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Is there a spec for the head bolt that goes into the block on the 1700. I know the nuts get torqued to 107 lbs but what about the bolts into the head.

Hopefully finishing up a rebuild on my ford 1700. All timing marks are right on. Had fuel injector rebuilt also. Before l put the head on l wanted to see when the fuel is injected to the cylinder.While turning the crank l could see fuel popping out of the pump fittings where the fuel line is...

Good afternoon, had my head sent out to be welded due to cracks around the combustion chamber. looked real nice when I got it back . I installed it with the service manual so it should be right. Also added two new exhaust valves because the old ones were badly pitted. Had all valves reground...

Installed new head due to cracks, installed in cold temp,just my luck. The install went great, got the motor warmed up with a torpedo heater. Started up for about 30 seconds and stopped, let it sit a a bit and tried again. Ran a lot longer after it warmed up but seemed to lose power. I let it...

Good morning l sure hope everyone is doing well, l own a Ford 1700 that takes 15w40 shell Rotella, that's what the previous owner did also. Would it hurt to use Shell 10w30 synthetic blend instead just to help with starting in cooler weather. Tractor haS about 3000 hrs but was rebuilt with 2000 hrs

Any easy way to check injection pump timing on the ford 1700. Found some good info on here but can anyone explain how to open up a thumbnails to see the picture on this site

Hello, getting cooped up at home and making work for myself. Decide to do some p.ms on the Ford 1700. Anyone know what is a good compression number for the cylinders. I tested them and they are at 390 psi. Reason being l get a little anti freeze coming out at times in the overflow when the...

Hello, since we are stuck at home trying not to catch the coronavirus decided to do some pm work on the 1700. In the process had to remove the hydraulic pump to get at the fuel injector pump. Now once everything is put back together cant get the hydraulics to operate at all. I do have a manual...

Hello, l own a Ford 1700 tractor, nice tractor but its eating glow plugs. I get about 4 uses out of them and they burned out. All electrical is good and ignition switch checks out. Would there be a possibility of something inside the head that's worn l am using l believe the correct plugs...

Use tractor and starting to notice when going up a very slight upgrade or pushing snow tractor tires crawl to a stop in 2and3rd gear. I dont notice the engine working harder. This tractor was like a tank before. Would push alot of snow and not stop. Is the clutch going bad or slipping. Any way...

I bought my ford 1700 last year. I'm starting to think the battery is undersized. Its the size of a car battery but the battery stand is way bigger. Seems when l use the glow plugs at first it weakens the battery were it doesn't crank very fast. Does anyone have an idea of what size battery l...

Hello From snowy Green bay. Having issues with glow plugs burning out after a couple of starts. I did some looking around and l have about 9to10 volts going to the plugs when turning the key to the left. The indicator glows red. Question 1. Is it ok to leave a battery charger on the battery when...

I own a ford 1700 tractor lots in nice shape but it's been acting up lately. I like working with it cutting grass with brush hog and tilling up food plots

Hello. First time post, Starting to have an issue with my Ford 1700 starting. Temp is 60 degrees out. Engine cranks over good and have exaust coming from the stack when Turning it over but don't start. Tried glow plugs and still don't start. Plug in the block heater for 2 hours and it starts...