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Good to know. My 1210 is a 1983. I would readily go to a Ford/ NH dealer, but they are pretty scarce in this area. Recent decades have seen a move toward green and orange stuff.

David-- Do you have your 1210 from WV yet? I still haven't purchased a can of paint for the wheels, but further googling shows a Ford light gray that might be correct. I agree that the color is white-ish, but I would prefer to get the right color the first time instead of too much traveling...

I have a 1210 in need of paint on the wheels. For such a small project I only need a rattle can, not a quart or more. Tractor Supply's Majik paint shows a Ford light gray, but it seems much darker than the 1210's wheel and fender color. I have seen mention of Ford white, but it is not as...

That's it !!

About 30 yrs ago I installed some Gallagher high tensile electric fence, only to discover that the deer weren't deterred. In the supplies which came with the fence were a type of lag bolt used to drive into a tree trunk in order to attach a wire to guy a post. I don't know what they were...

I can't dispute your thoughts, but the mystery is in the tractor's history. It was new in 1986 and used as an estate mower--no FEL. I bought it in 1992, and installed the loader. The valve is a two spool, open center, four way valve. With the manifold set as pictured, the loader and tph...

I posted my problem on Build it Yourself, but was unable to elicit a solution. To operate the snowplow setup on my little Ford 1210, I have a single-acting Prince valve attached with quick couplers to the hydraulic manifold--see pics. In the setup as pictured the valve allows the plow cylinder...

I had a setup like Boylerman's , but a smaller plow many yrs ago. Just to clarify--my challenge now isn't to rig up a plow system, it is to solve my hydraulic problem. Since the one-way valve works properly with the links all the way down, logic suggests the problem is with the left-right...

Loader valve is attached to the loader, and I can't have both the loader and plow on the tractor at same time

It has been a while, but thanks for all the feedback. This issue hasn't been urgent because we have no snow! Main reason for not using my FEL is no desire to fab a set-up, and plow for my skidsteer is just too heavy for this little tractor. Anyway, I needed to move snow in preparation for a...

Update.2 Here are pics of valve and plumbing. The connector shown in #2 was previously a quick coupler, but it wasn't defective. As shown everything works, but cylinder still collapses slower than it should. Shut off engine, and it collapses quickly.

Would love to send pics, but my computer died and I don't know how to download shots from my ipad to my wife's laptop. Fortunately, there is no snow in the forecast, so will have to wait til computer is repaired to continue this discussion.

Update--We have had two storms which required plowing. The hydraulics worked OK, but slow enough to indicate something just isn't right. Unrelated to this issue I plumbed a coupler into the work hose so I could completely separate the valve from the plow. Now there is pressure to the work port...

Update--I cracked the bleeder screw until all the air bubbles stopped. Started it up, but it wasn't happy. After a while it straightened out and now runs as it is supposed to. Am pretty sure I should have bled the injectors as suggested by the pump guy. Thanks for the help.

I changed the filter in the sediment bowl, and it wouldn't start. Cleaned the old filter and it started right up--go figure. Had to fiddle with the shut-off valve on the sediment bowl, it started instantly, then died. Now it won't start, but it wants to--it is definitely getting fuel from the...

In a 50-yr career building stream crossings for 100K lb log trucks I learned that bridges are always better than culverts. They take more careful planning and are more expensive to build initially, but they will always pass more water--and with less impact--than culverts. If the terrain in your...

When I bought my Bobcat I discovered that I needed to use many of the attachments on both it and my little Ford 1210 with an Allied FEL. I bought a SSQA adapter plate, cut the pin brackets off the Allied loader bucket and welded them to the plate. Fabbed my own latches, and have been happy ever...

I'll see how things work after a real-life plowing exercise. We had a few inches of heavy wet snow in December--before I got the plow, but it has all melted, and there is none in the forecast. I may need to upgrade the return line to 3/8"

Hoses and fittings are all 1/4". Hi and lo pressure hoses are 20" long, hose to cylinder is about 4 ft. When used on the old Ferguson tractor, the cylinder hose was about 6 ft, but still only 1/4". Small hoses, but pump is only 5 gpm. One more thought--oil at time of test was cold. FWIW...

I bought the valve recommended by davedj, and three new hoses---hi and low pressure to the pump and one to the lift cylinder. The cylinder lifts as expected, but drops slowly -- surprising in light of the heavy plow blade. Since all the new components are full of air, it is logical to think the...

On my FEL there is a simple Prince DA valve fed from the power beyond function of the loader valve. Can I plug one of the A or B work ports, and have it function as a single-acting valve? In shopping for such a valve I saw one described as SA, but the picture certainly looked like a DA with one...

My loader does have float, but the weight of a plow (at least the plow I bought) is heavy, and when added to the weight of the loader is quite a bit for this little tractor. Also, for this particular driveway I would like the plow close to the tractor instead of way out in front of loader arms...

Just discovered that the configuration of my short driveway is difficult to plow with the FEL on my little Ford 1210. Just bought the blade and frame of a plow that came off a Ferg TO30. The frame can be modified easy enough to fit the tractor, but the hydraulics are simpler than anything I...

When I wired the house we just left I drew a diagram of every circuit which showed every box and every door and window, and labelled every breaker. No boxes were served from others nearby just because they were close--logic and troubleshoot-ability were paramount. I am also a big fan of...

I am the OP, but have been away from this page for a while. Thanks for all the feedback, both targeted and helpful as well as a few digressions. Let me offer a few responses: First, I don't plan to do anything significant with this set-up because I have no experience with it. Second, both...

That is the disconnect from a separate meter for off-peak power to the hot water heater.

More feedback = more valuable. Regarding an automatic transfer, I wasn't thinking of a generator that would come on automatically, but a device that would automatically switch the panels from incoming grid juice to gen juice when the generator is started up with a pull cord. This isn't the...

First of all, thanks for all the feedback. For me the opportunity to bounce an idea around is just as valuable as the right answer in the first place. Attached photos show my situation. Just to clarify, I don't wish to disconnect the generator feed- I might need it. Also, I subconsciously...

This is a little off topic, but I bet some of you know the answer. I just bought a house built in 1979. It has a generator hook-up, but the realtor said it has never been used--not part of the issue. It was installed and wired by a reputable local electrician. Attached to the generator cable...

Machine is 60 miles away, but I'll try to remember to take a picture when I am at the house in early Dec.

Many years ago when I first started working with excavating contractors I saw a hook dangling from a loop welded to the inside back of a bucket. I thought it was unusual at the time, and would probably cause more trouble than it was worth. When I got my first skid-steer, that is where I attached...

That's good to know as I work on my custom design.

Was not aware of such a thing. I'll check it out

The original muffler on my 1210 became clogged at about 1000 hours (about 1500 hours ago). A correct replacement cost several hundred $$ at the time, and it appears that today they are not even listed. I have since used a generic replacement which is just a straight pipe with some insulation...

My thoughts exactly. When I do Craigs List search for a 'new' truck, I set the search limits from 1930 to 1990.

I had a 5-footer on my little Ford 1210, and these comments are absolutely true. Your 2250 isn't that big, so be prepared for some frustration. 8" of heavy wet stuff will be very difficult to handle. If you could fab an attachment like comment #2 above--see any such on a Ford 800, 801, 2000---...

In the northeast pup trailers are most commonly used with log trucks, but they are not 'four-wheel' trailers. They are tandem axles with tongue weight on the truck.

I have been following these 'which brand is best' threads for several months, and they have confirmed my decision to never buy new, and never buy in a hurry. My newest tractor is a 1986 JD 1050, and my real workhorse (pony) is a 1983 Ford 1210. I can do all my own routine maintenance and most...

The guy who said grease is cheaper than parts is spot-on. Years ago I bought a little Ford 1700 w/ FEL that had been used hard by a guy who built patios and stone walls. There weren't too many hours on it, but you could measure the slop in the pins with a yardstick. My little 1210 has 2500...

The only three things you need to know about road maintenance are drainage, drainage, and drainage -- in that order!. The common solution is to line the ditch with stone, but first you need to be sure you have adequate cross-drainage. Check with AOT website or your town road commissioner for...

You have identified the real problem--manufacturers being held responsible for the actions of owners. If the lawsuits against mfgrs were dismissed or if juries would stop making awards, we might see some return to common sense. Why should JD be held responsible for my injuries because I shorted...

After 9 years the sealed battery in my Ford 1210 would not hold a charge. I watched several Youtube videos about renovating/ restoring lead acid batteries, and decided to try it just to see if it works. I used the method of saving the electrolite, rinsing the battery several times, then filter...

All good recommendations for taking the old hoses to a shop, and requesting new ones. Rob 80's thoughts about re-using the old ends won't fly. Keep every fitting you can remove with wrenches, but beyond that you will need new. Any time I have suggested a shop retain an existing component, the...

I hung my post-hole digger from a tree limb with PTO shaft attached, and didn't use it for a couple years. When I discovered that it wouldn't slide, I used tractor and chains, heat, hammer, etc, but could not budge it. I assumed it was rusted together. It took a 35,000lb excavator to pull it...

I would not recommend a Clarke. Bought one a few yrs ago from Tractor Supply and broke it when inserting the chuck per their instructions. They gave me the run-around for several months until the State's consumer protection office wrote them a letter. Besides, I wouldn't say mine is up to the...

Censalata- With 75 acres, tractor ownership should be a condition of residency in VT. Lots of good feedback on TBN for any question related to rural survival. Before parting with too much $$ at a dealership, talk with friends, neighbors, fiends of friends who have experience with tractors...

This has been a great thread, and confirms my preference for gear drive over hydro in any vehicle (if possible). I use my 1996 Toro 522 for mowing between rows of Christmas trees. Last summer for the first time it could not climb a 20% grade at max rpm in high range with mower engaged. I don't...

Corrugated steel would be perfect, but I can picture only contemporary pickup beds which are ~17 ga. I have never seen a corrugated deck on anything but a pickup. I would use 10 ga corrugated in a heartbeat if it were readily available.

This is a very theoretical question, probably aimed at an automotive / engine engineer. Why do JD engines start so well without need of glow plugs, compared to other diesel engines? I have had my 1050 for 8 yrs (Yanmar engine), and even though it sits from December to March without starting...

This isn't tractor-related, but it is rural, steel-based, dirty, and testosterone-fueled. The floor of my 93 F350 dump truck is rusted, and there are several holes / tears adjacent to the cross bunks. I don't use it enough to justify having a new steel floor installed ($2000 +), but I would like...

Over the years my starter has occasionally responded with just a click. My rebuilder attributed this to low voltage, so I installed a relay. The problem just recurred, and I discovered that with key turned to start, there is no juice to the relay. Assuming a switch problem I subsequently...

A friend picked up a W1-588 Wisconsin engine at a garage sale. Doesn't look like it has run for at least 10 -20 years. I found a parts manual from the 1980s and operator's manual on-line, but otherwise very little info. Was this a very limited production engine? Immediate need is for a wiring...

Attached are photos of a subsoiler I made a couple years ago, and used for that purpose for the first time last week. The business end of the unit is 3/4" X 4" flat steel, and the digging tip is from ASC. I studied photos of similar units in various catalogs to get the sucking angle right. I...

I have a set of 8 ft disc harrows very similar to the ones in the attached photos. They work well, but the majority of my harrowing is in small patches, so I need to pull them in the straight-ahead mode as much as the full spread mode. I have a quick and dirty plug I drop in the tongue to keep...

The Ferguson manual is exactly what I need. . It seems that my problem stems from damage suffered by the plow many years ago. The beam was broken in the curve, but appears to have been well-repaired with long 1/2" fish plates welded to both sides. For all rocks I have hit, there is no sign of...

I have read posts by jeff9366 and farmwithjunk, but still have trouble. I have a Ferguson 16A single bottom plow behind a JD 1050 fwd. The tires are 13.6-28 on 12" rims, and the wheels are set as narrow as possible. It is 37" between inside sidewalls. I raised the left rear tire 8", and adjusted...

The tph on my 1210 w/ 2400 hrs suddenly won't lift. Yesterday the fertilizer spreader settled to the ground when I shut the motor off, but it recovered when I started it back up. Today all worked well for a couple hours, but now-nothing. I checked the pressure at the relief valve manifold and...

Several of the wheels on my 1993 F350 are fairly rusty, and I would like to paint them. The tires are nearly new, and I would like to avoid the cost of having them dismounted, remounted and rebalanced. I have a sandblaster (Northern Tools), but am fearful of blasting sand working its way into...

There is a dead spot on the starter of my 1050. I have had the starter rebuilt twice in the past few years, and the last time the guy said the problem is low voltage. The battery and alternator are in good condition. The tractor never fails to start after umpteen tries, and the last time we...

The tailgate on my 30 yr old F350 dump truck is difficult / awkward to open when the body is raised. So far I have attached a length of chain to the handle that I can reach through the window when the body is up, but it is still awkward. 'Real' dump trucks have an air gate, and it seems I could...

My IT shop manual does not have a wiring diagram, and a Google search returns TMI, and what might be pertinent is not readable. Does anyone know where I can get a correct, legible 1050 wiring diagram on-line? My starter has a dead spot, and the rebuild shop has asked if there is a relay ahead...

My neighbor has a BeaverPro QH 50 backhoe attachment on his Honda ATV, and is looking to part with it. I found some old threads about this unit on TBN (early 2000's), but nothing recent. There is some indication that they are not made any more. This could be a handy unit if mounted on a SSQA...

My Five Star post hole digger's 'business end' is a 2" shaft with a 7/16" hole for a shear pin. Due to stony soil I do not use soft shear pins, but grade 8 bolts instead. The torque of the shaft and the resistance of the auger still bends the bolts to a modified S shape, and it is necessary to...

On the Build it Yourself forum I started a thread about a tree planting auger, and a link that popped up was Erdbohrgerat mit Parallelfuhrung - YouTube showing a slick attachment made by Fehrenbach in Germany. I cannot find a website for this company. I spoke with a friend who has imported...

I wish to fabricate a tree planting auger which attaches to my Ford 1210 in the position of a belly-mount mower. This is for inter-planting in rows of Christmas trees. Before I reinvent the wheel, I am interested in any thoughts or recommendations from this audience. I call your attention to...

I have an MTD chipper shredder w/ 10 HP BS engine. Compression is too great for easy pull start, so would like to modify power input to PTO on my Ford 1210. Two main issues--BS motor is 3600 RPM, PTO is 400-540, and PTO turns opposite direction of BS motor. Ideally I need a 6:1 gear reduction...

I started plowing (40 yrs ago) with an 860 using Dearborn 2-bottoms, and the results were perfect. I now have a Dearborn 1-16 I used behind an 850, and now behind a JD 1050, and I can't plow worth a d__m. The plow main beam has been broken, but repaired to the point that the original geometry...

The links on my 1210 (2300 hrs) drop from their own weight when it is very cold. This has only happened in the past couple years, so I assume the problem is an O ring on the rockshaft piston. The picture in the repair manual (fig 273) doesn't show an O ring. There is a seal ring --does that...

Greetings all- I am a long-time lover of Ford tractors (Ford, not NH), but purchased my first John Deere last summer. It is a 1986 1050 with only 350 hrs. It is in very good condition, and seems to do everything it is supposed to, but I am frustrated with the TPH hydraulics. Even at normal...

This may not be the place for this question, but I am confident someone out there knows the answer. My garden tractor of choice is Wheelhorse (not Toro), and I foolishly sold my 416. I have replaced it with a B-100, but it only has a 10 HP Kohler engine. I wish to replace this small engine...

I have a Ferguson single-bottom 16" plow. I have used it with my old Ford 850 and my Ford 1700. I have a copy of the Ford-Ferguson Plow Book, published for N series tractors. My problem is that the distance between furrows is much too wide. Per the plow book, I have set the plow beam on the...

On my Ford 1700, the bottom links fall to the ground (with no load) within 3 hours of shutting off the tractor. This is a new development. Is there a way of determining if the problem is in the valve or the rockshaft piston without undertaking a tear-down ?

Will soon build a 20 x 32 building for my Christmas tree sales. There will be no interior partition or post supports, so I need advice re: supporting the center of the ceiling joists (collar ties). The easy answer is to buy 20 ft dimension lumber, but it would need to be sawed special. I...

I have a Braden AMS6 winch which requires 3000 inch-lbs input torque, and operating input of 400 rpm. I can use this on two different tractors, and for calculation purposes we'll use 2000 psi system pressure, and 4.5 gallons flow. If I use the fomulas on the Braden website, given flow and rpm I...

I am fabbing a M6 Braden winch into a psuedo-Farmi for firewood skidding. If I Google Braden winch, there is an excellent 40-page manual. On page 39 is a table which includes max input RPMs and line speed in Ft per minute for many Braden models, but not the M6. I emailed Pasccar, the current...

My fertile imagination is still alive and well. I am interested in building a log loader attached to a forestry trailer, similar to a Hardy, Patu, Anderson, etc.--something that could lift 500 lbs or so. How do I source the bearings for the main post--the vertical post supporting the boom, and...

Calling all creative minds !!! How easy/ difficult is it to convert a side-discharge mower deck to a rear discharge? For many years I had a rear discharge Wheelhorse, and I foolishly sold it. I replaced it with a side discharge Craftsman, and now realize I must go back to the rear. I mow...

When I got my 1210 there was a 'bracket', for lack of a better term, which held the toplink in an upright position when not connected to an implement. Since I leave the toplinks with the attachments most of the time, I determined the bracket to be superfluous, and I got rid of it. Well 20 years...

General question about whether there is greater power if a two-way hydraulic cylinder pushes or pulls, and how the position of a pivot point factors in. As an example, the dipper on an excavator is extended by a cylinder that pulls, while the dipper on a backhoe uses a cylinder that pushes. My...

I have the trans and final drive assembly of a Ford 1700. It is in good shape, so hate to scrap it. I have located a set of half tracks which appear to be the size used on 8N, 600,800, 801 series Ford tractors. My fertile imagination envisions adding frame rails from the rear fender mounts...

My 1979 1700 with 2800 hrs has a 770 loader. The PO was a landscaper, and I think he used it to move rocks. The pins and bushings are poorly designed, so all the grease in the world does not prevent some of the holes from enlarging. The whole FEL, as a unit, is sloppy. I would like to rebuild...

I just entered several searches, and came up with nothing, so will post. I have a 1956 Ford 800 (850) with a Marvel Schebler TSX 692 carb. This tractor has been running like a top for the 7 or 8 years I have had it About 2 months ago it wouldn't start, and discovered some distributor parts were...

My 1956 Ford 850 has factory power steering. The cylinders are in good shape and my dealer rebuilt the steering box. The original steering pump was gone long before I bought it. I think the pump on it is from a Ford Escort, but not sure.--see attached pics. Label on back of pump is HBC DL...

I have nearly convinced myself that I need a forestry trailer (See web sites for Hardy, Patu, etc) as an alternative to skidding my wood. Fabrication of the trailer will be fairly easy with reasonable cost, and a good excuse to buy a new supply of 7018 rod. The challenge is finding a small...

The diff lock on my 1210 has not worked for a couple years. I am sure the reason is that I engaged it (stomped on it) several times when it was going too fast. This summer the tractor was in the shop for other repairs, and I asked them to fix the lock while they had it. The repair was noted on...

I have the transmission and differential for a Ford 1700, from the bell housing to the PTO. No engine, no front end, no steering, no tin. I hate to see something like this go for scrap, and it would take a long-term posting on ebay to find a buyer. Why couldn't it be made into a crawler? Use...

After experiencing the convenience of picking up and releasing attachments with my Bobcat, I plan to fabricate a quick-tach for the FEL on my Ford 1210. I know they are available for purchase, but the price is too high for what they are. I won't have any difficulty with the pick-up plates or...

This isn't exactly a tractor question, but it deals with build-it-yourself, so here goes. At Christmas time I make wreaths using a clamp machine accuated with a foot pedal. The pedal travels about six inches and requires maybe 30 lbs of effort. All of this can be modified with levers and...

Well, here it is. Just completed today. Ground is still very frozen, and plenty of snow, so cannot do a real performance test, but in no-load mode it seems to do what I want. If I knew how to establish links, I could post step-by step construction pics with captions

My 1956 Ford 850 has factory power steering. The tie rod cylinders are good, and the steering box was rebuilt by the dealership a couple years ago. The original PS pump died before I got the tractor, and a PO replaced it with a pump which he thought came off a Ford Escort. It works, but...

Greetings all, from a new guy on the block. I have a Ford 1210 4wd with about 2000 hours. This is the smallest of my tractor fleet, but clearly the most versatile and valuable for my puposes (I'm a christmas tree grower). When I bought it about 15 yrs ago the differential lock worked just...

Greetings all, from a new guy on the site. I am a Christmas tree grower, and find that I fabricate as many attachment as I buy. My current need is for a stump puller which attaches to my Bobcat 742B. I have rented a small Kobelco excavator with thumb several times, but it digs too much dirt...