others??

 

[robynrj]

My broken axle (1700) was NA. Had it center drilled, press fitted a pin, welded, turned and faced on a lathe. That was close to 10 years ago. No issues.

Square 1
where was yours broken? Mine is right at start of spline. still hoping to find used one.....places suggested no good so far.

 

[robynrj]

Square 1
where was yours broken? Mine is right at start of spline. still hoping to find used one.....places suggested no good so far.

 

[square1]

Square 1
where was yours broken? Mine is right at start of spline. still hoping to find used one.....places suggested no good so far.

Almost flush with the hub that bolts to the wheel, I don't recall how that relates to the spline location.

 

[robynrj]

any suggestion for used parts? am told 1000 and 1600 same front axle? buy whole front axle if need be

Still looking for new or used front axle shaft.