ford 3000

Have done a search but not found any helpful info. I have a 1971 diesel Ford 3000 that ran to a halt one day shortly after starting after a break of about a month from previous use. It is a fueling issue. Filter replaced, tank screen replaced, tank flushed, new diesel put in (half a tank full)...

My PTO stopped working...so, I removed the PTO shift lever and cover to find that the PTO Shift Arm is broken (internally) and the shift lever isn't turning anything -- thus the fork isn't sliding the collar down to engage PTO. I have an older 3000 and my shift arm (part #C7NNN7540A)...

Looking at a 1975 Ford 3000 Diesel with a Bush Hog attachment. She has the 8 speed tranny, and is purported to be in "Excellent Shape" with everything, including the lights in working order. I know virtually NOTHING about tractors, but have spent 30 years in Industrial Maintenance. Point being...

Looking at a 1975 Ford 3000 Diesel with a Bush Hog attachment. She has the 8 speed tranny, and is purported to be in "Excellent Shape" with everything, including the lights in working order. I know virtually NOTHING about tractors, but have spent 30 years in Industrial Maintenance. Point being...

Hi all, I just bought a Ford 3000 Tractor I think about a 72 model. This is my first tractor and not 100% sure on all operations, but have a good understanding of engine, electrical, and hydraulics. My issue is the 3 Point doesn't maintain where I set it, or in other words it sags down after a...

I'm looking to put a loader assembly on 1967 Ford 3000. Where can I find a list of which model's will fit?

I have a 1969 Ford 3000. The swing out battery box has been completely disassembled. Does anyone know where I can get instructions on how to put it back together?

Howdy from Texas and longtime lurker here. Recently bought a 196? Ford 3000 diesel. I have the owners manual and shop manual. It is my first tractor and so far I have enjoyed shredding and box blading with it. The other day it began to lose power on me until it died, but then fired right up...

Hello all. I have a line on purchasing an old Ford 3000 tractor. It currently does not have a front end loader, and I'd be interested in adding one to it. Problem is I don't know which would fit this tractor, where to find it, or anything like that. Clueless would be a kind word to describe my...

Hi, I bought this tractor at an auction this summer and has always been hard to start. Usually have to use starting fluid. Once it is running seems to go good. I have done some mowing and tilling with it. I finally had time to check the timing on the thing. Problem is it won't turn the direction...

Hi I'm new here! I fitted all new brake shoes and springs on my ford 3000 diesel (drum brakes) I have adjusted them as per manual so everything seems ok but when braking the camshafts are moving 1 centimeter down and making clicking sound you can also feel it in the pedal. Both sides are the...

What kind of lubricant is recommened in injection pump?

Hi everyone New to the forum. Everytime I looked up something I seemed to be directed here so thought I would join. Anyway, recently purchased a Ford 3000 diesel. It has one hydraulic auxiliary port out the rear. What I am trying to understand is what I need to do to run a double acting ram...

anybody have experience in fuel coming out of the weep hole in a gas ford 3000 fuel pump. it is a drop, squirt every second or so? what does this mean?

Hey Guys I have a old Ford 3000 that will crank but not start. The one thing I noticed is it seems to lurch forward when attempting to start the machine. I figure it must somehow be partially in gear thus the forward lurch and inability to start. I'm hoping I can get some feed back on what you...

Hi all. My first question. I have searched the forum but can't find the answer either here or in the manuals. I have a late 71 diesel Ford 3000 with live PTO. I have a pipe coming out of the hydraulic auxiliary control valve which routes back to the left of the seat with a female quick coupling...

I put a deposit on a Deere 2155 Monday that I saw on craigslist to replace my faltering massey 135 gasser. Yesterday I see a ford 3000 with 6ft bushog brand bushog(huge gear box, nice bushog) for $3500. I planned on just the bushog but guy would not separate and I figured the 3000 was worth...

I bleed the injectors and get air. The tractor will then start but only run for 10 to 15 minutes. I bleed the injectors again and get air. Seems to be sucking air from somewhere but I cannot figure out where. Any ideas?

I have the service and owners manuals, they are not helpful I have do not have a zerk on either front wheel, I have a variety of zerk sizes. I tried to thread in two different sizes, could not get one to thread. Question 1) Is the center of the spindle, just outboard of the cotter pin, where...

Hi, hope I can solve an issue with a 3 cylinder gas ford 3000. I bought a new coil and cap plugs but still no spark at points. What the heck. Does anyone have a diagram for the key back to the front of this tractor or a sight that may help me thanks Jon from Erie county ny

I have a friend's Ford 3000 and while I was mowing the other day, it popped and mower deck quit running. I checked the mower deck, no problems. With the pto in gear and running, I could grab the coupler and stop it from turning, while the PTO shaft in the tractor was still turning. One of the...

What kind of sockets will I need to have. This is my first farm tractor. Is there a good list of general tools I need to pick up for maintenance that I probably don't currently have? thanks

Ford 3000 price check Hello very new to tractors and farming. I'm looking for some advice on a ford 3000 tractor. I have 6 acres with a Lot of it that needs to be cleared. I will have 7000 sq feet or so of snow to clear and we get a lot of snow. We also have a large garden with plans of...

Hello very new to tractors and farming. I'm looking for some advice on a ford 3000 tractor. I have 6 acres with a Lot of it that needs to be cleared. I will have 7000 sq feet or so of snow to clear and we get a lot of snow. We also have a large garden with plans of expanding it, I'd like to use...

One of the power steering tubes from the steering column to the right hydraulic unit broke. I had a new tube made at a local auto shop and installed it. The reservoir was refilled with fluid. Then when I started the tractor the steering moved compeletely to the left and locked up. Then, I...

Hi, I have recently bought a 71 Ford 3000 tractor and I am having some problems with the 3 point lift. It operates fast enough but is weaker than normal I think. When lifting and lowering it shudders quite a lot. Reducing the flow control helped a bit; but when dragging a log attached to the...

Hi everyone I've got a 76 fd 3000 diesel that I've had for about 15 years the bad thing is it doesn't have pwr steering and the older I get the harder it is the steer. At one time I looked at buying a factory pwr steering kit but the company is no longer and the price was up there 1500.00. My...

I have been running the PTO a lot this season, brush hogging and cutting/harvesting hay. Now I am leaking hyd fluid at the PTO output shaft. Probably a quart when parked overnight. Bought a new shaft seal and cover gasket to replace. I haven't had to do one of these in a while. I will be...

As the title states, it's leaking hydraulic fluid from the shaft that the clutch pedal actuates. I can't find anywhere in my factory manual that covers this. What I'm looking for is information on what parts I need and how to do the repair. Its a 1974 3000 gas 8 speed. Thanks in advance for...

I'm new to this so I'll do my best. I have 66 Ford 3000 diesel, light switch shorted while mowing, now electrical is not working at all, do get power to the starter solenoid spins when I short it. No dash lights, haven't found any burnt wires, checked fuse at dash is fine, also tried another...

I have a ford 3000 diesel tractor. When it is in gear, it has a whining or grinding noise coming from the tranny/rear end area. Sounds kinda like a steering pump when its going out, or maybe a throw out bearing in an ol chevy truck. Any ideas as to what could be making this noise?

Howdy folks - my second post here. I posted this in the 'Hydraulics' section but then realized it may not be the appropriate place since most of the issues there seem to relate to newer tractors. If the moderators feel the first thread should be deleted or combined with this one, please feel...

The power lift on my Ford 3000 gas was weak and jumpy so I checked the oil in the transmission it was over filled and it looked like chocolate milk. Since I did not need it I let it set for a over a month and drained it today it looked more like coffee and smelled bad. If this is water...

Hello, I bought a new water pump (P/N EAPN8A513F front pump only) that apparently should fit but the impeller hits the back housing. I figure I'll get the entire pump including the back housing but the ones I find state "for BSD329 engine". I can't seem to locate this information in my manual...

I have a "new to me" 1974 Ford 3000 Diesel that I can not get started. It ran well and always fired up when I first got it. I had it about a month and was driving it when it shut down. I later found that I had not turned on the fuel, so I guess it just ran out of fuel in the line. It has not...

Tried to use the post hole digger on my 1970 Diesel Ford 3000, The auger went down to China and the tractor did not have the hydraulic power to pull the auger out of the hole. Also I discovered the digger only goes clockwise and wont go counterclockwise. What am I doing wrong. Any suggestions...

I am a new member and it has been years since I have done much tractor work, dates back to the 1970's and was related to several 8N Fords that I owned. Now I have questions about our 1966 Ford 3000 tractor. Tractor was working fine, hauled it down to a friends lot on the trailer, unloaded it...

First post!!! :) first off THANKS so much for this site! It has helped me rebuild a 1954 Farmall cub complete engine overhaul and bolt to bolt restoration! Now last week the guy I work for out me on another project. Resurrect a 74 ford 3000 from the grave it sat in for 12 years(the over grown...

While installing a Ford front end loader on a '66 3000, the shaft that drives the pump does not line up with the hole in the axle. I bolted the hub with the spline to the crankshaft pulley, and the pump shaft does not line up correctly. I loosened the bolts and was able to install the shaft...

I have a 67 Ford 3000 gasser that won't start. Ran great all winter even in -20 deg weather. Couple weeks ago put it in the barn after moving round bales. Week later tried to start it. It did but died before I got out of the barn. Seemed like not enough fuel getting thru. Rebuilt carb with CNH...

I am in need of a tractor I can use to mow my 5 acres (3 grass). Originally I planned to rebuild my dads 8N over the winter but found a crack in the block that couldn't be salvaged and am having a very difficult time finding a replacement and don't think I will have enough time to fix before the...

My name is Dave and I am having an overcharging problem with my neighbor's Ford 3000 3 cyl gas tractor. It is a 1965 Ford 3000 with Lucas type generator and we have done everything the incredibly smart Soundguy has advised for other members in other posts that I can find. In fact, in...

Was using my 3000 to fix a rutted driveway and when using the loader with some down pressure to back drag, the drive coupler and pump shaft gave up the ghost. I had already backwoods repaired it with a new coupler and installed set screws in the coupler but the pump shaft is just to...

Hello, This is my first time to post to the forum. I recently purchased a 1974 Ford 3000 Diesel tractor. It was missing the lower grille and associated hardware i.e. grille knobs, studs and retaining clips that serve to hold the grille to the tractor (radiator shell assembly). There are tabs...

I have been looking for a 2 row tractor to plant a little corn (<4 Acres), I currently have a Kubota L3200 4x4 that I have been using as a 1 row. I ran across a Ford 3000 that has the Gas engine and single shifter (assume 4 speed) transmission. No HI/LOW range, just straight 4 speed. The price...

There's a local guy with a broke down Ford 3000 with an FEL selling his. I'm hoping I might convince him to sell his loader separately.

Hello everyone. I hope this is the right category for this post! I recently bought a 1968 Ford 3000 diesel tractor. The generator wasn't charging when I got it. After troubleshooting it and reading tips on here, I decided the voltage regulator was bad. Replacing it didn't fix it. So I took...

We have a hydraulic pressure nut kit for installation on a Ford 3000 tractor. The hydraulic pressure nut is to be fitted to the hydraulic pump. The kit contains: a] The Nut; b] The black rubber plug; c] 2 x copper annular disks each with flanges on the centre and edges of the disks; d] a...

I have a Ford 3000 with front end loader(Ford 771) . When I purchased it a little over a year ago I noticed the radiator was leaking from the lower nozzle. I pulled the radiator and had a new nozzle installed at a radiator shop. It worked ok for a little while until I noticed the same thing...

Would anyone know how I can get the leaver in to work the slasher, without starting it in the position first which drains the battery, I have to charge the battery first as it drains it so fast and the hydraulic hoses have to be lifted up when I take the battery out and when I put it back in not...

How do the pieces go back in the canister for a ford 3000? Talking about the spring mainly. It fell out when I removed the canister and don't know where it fits. Thanks.

Looking for Ford 3000 workshop manual

While reminiscing of spring, I found this video from last March when we tilled up some new ground for a new garden site. You can see our fruit trees in the background. This is the 60" King Kutter II Gear-Drive tiller on a 1969 Ford 3000 gas tractor. That is as slow as the tractor goes (1 st...

The small rigid tubing on my Ford 3000 is worn out where can I find one

I drove by a Ford 3000 2wd, power steering, and some mismatched yellow loader on it. Stopped and got the phone number off it. I noticed the loader was powered by a front auxiliary pump. Is that normal on these? I know the early 600 ect used the auxiliary pump. What is an ugly Ford 3000...

I am starting a thread that i have never found. what size snow blower should i run on a ford 3000 it is an 8 speed two stage clutch. There will be alot of drifts for it so i dont know what is better a single auger (large) a single auger (small) or a dual auger. Forum are some with teeth and...

Guys, I need some advice. I have replaced a power steering cylinder on my Ford 3000 twice and both times it has blown the retaining clip out of the end and as a result the packing comes out. The 1st cylinder I took back to the New Holland dealer but when it happened again...

I have a ford 3000 with a leak of a drop of diesel per 20 seconds coming out of the unit where the throttle hooks up to, as well as a dead battery. I have not started it since winter started and the battery died, am I going to have trouble starting it up in the spring? The diesel leaks weather...

three temp options for 3000 tractor gas engine which one is best? 168 172 or 188 I use tractor for small jobs and plowing driveway in winter. thanks

My ford 3000 "I believe 74 model but not positive" has been leaking an almost clear fluid so today I took the shields off to see that the fluid is coming from the gear box cover on the right hand side. I took the cover off and cleaned it up. I am not very mechanical so no am not sure what to...

Well i have a ford 3000 which i know diced the rpm gauge is not working it will spin all the way to 2600 rpm once the tractor starts and doesnt seem to matter where the throttle is. is it as simple as just replacing the cable or the whole dash panel. the fuel guage does not work but it hasent...

i have a 1969 ford 3000. when i bought the tractor it had a little bit of brakes on the left side so i pulled into it and found the axle seals were bad so i repacked the bearings replaced the seal and shoes on both sides cleaned everything and put it back together and adjusted them up till i...

I have a ford 3000 with a three point that will raise all the way to the top even though the lever is only 3/4 of the way up but below that works properly and no the draft control is not on. any help will be greatly appreciated:confused3::tractor:

I would like to know if anyone can tell me what size belt and what power steering fluid goes in and on my tractor.? I just purchased it last week.

G'day guys. Since my parents bought the family farm in 1986 (vineyard) we have had an old ford tractor. I believe it to be a 3000/2000 from 1965-75. Mum has since upgraded to a new tractor and just yesterday gave me the old ford which I'm stoked about. Fired up no worries after sitting for...

G'day guys. Since my parents bought the family farm in 1986 (vineyard) we have had an old ford tractor. I believe it to be a 3000 from 1965-75. Mum has since upgraded to a new tractor and just yesterday gave me the old ford which I'm stoked about. Fired up no worries after sitting for 12...

I have a 1970 Model Ford 3000 (diesel) that has recently started smoking out the blow by tube. The top mounted exhaust shows little to no smoke unless under heavy load. The hour meter stopped at 5705 a year or so after I bought it. (2010) I don't know if the engine has ever been rebuilt...

Where can I find a Draw Bar for a Ford 3000 tractor? I live in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Texas area.

Good Fellow tractor lovers, I am new to the forum having exhausted all options to try and get off the transmission main shaft. The challenge is to try and change the front pilot bearing and rear main bearing - Unfortunately I don't have a workshop manual and out in rural parts of South Africa...

New to the forum and been reading everything I could trying to research my tractor I just acquired. Best forum in the world for tractor info btw !! I need help in verifying the year/make/model of my tractor. I just inherited it and don't have any background on it at all. I was just a little...

I am trying to replace the instrument cluster in my Ford 3000. All the packages I see for sale say they are negative ground. My tractor is 12 volt,positive ground. Will they work in my tractor or do I need to do something special? I have the stock generator with the tack drive on the back end.

I am replacing the instrument cluster on a 1975 Ford 3000 and having trouble getting the bulbs to stay seated in the cluster. I can push the bulbs into the holes in cluster but nothing there to keep them in place. Has anyone else had this problem or know of a fix?

Two questions: where is the fuse box on the three cylinder gas engine, Ford 3000? secondly, how do I adjust the carb? Seems like not quite rich enuf when going from idle to higher rpms. Thanks, Barry

OK, before I ask the question, get your laughing over.:laughing::laughing: I just bought a 1970 Ford 3000, with a three cylinder gas engine. Looking forward to working it. Here's the question: Where in the world is the filler tube to add oil? Have looked high and low, literally. (See, I...

Has anyone found a mechanical temp gauge that the bulb with actually fit right in the head of these tractors? I know it's a 1/8 NPT every bulb I see at the parts store is way to big. All of them are like 3/8 to 1/2. I wonder if I could buy some fittings to make them work?

Soundguy, somebody, please help me out. My 3000 is making me pull my hair out. I bought it a year ago and it's constantly something new giving me problems. First the PTO wouldn't stay engaged. I was desperate to get some work done so I wound up keeping the heel of my boot against the lever...

Good afternoon. Anyone have any tips or tricks to make a water pump replacement go any faster/smoother on a '69 Ford 3000? Thanks in advance.

I'm from the philippines and planning to buy a a ford 3000 injection pump. It's hard to find tractor parts seller here esp. for an old model. does anyone know of a reliable website/seller where I can get the part from? Would be glad to hear suggestions from you. Haven't tried ebay yet... Thanks.

i want to check the hydraulic fluid level on a ford 3000 it has a loader that is ran with tractor pump and resivour

Guys, I've got a steering fluid leak and I think its coming from the sector arm seals. Is there a way to get the seals off the sector gear shaft without taking the shaft out? I've got the steering arms off the sector shafts and dont really want to take the shafts out because I dont know if I...

We have a '65 Ford 3000 diesel that seems to go through a starter motor about once a year. It is used to pull the manure spreader through a stable, stopping in front of each stall to clean the stall, so the starter does get a lot of use. However, I pulled the cover off he solenoid on the...

I've got a Ford 3000 gas tractor. Parts store sold me a fuel cap for a 3000, but is says for a diesel. I dont think its vented. Will this work? Tractor not running right now for other reasons, so I cant test it.

I have a 1969 Ford 3000 gas tractor with about 2410 hours on it. The tachometer recently stopped working. I pulled the gauge cluster, disconnected the tach cable from the tach and started the tractor. The shaft in the cable spun. I reconnected the cable to the tach and reinstalled the...

Hello: i have a Ford 3000 diesel that starts fine, but when it gets on a hill she slowly loses rpm and acts like she is running out of fuel then quits. After I roll back down the hill I can start her again after a lot of cranking. It has a quarter tank of fuel. Could it be sucking water off the...

My father has an older Ford 3000 that has no brakes...lhe has never looked in to rebuilding them, but I imagine it can't be that hard. What is the best place to start when diagnosing and repairing these brakes? Thanks!

tractor has been sitting for awhile, started it up and lift quite working

New guy with a towing question. I am looking at a 2004 Chevy 2500HD with the 6.0 liter gas engine to tow a Ford 3000. Ballasted weight of the 3000 is roughly 7000#. GVWR of the 2500HD is 9200# and GCWR is 18500# and max trailer weight is 12500#. I am thinking about bumper pulling the 3000...

I have a 1974 Ford 3000 with mfg. powersteering. The tractor will turn to the right on it's own, but when you turn the steering wheel back to the left, it feels like it is locking up. But if you hold pressure on the steering wheel, it will turn slowly to the left. I have check the fluid level in...

Hello everyone. I was just curious as to where I could find a front loader for our Ford 3000? I've done some research and people have said its not the best tractor to have a loader on but it won't be getting used too heavily. Anyone have any input? I really appreciate the help. Thank you.

The other day I was starting the tractor and it was turning over hard. Then while cranking the engine there was this loud & distinct "pinking" noise. Almost as if someone stuck a piece of steel with a ball peen hammer. To me it sounded like maybe a valve had hit a piston. My buddy was...

Hello all. I'm new to this site and I'm not sure if this is the correct area to post this question but I recently bought my first tractor a 1974 Ford 3000 gas with a loader and I couldn't afford a rig with 4 wheel drive nonetheless I like this tractor but I know I am going to get stuck in the...

I just acquired a ford 3000 with a simms injection pump that has a pretty bad fuel leak.I checked the oil level and there isn't any oil there.it is full of fuel. I haven't found a parts source for the simms .Has anyone here ever changed one over to a cav pump or is that even possible?

I have a early model Ford 3000 that set up for several years. Lift worked then but not after I got it running again. Control lever has no tension on it. Any suggestions where I should start?

Pto won't stay engaged

will a ford 3000 pull a 8 foot ford disc and/or lift it i am thinking so since it will lift 1700lbs

The position control /draft control level hasn't worked since I bought this1969 Ford 3000 tractor. Finally got around to pulling the lift cover and there was no linkage between the lever and the inside parts. I don't understand why someone would remove linkage unless there was a problem. Do any...

Hello I have a 1966 3 cylinder diesel that is burning through a quart of oil in about a 20 minute period. I did an in frame rebuild over the winter. New piston, rings, rod bearings, pins and had the head rebuilt. surfaced, guide, seals, valves. I set the valve lash per my manual. So i got it...

It was a cheap tractor but it just doesn't want to start. Everything seems okay and the starter motor is working fine when I took it off and the battery is new but it can only bring motor to a slow turning. It is automatic gears and I wonder if there is some lever or something that has to be...

Hi guys. I'm new to the forum and to the ups and downs of older tractor ownership. I bought a 69 Ford 3000 last winter to clear my driveway and to put in some food plots. Yesterday I graded my .75 mile long driveway with no problems, but when I went to give my wife her first ride on "the...

I have recently purchased this tractor, and I am begining to feel like the old farmer saw me coming a mile away! Initially the tractor wouldnt run for longer than about 10 minutes. So, I cleaned all of the farm fuel out of it, and drained the majority of the fuel out. I replaced the filters, and...

As my forum name hints, my Ford 3000 hydraulics have been troublesome. Maybe the members can help guide me to get this thing lifting so I can bush hog the property. The hydraulics have been slow since i bought the tractor 3 years ago, and I decided to change the hydraulic fluid (303) The 3...

I own a ford 3000 tractor with a front end loader. I bought the tractor about a year ago. I had some repairs made two new injectors new hitch pins and drained and cleaned the filtered in rear end. I also put a new starter on it. The tractor starts good and runs strong. I damaged the power...

I am searching for some help on figuring out whats wrong with my ford 3000 farm tractor. the clutch is not working. the hydraulic fluid is low and black...but doesnt smell burnt or hot. any suggestions? Thanks!

Anyone know how this should work ? Thanks... Calling Tractor Mechanics - QDMA Forums

My tractor wants to pull foward when inching pedal is pushed in even in reverse gears. Some one told me that the valve body was bad. Put a different one on and still no change. I have adjusted the bands to spec. Its gettin where you really have push down on the brakes to hold it. Oh and it has...

I have been searching for a power steering kit to buy to help me steer my Ford 3000. My tractor has a front loader. In my searching most kits that I find state " not recommended for tractor with loader". Any help in which power steering kit I can use with the loader would be much appreciated...

i have a 60's ford 3000 with fel the loader is ran off the tractor pump it raises and lowers at an ok speed and the front ram comes back quick but it dumps VERY SLOW the loader is a fasco with one dumping silinder thanks in advance for any help

My Ford 3000 is squirting fluid out of the pinhole in the filler cap of the power steering reservoir. It goes several feet in the air so it must be under alot of pressure. I had pulled the hood in the process of repairing the radiator. While the hood was off I replaced the filter in the power...

:mad:My Dad bought this tractor new and it has always been a PAIN! Hard to start and hard to keep running. Is there a new "bolt-on" to solve these coughing, sputtering, dying, leaking, trouble cold, trouble hot problems?

Hi All, Our recently purchased Ford 3000 seems to have it's Draft/position control lever stuck in the vertical (position) setting. The previous owner had used the tractor for haymaking with no issues 2 seasons prior, it was then restored and repainted (looks lovely) and parked in the barn...

Hi everybody, I just found this forum as I was looking for some assistance with my Ford 3000 - as the clutch seems to R.I.P. I just bought it last year - trying to make something of my 4 acres without having to become a full time farmer. It is the idea that I will replace the clutch when...

Ok, so I wrote earlier about a ford 2000 and decided to pass. not much difference than my other tractor in hp, no diff lock , limited gearing.Now I see a ford 3000 with diff lock, 8 spd, one remote, tires seem ok, no major issues listed by the dealer. A little far to go , but I think I can take...

I recently purchased a Ford 3000 with loader that is driven by a front mounted hydraulic pump. The fluid reservoir is a rectangular box mounted on the right side in front of the loader controls. The box has only about 1 inch of fluid in the bottom of the box. The loader seems to work OK. My...

I am installing a new injector pump. I need a picture to help locate an overflow connector line. There is a line about 4" lone with a bolthole that connects somehow to the injector pump, but I am not sure where. Does anyone have a picture to share of a 3 cylinder injection pump which is...

Just sold my Jubilee and upgraded to a nice restored Ford 3000 for only $400 more !...Got it home and noticed that when i turn the key off the two lights in the bottom corners stay on - The guy mentioned he thought the tractor had a bad battery, but I am thinking that these lights are staying...

Could any one tell how much trouble it is to pull the rear axles and replace the seals in a ford 3000 diesel ,,and do i need to replace the inner seals as well as the outer seals ,,,there leaking pretty bad .(NO BRAKES) Thanks Randy

OK - I think I have the answer but want to make sure before I start surgery. Early 70's 3000, Diesel, 1000 hours, SE Texas so no freeze risk (yet). Last used the tractor about two months ago to do some mowing. When I pulled it out last week my son pointed out a steady coolant leak draining...

On a 1970 Ford 3000, 3 cyl. gas, with an FEL, trans 8F and 2R having overtemp problems. It sat for quite some time and needed a carb rebuild. That done, it runs well now. Runs smooth and has good power. I will also check the timing and verify the under carb gasket to see if it is sucking in air...

Hi folks, I am new to this site also new to this tractor. I have tried to repair the hydraulic lift with only minor success. it still has a very bad chatter when lifting a heavy implement (box blade 810Lb) have installed lift cover kit, cleaned suction filter, replaced return filter and adjusted...

Does anyone have a picture of this nut assembly. When the old came apart we could not tell in what order this thing goes back together. A picture or diagram would be helpful. Thanks

Just got a Ford 3000 gas tractor last month. Learning as I go. Need to order a few manuals I think. What oil would be the best for winter, or should I use the same as for hot weather? What would be the best hydraulic fluid to use? The oil filter is new, so I don't think it needs to be changed...

Ford 3000 Help I am looking at a Ford 3000 for my first tractor. It is gas and has about 2450 hrs on it. It is in decent shape and has only mowed grass for the last 8 years. The current owner is the 2nd owner. It is a 1966 model. Now for the questions. The first owner broke the tranny and when...

How hard is it to replace a ford 3000 tranny? Where can a rebuilt tranny be found and what is an approximate cost? Thx

Building a log splitter. Have all assembled with 4X24 ram and control valve. Now wondering if I can drive the splitter off the hydraulic from my Ford 3000 tractor? It does not currently have any way I can see to tap into the system. Anyone know how and if the tractor pump will drive the ram?

So I finally managed to get the new clutch in my tractor. The frightening thing was on initial try out it acted like it was still frozen, but it turned out it was just the clutch pedal wasn't pushing the clutch in far enough so I turned the clevis in about 18 turns and that did the job, Now I...

Went out and picked up some concrete culvert pipe the other day. It was at a large local industrial contractors yard that my father in law works at. I wandered around a bit and found a small ford tractor with duals. I asked him if they would sell it because you could tell it wasn't worked and...

3000 diesel will not run under a load runs good at most rpms high rpm smokes and misses. This started after it ran out of fuel

Ok finally got my motor out and apart. I forgot to mark my crankshaft gear to the camshaft or the idler gear, I can remember which one touches the crank gear, but anyways how do I line the whole thing back up? I didn't move the injection pump at all so I should be fine there.

I have a Ford 3000 diesel, 8 speed, live pto, could anyone tell me how much wear is too much on a input shaft? Thanks any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.:D

I purchased a 68 Ford 3000 about a year ago for planting along with choppers and bush hog. This is my first tractor and don't know very much about it except it has a 3 cylinder diesel engine and if I work with it for a couple hours ( or once its good and warmed up) if I shut it down it will not...

Hey y'all! Is there any way to check a voltage regulator to see if it is good or not? I have a 66 Ford 3000 diesel and the previous owner has by-passed the voltage regulator and none of the instruments work and I'm thinking that could be the culprit? Y'all got any advice? Or should I just go...

I want to do away with my oil dummy light on my ford 3000 diesel. I want to put a mechanical guage on it. How do Ido this do I just take off the low oil sending unit on the left side of the block and put the hose from the mecahnical guage right in or what? And also how many psi guage should I get

I'm helping out a retired neighbor who recently bought a mid 70's Ford 3000. It's had a loader installed on it by cutting the pressure line on the right side coming from the pump and tying in the loader control valve. The problem is the loader is extremely slow. After starting it up, it takes...

Just bought a 1972 Ford 3000 diesel, the seller said it must have a dropped valve or blown piston, as it was running rough, knocking and blowing blue smoke. To make a long story short, I bought it, tore it down and pistons and valves are okay, but noticed the valves may be for a gas engine??? IT...

Hi there, I have a 1967 Ford 3000 Diesel and I can't figure out how to replace the PTO shaft seal. The tractor is equipped with a live PTO (8-speed dual clutch). According to the service manual I need to remove the 4 bolts, but after they are removed I can only pull out the shaft for like 1...

Here is the story. While I was changing the points and condenser I dropped the nut on the terminal. I had to pull the distributor to get it out. Changed the points and condenser. Set the gap and installed according to book.( I think). Tried to start no luck. I pulled the plug and had no...

OK so I managed to split my Ford 3000 and the new clutch package came the other day. I was looking at the Pilot bearing on the tractor and it looks like I have to remove the fly wheel to replace the pilot bearing. Is this correct? I was also looking at the release bearing. I thought there...

Well I finally split this tractor and I have received a new clutch package. Now before I install it. Some guys who are pretty good do it yourself mechanics with cars were telling me to check the fly wheel for warp since my clutch was so badly worn. They sat that the heat from the worn out clutch...

Just confirming that #1 cylinder is front of tractor, closet to radiator

I'm new to the forums. I bought a 1969 Ford 3000 gas 8 speed live PTO. It the first tractor real tractor I have owned personally. It is a project for me and the boys to work on, but I will work it as well. The dual stage clutch grinds when engaging PTO and it has a little blow by when it...

Hello All 1967 Ford Gasser 3000 After warming the girl up and getting to work she stalls out like she is out of gas then wont start again. I try to start her she turns over and over but wont catch. First time or two I figured I was low on gas which I was but after a fresh 10 gal she did the...

I've got a good friend that has a '70 3000 gas unit...he's redoing the hydraulic pump. Wants to change all the fluids. He ask me how much fluid to put in..I don't think he has the manual..Soundguy/other Ford folks...how much trans/hyd goes in the trans and how much in the diff? Appreciate it...

Im currently in the process of splitting a Ford 3000 and cant figure out how to detach the rear drag links. Any ideas?

Am looking for some attachments for my ford tractor. It does not matter what condition it is in just trying to get as cheap as possible. It does not matter if it is rusted with holes as long as it is in one piece. I am looking for the following Disc Box blade Bush hog/finish mower Cultivator

I have a 1970 ford 3000 I am in need of a new ignition coil wiring harness (p/n C5NN14916B). My local dealer says it is no longer available. I am trying to find were I can get one or the wire specifications to make one.

I have a 1970 ford 3000 I am in need of a new ignition coil wiring harness (p/n C5NN14916B). My local dealer says it is no longer available. I am trying to find were I can get one or the wire specifications to make one.

I have a 73 or 74 ford 3000diesels. I was using it today to scrap a driveway, and as I was scraping with the box blade all the way down, and all of the sudden it pops up to the all the way up setting. I tried to get it back down with screw adjustment and little lever adjustment an nothing any...

I have a fully restored ford 3000. it's only got 3.5 hours on it and just finished the whole project. The tractor has a tar like supstance leaking from around the new muffler and muffler clampdown the manifold to the top of the hydraulic filter and it's not runny unless it's hot soon as it cools...

Hello everyone: I am a new member to this Forum. I recently purchased an old Ford 3000 diesel. Not sure of the year. I haven't quite deciphered the numbers on the engine block yet. She ran great all the way home which was about a 30 mile trip. Graded my driveway a few times with it then the...

Have ford 3000 series tractor that is hard starting. It is smoking a light grey smoke at start up for about 30 seconds to a minute. It smoke black smoke when gunning the throttle. I just replaced the injector pump and injectors I bought a new starter that will go in tomorrow. The history of the...

I had a new power steering pump installed on my ford 3000 last week. The tractor steered good going straight with slight turns. Tried to make a complete turn around and it bent both the power steering cylinder shafts. I'm in the process of replacing both cylinders but can find no reason for the...

I have a '65 Ford 3000. What a terrific machine - but it doesn't have power steering. Is anyone familiar with any kits that I can use to put power steering on my machine. Many thanks.

i bought a 3000 ford tractor and was told it was a 1977,but now i see they were made from 1965 -1975, the number i found on the bell housing is as follows 210230,then 8C28B then 0199881

I do not refer to myself as a mechanic but recently split my ford 3000 and have ordered got a new clutch kit Question 1. Is the new pressure plate preadjusted (fingers)or do i need to adjust after installing. Also i did not mark how flywheel came off. Later noticed timming marks on it. Does it...

When I first went to look this tractor over at the local NH dealer it exhibited the exact issues I'm seeing today: Turn key, dash warning lamps light up, turn to start, they go out and nothing...no click, nada. I assumed bad battery or bad neutral switch. In either case, I left and went back...

Hello all, I am a new member and i already did my new member introduction yesterday. My new tractor will be put into service faster than i wanted it to. I have my tractor service manual orderd and coming in the next two weeks. There is a good possibility that i will be disc-ing next weekend...

I have a 1967 Ford 3000 Diesel Tractor - the 3 point hitch hydraulic lift does not work - I removed the lift cover and found that both suction and return line filter screens needed cleaning, the suction filter was really clogged with sludge. I visually inspected all accessable components and...

New to the forums here...just wanted to say hi first. So here's the deal. My father-in-law has a 69 ford 3000 and for the most part it's not a bad tractor. It does however have an ongoing problem...it's fouling the plug on the fwd most cylinder. A buddy helped him out and determined that...

I have a ford 3000 diesel with a front end loader,areally nice tractor ,been in the family since new. Well today the front axel support beam broke in half on the left side of the tractor.so i took the front end apart ,every things off, im now down to the pin that holds the support beam in place...

Hello I was wondering if anyone had a price check on a Ford 3000 1971 Gas Powered Tractor with a Freeman Trip Bucket Front end loader. I modified the front bucket so that is can haul and pick up more by making the entire loader a bucket (plated to the hooks). The hours are ~2100. The...

Hi all. Love the forum! I'm looking to upgrade from the beat up 8N I own and have spotted a Ford 3000 at the local dealer here in New Brunswick. Could use some advice on things to check and what you all think of the pricing. The unit has been sitting on the lot since last summer. It's a '74...

I have an old ford 3000. I think it is a 1968 model. Steering fuild has started coming out of the top of the steering column by the steering wheel. Any ideals on what is causing this,and is this something I could fix myself.

Having trouble lifting off Ford 3000 link hydraulics top cover. All perimeter bolts are out and can lift/rock cover only 5mm. It seems to be held by something underneath cover near the front of cover. Q1 - whats stopping removal Q2 - Is draft lever required to be in any position (up or down) for...

Please help ! I recently purchased a 1964 Ford 3000 Gas tractor. Had to do some minor repairs to the carburetor and it now runs great. We added some transmission fluid today and when we started it back up a small stream of transmission fluid under moderate pressure streams from behind or...

I have a ford 3000 and yesterday it started slobbering out the exhaust stack. It has never done that before or anytime this year , and i check the engine oil and it was way over filled I drained out about 3 Gallons of oil/think diesel but it was not over filled with engine oil, I think it was...

Hi all, I have a ford 3000. 8 speed diesel. Sometime when I want to shift from forward to reverse the trans want to lock up. I am able to remove the trans cover and put everything back to neutral. But Is there an adjustment somewhere? I replaced the shifters both gear and speed assembly. Do i...

Hi folks, I am brand new to the forums and not much experience with tractors, so I look forward to using your knowledge and experience... I have an early 70's F3000, diesel. 2 questions to start with: 1. The RH power steering cylinder is leaking in the front. Is this repairable, can I change...

Hi, looking forward to help and advice. Don't know to much about my F3000 and it needs a lot of help! Thanks for the forums, I see it is well attended.

How do I remove the cowling (dash?) on a 1974 Ford 3000 (gas)? Are there any helpful tips/tricks? The way I am envisioning it, it will take me days to remove. Thank you for your help. Any details or pictures would be greatly appreciated. (I am going to install the steering column repair kit...

A friend of mine wants me to fix their Ford 3000 tractor. They said the right brake wasn't working. I looked at it and pulled the little observation plug in the brake drum and quickly saw the problem - all oily in there. They should be dry. So, my question is, what is causing the leak? I'm...

I have a Ford 3000 gas. when its hot out the engin stalls and wont start till it cools down 10-20 min, also when its running agian when its hot out side there is a smell of raw fuel but no signs, any ideas

We picked up a Ford 3000 Tuesday and really like it so far. It's gas with a transmission PTO. Since we never owned a thousand series ford we've already come up with a few questions. The I&T book can't get here soon enough. The first thing that jumped out at us is the original instrument panel...

Are there any interal clutch adjustments on this tractor? I think it's a '73 or so with live PTO and the 8 speed if that matters. I can't find my book on it, but I know that I have adjusted the pedal position on the shaft before......I would rather pop the top cover and adjust if I can instead...

The fuel shut off on my Ford 3000 is extremely stiff. At one time it wouldnt start until I tapped head of injector pump I have used various supplements and changed the filter. It still runs great. It has the cav pump

Looking for hydralic line used or new.

All, I have a '73 Ford 3000 that recently blew the hyd line out of the pump. Lowered the 3-point and drove directly to the barn. I replaced the pressure nut and refilled the fluid and expected all to well again. However, not the case. It worked perfectly beforehand and now it does not work...

Hello everyone I'm new here and hope someone can give some input on my Zenith carb. I got it last week put it on tried to start it and gas poured out the bottom. I went to start it earlier today and it ran great. I reassembled the air box and the hood installed new muffler clamp started it up...

HI ANYONE KNOW WHETHER IMPLEMENTS USED ON A fORD 3000 tRACTOR COULD BE EASILY COMPATABLE FOR USE BY kubota mx5100 ? I'm thinking of buying used tractor implements when i buy a new tractor...i think the Ford 3000 was a 47 HP tractor and so i need to be sure they are easily compatable before...

I recently put a new clutch in my 1974 Ford 3000. Unfortunately I have a few questions on the wiring. Attached is a picture called "Solenoid". You will see a connection on the solenoid and I have nothing that will plug into it. Does anyone know what the connection is used for. It is shown...

Hello All. I recently purchased a 1969 Ford 3000. It is pretty temperamental when starting. When it is difficult to start, the starter will often smoke accompanied by a burning smell. Any ideas why it may be difficult to get the tractor to turn over? Additionally, getting the high and low...

Hey guys, im new here and already posted this on ytmag and im not sure if you guys are on that site so if you've read this already I apologize. Im looking to buy some parts for my 3000. The only place I have found a blinker assembly like mine is from agrilineproducts...do people in the US buy...

Just picked up a "new to me" '74 Ford 3400 that is absent a drawbar. Will the drawbar off of a 3000 work? Thanks.

I just picked up an old Ford 3000, and I am trying to find out as much info as I can about this tractor. The serial number is A107623. The number above that is F285 C. The number above that is partly missing, but what I can see is 524. The number on the motor is C5NN 6015 T3 below there is the...

Ford 3000 Now with pics Going to look at a 3000 gasser again tomorrow. Anything to look at or for. 5300 hours, never had a bucket on it. I will get a shot of the tag tomorrow to find out year. Seems it has an oil leak on the left side of engine. I am assuming valve cover. Could...

My ford 3000 diesel sputters like its dropping or picking up an injector every now and then and I was wondering if it could be air in the fuel line or possibly a clogged fuel injector? I recently ran out of fuel and after putting fuel back in I bled one injector and it fired right up and seemed...

Hello- welcome to my first post on here! I have a 1971 Ford 3000. It operates fine for slow driving activities, such as mowing, grading, dirt moving, etc... However, if I try to drive it down the road, even at modest speeds of 10 to 15 mph, the front tires sometimes shimmy back and forth...

New guy here, ready to buy his first tractor. My dad has a MF135 and his father had a MF35, and my other grandad had a Ford 3000. I've used them all except for the MF35, it was long gone before I was able to use it. I'm looking at either a MF135 or an MF240 or possibly a Ford 3000. I've been...

Looking at buying a Ford 3000 2wd, front end loader, the loader hydraulics have a problem, owner sez loader started working slower and slower and now will barely lift, the 3 point hitch hydraulics work good, does the front loader work off the same hydraulic pump as the 3 point lift, the tractor...

Hi Just bought my first tractor Ford 3000 (Not sure of age) running great but rear diff does not appear to be working. When I push the pedal down feels like nothing is engaging. Any Ideas what this could be or is it a case that pressure needs to be on the rear wheels before the diff lock will...

any help would be good I just finished a rebuild on my ford 3000 all is back together and cant get the CAV injector pump to work did the sprocket and pump timming as manual says Allso have bleed the pump and fuel filters as manual says too after letting the injector lines off at the injector...

I found this site by accident I like tractors and the different kinds of things that will work on them.We me and my wife have raised our children and are now just trying to survive in this world of ours..we are both in our fifties We have had some kind of tractor for the last twenty years.

Hello , my name is Adam and am new to TractorByNet site. I am a new tractor owner and need some pointers on some maint. on my tractor. Will start with this: why does my tractor have tow oil filters? and where should I look for the tractor year and model of my tractor. thanks

good tractor? any gotchas?

I have recently purchased a used Ford 3000 3 cyl. gas tractor. My first question is on the serial number info. If I am reading it right it is a 1965. The second set of numbers is 5B03B. According to one web site the 5 stands for 1965. Does the earlier tractors have numbers in brackets? As...

Hello all, I have a Ford 3000 that we have had for 30 years It has had a lot of play in the wheel before, but recently became hard to steer and more recently developed almost a 180 degree turn before the wheel engages . It has maual steering and would take any help I can get. Looking for step one.

looking for the name of the ram/dampener under the seat ,attaching to the 3 point hitch thanx :) https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dH-z58Xu6OI/TnZVNy01LBI/AAAAAAAABIw/ltf6TA6DEc8/1966%252520Ford%2525203000%252520tractor%252520threept%252520hitch.jpg

I'm trying to decide between these two tractors. I will mostly be brushogging and finishing mowing and tilling 1 acre gardens for multiple people in my neighborhood. IH 464 is gas and has somewhere around 45 horsepower at the pto and 41 at the drawbar. The seller states that it runs well...

Hi All, I am wanting to install a loader on my ford 3000, the one I have on offer is currently on a ford 5000, the question I have is the loader mount on the bellhousing the same between the two models, I am aware the front cradle is completely different,but if the dimensions are the same for...

Hello everyone, first post here I've been lurking for a while, I figured I would join now since I have a reason too. :D Picked up a 1970 something Ford 3000 diesel(not my first tractor) today, along with a new Woods 5' bush hog. I started to buy a new Workmaster, but I just need a tractor to...

I recently became the proud owner of a 1968 Ford 3000 diesel tractor. It's still running pretty strong, but I'm wanting to do a full overhaul and rebuild to bring it back to factory new. Anyone know where I can find parts (especially body parts (Whoever had it before couldn't drive that well.))...