Ford FORD1500 Discussions

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    Ford 1500 with Shibaura 2 cyl - how to find TDC for cylinder 2?

    Trying to adjust valve clearance (lash). Service manual says to adjust when cylinder is at TDC on compression stroke. How do I determine when cylinder 2 is at TDC? Would that be 180 degrees from...
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    1979 Ford 1500 radiator isolation mounts - any alternative to New Holland P/N SBA398110050 ?

    Broke one of the rubber bobbin isolation mounts that go under the radiator. Any generic alternative to the New Holland P/N SBA398110050 ? Or just bite the bullet and spend $31 for one? According...
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    1979 Ford 1500 - what kind of coolant?

    Like the title says I'd like to know what kind of coolant to use when I replace the radiator on our 1979 Ford 1500. Preferably a type available at NAPA or OReilly's or John Deere. Thanks!
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    Leaking injectors on ford 1500

    I just bought a ford 1500 for plowing the gardens and ima change all the fluids in it first because they apparently haven't been changed since 2019 and I was looking and there is fuel leaking out...
  5. J

    Adding a loader to ford 1500!?

    Hey looking for some help adding a front end loader attachment to a ford 1500 1980 tractor it doesn’t have the inlets or outlets for the loader so I’m just wonder how to go about attaching it...
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    Ford 1500 value...needs motor rebuilt

    As the title states, I found a ford 1500 2wd tractor that needs the engine rebuilt...... so I'd like to know if its even worth buying? I can get it for around $800 but dont know if that's worth it...
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    ford 1500

    1981 20 hp shibaura 2 cylinder diesel. running fine when parked with new antifreeze. sat for three years, one winter got down to 0. went to start, checked oil and clean green antifreeze shot out...
  8. R

    Price Check 1983 Ford 1500 4x4

    Model # ah212a I am going to sell my tractor but haven't a clue what price to put on it. I bought it brand new and can't possibly tell you the amount of hours that is on it. It has a blade...
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    Ford 1500 Tractor Ignition Tumbler (Novice Operator)

    Active duty military member settling down for retirement and I just purchased a 1983 Ford 1500 diesel tractor. It's in great shape, however, the key is cracked and bent. Looking for some tips on...
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    Oil & Fuel ford 1500

    i have a ford 1500 diesel it will start and run for 2 or 5 min them just fade out it will never make it to full throtle bleaded the diesel 10 or 15 time when it stall...
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    Mowing Ford 1500

    Just wondering if anyone could give me a little input, I'm looking to pull the trigger on a used Ford 1500, 2wd would it be able to handle a Land pride 72" finishing mower FDR 2572.? it is a...
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    Shibaura SD2200/ Ford 1500 torque specs

    Looking for the head bolt torque specs for a shibaura sd2200 or ford 1500 tractor, Also I need to know what the valve lash should be set at, thanks
  13. V

    Swapping Tach on Ford 1500

    Tach went out on our Ford 1500 last week, parts are pretty much impossible to find for it. However I did find a tach for a 1510 at Wengers for ~$50. PTO speed was the same and looked like same...
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    Grease amount for king pins on Ford 1500

    Doing the first set of service on our new-to-us Ford 1500. All the other zerks took 4-6 pumps before I could see grease come out but the king pins on the front axle took 30-40 and I still wasn't...
  15. B

    Gasket Goop - Ford 1500 water pump.

    Hey Tractor Experts. Ignorant Noob here. I have to replace the water pump on my 1982 Ford 1500 4WD. I don't know much but it looks to me like it's the original pump. When I took it off there's no...
  16. V

    Ford 1500 Oil Gauge Kit

    The hose that sends oil from the side of the crank case to the gauge popped on us today when turning it over. Going to pull the cable later to find the thread size so I can block it off with a...
  17. B

    New guy with a Ford 1500 diesel start/run problem.

    I inherited my dad's tractor last summer. I used it several times while he was living but only run it twice in the past year - September or October. It sat since then with a full tank of fuel...
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    Ford 1500 Fuel injection Pump, timing or other isue?

    I just purchased a Ford 1500 (Shibaura SD1840) and I was given a Ford 1500 manual with it.. the owner told me it was the same tractor. The previous owner said tractor would not start and he...
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    Howdy from a new owner of a Ford 1500.

    Hello Tractor Folks, I came by a Ford 1500 the hard way - my pop died last year and the tractor came to me. The old man was a regular fiend about changing fluids and keeping the air up in the...
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    Will Glow plugs on Ford 1500 work if indicator wire burned out? See pic

    Hi, Will the Glow plugs on Ford 1500 work on if Glow plug indicator (wire type) is burned out? Have seen this question posed online but no definitive answer. Anyone know of a cheaper priced...
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    Buying Advice Advice on 1980 Ford 1500

    Hello all, First time poster here. I recently bought 10 acres, 3 grass and 7 wooded. I am looking for a tractor that can do some of the heavy lifting around the homestead. I am looking for...
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    Ford 1500/1979 service question

    I recently purchased my first and probably my last tractor, a Ford 1500 1979 tractor...The hour meter is operating and reads 197 hrs...if this is true I got a good buy... Doing all the service I...
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    Ford 1500 fan pulley seized

    I was mowing yesterday on my Ford 1500 and after a while of mowing I heard a squeal come from the engine and started to smell some rubber burning. I noticed the fan wasn't spinning and quickly...
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    Ford 1500 Rear Hydraulics

    Hello Tractor people I have an 1980 Ford 1500 tractor and i'm having some three point hitch lift problems, when i start up and lift attachments and in the the lock bracket on my right side lever...
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    Ford 1500 Hydraulic Lift Problem

    Recently I have started to have problems with the hydraulic lift on my Ford 1500. The tractor will work fine for about an hour or so and then the hydraulic lift stops working. It will not provide...
  26. B

    Ford 1500 Rims

    Need to find some new rear rims for my 81 Ford 1500. Tire size that's on it now is 13.6x16. Not sure the width on the actual rim but guessing its 10 or 11.
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    how do you bleed a ford 1500 diesel

    I ran out of diesel and refilled the tank. How do you bleed the air out of the system?
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    Ford 1500 hydraulic pump

    I am new to the forum. I just bought my first tractor: Ford 1500 (1979). I got a real good deal including several of attachments. Well I found out my why it was a good deal. The hydraulic pump is...
  29. S

    Ford 1210 attachments fit a Ford 1500?

    I just bought a Ford 1500 tractor and want to move the bucket and blade from my 1210 Ford to the 1500 if possible then sell the 1210. Looking at the specs I see that the 1210 uses a Ford 768A/B...
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    Ford 1500 brake problem

    The brakes on my ford 1500 are not working. The left side went out fall of 2013 and I was able to use the right side for the rest of mwoing season and for moving snow around. Last weekend i had...
  31. gschones

    Ford 1500

    After 10 years of good use from my 9N (still runs great by the way) I just bought a Ford 1510. I am looking forward to interacting with the pros here as I am sure that I will need advise. This...
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    Ford 1500 Hydraulic Pump, NEW

    I have a brand new Hydraulic pump for a ford 1500 compact tractor. I traded the tractor off and found it in my shop. I bought it right and will sell it right, $450 OBO. tjones_iuka@hotmail.com...
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    Kiki 2 cyl injector pump problems on Ford 1500 tractor

    I'm still trying to get my Ford 1500 tractor going. Can anyone share or direct me to reliable service and repair info for the Kiki injector pump used on the Ford 1500 4x4 tractor with 2 cyl diesel...
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    Problem with Ford 1500 injector pump

    Hello and thanks for reading. I am reading through the forums now but if anyone can direct me to past posts that are relevant or provide new info that would be great. I have a Ford 1500 tractor...
  35. J

    Ford 1500 Tractor injector pump

    I have a Ford 1500 diesel tractor that has good fuel flow to the injector pump but on flow out at any throttle setting. Any suggestions.
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    Ford 1500 rims

    I have a ford 1500 that is in good shape excluding the rear rims. The tires are 13.6x16 and have a good amount of tread on them whoever they have been loaded with calium and the rims are quite...
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    1980 ford 1500 trctor injector pump timing

    I need the 1980 Ford 1500 tractor injector pump timing. Can anyone tell me how to time this thing::: or put a link for a service manual. This one has me.
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    Ford 1500 clutch replacement

    Hello My name is carlos I am new in the forum and have had a ford 1500 2WD for a couple years My clutch ins sleeping and think i need to replace it, ny post regading that issues Thank You.
  39. schneidvt

    Ford 1500 Clutch Replacement

    I am currently in the process of replacing the clutch on a 4x4 1500. I have sourced the clutch, pressure plate, and throwout but have been unable to locate a part # for the rear main seal. The...
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    Ford 1500,1700/Shibaura SD2200

    I have a SD2200 and it appears the temperature guage is broke....actually I don't even think it is attached to the sending unit. I just bought this tractor last week and would like to put a gauge...
  41. K

    New to forum - with broken Ford 1500

    :( Hi. Based in Ojai in Southern California. Horse country. It's a sad note to start with, but we have a small arena that needs grooming and a friend was moving off his property and gave us...
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    Hydraulic issue on 1980 Ford 1500

    Howdy all, Long time lurker and now a new member with a question. We have as stated we have a 1980 Ford 1500 that has a hydraulic issue. What happens is that intermittently the hydraulics won't...
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    Ford 1500 Air Cleaner Keeper

    Does anybody know that if I order the clamp that holds the cup to the bottom of the air cleaner oil-bath.....if I will get the keeper? ALL I need is the keeper and the PN is only listed as a...
  44. F

    ford 1500 w/bradco backhoe

    Hello everyone....new member here...can anyone tell me why my hydraulics move slow?
  45. K

    Ford 1500

    I need parts for Ford 1500 year 1980 SBA326370270 Gear and SBA326240180 pinion gregoireclaude@sympatico.ca
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    ford 1500 wheels/rims

    The rear wheels on my 1500 FWD are all rusting through. I want to replace them but am having a hard time figuring out what I need. My tractor and farm are three hours away so I can't just pop out...
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    Ford 1500 clutch problem??

    I have a 1979 1500 4wd. The thing was running great all morning while I was doing loader work, no problems at all. I parked it, now its like the clutch won't engage at all?? I've tried pressing...
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    Ford 1500 fwd stuck in first gear

    I'm new to tractors and to this forum so I'm very glad I found it. Our Ford 1500 is stuck in 1st gear on the right gear shift. The left gear moves correctly. I have been told that this is...
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    Loader Ford 770 for Ford 1500

    I need the mounting brackets for the 770 loader on a 1982 Ford 1500 with diesel engine. Any help on where to find them especially the rear one will be appreciated. 606 528-6223
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    Snow 702 Blade for Ford 1500 tractor

    so i have a 702 blade for a late 70's early 80's tractor. i think the blade came off a 1900 but i need to make it work on my 1500. does anyone have one of these so i can get measurements. i...
  51. T

    Ford 1500 Overheating

    My Ford 1500 is overheating when it is under load, I noticed it yesterday when cutting some thick grass. It cooled down when I turned the mower off and drove it down the road. Like I said it...
  52. T

    Ford 1500 Clutch Replacement

    I am looking to replace the Clutch in my Ford 1500 2wd. I was hoping someone out there might have some info on some free repair material I am comfortable with most of these repairs and don't...
  53. O

    Ford 1500 Steering Slop

    I launched an investigation into some excess slack in the steering on my late-80-early-81 1500. I purchased the little monster used and don't have much history, other than it was set-up with a...
  54. O

    Ford 1500 Grille Trim

    Looking for the white plastic grille trim piece for a Ford 1500 that surrounds the headlights and the inner grille opening.
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    Ford 1500 Alternator wiring and PTO problem

    Surely somebody has done this....I hope. I have a simple drawing of how to convert the 3-wire to a 1-wire (internal regulator) alternator. That old 1980 wiring I have is coming apart at the seems...
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    Ford 1500 PTO Engagement

    I am new to this forum and consider myself an average-Joe mechanic, but have little experience in entering the internals of a tractor. I think I have ran across some thread that mentioned this...
  57. J

    ford 1500 4x4

    I'm currently looking at buying a ford 1500 with loader and scraper. The onwer not sure of the price yet. But let me use the tractor for a few days. It only has about 175 hrs on it. So what do...
  58. J

    ford 1500 4x4

    I'm currently looking at buying a ford 1500 with loader and scraper. The folks are not sure of the price yet. But let me use the tractor for a few days. this thing only has about 175 hrs on it. So...
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    Ford 1500/1700 injector pump

    i recently found this board. i have both a ford 1500 (4wd) and ford 1700 (2wd) tractor. I read about changing the oil in the injector pump. Neither one has the drain hole and level hole tapped...
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    Backhoe Anyone know about ford 1500 backhoe attachments?

    I am trying to find out which (if any) backhoe attachments will work on a Ford 1500. I found a Kubota 2003 BL 4690B Backhoe attachment online and was wondering if it would work. Any info on this...
  61. M

    1979 Ford 1500 4wd tractor parts needed

    I recently purchased this tractor and need to find 2 front axle final pinion shafts. If anyone has any suggestions as to where I might find them, please let me know. Thanks, Mert
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    Need accurate information on Ford 1500

    I am looking into a Ford 1500 tractor for sale. The owner is 2nd owner of the tractor and he has owned it for about 11 years. It has FEL (770) and rear back blade. The question is he is...
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    Ford 1500 information?

    I've run across a Ford 1500 that is for sale. Someone that I know and consider to be honest. It has about 940 hours on it, and seems to be in pretty good shape. I drove it yesterday and ran it...
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    Price Check Ford 1500 Price

    Any ideas on the price of a 1981 Ford 1500? It has about 750 hours on it.
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