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Agreed. Not to make this a long post, but the family that actually owns the land decided to let the fields go for a year, so the growth is over 4 feet in some areas. I'm trying to get it back under control. On another note, I lubed the tractor and mower and the results are great. If I can keep...

Thank you Road!

Hi and again, thanks in advance, The three point lifts and operates almost as should, but as soon as I turn the tractor off, the three point lowers to the ground with the lever in the up position. There's a trim mower on the back at the moment and it never did this. I'm thinking there might be...

Hi and thanks in advance, I'm in the market for a used bush hog for a Ford 1220 and was wondering if there is a preferable size for this tractor. I'll be cutting about 23 acres of pasture. Thanks!

Thank you TT!!

Got the reference numbers. it says discontinued. Wondering if I can bridge the gap with two separate pieces.

Thanks Tractortech, part #34 is what broke. Do you have a part reference number for that? THANK YOU!!

Number 34! That's it!!

Hello All, Please accept my thanks in advance. I'm working on a Ford 1220 and found a leak in the hydraulics. It's a "step-down" on what I believe is the return line from the power steering back into the hydraulic compartment under the seat. The tractor was gushing hydraulic fluid and when I...

Thank you JC!! Never too late for the next person! For a replacement, screw a piece of wood or champagne cork in the hole? Do you think the freezer plug is ok? What I should do is make a mold and then print the mold in a 3D printer and make plugs for everyone here... except I don't have a 3D...

Thank you for the idea about the rubber drain freeze plug. I used a 1 1/8th shaved slightly to insert and tighten. My question is can I run the tractor and operate the front loader with the freeze plug. Thanks Roustabout!

So can I run the tractor and operate the hydraulics with the adjustable drain plug secured?

Follow up! As a temporary solution for keeping water out, I got a 1 1/8th adjustable drain plug, milled it down lightly and closed it up. Any suggestions as to where I can get a replacement for the original plug would be greatly appreciated. I just got off the phone with Messick's and an OEM...

Chiseled and it's clear. Thanks again!

agreed. So just start to chisel it out, maybe with a vacuum to try and keep debris from falling in?

Uh oh... I believe this would've happened no matter what I would've done. Most of the cracking probably happened when I tried to loosen this a couple of years ago. Next suggestions?

Thank you for all the replies! Just to be clear, I'm assuming the plug unscrews. I'm going to soak it with Kroil again today and give each of these a try. After the plug is out, and fluids drained, filter replaced, all the hose lines need to be replaced. I was going to replace them with Napa...

Hi all. Don't know if the hydraulic fluid has ever been changed. It must have at one point, but it hasn't been changed in at least a decade. Trying to get the fill plug unscrewed and it's not happening. I used Kroil on it and it still won't budge. Any and all suggestions are welcome...

Thanks TractorTech, I'm not sure what parts are exactly missing either. I added a graphic about what seems to be missing. While it's a straight line, the hole at the top is about two inches to the side of the bottom piece, so the part probably has a knuckle. I'm trying to get ahold of the...

Hi All, Thank you in advance as I may have my terms wrong as I'm a complete novice. 1979 Ford F 1700 with a Bradco system. The hydraulic control lever broke and the arms won't lift. Please advise as to where to find the part. Sorry I don't know the name of the part. I can't find a manual for...

Will check all the QDs! Thanks!

Hi all! My brother-in-law got stuck while mowing and was able to get free using the old "in reverse with the bucket in the ground" routine. After he got out, he raised to bucket and arms to get back to the shop and the arms are stuck in the up position. Bucket moves up and down without an issue...

Owner's manual!?! I thought that's what Youtube was for! Kidding aside, you're right, need to pick one up. I did figure out the differential when I saw the video on how to get unstuck with the front loader. I'm guessing that to engage the 4wd, put in neutral, flip the handle and go. I'm not...

Alright, time to cut some pastures! Greased the bush hog, oil levels good. Got running, the bolts are holding. Decided to get in and cut some swamp grass, took it back about 20ish feet towards the creek. And BAM, my first time stuck. Never fear, watched a youtube video on how to get out and...

JC, I agree that jacking up the entire rig would be the way to go, but I took the "uh oh, well let's just go for it" approach, which is a roll of the dice. Start engine - √ Idle up - √ Lift frontloader...... √ Check assembly, everything holding? √ Engage 1st gear - √ Sloooooooowly let out...

SUCCESS!!!!...... I think? The reason the front wasn't coming down was because there are two guide pins that line up the holes. With some blood, sweat, begging, yelling, cursing, praying and tears, it pried loose. Lots of wiggling and maneuvering with the help of a hockey stick I was able to...

I'll try hitting it with a 4lb hammer as suggested. I'm looking at the diagram and it should come loose. I was hitting it with the only hammer I could find at the moment and of course it wasn't budging. Thanks for the info, I wanted to make sure there wasn't some not so obvious reason it...

NEXT STEPS COMPLETE - almost... I got all four bolts holding the pivot loosened. Tractor is jacked up and secure. Took out the four bolts and lowered the axle. The rear came down but the front is up and won't come down. Is this because of the steering part that is clamped to the wheel/axle? I...

JC, when I posted the photos, there was a glitch in the new forum and I couldn't write anything. Since I don't know any of the parts, I had spent all day yesterday trying to figure out where the Pivot was and trunnion sounds like something I should eat as a last resort. At about 1am pst, I had...

So I'm in the process of figuring out what the pivot trunnions are and from what I've seen, it's what these bolts are holding: So if I have this correct: Jack and support the front end. Remove these 4 bolts, lift the front end some more, move the axle forward, lift the drive connector up...

I think this came apart basically because when the loader was up, the assembly tipped forward and the two pieces moved away from each other. Thanks for the info and I'll give it a go! I wish I had a photo of the assembly tilted forward for you to see. the approximately 30˚ forward from the...

Agreed with all and THANK YOU! The diagrams answer a question that I have had - What size are the original bolts that hold the assembly to the block. Answer - 12mm x 35mm. I got this from searching the part number and there is was, New Holland Bolt M12 x 35 Part # SBA011511235 - New Holland...

Next Steps Complete! I would say I'm about 70% of the 90% I'm striving for. I'll never have it at 100%!! Right Side: I was able to work some of the other bolts in. I have them tight, but not torqued down or with locktight. Right side 5 of 6 are in. They all need to be readdressed. #2 I'll try...

Update! We're getting closer As of tomorrow, Left side will have all six holes bolted! I have what looks like six bolts but the 12mm needs to be replaced with a longer bolt and washers between the bent arm and engine block. I'm using two different bolts only because the silver ones I got from...

UPDATE - Success! Sort of, but at least one step closer... As a recap: We went from this: To this: And now this: Every bolt you see are temporary until I get it all lined up. The missing bolt on the left side is actually 12mm instead of 14mm. I have no idea why. Also the missing bolt...

1- This loader is not factory and not connect at the clutch housing. It's connected at the rear axel and in the front at the assembly - Hence why it's moving the battery and radiator with the assembly not connected. I have attached more detailed photos of this. 2- The mounting plate was bent...

SUCCESS....maybe? Here's the update. First, a huge THANK YOU for all the safety information and concerns. I took every precaution into consideration. JC, you were referring to the type of front loader and I found out some more information from my mother-in-law. My in-laws were the second...

HOOD ISSUE SOLVED.... well sorta First off, Thank you JC-Jetro and the many others that have given outstanding advice on the hood not fitting and how to get it back on straight. My next step was to actually have a piece built between the hinge and the hood to lift it. BUT mysteriously when I...

Not sure if this thread should be moved or renamed since the hood is the issue over the radiator hose. I've banged the hood and here's the issue. The hood/hinges aren't adding up. If the bolts are taken out of the hinges and I fit the hood in the proper position, my hinges are off by about 2"...

JC, Thank you so much for your time! I'm in no rush, the lower radiator hose won't be here until Monday. I do have the filter cap. I believe the hood was bent when it was up/away from the tractor. I'm looking for a pic from the side with the hood like the photo attached. I'm thinking of taking...

Update! I lifted the air filter by 1/2" above the coolant hole on the engine and can go higher(Pics 1,2). The issue I have now is the hood. In the original post I stated that the front loader bent the hood a few years ago. I removed the hood and took it to a metal shop which pounded out the...

Hi All, First, I'm a complete diesel tractor noob, but I'm handy! This tractor hasn't been in use for 5-6 years. I've drained the gas, changed the oil, new glow plugs, new battery and drained the radiator(all according to the specs found here). I had to replace the upper and lower radiator...

Came up here just outside of Vancouver, WA from Southern California to stay with my wife's family on their 7 acres. My father-in-law passed away a few years ago leaving his 1979 Ford 1700 sitting in his shop for at least 5-6 years. Looking forward to getting this beauty running!