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My 1964 Ford 2000 Industrial backhoe hoe broke today while digging out an 8 yr old oak stump! Ouch...Any recommendations for replacement? What to look for, what to avoid & how to make sure the replacement is exactly what I need. It's an 18" bucket with 4 teeth. :confused: Thanks for the help,

Hi all, I thought the swift-a-matic lever got stuck in neutral but now not sure. I also checked for little pebbles or debris interfering with mechanism, but tractor starts well but transmission won't engage. Any help is very much appreciated. I'm hoping to get fields plowed a s a p & garden...

I have a model L that runs great...but I usually move swift-a-matic lever into neural to make it easier to move around the barn etc. I need help in figuring out why it won't re-engage? I was hoping to start plowing for the garden this week...Any help or direction is very appreciated! Thanks...

I have a 1964 Ford 2000 Industrial backhoe with a sloppy/loose steering arm. Not sure if that's the actual name, but it's about 9 inches long & connects to steering rod then left front tire. It's near push button start switch, has a "ball & socket" type connection. Any help with the name the...

I'm sure this has been discussed before...but can you review how much hydraulic fluid my machine takes? My 4 cylinder gas machine has been parked 15 years...should I drain, replace filter & re-fill? Also, I think the shifter boot has been leaking water into the transfer case...how much & what...

Hello all, I've rescued a 1964 Ford Industrial 2000 b/h from a neighbor's backyard. It's been parked 15 years...he said if you can get it running it's yours! Replaced battery, starter, multiple hydro hoses and rear tire. Finally got it running & home!!! Still plenty of repairs/maintenance ahead...

Hi, I'm a new member & I already have a need for your expert advice. I have an antique Simar rototiller first owned by my grandfather, then my father & now me! It has spark issues & will run briefly & then stop. It's about a 1946 model & not much on the web for repair help. How do I check...