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This picture was incorrect timing, I just wanted to show the "slot" (arrow pointing to) used to rotate the coupling (hub) (Which is a step NOT contained in the factory manual) to the correct position when re installing pump and setting pump timing.

Have some new info! After pulling the Timing cover off. When I set Idler gear, cam shaft gear and crank shaft gear marks to line up according to the manual (see photo with white dots on marks) the Fuel injection pump marks are way off! (2nd photo from manual shows where marks Should be) I do not...

I have a SD1840 tractor with a LET802C engine. I was given a FORD 1500 Service Manual with it and told it was the same tractor? But the Ford 1500 shows a LET862C engine and I am wondering if there are differences major or minor in these two engines? Fuel Injection system? Timing? Thanks in...

Here is Shop manual on Injection Timing

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 noticed the water separator was half filled with water, so he thought that the fuel pump might be...

Update.. the tractor starts after cranking on it 60-90 seconds (blue smoke from exhaust as cranking) BUT it will only run for about a minute or two then it slowly dies! (Also some blue smoke while running. Checked engine compression at glow plugs, have 350lbs & 340 lbs) If I let it sit a few...

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 replacement that will work? Please See pic. Thank you

look like this? I am looking at one.. do not know the model yet.. would this work on Kubota B7100?

I just purchased a SD1840 with an Allied backhoe & loader attached and I was given a Ford 1500 manual with it.. the owner told me it was the same tractor. I have not had a chance to research this yet.. My engine runs but not properly. The previous owner said tractor would not start and he...

1st time using my PTO.. attaching a woods mower on a Late 70s early 80s Kubota Gear driven B7100. the PTO is grinding when I engage the lever to raise mower attachment. The lift motor does work, if I shut off the tractor, engage the lever to lift position and restart the tractor, the mower...