It’s a 1976, but it’s been rebuilt twice. Many years ago (10?) I tried to replace the carb with one that was said to be a replacement for the original Holly. It didn’t work very well under a...

Hello, I'm just looking advice on loft cover adjustment on my 72 ford 4000, the manual states.0.200 for previous models or 0.030 for latest models I.presume 0.030 is the one I need, but it seems...

The other day we were using the tractor (Ford 4000 3 cylinder diesel) and it bogged down and cut off when we were on a hill. We figured fuel got too low and sucked in air. We bled all the fuel...

Hi. My 3cly diesel sounds like it is skipping, but it’s not smoking and it doesn’t feel like it’s lost any power. This is an intermittent problem. When it skips, it skips just a little, if you...

Recently the temp gauge has been moving all the way to hot and staying there. Pulled radiator with intent to replace thermostat that might be sticking. Found that there was no thermostat in place...

Good morning everyone, So I have acquired a Freeman 4000 loader for my tractor but it did not come with any mounting brackets so before I tried to make them horribly I wanted to see if anyone on...

Gday I am working on a Ford 4000 with a power steering assist Ram on it the owner pulled it off and took it to the local shop to repair leaks when he got it back it didnt leak but oil gets very...

My hood says Ford 4000, the stamp on the block is COMM 6015J, the stamp below the battery is 960 44043. Is a diesel, not sure what I have??? Please help, want to rebuild it.

Greetings everyone! I have a 1965 Ford 4000 tractor that I've owned for the past 15 years, and it has served me quite well. I use it for snow removal / driveway maintenance, and I've always wanted...

My friend unscrewed the fuel screw it seems under pump for a seal leak on his tractor and now runs to rich, how do you time the pin behind screw? he says pin will not turn, they are timed or...

Having issues with the charging system on 1973 Ford 4000. Charging light would come on and could check battery voltage and confirm was not charging. Carried tractor to a starter/alternator shop to...

Hi Looking for help rebuilding or replacing the front hydraulic pump on a Ford 4000 Industrial Tractor. This is a factory Backhoe with front and rear buckets, run off a hydraulic pump on front of...

Ford 4000 1976 ; I noticed a pretty good trail of what sure seems like hydraulic fluid, if not that oil of some kind running down both sides under the hydraulic pump. Figured my fitting was toast...

Hi,im a newbie to the forum and having a hard time trying to make the brake rod seal stay inside the housing. I have disconected the brake pedal rod and tried everything i can to push it into the...

Ford 4000, I think 68, about 5 years ago I lost all compression and parked it. I thought it was worse than it was and finally broke it down a couple of months ago. It was a head gasket. So now...

"Houston I got a problem". Here's my story. 1. I changed the spark plugs, wires, coil, points, condenser, wire harness, and rebuilt the carb. 2. Would not start. So I changed carb. Still...

I have an older Ford 4000 with a wide front end. It need a clutch or through out bearing replaced. I ran great till it would not come out of gear when the clutch was pushed in. Came close to...

I have a loader and backhoe on my 4140 with a filter system. It has a bt216 filter, and I am wondering if the is a good filter to have? It seems small, but I can't locate specs on it. It is Tee'd...

Anyone have info on replacing front spindle unable to locate a match dimension -A = 10.625 ,D= 1.375 all others found have a dimension D= 1.250

I’ve got a 1962 ford 4000 gas burner that recently acquired. It’s a great old tractor but I’m not getting much fuel from the tank. Looking into the tank I don’t see a lot of rust but I do see a...

Have a Ford 4000 with one set of rear remotes that feed from under the seat to the back of tractor. The control handle seems to be frozen or stuck. Someone suggested hitting it hard to see if it...

We noticed recently that the battery light on the dash started coming on periodically. After doing some reading we came across a recommended test for the regulator. The test stated that peak...

which gear for bush hogging with ford 4000? High gear or Low “granny” gear (8 speeds)

Hello, I have determined that my relief is either bad or the valve is cracked internally. I think at this point I am ready to just replace it. I am not the best with hydraulics, so I am looking...

1976 Ford 4000 ,gas, have had the carb rebuilt a few times since I could never find a replacement new that worked well. I use it mainly Oct-Jan but crank it and let it run 10min or so every...

Hello, I'm looking for a parts-donor tractor to source the hydraulic pump, piston, pto, and lift parts so I can add them to a 1962 4000 Industrial that came without. There's a Ford 600 for...

I have a 4000 with a knock in it. I already put bearings in it before pulling the motor but it didn't seem to help much. I haven't measured everything yet. I did get the pistons. 4.394 was the...

I'm considering purchasing a 73 Ford 4000 diesel for a bushhogging tractor. Haven't looked at it yet but the guy says it runs great and has no issues other than "the 3 point doesn't work". He said...

I have an opportunity to get my hands on a 4000 engine at a good price but not sure it will fit my NAA that blew the motor

I have recently put an aftermarket double spool bank on my ford 4000 diesel, I had the orignal ford single spool da on before and it worked fine, but since I've put the new one it's give nothing...

Just bought a 1964 Ford 4000 (gas version). The clutch has two issues that may (or may not) be related. The clutch pedal is very hard to push/disengage. Almost have to stand up on the pedal to...

Hello, I am on the hunt for a reasonably priced tractor with a loader bucket...in 2022 that is easier said than done. My budget being only $5K I am looking for something older that needs some...

I’m looking for feedback from owners of similar Fords. I’m looking at a Ford 4000 diesel with FEL unit with over 3200 hours ( meter is not functioning) with mild blow by but what caught my...

My 3-point lift lifts OK and will hold anything i lift up as long as the lever is all the way up, even when shut off. The problem that I have is that only the last couple of inches of the lever...

I removed the 5 bolts holding the bearing support but cannot seem to remove it as it is so far back in the bell housing. Any suggestions on how to remove it would be appreciated.

I have a 1970 3 cylinder diesel that i split to replace clutch. The transmission input shaft and pto shaft are real loose inside of the cllutch release bearing support. Is this a sign of bad...

I hope you can assist me. I have a 1966 Ford 4000 and can not get to turn over. My son in law is a mechanic...he tried bleeding the filter..all good, still cranking strong but will not turn...

The tractor while mowing starts idling high when mower is engaged while going up a slight hill what do I do

When I mow with my Ford 4000 at around 1200 or so RPM the tractor overheats according to the gauge but when I stop mowing and slow down the it cools down to normal very quickly so I don't really...

I need help identifying my ford 4000 so i can get a proper injection pump or rebuild kit and the throttle linkage on top of the pump

Hi folks, been away from here for a few years. I have a 1966 Ford 4000, 3-cyl., gas. I am not getting any spark replaced points, condenser and plugs. Still no go. I am wondering if the coil may...

I have a question I have not been able to find the exact answer to and I hope one of you may be able to confirm for me. Even the Service manual is not clear on this. I understand there are 6V...

Can a good competent mechanic rebuild these Holley carbs? Or, do the Holleys have little tricky things that only special carb wizards know about?

I took the clutch off my '71 3cyl gas ford 4000 and like always forget how it was installed. Do the springs go towards the flywheel or toward the pressure plate? Im getting a new one as mine has...

You guys know if this would work on my '69 4000 diesel ? https://www.amazon.com/C5NN2824L-Fordson-Major-Power-Super/dp/B076WVFM36

Your help would be appreciated with a problem my buddy has on his hands. His Ford has dirty hydraulics and water in it, which needs to be changed as soon as quick as he can. My question is, there...

1964 Ford 4000 (841), 4 sp. Couple questions. 1. What is the procedure for adjusting the brakes? They work but barely and only right before the pedal hits the floor. 2. What could cause a no...

Help, I recently replaced the pressure and return hydraulic lines going to the right lift arm ram (they were leaking). Now the bucket lifts unevenly. The bucket tilt function is good and strong...

Anyone fixed up the park brake on Fore 4000? way to low and hard to reach for this old Man

Hi, I'm new to TBN, and I'm a fairly new tractor owner. Actually, I currently have 2 tractors: 1964 Ford 4000 Industrial 1986 Ford 1910 I'm writing about the 4000. I bought it in July...

I slid the battery tray out and this small metal tube must have gotten hit and broke off at the fitting. Thought maybe I could just pull the broken piece from inside and push the tube back in and...

Looking for any help identifying model. We are trying to repair the 3pt (keeps drifting down) and the PTO (won't disengage). It's a 3 cylinder diesel with ram power steering. Thanks y'all. Wes

I picked up a non-running 1974 ford 4000 Select O Speed this summer. The diesel engine had spun a bearing, but the owner told me the transmission worked great. I got the tractor for a low enough...

Been doing a lot of bush hogging lately. Yesterday, as usual, I fueled her up and checked fluids before starting out. She had been running fine prior to this. After about an hour, the engine...

Hello all, I am trying to identify some parts on a Ford 4000 SU and was wondering if anyone has access to a PDF parts book. I've tried the Ford/New Holland site and cannot find that model...

Injector Pump CAV DPA 3233F290 Does this pump interchange with any other numbers 3 cyl 1969 Ford 4000 but don't understand the 11 variety of D4114C maybe industrial

Just bought a 1963 ford 4000 industrial. Bought it not running he said starter was bad, ended up being all screwed up wiring. Now that I have it working I知 ready to go through all the fluids,belts...

Looking at 2 tractors Ford 4000 and NH TN 70 2WD. Don't have hours on either ( yet) Both very clean, good metal the 4000 $4900 TN 70 $7800. Looking for opinions, what to watch out for...

This tractor has the "single cylinder on left side of tractor" type, we rebuilt the cylinder part which is ok but there's the bleeding portion that we are unfamiliar with and now it's leaking at...

Hello all Lately, i noticed my tractor was more "smelly" then usual. I had it for 2 years now and besides making sure the oil is OK i didnt do much on it. I will change all the oils and filters...

Hello everyone , I have a question about rim parts for my rear rims. I have 6 rail 12 x 38 spinout rims and need the following parts for the rim. The first part is a wheel nut (CONN1059A), the...

i am trying to find a repair manual for a 1965 and up Ford 4000 Tractor, preferably in a pdf form. i have searched the internet and can not seem to find any that is not at the very least $85. it...

The valve stem had a hole in it so I pulled the tire and and tube, it looks like the hole the valve stem comes out of in the rim was cut out decades ago. I have had it over 10 years. It looks...

I’ve been tearing apart the 4000 I was given. I was just going to repair it and drive it from there but decided to paint it so I’m disassembling it. Couple thing have happened or discovered in...

Painful as it is I’m having to pull my front hydraulic spline off the crank pulley and I can’t seem to remove it. I was wondering if there’s something I’m missing when it comes to pulling these...

Currently rewiring the Ford 4000 due to the unfortunate rat brigade out at the ranch I got the tractor from. So I took the alternator off since I figured it wasn’t internally regulated due to the...

I bought a wiring harness from YT few days ago and decided to start putting it on the Ford 4000. The tractor is 12 volt and had a voltage regulator up under the dash. There was also a resistor by...

So I got some new parts for the tractor today so I decided to pull the tarp and install a few of them. I was playing with the steering wheel when I saw the Sherman plate on it. Was wondering if...

A year after my engine re-build on this '63 Ford 4000, it started surging the engine, and after many tries at finding the reason, the local tractor shop told me my governor was messed up. They...

anyone a pro on ford tractors.? will a sos trans (back half) from a 62 ford 4000 fit a sos on a 58 ford 861? the motors are all 2.8. the tractor data suggests everything is the same. this...

I have a Ford 4000 Heavy Duty Industrial with backhoe and 712 front end loader. It's Frankenstein's monster of parts, but I think it was originally a 4140, buff and blue, with select-o-speed...

I had a thread the last few weeks about an ignition issue that ended up being grounded points. Got that fixed, thanks again for the help. As part of working through the other issue, I changed...

Ive noticed the last year or so if my Ford 4000, gas , turns off after Its been run a few minutes , it wont crank again without sitting over night. Most of the time this happens is after 30min or...

Replaced alternator and battery but the battery is not charging. Where to check wiring for problem, any help thanks

My 63 Ford 4000 172 ci 4 cyl gas engine recently rebuilt starts easily but surges all the time now. Been using it fine for months after the rebuild. Recently I was mowing and the engine quit. I...

My 3cyl diesal ford 4000 has developed a problem with the lift, if I'm doing any thing heavy, EG a linkbox of stones she struggles to keep the lift up you really need to rev her hard to lift it...

Help... I have a Ford 4000 3 Cylinder Diesel that has been sitting for about 3 years and now it will not start. I used to start with no issues. I originally thought that it was a fuel issue. I...

I can' get my 4000 to lift the attached disk. It was intermittent for a little bit, then quit completely, This is a trailer disk with two hose cylinder on it. The 3point lift arms work great as...

I have a 1971 ford 4000 3 cyl diesel tractor with a CAV injection pump and I need to remove and rebuild. But I知 looking for clarity on timing??? The CAV pump that I have is mounted so the cover...

The lower lift arm, RH side, sitting in the seat, the ball end (not draw bar end) has busted open. The lift arm has a removable ball on the tractor end and a cat II on the draw bar end. Having...

(cross posted to Yesterday's Tractors) Hi all. I am new to tractors and recently obtained a '69 Ford 4000 (3cyl Diesel). Not to long into using it the snap ring retaining the PTO shaft failed...

My 76 4000 (rebuilt 2010) is eating batteries. I can jump it and use it, but after it turns off not enough juice to crank again. Alternator is reading 12.8 volts, at the battery when running...

I have a 63 Ford 4000 with a superior front end loader mounted. I am slowly converting some woods by the house into pasture for the horses. Once I get all of the stumps/rocks removed I am going...

Looking for a swing post. Broke the pin out of the bottom of the swing post. They tell me you can not weld because it will not hold on this type of casting.

Hi everyone Seems the brake rod seals are past in on my ford 4000 diesal, she's leaking a right bit of oil, Are they a big job to change? Do I need to strip the half axle out to do it? Or...

First time tractor owner and new to this site I inherited my Uncle's old tractor which I believe to be a 1963 4000 Industrial Diesel Engine. The spring in the throttle linkage is shot and the...

I replaced the direction control valve and all the seals on the cylinders. I have bled the lines to the equivalent of the full volume of the hydraulic system but the bucket raise or tilt up is...

Sirs: Just purchased a fine old Ford 4000 from a neighbor in the Eastern Transvaal of South Africa to use on our farm there. The plate under the hood lists it as a 41014C, with a serial number...

Ford 4000 (801) No First Gear Just picked up a Ford 4000, gas, 4 cyl, 4 sp, mechanically a 801 I'm told. Tractor will not go into first gear. Doesn't grind, slips into the slot for first (I...

Does anyone have a clear picture or diagram of how these things are supposed to be installed? :confused: They're for a 73 Ford 4000. Here's what my lift arms look like, they could have...

Rebuilt pump, rebuilt injectors, new starter, new battery. Five months ago my '68 ford 4000 revved up for no reason then went dead, got it stared again and got it home. figured it was pump, after...

Hello, I am new to the tractor world as I just bought a 1960's Ford 4000 Diesel, 4cylinder. I am not sure how many hours are on it nor do I know how many owners there have been. Upon delivery I...

Hello i was wanting to find a FEL for my ford 4000. I read a 772 was ideal but im not sure. Dont want to get one too heavy for tractor to function well. Can anyone share their thoughts. Maybe...

Lift arm lock washer gave way, bolt came out (all while mowing) and right lift arm fell off and thrust washer on end of lift shaft fell down in the bell housing. Removed the lift cover by taking...

I having left front wheel bearing problem, have replaced left front bearings 4 times , the cotter key shears and nut backs off until bearings eat them selves up.Only happens on left front, I have...

Hi All.... About a year ago i purchased a 1973 Ford 4000 with about 1600 hours..... I had a set of remotes with a spool placed on the right rear axle coming from the front end loader...

Hi All.... About a year ago i purchased a 1973 Ford 4000 with about 1600 hours..... I had a set of remotes with a spool placed on the right rear axle coming from the front end loader...

I am seeking advice on which loader would work best on a 1967 Ford 4000 Diesel tractor. It has the heavy later model front end without the radius rods. Thanks

I just got a ford 4000 at a great deal. I just had starter rebuilt and now it is just spinning and not engaging flywheel. Looked at flywheel and it looked ok. Any reason it won't engage??? Help!

Found a ford 4000 with a loader. Can anyone tell me the brand / model and if it is any good?

Pics tell all...good news...I have the shop manual, have tools and know how to use em...mostly:confused3: Have not done this repair before so could use advice from those who have. End nut/cap...

Does anybody have a video on changing the Transmission and rear axle fluid in a Ford 4000. Also for changing the filters, etc. Thank you, Ron

I have a 1972 ford 4000 it sat for several years the motor was seized up got her freed up put new injectors bled the system she fired up and i ran it for a bit ....shut it off for a few minutes...

Hey guys, I have split my tractor between engine and transmission in order to seal a soft plug (cast plug, freeze plug w/e) behind the flywheel. I am having trouble removing flywheel and am...

Hello all Starting sometimes this past winter, the exhaust of my tractor smelled "different" then usual. And if the exhaust fumes are toward me as i operate the tractor then i get dizzy real...

A friend recently picked up a 4000 gas Ford, year unknown, and can't figure out where to check hydraulic fluid level. Can anyone help???

Hello all When i lower the back hydraulic of my ford 4000 (called The Smurf) it goes down to about 6 in from the ground and it goes up to about 2 feet. But i can lift it by hand another 8...

When I turn the ignition to start the tractor I get sparks flying off the positive battery terminal, drains the battery and the starter does not engage. I disconnect the positive terminal of the...

When I turn the ignition to start the tractor I get sparks flying off the positive battery terminal and the battery drains. I recharge the battery and disconnect the positive terminal of the...

My cuz ask me to post this. He's got a 1964 ford 4000 diesel 4 cyl. that revs up and runs away when it's cold but quits when it warms up. the throttle lever loses any drag on it as it revs up. It...

Hello, I've decided to convert my ford 4000 to alternator as the Genny isn't cutting it, I'm just wondering can someone give me a run down on how to wire the alternator in correctly, this model...

This has turned into a mess, huge mess, started last summer with one problem and quickly turned into a lot of problems. We needed to replace the fuel tank but in order to replace the tank we had...

Hi all... I worked my "new to me" 1973 Ford 4000 digging semi frozen gravel with my loader and spreading it on my iced over driveway. I did this for an hour. Bad idea! I stopped when I noticed...

Default 72 ford 4000 heater plug Hi all, I have a heater plug in the back of the manifold of my ford 4000, it has a cable from the key switch and a pipe that carries diesal from the tank, I'm just...

Hi all, I have a heater plug in the back of the manifold of my ford 4000, it has a cable from the key switch and a pipe that carries diesal from the tank, I'm just wondering what is the correct...

Hi guys i am looking at a 1968 ford 4000 gas tractor with front blade any advise woulfd be great thanks art

Hello all After the first snowfall which left us with a good 8 inch of snow up here in Quebec ive been using my tractor a lot moree but its so painfully slow to empty the bucket that its no fun...

Hello all I bought my Ford 4000 and the previous owner said he had to use ether everytime it was below 35F or around 5C. And he never used it in the winter. I plan on putting a snowblower on it...

Replaced the instrument cluster and the bulb sockets are trashed, I have looked online and in the usual places but don't know what exactly to describe what I am looking for without buying a whole...

I would like to attach a koyker 220 loader to my 1968 ford 4000. Are there custom fit bell housing brackets made for my tractor? The left side steering sector is interfering

OK, I am trying to figure out why my tractor will not crank via the push to start button. Here is what I know and have done. Yes the tractor Runs. I hot wire the tractor from a battery + to...

So, I just bought an old 4000 Industrial Backhoe. I forgot to take pictures. Will add later. It's a 1960's model, 4 CYL diesel, 4 speed trans, has the cast iron front nose, outboard brakes, and...

Here is a 1963 Ford 4000 S-o-S. My buddy and I are getting this from a co-worker of his in exchange for some labor around her place, and possibly a little cash. We were at $650 for the tractor...

I'm fixing up my grandfathers ford and I have a question about electrical system. It's a 1964 ford 4000 diesel. Basic tractor. Wiring seems to be pretty standard.I want to replace solenoids on...

I've a 1964 Ford 4000 diesel tractor. The generator disintegrated and I replaced it with an alternator. Now, the red "charging" light in the instrument panel stays on all the time, which I'm told...

I have a Ford 4000 and I am looking at buying a 6 foot Land Pride Shredder RCR2672. Will my tractor be able to lift it? According to the spec it weights 1,046 pounds. Anyone have this...

Hello everyone, New member here from Missouri. I've been scouring the net for hours trying to confirm info I've gathered about adding a power beyond block to a '68 Ford 4000 I recently...

Gentlemen, new to this forum. I have a ford 4000 rowcrop. The best I can tell by numbers on motor it is a late 63 64. I rolled it while bush hogging pasture. Tractor rolled completely over, my...

Hello All. I am very new to tractors and especially hydraulics and have gone with the advice of some of the members here already. I already ordered Brian's TL from fitrite and already have a 2...

1964 ford 4000 diesel where is neutral safety switch?

Hi , I am new to the site and mistakingly posted a new thread in the General section instead of the Ford/New Holland section, so I will repost it here now. I am trying to get my old Ford 4000...

I am trying to get my old Ford 4000 running again after sitting in the field for 15+ years. In the process of cleaning out the old varnished gas from the Marvel Schebler TSX-813 carburetor, I...

Hey everyone, First off I'll start by saying I'm not a mechanic by an means, but I despise bringing my broken items to someone else to fix....maybe pride is my problem...or lack of...

How can you tell when number 1 piston is up?

Will not start acts like there is no fuel. It has a new injector pump. Would start a first using ether and will fire now using ether. Will injectors or glow plug cause it to act like this?

Recently purchased what is suppose to be a 1967 4000, it has some issues, but I do as well so hopefully we'll get along. The pad near the starter shows which seems correct but is a diesel manual...

Hey gang. I haven't been on here in forever since this old beast just keeps running. Lately though I've run into an issue. The nut on the steering shaft has stripped off and I can't find a...

I have a Ford 4000 (According to my Dad) tractor, which PTO is freewheeling. If I try engaging the PTO, it will not start up, it just keeps freewheeling. I was told that it could be the hydraulic...

Just bought what is suppose to be a 1967 ford 4000 diesel with a 730 series 19-532 FEL, bigger than what I need and have a few questions for later. Never owned a tractor, but it was my favorite...

I recently bought a 1968 Ford 4000. The left rear axle is leaking. Several questions. First, is the oil seal hard to replace? I have a manual and it looks like it could be easy. However, looks can...

I'm having a noise coming from under the seat (hydraulic pump area) like a bearing going out. Before I take the top off,anyone has had this proble befor ? Is there anything I can check before I...

Are they any good and what is a fair price for one. It's a 1964 model with a gas engine. Any info would be great. Thanks

How many brake discs are there in the rear end of a 1968 ford 4000

When I push down the little draft control under the seat my lift arms raise rapidly to their highest level...now I must tell you that my tractor does leak out of the rear axle seals on both sides...

My lift on the 63 ford 4000 is acting poorly. If I describe it, surely someone will recognize the symptoms? If I pull the handle up a little, nothing lifts, more, more, more, then when I get the...

The tractor recently had a sudden loss of power, probably 50% worth. It runs very rough, like the choke was pulled on a gas engine. It smooths out a bit under load, but not much. At wide open...

Pre 64 Ford 4000 3 point top cover will not lift off. All bolts are out except lift Cylinder bolts. Top cover is loose and movable. Left side of top cover is hitting something and will not come...

I have a Ford 4000 3 cyl tractor 12 v system. It has a 6 volt coil that is bad. I believe there is a resistor wire that is about 3 ft long that is plugged into a wire harnes of which goes to the...

I got a Ford 4000 3 cyl that runs very rough. I had New Holland rebuild thr carb, but still have the same problem. When I installed the rebuilt carb, I couldn'get it to start. In doing some...

Need help finding the right fuel filters to put on my 3cyl diesel ford 4000. 2 filter system.

Hello I have 1966 Ford 4000 tractor with the spin out type rims on my back tires. My question is this: Does it have to have the spin out type rims or can I replace them with some other type rim...

Needed to sign up so I can figure out a solution for a leaking PTO seal.

Hello we have bougt a new hydraulic pump to our Ford 4000 4x4 Its only some 300 hours old and today it does not deliver enough pressure. What can be the reason?

I recently acquired a used Ford 4000 diesel tractor(1970-75?) for my property in so. Illinois. I need to get an operation/user service manual for this piece of equipment, with pictorials/diagrams...

How do I bleed the injector pump.Is there a bleeder screw on pump. It's a 1963 4 cylinder model. :confused::confused

Hello To Everyone, I have the ford selectospeed 1964 model gas 4 cylinder. My problem is the lift arms will not go down and the handle for the lift arms is almost all the way down except for a...

Hello all, I have been having problems with my tractor for about 4 weeks now. I am completely stumped with it. Problem is it wont start. I'll give specs in a minute, but heres what Ive done so...

I have the ford select o matic 4000 1963-1964 model gas. My problem is that when I bought it the person before me left it outside and now I find water in the trans. That's not the main problem...

I have a Ford 4000 farm tractor. It has a 3 cylinder diesel and a 10 speed select-o-matic transmission. Recently I have lost Reverse 2 and Forward gears 3,4,7,8 and 10. Reverse 1 and Forward gears...

Okay, I'll try and avoid the frustrating details, but am at my wits end. I have a 71 model ford 4000 3 cylinder gas with power steering. PS cylinder was leaking terrible. Using about a quart per...

The hi-lo shift rail broke last year, I was able to push the rail back in via the shifter plate removal and it stays in low gear. I finally got around to buying a new rail this year. I know I...

Hello I have a SelectOspeed Ford 4000 1963 Model 4 cylinder gas with 10 speed and two reverse. The problem I'm having is that I had it parked in the shop for seven years without starting it or...

So we have a 68 Ford 4000 3.1cyl gas 8 speed I hadn't noticed a problem that may not be one til I tried to use the post hole digger for the first time with our tractor. It wouldn't dig? So after...

Howdy folks,today I am seeking a parts diagram for a farm force brush hog.I lost the nut off the blade hub while mowing this afternoon.

My first post so I apologize if this is the wrong forum. My neighbor has a 73 Ford 4000 and I have found a loader off of Ford 5000. Has anyone done this switch before or know if its possible? Thanks

Hello All I am new to this forum, but hope there is a guru out there who might be able to help me. I am desperate, this tractor is the lifeblood of our nursery for loading trees and moving...

I have a Ford Industrial Diesel Replacement Engine in my 1964 Ford 4000 tractor (which had a 172 ci diesel engine from the factory) with casting number D1NL 8015A and I'm looking for help finding...

Not sure what I have or where to get manuals and parts??? Got # off engine block: D1NL 8051A

working on a 4000 series tractor that has a feature I've not seen before. The ends of the lift arms where the balls go into where you attach your implement, seem to be able to extend out about 10...

Ford 4000 or Massey 245. Both diesel and cost about the same. The 4000 just had the engine rebuilt and the Massey has 1700hrs on the dial. I think they are pretty much equal. What does TBN think.

Hi, Inherited a 1963 ford 4000 4 cylinder gas burner with select-o-speed. Wiring degraded partially removed and chewed. Have tried to put together but will not fire. It is located 40 miles from...

Hei! How do I bleed a dual (diesel) fuelfilter on my tractor (Ford 4000) I have read the Workshop manual, but I seem to have anonther type of filterholder. (see picture) Thanks! Janerpo

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on where to buy a new clutch kit for a 73 Ford 4000 3 cyl. diesel with the 4 spd with Hi and Lo. It has the 11" disc with 10 spline 1" hud and presure...

Hi Can anyone tell me where I can get a free exploded view of the distributor for my tractor? The issue I have is the plate that holds the points, and condenser is not attached anywhere and just...

Hi i am new to this forum and i am currently restoring a ford 4000 after it was burnt in a fire. i will be sandblasting it down to the bare metal. could someone advise on the best paint to use on...

hope to get some tractor answers and maybe help someone else ,cheers Richard.

i just bought a ford 4000 industrail project tractor. on the way home it was storming and the exaust flap was blowing open alot. i waited two days to start it because of a bad coil. got it started...

i just got this ford 4000 industrail ,,, i need to work on the power steering and the clutch/tranny. can anyone tell me which shop manuel is for my tractor? there seem to be many different modles...

A couple questions for the pre-'64 guys! :) 1. Were the 800 series and 4000 model the same or very similar? 2. Did they come with any options such as power steering, hydraulic remotes...

Hello Friends, I have a 1970 Ford 4000 3 cyl diesel. It has new hyd fluid topped off to the proper level. The lift was working fine then it suddenly lifts only an inch or two and no more. I have...

Hello Friends, I have a 1970 Ford 4000 3 cyl diesel. It has new hyd fluid topped off to the proper level. The lift was working fine then it suddenly lifts only an inch or two and no more. I have...

This may seem like a dumb question, but I am having a tough time trying to get the oil plug out of my 1964 4000 Diesel. Everything I try using socket/pipe wrench seems to not get a good bite on...

I ordered a Tiny Tach diesel tach and I am trying to figure out how to wire it. ford 4000 3cyl diesel 71ish with one wire alternator. I called Tiny tach about the hot wire, here is their...

I just bought this tractor and im trying to figure out which lever engages/disengages the PTO. Right now when the tractor is running the pto is spinning...when the tractor is off you can easily...

I have a 1964 Ford 4000 Industrial model with 4 speed transmission. It also has a lever on the left side for selecting low, standard, and high range. Which in effect gives 12 speeds forward and...

It is either a 67-68 model 3cyl diesel 8-2 tranny...seems to be in good shape except for the rear axle seals are both leaking and all the hydrualic fuild has leaked out but the guy I'm buying it...

I have a 1963 or 4 can't remember, Ford 4000 industrial with the overdrive manual 4 speed transmission. My dad bought it slightly used in about 64/65. It has always been a good tractor, but it...

I have a Ford 4000 3 cyl diesel. I changed the fuel filters and am having trouble bleeding fuel system. I loosened the bleed valves on top of filter housing and fuel comes out of one on the right...

Just began the process of restoring this working ford forklift Will keep all posted. Right now I am trying to figure out how to replace the two bearing that are in the mask that allow the forks to...

The engine turns over but no smoke is coming out the exhaust. Know it is getting fuel. Open the injector lines on each cylinder and fuel drips.

Hello, I am looking to buy a second tractor to use just with my Salsco chipper and I have found a "72" Ford 4000 for sale at a local tractor dealer in an "as is" condition. It is a diesel and...

The throttle shaft on the carburetor of my 1969 Ford 4000 has worn unevenly and so is allowing some air to suck in. I want to replace this part without replacing the whole carburetor but I don't...

I recently purchased my first tractor, a 1966 Ford 4000 3 cylinder (Gas) tractor with a 735 Ford loader. I would like to do a total fluid replacement. I've seen UTF oil mentioned to replace...

What spin on oil filter to use on 1966 with 735 loader that will clear loader

Just purchased 1966 4000 with 735 loader

Hey guys, Just bought this Ford 4000 unit for my acreage. The main pivot pin on the backhoe was sheered off. I'm guessing due to the fact they put too small of a replacement in. Anyhow, my...

Anyone know what the front loader lift capacity/capability is on a Ford 4000 commercial with backhoe? I think it's early to mid 60's. Also what is the best way to find parts to rebuild the hydro...

So I've almost closed a deal on a Ford 4000. Commertial unit with big backhoe on the back of it (NOT a 3pt). Also has a loader on the front. Looks rough but solid if that makes sense??? Ugly paint...

Hey guys, Been lurking around and trying to find the info just google searching but that hasn't gotten me vary far. I just made the final agreement on a Ford 4000 w/ selecto-speed. Industrial...

Charging light on ford 4000 won't go out, new regulator fitted and dynamo. Dynamo is polarised. Wiring is perfect. Any suggestions

I have a Ford 4000 tractor. It is a 63 model the hitch when it is lifted up and running pushes all the fluid in to the transmission? What would the solution to my problem be? If I need to buy...

Ford 4000 3 cyl diesel NO STEERING We had fluid coming out of steering wheel and rebuilt as in thread I previously found Now, I have no steering, maybe quarter turn and push back. Did we put...

We had fluid coming out of steering wheel and rebuilt as in thread I previously found Now, I have no steering, maybe quarter turn and push back. Did we put something together wrong or is it power...

I'm working on getting a 1969 Ford 4000 Industrial tractor and I'm ready to put on a battery but, I don't know what size of battery to get or where the cables go? Thanks for any help!

Hi all! I have a 1967 Ford 4000 with a bucket. The problem is that the 3 point hitch is either in the up position or the down position, it will not adjust and stay anywhere in between. The...

Machine is 1965, 3 cyl gas. with 8 speed tranny. When plowing snow yesterday (lots of shifting between reverse and forward), I noticed the shift lever was moving way left of it's normal position...

Ok...New member here.. need help with a1972 Ford 4000 3 cyl diesel tractor so direct me if I'm in the wrong section... The tractor is used as a scraper tractor and hasn't been charging for a few...

I just bought a 63' industrial 4000backhoeand loader for 700 knowing it had some issues. The 3cyl diesel motor runs great but trans doesnt seem to be transfering power to the wheels. Clutch was...

This is an old Ford, around 68 I think. 201 Diesel. Ran very well when I bought it, and has been nearly trouble free. Had a leaking O ring on top of the injector pump, and fixed it successfully...

Was pulling a disc today and the hi/lo jumped out of gear, when I went to put it back it wouldnt go in, turned the tractor off and back on pulled rest of trans out of gear, and with a hard push it...

Hi all, Can anyone tell me where the transmission overheat sensor (Ford 4500 with 'power-reversing' transmission) is located. Have re-wired an old machine and the wire from the dashboard warning...

I got a ford 4000 that I got and interest in trading for a smaller compact tractor. I have several acres of planted pulpwood that a smaller tractor than this would work much better for what I want...

Any suggestions on what type of Power Steering kit will work on my Ford 4000 with front shaft driven 730 Loader? It appears that most kits state "NOT" for use with Front Loaders. I'm assuming this...

Ad the head redone and back together but it won't start pretty white smoke , no start, wondering if I have the valves out of adjustment, I have tried about 4 different ways but some of them call...

Where to start? Well I have a 1971 Ford 4000 3 Cylinder Diesel. It still has the factory generator on it. It has the gauge with tach/proofmeter, fuel, temp, generator light and oil light. It...

So I dropped a valve and pulled the top of the engine off, my ignorance, I pulled the injectors apart as I pulled them from the engine rather than just pulling the whole injector, without having...

Hi guys this is my first post. The pto shaft on my 1973 Ford 4000 has been pulled out due to the ceased telescopic shaft on my topper. The seal has come out, the bearing is still in, the...

Has anyone had any experience with a Ford 4000 1963 kicking out of the PTO when mowing or other uses? Mine has kicked out of gear several times, when under a load. Mostly it does it if I am bush...

Just got a backhoe attachment (M.F. 220) that I am going to convert to a 3 point hitch........looks like an easy conversion. My tractor is a Ford 4000 Industrial?....with a large pump mounted to...

Where is the hydraulic filter on a 1967 Ford 4000 tractor and how do I change it. I note that the hydraulic / axle oil inlet is under seat, drain directly below and the level in the middle of the...

Hi Guys, I just purchased a Ford 4000 Tractor with front end loader and backhoe. I was told it was a ford 4000 with the original engine. The guy said it's yellow because it was an industrial...

I have wanted my own piece of equipment for excavation for some time now. I thought for some time, that I'd get a skid loader, then I considered a mini-excavator. Finally I decided on a backhoe...

bought a new(to me) branson but still got the old ford 4000(1973?, ind. pto). needs some work but will crank and run. the pto shaft seal leaks again after i paid someone to put it in after i...

Alrighty fellas, I'll skip the boring intro to my issues today, but wondered if anyone had any ideas how exactly the distributor cap stays in place on Ol' Blue? I've found clips for the N...

I am looking at purchasing a 1972 Ford 4000 2wd with Cozy Cab, industrial loader, and rear blade. My questions to whomever owns one out there is, what is a unit like this really worth? It has...

The clutch petal on the 4000 ford sheared off flush with the housing. Any advise on how to get to the shaft? The petal slides onto the shaft and is held on by a roll pin. I'm thinking the plate on...

My tractor starts and runs for maybe 10 minutes then stalls. It will start again but only run for 20 seconds or so. This is a 3 cyl gas engine. I have new plug wires and plugs. The carb bowl has...

I asked this under the Ford Ag and got no replies so far so I thought maybe under here. I guess it's hard for me to think of a tractor that was very popular in my youth as vintage. I would see...

A friend of mine would like me to go with him and look at a Ford 4000 diesel. I don't know the year or hours on it, just that he said it looked to be in good shape and hasn't been run for a few...

hey i was wondering if anyone had any ideas of the best way to install a hydraulic remote on my tractor. It is a 68 ford 4000 and it has the selector valve at the moment which is useless really...

I have a 1963 Ford 4000 diesel and it got stuck in reverse over the weekend. I took the shift lever plate off to see if I could figure out how to get it unstuck. It's happened before and I have...

Was cutting and engine just wined down. Tried to restart, smoke from below. During restart burnt off end on neg cable. Replaced neg cable, tried restart, burnt off end of pos cable. Replaced pos...

Hello I am hoping to use a cultivator for food plot soil prep. The unit i have access to is a Dearborn cultivator about 7 feet wide. How will my 1963 ford 4000 (gas) pull it? Soils have some...

Hello I am hoping to use a cultivator for food plot soil prep. The unit i have access to is a Dearborn cultivator about 7 feet wide. How will my 1963 ford 4000 (gas) pull it? Soils have some...

Hello folks..just acquired a '63 ford 4000 with earlier hood, carb, air cleaner..etc ..was wondering how I go about getting it back to specs? Meaning the fuel line is a 1/4 routed through a...

anybody know if parts are avalible to repair power steering box on this ford 4000. and if so where to get parts. thanks.

hey guys im looking at buying a ford 4000 industrail tractor. it has a generic or home made front end loader on it with a 4and a1/2 foot bucket. the controls leak some fluid but rams and hoses are...

Factory conversion kits are about $1250 (too much for my liking). I got by spending less than $300 because I had some basic parts on hand. This tractor was designed with 2 drag links coming from...

My right front hub on my Ford 4000 has either twisted or bent. Now, the tire rubs against the steering arm. I took off the tire and the hub is is twisted back toward the steering arm. I am...

I made this a little long on purpose, rather than have a bunch of back and forth I thought maybe I could provide as much history as I had so everyone who knows more than me could determine what...

I have a 69 ford 4000. I have replaced all three injectors fuel filter front injection pump seal all the leaking top cover seals and gaskets. My tractor before was losing prime over night so come...

My ford 4000 is a a 69 model diesel. it has a cav pump and single cav filter head how should my lines be routed?please tell me if the pictures are correct. if you look at the top of the filter...

Tried to start up my '71 Ford 4000 for the first time since the fall this afternoon. It wouldn't fire up. Then I notice water bubbling up out of the exhaust manifold. I took the pipe off and...

My lift on my 4000 won't go all the way down it does function great though sticky valve maybe hasn't been used in three months

The day I brought her home All sandblasted up new frontt end bearings bushings and all Of course the step was smashed

My ford 4000 runs great cranks right up when it's warm uses no oil what so ever, but the tractor if you leave the fuel shut off in as in the run position it takes forever to start usually kills...

On my new to me 1963 Ford 4000 Industrial with a Ford 720 loader and Ford 723 Backhoe 19-300 I have several questions........ #1. There are 2 steel loops welded onto the sides ( 1 left and 1...

I going to look at a 1962 Ford 4000 Industrial Tractor, gas engine, shuttle shift, bucket loader on front and frame mounted backhoe on the rear. The asking price is $2800.00 and really firm. I was...

My 4000 ford has a steady drip from the hole in bottom of the bell housing. It's not motor oil but hydro fluid or thats how it smells atleast. Could it be the Input shaft seal on the tranny or...

The tractor cold or hot fires right up give or take a few spin overs. When it fires up it'll blue smoke if u push the fuel lever to all the way down so it's idling. If you bump it down a few rpms...

I bought a ford 4000 3 cyl with a CAV pump. Tractor runs great has quite a bit of fuel leaks leaks from pump shut off and also have a few lines leaking. The tractor will sit for a day with the...

Hello, I'm new to the forum, I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1964 Ford 4000. My tractor has the high Row Crop wide front end and I need to find the front axle pin and bushing. Checked...

hey people im having trouble starting my 4000, when i try to start it theres just a loud clicking noise coming from the starter motor....it does not turn over whatsoever and i tink the starter...

hey people im having trouble starting my 4000, when i try to start it theres just a loud clicking noise coming from the starter motor....it does not turn over whatsoever and i tink the starter...

Read on the forums the Ford 400 has a diff lock..................Where is the location and how do you operate it? My traqctor I think is a 1971 Ford 4000 3 cylinder gas, appears to be an...

i was wondering if anyone knows the best online sourse to purchase a generator for my 4000 ford

Wondering a fair price of a Ford Diesel 4000 in excellent shape? Prices would be for the Southeast Area of country.

I have a 64 Ford 4000 that I cant keep running. Seems to foul plugs or flood easily and I cant seem to keep it running. Is there something that i may be doing wrong when using it? I've heard these...

We traded horse boarding for a ford 4000 diesel 3 cyl, 8 speed. cheers.

I have a Ford 4000, diesel 3 cyl that I am putting back together after a ring job. I have it running but it will only idol, 700rpm or less. When i give it more fuel it runs very poorly, boggs...

I just got finished rebuilding the 201cid engine for my 4000, bled the fuel system and cranked till I got the air out and tightened the lines up. I'm not getting any fuel smoke while I crank on...

I just fitted a new generator to my 72 4000 and the battery light Is on when it is idling? This did not happen with my old generator? What CuD b the problem?

Hi, I have a 72 3cyl diesal ford 4000, I just installed a new generator and when the tractor is ticking over the battery light is on. It will go off when you rev her up to 800 rpm. What cud b...

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Just got a 63 model ford 4000 with a forklift conversion, what is the charging system form the factory, it has a alternator on it so I know it was converted

I just bought a '73, Ford 4000 and it runs great. The lift was working OK, I changed the milky, thick hydraulic fluid, trans fluid and engine oil, and now the lift will not work. The pump works...

I have a 1967 Ford 4000 3 cyl. diesel tractor with a 540 independent pto that is leaking profusely out the pto shaft in the back. I have read where there is a snap ring that can come off and let...

I have a 1967 Ford 4000 3cyl diesel tractor with 540 independent pto that is leaking profusely out the pto shaft in the back. I read where the shaft is held in position by a snap ring and it can...

I have a Ford 4000 3 cylinder tractor with a sos transmission and i am in need of a torque limiting disc and a input shaft. Does anyone have any ideas where i can get parts prefer new? thanks

I have a 1975 (as I interpret from below stats, please tell me if I'm wrong) Ford 4000 SU, 8 speed, 3 cylinder, gasoline. Started it for the first time this year, started right up, ran for 10...

Hey Y'all, I have a 1963 Ford 4000 tractor, with a 4cyl gas engine & 5 speed. I've got an electrical problem. I just added a 12V conversion and electronic ignition. Everything was going fine...

After reading the threads on select-o-speed transmissions and doing my homework (I thought) and driving the tractor until hot, I decided to take a chance and buy this old tractor that was...

Hi, I keep finding myself on this forum while doing google searches on tractors and farm implements. So I figured now was the time to join. While at an estate sale The very nice widow mentioned...

Looking to repair my Ford 4000 Industria tractor. The current project is how to replace a rear seal. I would like to use it.

Hi guys just wondering if anyone can help me out here.I have a rebuilt Cav pump but have no fuel going to the injectors any ideas? I was doing some research and some guys say the metering valve is...

Hey guys, I borrowed my buddy's 1975 ford 4000 diesel to cut two fields i have because My tractor's lift needs some attention. I was pulling an offset disc. On one pass going down grade maybe...

Today I was working on my tractor (tilling) and noticed a strange burning smell, similar to straw or grass. I looked down at the hood of my tractor, and noticed a good amount of smoke coming from...

I have 1972 Ford 4000 3-Cyl gas with a cooling problem. I flushed the radiator, which seems to have decent flow (thought it's pretty old and some of the fins are bent). The tractor starts up fine...

i was working on the road and was in 7th gear and it started to load up on me downshifted to 6th gear and then it made a ping noise quit moving..engine runs fine however the transmission, pto and...

My farther recently got his hands on an old ford tracker with a backhoe and front end loader. It is a 4 cylinder gas with a 10 speed sos and no live pto It has ford 4000 decals on the hood and...

Hi, I have no hydraulic return connection on my Ford 4000 (1969, 3 cyl. disel). Where do i place the quick connection for the return oil? Regards Jesper

Aquired this 8sp. tranny and rearend over the weekend. It's been through a couple of floods - in the process of powerwashing I found the Ford donation plate. Obviously, the diesel engine is...

I have a 63 ford 4000, 5 speed , 4 cylinder. The PTO will not engage, it just grinds and the hydraulics have stopped working. Does this sound like the hyraulic pump has gone out, I changed the...

I have a 1963 ford 4000, the hydraulics and the pto stopped working. When I try to engage the pto it grinds. So I changed the hydraulic fluid and the rear axle fluid along with replacing the pto...

I just got my "new" tractor. After countless times of coming to TBN for advice (thanks soundguy) my 8n is running well enough to sell. So I bought a Ford 4000 3cyl diesel (still trying to locate...

Hello All. I am new to the site. I am a new owner of an old 1963 Ford 4000. I am looking to purchase a 2 or 3 row planter, i have been looking at refurbished JD 71 Flex Planters and JD 7100...

Hello All. I am new to the site, and far from being a farmer. I have a 1963 Ford 4000. I am looking to purchase a 2 or 3 row planter, i have been looking at refurbished JD 71 Flex Planters and...

I have got a ford 4000 industrial diesel tractor. It's a 4 cylinder with 4 speed transmission. I need to know the oil specs on this old timer.

Has anyone seen a remote block like this............I need to reroute the hoses so they are not in the way. Any suggestions? So far I have come up with using 2 each of the Gates 6MP-6FPX and...

The guy who owns my uncles old 68 4000 wants to sell it now. He did mention the hrydraulic lift is sluggish and the SOS while it works is very slow. He said this happened after he changed the...

I have a 76 Ford 4000. It was leaking (drips now and then) a little from the pump and while using it yesterday all of sudden fluid started spewing out under high pressure on the right side of the...