Recent content by reswhiz

Thanks for taking the time to reply: Bmaverick I scoured that forum and downloaded the only service manual I could find. I went thru it all, but could not find any references on the headlights. What am I missing? JC Thanks for posting the pdf. That is just what I needed. I had forgotten...

Hi All! Noticed I had a headlight out. I rebuilt my grill over a decade ago, and I remembered the bezel was held on by an odd spring clip. I managed to pop the bezel off, but can’t figure out how to get it all back together again. Anyone have access to instructions? Thanks!

Just to close the loop on this, turns out that the AC terminal on the ignition switch was dead. Got a $20 aftermarket switch off Amazon, and it is GTG!

Hi All! First off, forgive my long-winded ramble. Just trying to give as much info as I can. I went out to do my pre-snowstorm check on the Ford 1700, and discovered the battery was dead. It started immediately with a jump, but is not charging. I also noticed the headlights wouldn’t work...

Hi All! I have a 1983 Ford 1700 tractor, with a 770 (I think its an A) loader mounted on it. Last week I noticed both the bucket cylinders were leaking oil around were the rod goes thru the cylinder head. I believe it takes a SML24477 seal kit. Without a proper parts manual, I am kind of...

Hi! The muffler on my 1982 1700 has rotted off at the elbow. You can remove the entire muffler assembly off of the elbow, which is still in good shape. The guy who does my welding says it will just break off again, since he can't do anything but weld on the outside sheet metal. I have...