tlj87
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- May 29, 2006
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- JD 4700, Kubota BX2370-1, Kubota RTV1140CPX, Kubota F3060, Club Car Precedent
I recently picked up a 1980 Ford 1700 2wd with nearly 3300 hours to mess around with. The sound of the 2-cyl diesel is unique! It seem to run and shift fine. Some questions:
1. The turnbuckles on the 3pt hitch arms have seen better days. Is there an aftermarket telescoping stabilizer arm that would fit?
2. Should there be a neutral safety swtich on this model? It will start in gear.
3. Steering wheel is broken at one of the spokes. I haven't seen any direct replacements available. Any alternatives or compatible wheels other besides salvage?
4. Steering is loose. Adjustments to take out free play?
5. Current seat is fine, but no suspension and the forward/aft adjustment is seized. Has anyone installed one of these or similar seats? If so, are there any mounting or fitment issues? https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Tractor...-7-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1
6. Brakes either need adjusted or replaced. Pedal has to be all the way to floor board to do anything. It looks like the rod has some adjustments on the end. Anything else?
Thank you!
1. The turnbuckles on the 3pt hitch arms have seen better days. Is there an aftermarket telescoping stabilizer arm that would fit?
2. Should there be a neutral safety swtich on this model? It will start in gear.
3. Steering wheel is broken at one of the spokes. I haven't seen any direct replacements available. Any alternatives or compatible wheels other besides salvage?
4. Steering is loose. Adjustments to take out free play?
5. Current seat is fine, but no suspension and the forward/aft adjustment is seized. Has anyone installed one of these or similar seats? If so, are there any mounting or fitment issues? https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Tractor...-7-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1
6. Brakes either need adjusted or replaced. Pedal has to be all the way to floor board to do anything. It looks like the rod has some adjustments on the end. Anything else?
Thank you!