Ford 7710

[TexasDefender]

Just picked one of these up. Any body have one, how do you like it? Anything I should check for. It's a little ragged out but not bad and I got a good deal. Gonna be a fun project.

 

[jinman]

Just picked one of these up. Any body have one, how do you like it? Anything I should check for. It's a little ragged out but not bad and I got a good deal. Gonna be a fun project.

Honey! I'm home! ...and I bought you a new sweeper.

I'll bet you are going to have fun with that. Will you use the sweeper or will that be salvage? Does the tractor have extra hydraulic pumps to run the sweeper? I think you'll have lots of fun with that.

EDIT: On second look I see the extra pto pump on the rear.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

The first thing you should do is take it to a New Holland dealer and have them go over the entire tractor and put it on a dyno. Make sure everything is up to specs and have them inspect everything. Also, when they are going over your tractor watch them and ask questions. And make sure you get a manual. But a good dealer inspection will be worth it if there is a problem.

I have a 7710-II which is basically the same but slightly newer and they are great tractors but if there is a problem the cost will add up quick.

 

[TexasDefender]

Well, I doubt it even runs...auction buy. Going to pick it up in a couple of weeks and just finished putting a 10,000# winch on my trailer so my expectations aren't too high. I figure I can get it running pretty quick. Plan on going over everthing mechanical, I've got a heavy duty truck parts store so getting parts isn't gonna be a problem, I'm just not too sure how many parts I'm gonna need After I get everything working right I'll fix up the interior, I found out I can replace the whole interior for about $450, plus a radio, fix a/c, and then I'll paint it blue. It's mostly going to be used to plant food plots out in west texas and whatever else I feel like throwing at it. Oh yea I think I'll sell the sweeper, not much use for it except to say "hey I've got a street sweeper"

 

[dqdave1]

Sweepers create alot of dust. Dust in an diesel can create problems. Hopefully air filter was changed alot. Might be an oil burner. I hope you have a New Holland dealer as close as the truck parts dealer.

 

[Soundguy]

I'll be following this thread with interest.

soundguy

 

[TexasDefender]

is that good or bad

 

[IH3444]

Good! With a 7710 expert looking over your shoulder...

 

[TexasDefender]

Well I went and picked it up yesterday and man am I happy. We got there put a new battery in it and it cranked right up That made loading it a LOT easier and hopefully it won't need much work. Got the interior stuff on order, also have a guy lined up to sand blast and paint, also ordered new decals. First thing to do now is go over all the filters hoses and change all the fluids. Tires are basically brand new! All in all I am REAL excited. As you can tell I couldn't have gotten away with a smaller trailer.

 

[jimg]

Are you going to repaint yellow or blue/white?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I am glad to hear it started right up for you. Hopefully things will all be in good shape.

 

[jinman]

All in all I am REAL excited. As you can tell I couldn't have gotten away with a smaller trailer.

I think you have a lot to be happy with. With any luck, you'll have a really nice cabbed tractor. Are you gonna call it "Ol' 758"?

Just for fun, you should crank up the sweeper and do your driveway just because you can.

 

[TexasDefender]

I did turn the sweeper on just to see if it worked and it did When we picked it up it was raining so we didn't get a chance to go over everything. I messed with it last night and suprisingly the a/c works VERY well.

I am planning on blue/white to make it look like a ford.

Anybody know where I might get a user's manual?

 

[jimg]

Id check w/ your local NH dealer first. I bet though he'll sell you a photocopied version. Thats OK unless you want to see details in the pics, then all bets are off. Places like ebay and what not usually have old original manuals for farm equipment. Id do a net search and see what turns up.

ETA: Is the sweeper staying on the tractor? If off are you keeping it or selling?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I did turn the sweeper on just to see if it worked and it did When we picked it up it was raining so we didn't get a chance to go over everything. I messed with it last night and suprisingly the a/c works VERY well.

I am planning on blue/white to make it look like a ford.

Anybody know where I might get a user's manual?

As Jimg said, Ebay is most likely the easiest place to find them but generally you find more for the 7710-II then the 7710. I bought mine off of Ebay as well as quite a few other hard to find manuals.

 

[TexasDefender]

Thanks, I'll check out ebay. I found a service manual online that I downloaded, I'm sure it'll help later on.

I plan on doing a little tlc on the sweeper then selling it to cover costs on other implements.

 

[Soundguy]

Try amazon as well.. I've gotten a couple manuals from them / used books section..e tc.

soundguy

 

[TexasDefender]

I've got a few questions after working on it for a few days.

Where should I be able to find the serial number? I'm trying to figure out what year it is.

I'm replacing the interior with the kit from K & M Manufacturing - Your source for tractor seats & accessories. which is going to look great. One problem I have right now is there is a bunch of left over adhesive/foam from the old stuff that is pretty much caked on. I talked to a guy at k and m, he said use a wire brush. I was wondering if someone knew of a solvent or something I might be able to use to loosen up the adhesive?

I've changed out all of the fluids, replaced filters, and removed the sweeper. Everything so far has been pretty easy...except removing the seat, that thing had to weigh about 150#...wasn't very fun by myself.

 

[D7E]

The first thing you should do is take it to a New Holland dealer and have them go over the entire tractor and put it on a dyno. Make sure everything is up to specs and have them inspect everything.

Ha..Ha and have them tell you it's the wrong colour and a little rusty.....You could buy a lot of parts with what they will charge..?

Fantastic tractor...One of fords best .

 

[RickB]

An hour of dyno time is a good investment at normal shop rates. We aren't talking about a 'walk around' visual inspection.