What year Ford

[dgl24087]

5C3B is the build date.
5- 1965
C- March
3- 3rd day
B- Day shift

 

[dgl24087]

Well, I got the good paint remover and I do have 3 rows of numbers The top row is 5-C-3-B and the row under that is 41014E and the bottom row is C103257D. That top row did have the dashes between the digits. Hopefully these numbers will tell what year it is and verify it to be a 4000 model. Thanks all.

41014E-
4101- All Purpose diesel with vertical exhaust
4- Independent 540 rpm PTO
E- 10 spd. transmission

 

[dgl24087]

LOL, maybe not it was recycled. When I knocked that air intake off I swear there was glass as part of it and I've been looking of pics of 3000's and 4000's and all I see on them is a blue unit with a sort of mushroom shape.

Discount Tractor Parts and Manuals for Older and Antique Tractorshttp://www.bare-co.com/files/ford2001/frd42.htm

 

[woodsman324]

Thanks everyone for your help! The old girl had a few secrets she didn't want to give up. I guess I must have picked up some HP after finding out I had a 4000 and not a 3000.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Here is some more info on your tractor. You listed your serial # as a 010______ but I think its a C10______. That matches the 1965 build date the others decoded.

TractorData.com - Ford 4000 tractor data

Chris

 

[wedge40]

I use this site to find out.

FORD CODES and SERIAL NUMBERS


5c3b - Built 1965, March 3rd day shift.
41014e - 4000, Ag, Diesel, Independent PTO, Selecto-speed.

Wedge

 

[careyo63]

This thread could not have came up at any better of a time. It looks like I will be going through the same thing as Woodsman324 in needing to find out what it is. I have aquired my Grandfathers old Ford and will be wanting to get it back up and going. I would appreciate any help in finding model # etc.He passed away yrs. ago and It's been in his brother inlaws barn for at least if not more than the past 10-15yrs. He stated that it was running when parked and it just needed brakes. No brakes would be a good reason were it's at in the hills of WV. I do know that It's a 6cyl gas and noticed that it still had a 6 volt battery in it.Any advice on do's and don'ts would be helpful. First I believe I will pull the plugs and pure some trans fluid or oil down the cyl.and let it sit a day or so.also change the oil and spin the motor with the plus still out.Any chance of having a oil pres.light before I put the plugs back in and crank it Here is a pic. of the closest I could find I really think this is the same model every thing looks the same.Oh yea no internet up there so just trying to get as much info as I can. Give it a good bath and it woud be real close to this one also.

Thanks
Carey

 

[Diamondpilot]

Looks like a 800 series Ford. I have a 861 that looks just like it. I believe the numbers on it are located on the left side right where the bell housing and motor connect. I bet if you drain the gas and put in fresh, check the oil and put in a new battery she will fire and run as long as the carb is ok. Do not forget to turn on the fuel. If its a 800 series like mine it has a oil bath air filter so check it for critters and service it as needed.



Chris

 

[dgl24087]

This thread could not have came up at any better of a time. It looks like I will be going through the same thing as Woodsman324 in needing to find out what it is. I have aquired my Grandfathers old Ford and will be wanting to get it back up and going. I would appreciate any help in finding model # etc.He passed away yrs. ago and It's been in his brother inlaws barn for at least if not more than the past 10-15yrs. He stated that it was running when parked and it just needed brakes. No brakes would be a good reason were it's at in the hills of WV. I do know that It's a 6cyl gas and noticed that it still had a 6 volt battery in it.Any advice on do's and don'ts would be helpful. First I believe I will pull the plugs and pure some trans fluid or oil down the cyl.and let it sit a day or so.also change the oil and spin the motor with the plus still out.Any chance of having a oil pres.light before I put the plugs back in and crank it Here is a pic. of the closest I could find I really think this is the same model every thing looks the same.Oh yea no internet up there so just trying to get as much info as I can. Give it a good bath and it woud be real close to this one also.

Thanks
Carey

8N with Funk 6 cylinder conversion. Ford 8N Funk Conversions

 

[roamrdb]

dgl24087 is absolutely correct. it is an 8N with funk conversion. not even remotely close to an 800 series by any "stretch" of the imagination.

 

[careyo63]

Thanks for the help guys thats exactly what I kept running into as to what model. Is Chris correct in the location of the serial numbers that would be the biggest issue for me if any parts would be needed and availibility in WV.

Carey

 

[Diamondpilot]

Man, I do not even know my own tractor. As for parts look up N-Complete. The are one of if not the leader on all Ford parts.

Now on to the Funk Conversion. Seems like you have something special there. I have see a few with Flat Head Ford V8's in them but never one with a 6 cylinder.

Chris

 

[careyo63]

That was a shocker for me also when I stopped by to visit my uncle and look at the condition of it. I didn't think they made a 6cyl. that early. I need to be honest. I looked at the sides of the block knowing it was a flat head for two more plugs myself and believe it was Huuuh Thanks for N-complete.

Carey

 

[RickB]

Thanks for the help guys thats exactly what I kept running into as to what model. Is Chris correct in the location of the serial numbers that would be the biggest issue for me if any parts would be needed and availibility in WV.

Carey

The only serial number on an 'N' series was stamped into the engine block. As the conversion to a six cylinder happened after the tractor left the factory, your uncle's tractor won't have a valid serial number anywhere.

 

[careyo63]

Thanks Rick. It was late in the afternoon with not much light in the barn. I guess that would be a good reason why I couldn't find a trace of one. plus forgot to bring a flashlight being there was one of those things I didn't want to do. He was going to nursing home later on that week. I assured him it was headed back to my grandfathers place were I would take care of it. Tried to make the best of it and told him to look at the bright side atleast there alot of available Girls around. I got a big smile out of that one.

Carey