Hello Everyone, Quick question (I hope). I was checking the fluid levels in my Mom's tractor (1978 Ford 5600) and unscrewed the fill cap on top of the transmission. I was quite surprised to see...

I have 46 acres that I am looking to buy a tractor to work with. 10 acres are planted with hay and the rest is wooded. I will be using the tractor to skids downed logs and box blade road and brush...

My 5600 has a ticking sound coming from under the valve cover. Not too loud. 1) should I be concerned? 2) if I take the valve cover off, what do I look for?

1977 Ford 5600. Three questions: What do I need to add a second remote to this setup? Do I need anything else to run a loader? What are the two black knobs for?

Hey there, So it's winter and it's time to tackle some things that I just don't have time to deal with during the rest of year. I have one set of remotes on this tractor and for some reason one...

Ford 5600 8 x 2 transmission. A good drip every second is coming from the spot marked with a purple arrow in the photo. It's transmission oil and not engine oil. Does this require splitting the...

Just picked this Ford 5600 up from an auction. Trying to find the serial number. Web search says upper right of transmission cover but i sure can't find it. Anybody have a pic that i can reference?

Hey all, I was using the tractor yesterday to plow up a new field and then I had to stop. As I was driving back to the shed it started throttling up on its own a few times and the fuel gauge...

Does any one have any experience or thoughts on whether it is possible to use the auxiliary service valves for a FEL? My 5600 is not outfitted with a 'load monitor' system. Based on the circuit...

I have been trying to locate a Ford service manual for my 7600. I already have an I & T manual. I'm looking for a comprehensive manual, like a dealer would have. I have been able to get dealer...

Hi I have been searching high & low for a lower dash panel for the Ford 5600 that I just bought. Runs great but it bugs me that the part is missing and the only one I can find is in the UK &...

Hey folks, I'm looking at two tractors: Massey Ferguson 175 1800 hrs. No Multi-power. Selling through a dealer about 45 min away. Canopy. That's about all I know. $7900 Ford 5600 5900 hrs. One...

Just wondering what everyone's opinion was on this tractor? The CL post said it comes with a loader too. Trying to get in touch with the seller to see if it has the dual power transmission and...

I bought a Ford 5600 used and do not have any manuals. I need to know how the fuel lines route. I have a three way connect point at the top and behind the fuel tank. However, I can only find two...

I had to replace a broke pto shaft on my 5600, I got the old shaft out but cannot fig. out how to remove the bearing from the old shaft to put on the new. thanks for any help taz

Hey, I noticed my Ford 5600 has a leaking fuel tank. Can anyone tell where I can find instructions on removing the tank? Do I have to the take whole cabin away before getting access to the fuel...

16.9-34 rear tires for Ford 5600 My 5600 Ford and my shop burned and I'm looking tires for the front and rear. Rear tires more than anything. It had 16.9-34's I can probably get by with something...

On this ford 5600 when you set the height of the three point hitch to where you want for the bushhog it won't stay at the level you set it. I have cleaned the friction washers and reassembled and...

I have a 79 Ford 5600 with a slipping clutch and cannot seem to get a honest answer from the local repair shops on the cost to repair my tractor. I am a pretty good mechanic but have not had to...

The problem is I added a new idea hay bine then went cutting hay.not a pro at it but at least cutting hay,:laughing:then cool done my field then a friend ask me to his.THEN THE PROBLEMS STARTED...

Hey gang, I have a Ford 5600 which has 3 high, 3 low and 2 reverse speeds. All of the high speed gears have lost power. It will take off (slowly) with no load and not pulling up hill but when...

Hello all Ford owners.Can someone adwise me what kind of oil i need for mine Ford 5600 from 1976? Oil for hydralic / gearbox? Engine? Power steering? I also in urgent needs for pepair manual for...

Tractor data lists it at 60 pto hp. will it bog heavily with a 15foot mower in the high stuff? I have a 6 foot for the really high stuff and trimming and I want a bigger mower for openings but...

Last fall I began having trouble with my old 5600- it acted starved for fuel. Difficult to start, and then difficult to keep running. Could only get it to move in granny gear. I topped off the...

I moved out to some Tennessee farmland a few years back and a Ford 5600 came with the place we bought. It's a great tractor in my opinion but seriously showing it's age. I don't want to depend...

A friend of mine owns a Ford 5600. It has a lever on the left side of the dash panel that is vertical and about 6 inches tall. It looks factory installed. He bought the tractor used and he has no...