All Fluids for 1976 Ford 335

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FORD3351976

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New to me Ford industrial 335 tractor Model #CU221C, (1976?)
with loader 19-529 (730)
with backhoe 19-388 (750)
I am going to change all the fluids so I have service starting point.
I need help with which fluids to use as not to harm this tractor.
Some original recommendations no longer available?
I am located in WI but tractor will not be used in winter months.

Engine Anti Freeze_____________________
Engine Motor Oil_______________________
Hydraulic Oil__________________________
Transmission Oil_______________________
Rear End Oil __________________________
Power Steering Fluid___________________
Did I miss anything?
Quantities would be nice but I do have shop manuals on order
for all systems.
Sorry for long post, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
GT
 
/ All Fluids for 1976 Ford 335 #2  
Welcome to TBN!

Engine antifreeze - at this point, Prestone mixed to your coldest weather specifications
Engine oil - a good grade diesel motor oil. Probably 15w40
All other oils - a hydraulic transmission oil from New Holland, Deere, Kubota, Cat, Tractor Supply, Napa can be used.
You may save a little money on your loader/backhoe and power steering by using AW68 hydraulic oil.

Is it a power shuttle (F/R on left of steering wheel and no clutch)?
Oops! If I was paying attention to your post, the model code tells me it is an 8x2, no PTO.
 
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Engine oil w/filter 7.0 qts
Coolant 2.75 Gallons
Transmission/rear end 13.8 qts
PS 2.0 qts

I will find the loader/backhoe for you 730 loader/750 backhoe setup
 
/ All Fluids for 1976 Ford 335 #4  
730 system capacity 10.5 gallons plus 6.5 gallons for 750 backhoe, but unless you purge all the cylinders you won't need much more than about 8 or 9 gallons. Don't forget to change the filter on the loader lefthand upright on the bottom
 
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#5  
Welcome to TBN!

Engine antifreeze - at this point, Prestone mixed to your coldest weather specifications
Engine oil - a good grade diesel motor oil. Probably 15w40
All other oils - a hydraulic transmission oil from New Holland, Deere, Kubota, Cat, Tractor Supply, Napa can be used.
You may save a little money on your loader/backhoe and power steering by using AW68 hydraulic oil.

Is it a power shuttle (F/R on left of steering wheel and no clutch)?
Oops! If I was paying attention to your post, the model code tells me it is an 8x2, no PTO.
 
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#6  
Thank You. Great information!
 
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730 system capacity 10.5 gallons plus 6.5 gallons for 750 backhoe, but unless you purge all the cylinders you won't need much more than about 8 or 9 gallons. Don't forget to change the filter on the loader lefthand upright on the bottom
 
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#8  
Do you have a source for the this filter? Also possibly for the air filter? I have been having trouble finding these items. Thanks for the info and help!
 
/ All Fluids for 1976 Ford 335 #9  
Loader filter:
New Holland 7702218 r/b: 86546604 Kit
Napa 1590
Wix 51590

Outer Air filter:
New Holland E6NN9B618AB
Napa 6449

Also, you have 1976? Date code should be something like 6B16B which would be 1976, February 16

Messicks parts book is a good place for information on your tractor:
 
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Wow the help here is stupendous! All filter and fluids changed. Now the little backhoe runs so much better. Hydraulic filter may have been the original and it was a plugged up mess. Sure there are a few small leaks (drips) here and there but I couldn't be happier with the performance.
 
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wow was that hydraulic filter a mess. Might have been the original. @2885 hours on the clock. All systems operate so much better, smooth now, no stumbles and jerky movements. Engine is also much happier. Thanks!
 

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