Recent content by BWBrown

Hi, I've had my 1700 since I bought it new (1981 I think). Lately, the rubber stopper n the oil dipstick has become loose. It will be a simple matter to reattach it at the right spot, but... (and here is the question): What is the correct length from the underside of the rubber stop lip (where...

On my Ford 1700, Bush Hog front end loader, I have a question: The joystick functions correctly, move it left and right, the bucket curls. Move the joystick full forward, it has a float detent, not so far forward the loader is in power down mode. Pull the joystick partially back, the loader...

Hi, Looking for your thoughts... I have a 2002 Fox 10,000 GVWR goose neck trailer which I regularly use to move my Ford 1700 or IH backhoe. Until last week it was in nearly new condition. Last week I stopped in at a big home improvement store to pick up 2 pallets of concrete mix. Each pallet...

I bought my 1700 new in 1980. A move necessitated its sale to a friend in '87. I bought it back in '95, but those eight years while my tractor was in my friends care (a commercial business) were not too kind to it. I've got the mechanical issues pretty well addressed, but would like to find a...

I will shortly be needing additional hydraulic ports. My Bush Hog 1846 loader has, on the side of the valve a plugged opening marked "PB" obviously the Power Beyond port. To use this port, do I need an adapter specific the the valve, or is it as simple as removing the plug and scewing in the...

What I know about hydraulics I have learned by the seat of my pants, trial-n-error, and what I have read here. Proposal: To add power steering to my Ford 1700. I just spent over 600.00 on parts to rebuild the standard steering. Loads on the FEL are not kind to it. This is the secong go-round...

I purchased my 1700 new in 1981, used it 9 years, moved and sold it. In '93 I moved back, and last year had the chance to buy the old girl back, which I did for sentimental reasons, and I needed a machine this size. I have to say that 15 years and an abusive PO have taken their toll. I have...