ford 850

The PTO lever will not move to engage on a 1957 Ford 850. I turned the shaft and had the clutch pushed in but it will not shift to engage. The lever will wiggle some and I tapped on it with a hammer lightly. I haven't pulled the cover yet but plan to next trip to the farm. Any ideas?

I have some cold roll flat bar that I want to drill to make some stabilizer links for my 3pt system, to keep my mower from swinging side to side... can anyone tell me what the length should be, center-of-hole to center-of-hole, on these bars.... the 9N, 2N, 8N, 800 and 900 series all used the...

Trying to see if anyone has knowledge on a diesel engine that would fit(bolt right up or adapter) to a ford 850? I know alot of old tractors had diesel gas or lp versions but dont think the fird 850 did but also know there are some of those "well if you take this engine and do this or that it'll...

The throttle lever on my 850 Ford tractor will not move. Several moving parts in the linkage. Any advice is greatly appreciate. thanks Ernie

what would cause my choke to push automatically while I'm driving? It starts to cut out until I hold it in and runs fine.

I have a Ford 850 hydraulic problem. The 3 point hitch attachments work fine. Up and down nicely. There is a valve under the seat to switch the hydraulic oil from the 3 point hitch to the front hydraulics where I have a snow plow. There it goes up fine but does not come down until the next...

So today its about 30 degrees and my Ford was difficult to start. Choke or no choke finally get it started and I put my quick hitch on and start grading my driveway. The thing cuts out when I put it under load . I finally get it restarted and back up the hill to the garage and it doesn't...

Here is a shot of my new project. It came with an old JD 127 mower deck, a 3ph road grader blade, and a 3ph log boom, all serviceable. I paid $2500 for the lot, which is about as good as I have found in this area. I didn't have to pay for trucking something else from farther away. I will be...

I am looking at a neighbor's Ford 850 to potentially purchase. I was driving it today, and it seems that the gear shift is not working like I would expect. I find that there are only gears selected at the extreme left and right positions in both the up and down rows. The middle positions do...

I recently purchased a "new" to me 1958 ford 850 tractor. Took it on its maiden voyage this weekend to deer lease. After getting started noticed a lot of heat around muffler and manifold. Like glowing bright red and causing tractor to vapor lock. Whats causing this and how do I remedy the...

I have a 850 Ford tractor that has ran great for two years, now its running bad. Here are symptoms and what I have done so far. 1. Runs pretty good for an hour or so then runs bad. 2. If I pull choke out half way, it will run better. I have replaced sparkplugs, wires, points. and timed it...

Hi all, Hope this is the right place for some help. I'm changing the electrical system on my Ford 850 from 6 volt to 12 volt using an Si 10 alternator. I've wired it with new wiring and plugs and followed the diagrams I've found online, and it still doesn't seem to be charging. I did take the...

I just picked up a ford 850 from a tractor flipper who could not get it to run. My main concern at this moment is when I first looked at it the sellers partner was still trying to make it run. They picked it up on a trade. The previous owner said it would not start after sitting for over a year...

You asked for a picture of my tractor so others could learn from my experience with it. The most valued experience I have learned is 鉄haring ideas? the willingness too help a stranger with a problem is a gift for the heart. My wish is for this gift of sharing always be given from the heart...

I also have a 850 with a zenith carb, but after running 2 hours the tractor stops and I hit it on the side of the carb tractor runs. My guess the float is sticking. I am new to carb rebuilds so is there a easy way to fix a sicking float. Maybe carb cleaner ? I do not know how to identify the...

Got my hands on a Ford 850 today, it's going to be a labor of love I think. I've changed the water pump, got one from Steiners, and discovered the temp gauge can't possibly work since it's rusted off. I haven't been able to locate the temperature sensor on the block, or head yet so I thought I'd...

Couple of weeks ago I purchased a New Holland 757C backhoe and installed it on the Fordson Dexta. It has become apparent after using this combination for a few hours that the Ford 850 with the loader might be a better home for the hoe. I plan on using a PTO pump to run the hoe and would like the...

Today, I attempted to do the first round of maintenance on my newly purchased 1955 Ford 800 tractor. It's not a garage queen, and has been outside for a while, as evidenced by the milky sludge in the air cleaner. I got that cleaned out, and was promptly dismayed that it just wouldn't run...

finally got some use out of my woods 6500 hoe. since I got it last year it's been at my stepdads place doing work for him ;) back when we got it, I was considering that hoe or one of those tow behind models at northern tools / harbor freight. after looking at the use that's been done and seeing...

First, thanks to all of you for all your help with my 850 and 1841 questions. My question about my 850 transmission is, to paraphrase George Jetson, "Jane, how do you shift this crazy thing?" I have the operators manual. It has a lovely picture of the shift pattern but it's not much help. I...

I have a Ford 850 tractor that has a lever on it that I can not figure out what it is for. It is located on the right side of the gear case up near the top just under the seat. It is about 3-4" long and the end is flattened like it is intended to be pushed over easy with your fingers. It has...

I just got a Ford 850. When I looked it at it, everything looked good but the hydraulic fluid. The fluid looks as foamy as if someone had put it in a blender. I have seen engine oil where the head gasket had blown and there was water in the oil. That looks kind of dirty brown and nasty. This...

MY 850 IS SHUTTING DOWN WHEN COIL GETS HOT, AFTER COOLING DOWN IT WILL START,, BUT WHEN PULLING HARD WILL CUT OUT. ANY HELP WOULDD BE APPRECIATED ! THANKS

A refurbished...almost "restored" '55 Ford 850...12V w/alternator. Work seems well done by a retired farmer who does this as a hobby. Most mechanical systems were taken apart and re-assembled with repair and new parts as necessary. Rings and pistons were left as is...no smoke from breather...

I have a 1955 850 and I'm wondering in a Dearborn Model 19-8A loader will fit on it without major modifications. Any experience with these things, anyone? Thanks ahead of time. Dan

where do you hook up the hydro guage to check pressure and what should the pressure be?

Hydraulics barely lift implement off ground and it starts to drop as i begin to drive. Fluids are fresh and full. No leaks that i can see. Need help!!!!

Hello, I have a ford 850 that I love but for the last year has experienced intermittent hyd' leaks. And by leaks, I mean it pours! I took the lift assembly apart last year, completly cleaning out the resevoir, replaced any o-rings I could. I also rebuilt the hyd-pump. The problem started...

HI all, Was looking at one of these tractors to run my JD 24T small square hay baler. Is it even possible to run this type of baler with a dependant pto? According to the manual I need a 540 or 1000 rpm pto. Thanks, Ryan

having problems with shuttering or jumping when going up

I wonder if anyone out there has tackled converting a Ford 850 single stage clutch to a model 860 dual stage clutch for live PTO. I know it's a big job but it would be so helpful on my many PTO driven implements. There are donor tractors around for the hardware but I'm wondering how much time...

dec. 30th 2006 Purchase jan 2 Transported home jan 3 bought oil and filter and nifty ford emblem key chain jan 6 replaced -very- leaky fuel valve with plastic one and changed oil, finally unloaded off trailer. started parts list for minor repairs. jan 7 replaced temp plastic fuel valve with...

I see a ford 850 sitting locally, condition, Id say given its age is good, not considering age Id say fair. Front tires dryrot splitting, could use paint and some engine gaskets.....4500hrs, what would be a good starting price to offer the seller? If you want something done faster, increase...