ford 1700

Has anyone out there attempted to add power steering to a Ford 1700? I saw an old thread from 2007 asking as well, but it didn't appear to go anywhere. Just curious what the recommended specs might be for the steering valve, cylinder, etc. And would it be best to hang a belt driven automotive...

Does anyone know how to remove the shifter to replace the seal? I removed the boot and shifter pin, but the shifter won't come out. Obviously in need of a manual. Thanks, Mack

If you have a manual or just know, please tell what oil is recommended for the fuel pump. Thanks

Just bought a house and inherited a 1982 Ford 1700 with 1500 hours on it. It actually runs great, but when climbing any kind of incline or running my 5 foot finish mower at has absolutely no get up and go. Have to run it in granny gear to keep moving and running mower. Engine never seems to...

Hi all, I recently inherited an '83 Ford 1700 and love it. What a great yard tractor. While doing light work the other day, I thought I noticed steam coming up from the front of the tractor. I immediately glanced at the analog gauge which showed the temp all the way to the right of "H". I...

hi guys Broke my front LH axle the other day, was wondering if any one has had any luck having one repaired or fabricated by a machine shop. I have searched all over at salvage yards with no luck. Any Help would be appreciated thanks Bill

Hello I was driving to tractor fixing some spots in my long driveway when the front wheel broke off.....have looked everywhere to find a replacement. Has anyone ever had on repaired or fabricated at a machine shop..I know that there is an upgrade from NH but cannot afford the $1500+. Any help...

Just a quick question on the differential lock pedal on the Ford 1700. Had 17 inches of wet heavy snow last week and used the 1700 (4x4 with loader) to clear the 3' drift covering the neighbors driveway. At one point I got the thing stuck (had only one rear and one front tire spinning). So...

i tried to search for how to rebuild a fuel injector pump on my 1984 ford 1700 tractor. would like to find someone that can email to me or tell me where i can find the insturctions to rebuild it . im new to tractors but have many years working on harleys and cars so i figure that tractor cant be...

Hello, I've only owned this tractor for a week now, already I have benifited from the post in the forums. Thanks to all

I have a ford 1700 2wd with fel. The hydraulics were fin but milky so i changed the fluid and cleaned the screen and refilled. Now the rear arms are fast and strong as it always is but my loader is fast and strong up (Full bucket) and very slow down and the bucket dumps fast but the return is...

hello all. i have purchased my very first tractor a ford 1700 4wd with 770 loader and meteor blower. my question is about the 3 pth .should this have down pressure? i find that the blower will rise up on any packed snow like a tire track for example. then i end up with inches of snow left in...

I opened the bleeders and cleaned the filter, helped a bit, but still not as powerful as it once was. Any ideas on what could be causing this? Any help appreciated.

Would like some information on how to remove the drive line on my ford 1700 4x4. Don't want to screw it up.:confused2:

I need to replace the clutch on my Ford 1700 Tractor. It is stuck and will not disengage. I have lots of experience on clutch and transmission repair on cars and trucks, but have never split a tractor. The dealer wants over a $1,000. I found the parts for about $200. I can't imagine getting...

All, I have the above tractor and need the sway control parts to prevent my 3 point bars from swinging causing the implements to hit the tires. Messicks has the parts but are really expensive. Has anyone bought these elsewhere without breaking the bank? the part highlighted in Yellow is what...

Haven't used the 3 point in about 6 weeks and when I went to put on a sprayer I find I have no function on the hydraulics. The gauge installed by the up down speed control dial thing shows 0. I can manually pull the arms up and down with no resistance. Fluid looks fine and is up to level. The...

Does anyone out there have a 1700 with a cab? Was hoping that if someone has one, they might be able to provide some pictures. Searched the internet and saw one canvas cab and maybe two steel cabs. Have seen tractor cab projects for other tractors on-line and it looks like it would be fun to...

Hello all,I am looking for a creeper gear kit for my Ford 1700 4x4,NH does'nt supply it anymore but hopefully someone out there might have one or know where to find one.Thanks

I have a 1700 that I noticed does not have an inline fuel filter which I know is a bad thing for diesels to not have. Can someone recommend a fuel filter assembly and maybe even a link? I would like to find one that the cartridges are easy to find with a sediment bowl. Thanks, Mike

Hello there,just hooked up my new snowblower to my tractor to clean a path down to the barn and realized that 1st gear reverse is too fast,2 shear bolts later.In my jensale manual I see that a creeper gear is shown in the differential section and my question is,has anyone installed/retrofitted a...

Fired up the 1700 today and was letting it warm up a bit when I noticed a puddle of red fluid forming beneath it. Freaked out when it appeared to be spraying out of the back plate on the injector pump. Calmed down when I realized that the fuel filter sediment bowl had cracked and was doing the...

Curious how the float position is expected to act on a 770 loader. I've noticed when using the loader that raising and lowering it is a bit scary because the float position can easily be reached and causes the bucket to jump or drop quickly if I'm not careful. Should the float position be...

Hi All, My girlfriend has a Ford 1700 with a 770 FEL. This tractor has been a winter workhorse for the three years she has owned it. This year, the hydraulics failed to operate when she was trying to plow snow at her mountian home. The symptom is simple, no power to lift the FEL. She told me...

Hello, all. First post as a new member, but i have been lurking here for a couple of years. I have learned a lot from this forum and you all have helped me to make decisions regarding my tractors and property. Mods - if this is in the wrong place, please move it as required. I have a...

I'm asking this to help a computer-less friend sell his used 1700. The machine has around 1900 hours and the 3 pt hitch does not "work". The tires and rims are shot bigtime. It is 4WD and has good front and rear axles and the tranny is good. It has a good FEL on it. Engine was good when the 3 pt...

I recently purchased a 1980 ford 1700 tractor which has been sitting in a garage since the previous owner passed away (approx 11 yrs ) Is there anything special I should do as not to cause any damage ? I have been told to change oil & filter , using SAE-30 non detergent run for an hour or so...

Ok, I haven't used the tractor for 6 weeks. Last job was tilling and parked in garage. Tried to start today. Turn key only hear click sound comming from the right side area. Starter is on left. Lights bright, pre heater coil working, charged battery and cleaned terminals, no change. Starter...

Have the parts machine for sale. Has a solid Ford loader and motor has 1900 hours. Good 3 pt. Rims tired, front end OK, with 4WD. Any idea what such a unit might be worth to a prospective buyer?

I need to know the lift capacity of the 3pt. (cat 1) for a Ford 1700 (23hp. tractor wt. 2326 lbs.). Tractor Supply sells a 3pt. hay spear for a cat 1, but I'm concerned about the lifting capacity of the hydraulics and stearing. I have a loader and can counterweight. My manuals are little...

this spring i bought a 1980 something Ford 1700 tractor with 1290 hrs. Came with FEL, 3point farmking mower and tiller (5'). This thing worked great for the first 6 hours. Cut grass in no time flat!! then my front left tire just fell off. WTF?? found out the outer hub axel had broke. Went to...

hi guys...we broke the left front axle at the hub(common problem?).found an updated axle(better,stronger,faster?)for 1200 but since money is an issue(when isnt it?)i was curious to know if anyone here knows of a replacement axle. will have to bite the bullet pretty soon as tractor is stuck in...

My PTO atachments don't stay steady - they move up and down a couple of inches on their own. It seems worse after running a while. Anybody have any quick and dirty ideas to try? The fluid is fine. I need to do some tank spraying this week and will have to rent something if I need to tear apart...

Hello would anyone know if a cab from A ford 3910. Could be fitted to a ford 1700. Tractor. Thanks I'm advance.

How does the fan pulley mount to the water pump? The pulley assembly on my tractor has some lateral slack. Is there a way to correct this? Is it an issue that I need to correct? I see what appears to be a set/locking bolt under the water pump housing where the fan pulley mounts. Will...

Hi all, I'm in the process of buying my first tractor, a 1980 ford 1700. I am knowingly buying it without working headlights. The seller seems to think the headlight switch is burned out, seems like this is fairly common for older tractors but to be honest I don't know. So two questions. First...

I have a Ford 1700 diesel tractor that will crank but won't start. My neighbor told me that he thought the "fuel solenoid" was bad. He showed me where it was at and said it costs about $120 to purchase a new one. Before I buy a new part for that much, I want to verify what the part is. I've...

I am working on a 1980 Ford 1700 4WD steering box. I am trrying to make sure of which sector shaft it takes. I see that they list a couple different sizes.

Hi, everyone. I have looked at this site and forum sence i bought a Ford 1700 off ebay for $2500. The tractor has. New paint and looks very good with 3047 hr. The engne runs and everything works as it should but there was a noise in the enging. I pulled the head and it is cracked all to pieces...

Hello, I have a ford 1700 tractor with a front end loader I am trying to get fixed up. The hydraulic 3pt lift works fine without anything on it, but my problem is even if I put as little as 150lb on them they struggle to raise up if they will come up at all:mad: The loader will not even try...

Hi everyone! I just purchased a 1 owner ford 1700 tractor with a front end loader. It had been sitting for about 2 years in a open barn. The guy I bought it form said it had a burnt valve so he had the entire head reworked, while he was working on it he wanted to have the injector pump...

I was looking for some help on an issue I'm having with my Ford 1700 tractor. I'm new to the tractor world and new to posting on forums so please bear with me. I've found this site to be very helpful. The issue is the #2 injector line is leaking at the fitting on the pump. I was hoping to get a...

I've searched on this and haven't seen a good picture with which to compare mine. I had assumed water in the hydraulic fluid would just appear milky, and not coagulate like this. It cleans pretty easy with diesel, but trying to figure out the source. I followed the advice I found and mixed...

I'm having a heck of a time finding a fuel filter that fits. I thought this to be a factory setup on a Ford 1700. I've purchased the Fram, the Baldwin, and from the Ford dealer the SBA360720130, which they have confirmed is correct for tractors less than 30 HP. The filters look similar, but...

hi fellas, i am looking to purchase a very nice 1700 ford with bucket loader. are these good tractors and how is parts availability? thanks much

I just picked up a Ford 1700 that needed a starter. While I waited, I wanted to start it and move it around, so I tried pull starting it. However, the clutch is slipping. The clutch disk has what appears to be ample material left: The ruler has a space of about 2 mm from the edge to where...

I'm looking for a replacement solenoid for a starter on my Ford 1700. I think it has a Lucas replacement. Neither Napa nor the only starter rebuilding place around here were able to find a solenoid or any parts whatsoever to rebuild the starter. The original is a Hitachi S12-62, I understand...

I have a 1700 that is running hot. I can run it for about an hour before it reaches the boiling over point (30 mins or so if I'm bush hogging). I normally use it to move hay which only takes a few minutes, but I need to get if fixed. I had the head reworked a couple years ago after it dropped a...

Well i recently got a sweet deal on a beat up ford 1700 4wd. It turns out it wasnt locked up but jus has broken 4wd driveshaft. So im goin to try to start on my project of reversing controls and possibly flipping ring gear over to get more reverse gears. And mount a small forklift mast on that i...

Good morning: I'm going to an auction tomorrow to check out a Ford 1700 (2WD). (I know the seller, and I know the tractor has been well cared for.) I checked out the specifications on Tractor Data, and a front PTO is listed as "optional". My question: if I wanted to use a snowblower, do I...

Hi i recently bought a ford 1700 4wd with bradco loader. I dont need loader for my project

Thinking about adding a remote hydraulic kit for rear implements like a snowblower, woodsplitter or even modifying my rear blade and rake for angle control. Has anyone installed one of the kits: HV4116/HV4117 (single spool) or HV4126/HV4127 (dual spool)? Do you recommend going with the deluxe...

I would like to mount an electric fan on the radiator so I can reverse it to blow the debri off the screen. The water pump shaft sticks out too far. Is there a w/p with a short shaft or flange to mount a pulley on to give me clearance on this ford 1700 Shibaura LE 892 engine? A water pump...

Yes a kind of dumb question. The 'label' on the front wheel drive lever (right below the seat) of my 1700 is worn off. Is power to the front wheels engaged when the lever is up, or down?

Hi all, I'm new to the site and tractors for the most part. I have ~5 acres and horses and looking for a tractor to mow, move snow, and manure. My limited budget of around $5K has led me to a Ford 1700 with a loader for $5850. They say everything works and that they re-did the head. It is...

Hello everyone - a friend has a long drive way and in need of a 4wd tractor wtih a blower. Another friend is selling his Ford 1700 4wd with a front mount blower, I think it may be a Ford 715 blower. Question -does anyone have experience with a 1700 ford tractor with a front mount blower? Does...

Any chance of someone out there taking some measurements of their PTO guard (grabbed this pic off of the internet)? Length and flared end width/height would be greatly appreciated. Thanks -Neil

When I removed the 770 loader to fix the tractor frame on the 1700, I disconnected one hydro line from control valve and one from the tractor and looped each of them back to close the loop. Then moved the control valve bracket to the lift arm and pulled the (4) pins to remove the bulk of it as...

Hi. I wanted to thank all of you Ford 1700 guys who have taken the time to document repair work, maintence work, and all of the many hours spent posting threads on these topics. I have recently aquired a Ford 1700 tractor and have spent many hours reading threads on this web site trying to...

Took possession of a 1700 this past weekend. Originally thought it just needed some loader repairs (broken welds) until my brother noticed the left-side frame. Is this a common break on these tractors? Thanks -Neil

I just picked up a Ford 1700 4WD that has been sitting for about a year and a half. Story goes the PO was rototilling the neighbor's garden, brought it home, parked it in the drive and started to take off the injector pump but didn't finish. Unfortunately, he was elderly with dimentia and...

:confused2:My 1700 diesel quit working, I started to pull the pump and screwed up the timing. We got that straightened out however now it overheats about 15 minutes after putting it in gear. It can run 2 hours in neutral without overheating. Any ideas to what could be wrong? I checked the...

My 1700 diesel quit working, I started to pull the pump and screwed up the timing. We got that straightened out however now it overheats about 15 minutes after putting it in gear. It can run 2 hours in neutral without overheating. Any ideas to what could be wrong? I checked the radiator and...

Let me apologize up front for the length of this post. It's my first and I'm afraid I may have gone a bit overboard. I've been fixing up my dad's old 1700 4WD. It's got over 2800 hrs and has been ridden pretty hard. From the advice I learned on TBN I've already changed out all the fluids...

I am replacing the head gasket on my ford 1700 2 cly. diesel and need to know the pattern to tighten the head bolts and torque.

Any pointers (do's and dont's) when it comes to hauling a Ford 1700 4x4? Will be going to get one in the next 2 or 3 weeks. With the loader I think it will weigh in at around 3,200 lbs or so. Just hoping for a heads up on the best points to hook the chains to so I can pre-plan and not have to...

I was having problems with the Hyd system, intermittent, slow to respond; so I changed out the fluid and cleaned the filter. Now,..... It won't work at all. Any ideas. Ken B

My dad and I just bought a 1984 Ford 1700. It has the 2 cylinder diesel and today when we had been using it for about 30 minutes I saw that it was getting hot. We let it cool down and then checked the antifreeze level and it was about a 1/2 gallon low, so, I topped it off and put the cap back on...

My dad and I just bought a 1984 Ford 1700. It has the 2 cylinder diesel and today when we had been using it for about 30 minutes I saw that it was getting hot. We let it cool down and then checked the antifreeze level and it was about a 1/2 gallon low, so, I topped it off and put the cap back on...

Hi... This 1700 will be coming my way in the Spring and I am curious if they have auxiliary hydraulic ports on them. (as you can tell from the picture I didn't get a chance to take a good look at it yet). If no aux ports, would it be possible to add on the return side of the loader control...

After looking around the forum and reading a great deal on the Ford 1700, I thought it would be worthwhile to sign-up and ask my burning question directly: I am in the market for my first tractor. I have about 20 acres to brush hog 2 - 3 times per year, trees to drag out of the woods, horse...

Can anyone tell me what oil they use in the front differential of thier Ford 4x4 1700? I'm assuming that you use the same as the rear transmission, hydraulic oil? Thanks

I have a 1982 Ford 1700 and was in the process of overhauling the engine and painting the tractor while it's torn apart. Can anyone tell me what color of White is on the fenders and wheels? The fenders look like they are a light gray but not sure what the OEM colors are for this tractor. Thanks

Just wanted to say thanks for help I recieved on here putting my basket case Ford 1700 back together. I bought the tractor for $1500. The owner had left the head off and mice had built nests in the cylinders, badly scoring the walls and the bottom end was locked up. The block was full of nest...

Hi, I have owned this Ford 1700 for over a year and it has always has had loose streering wheel. Today I was doing the neighborly thing helping someone move some gravel and leveling it. In the middle of the job the steering started to seem harder than normal. I stopped and looked it over to...

I just got a Ford 1700 with a bucket, and would like to find a backhoe for it. Are there any backhoes other than the Ford 757 and 758 that will fit it? I have not found either of those for sale. Thanks, Richard Maine

I have no working lights or dash gages. I checked fuses, they are ok. I found a thick red wire hanging from the back of the ignition switch. It is a short wire, but I don't know were it goes or if it is part of my problem. Can anyone help? Fred:confused:

Looking at a Ford 1700 with FEL, 4WD, 5 ft ford bush hog and 5 ft blade. Guy wants $4,000, which doesn't seem too bad. Hr meter broke, but he claims it probably has about 4000 hrs on it. Used for 20 years to mow 80 acres 3-4 times per year. maintenance has been lacking; when I checked the...

Howdy folks, Here I am with another battle story and associated lessons learned. Hopefully other 1700 owners will be able to avoid the pickle I got myself in:D. I have been working hard to keep my shooting lanes open. Combination of lots of heat, lots of rain and lots of dry caused some super...

Just wondering if the Ford 1700 circa 1980 has a live pto.

I have a 1979 Ford 1700. I bought it as a basket case and it have proven to be a real challenge getting in running shape. I managed to get it all together only to find that the hydraulic pump is very weak. No real pressure and the flow is low as well. When I bought the tractor it had been...

I am trying to correct an overheating problem with my Ford 1700. What temp is the thermostat supposed to open. The radiator is free from debris and I plan to flush and tighten the belt a little. I can see that 6 tubes, possibly more, have been soldered shut. I thought I would replace the cap...

I am trying to correct an overheating problem with my Ford 1700. What temp is the thermostat supposed to open. The radiator is free from debris and I plan to flush and tighten the belt a little. I can see that 6 tubes, possibly more, have been soldered shut. I thought I would replace the cap...

Has anyone done this, and how hard is it to do? I have a broken steering box. Fred

Anyone know where I can find a steering box for a Ford 1700? Fred

:(The tractor stalls when the clutch is let out, even with the gearbox in neutral. What may be the cause? It just had a new clutch installed, it was doing this before. Anyone else have this problem? I was mowing and it just stalled, turned off the pto and put it in neutral and it stalled when...

Just found this site - looks awesome. I'm an owner of a Ford 1700 with a 770 loader. I recently had it into the dealer to have the clutch replaced. Just got a chance to try it out, and it came back from the dealer with a couple of issues that weren't there before. First, it does not appear...

On my 1700 if you were sitting on the operators seat and look between your legs (insert comment here). There is a adjusting knob. It is mounted on the vertical and the top of it faces forward. it looks a little like a relief valve adj, in that it is twisted and turns a threaded rod about 3/8" or...

Please don't ask how it happened, I really don't know, but the little aluminum dip stick that is (was) attached to the screw plug for the hydraulic oil fell into the gear box and got chewed up. Can anyone provide measurements so I can try to fab a replacement for it? Or does anybody know...

I am looking for turf tires and rims for my Ford 1700 tractor. I currently have agriculture (AG) tires and rims on the tractor. Tires are almost new and I would be interested in trading them for turf tires. I think other 1700 series rims are interchangeable (1710, 1715, 1720). If anyone...

I am tring to get a tractor running for a woman up the road .It is a ford 1700 The problem now is no brakes can they be adjusted the linkage is free and moving. was low on trans fluid filled it still no brakes any ideas

Hi, I've had my 1700 since I bought it new (1981 I think). Lately, the rubber stopper n the oil dipstick has become loose. It will be a simple matter to reattach it at the right spot, but... (and here is the question): What is the correct length from the underside of the rubber stop lip (where...

I recently purchased a ford 1700 with a 5' rotary to cut my 4 acres. After reading many great posts on changing things on the 1700 and studying the pictures (thanks JC) My question is what should i be absolutely replacing/changing right now before i start its use on my property. Its got about...

broke my tractor , battery was spent so we tried to pull start it. i was in the truck my son on the tractor. tractor was in low gear he poped the clutch, engine didn't start. so we went to the shop and got the cables and jumped it. it fired right up. but now it willn't engage the transmission ...

I have a great little Ford 1700 tractor and I want to put a loader on it. Other than the OEM 770 a&b (which seem hard to come by) does anybody know of other mfgrs. & models that will fit my little gem? I am in western NY If you actually have one for sale please speak up. Thanks in advance.

Hey guys another newbie here. We have an 1982 Ford 1700 4x4 and I was wondering if there was anything i could do to get alittle more grunt out of the little diesel. Are there any screws i can mess with on the injection pump? Or am i stuck with the 23HP. Id also like to straight pipe it. How does...

I recently cleared an 8"-10" deep powdery snow with a 50" wide Ford 715A snowblower off the rear of my '79 Ford 1700 4WD and could only throw the snow 8-10 feet. Any ideas why so short of a distance? Had to run in low "1" reverse otherwise the chute would clog and I would "push" the snow...

Am trying to replace the oil pump on my 1500-hour Ford 1700. Got the timing cover off, the pump drive gear off, and the two pump impellers removed. Discovered I cannot remove the pump body without also removing the back plate of the timing cover (cover has a lip in the way not mentioned in the...

I have recently purchased a Ford 1700 compact tractor with a Sweepster 5 ft Broom attachment. Where as I then bought a New Bush Hog M146 loader without control valve or mounting brackets..very cheap I may add! but i do need to locate the mounting brackets fo rthis particular model tractor. I...

Was out smoothing out some trails on my property and not going very fast, gears were 2 + 2 in AWD , using bucket to smooth out some hazel bushes when tractor seemed to cough and smoke came out of air intake and I put hand on exhaust pipe because saw no smoke and it was sucking. This ever happen...

This is a 2 Cyl and will not turn over? Thanks Ernie

I just read mostly_gas's thread and I may have the same or a similar problem. I may have the same problem, need advice. I just started my 1700 and while changing implements and letting it idle, the guage went to hot. I lifted the hood and saw what looks to be antifreeze comming from between the...

I'm an enthusiastic novice. I have just bought an old neglected ford 1700. The clutch slips and the tractor only travels in low range first or reverse. It will shift into the other gears but wont move particularly if I raise the revs. the clutch, I assume it's the clutch, emits a high pitched...

My front tires are at the point they need replaced. I am unable to read the tire size on the side of the tire. It is NOT the ag tires (5.50-16), but rather more of a turf type tire. Anybody know what type of tire will work best for this? What size interchanges with this for front tires...

Question: On my 1700 (2 wd), on the front axle, facing forward, is a grease fitting on each side (one each, left and right side). I had one that was bad, and unscrewed it, and then tried to screw in a new one. However, it appears I have the wrong thread for this- I think I only had a SAE...

Howdy guys, Well, this am I went to my so called farm to harvest a few tomatoes and to my disgust and astonishment, the dang deer developed quite a taste for my tomatoes after 4 years. Since I made a trek over there, I decided to go to the barn and satisfy my curiosity with component of my...

I am trying to figure out why a friends 1700 won't start. The tractor was run out of fuel so i bled the injector pump after reading this post http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/nh-buying-pricing/84052-injector-pump-oil.html. I loosened the injector lines at the top of the injector pump and saw...

I bought my 1700 new in 1980. A move necessitated its sale to a friend in '87. I bought it back in '95, but those eight years while my tractor was in my friends care (a commercial business) were not too kind to it. I've got the mechanical issues pretty well addressed, but would like to find a...

i have a ford 1700 with a loader. the loader has gotten slower and now hot or cold my 3pt hiccups. one of the lines to the loader pulses as the three point hiccups.

I have a ford 1700 and it has started blowing white smoke and what seems to be spec's of oil. Is this the rings or is it another issue like a head gasket or something, any help is greatly appreciated

I have a ford 1700 and it has started blowing white smoke and what seems to be spec's of oil. Is this the rings or is it another issue like a head gasket or something, any help is greatly appreciated

just completed reassembly of ford 1700. new starter and alternator. rewired most everything. checked glow plugs and fuel system. turns over fine just refuses to start. any suggestions? will pull start help?

Today while hauling brush the range selector got stuck and I can't budge it. It appears to be in the neutral position, but when I select a gear with the mainshift lever it drives as if it is in a higher gear. Any thoughts to help? Also, I need a service manual for this tractor, are there any...

Today while hauling brush the range selector got stuck and I can't budge it. It appears to be in the neutral position, but when I select a gear with the mainshift lever it drives as if it is in a higher gear. Any thoughts to help? Also, I need a service manual for this tractor, are there any...

All, I have a 1982 Ford 1700 and I'm getting ready to replace the clutch. Has anyone does this before and if so do you have any lessons learned that you might want to share? Thanks, Dennis

1983 Ford 1700 Diesel 4 wheel drive...while daydreaming late the other night, I was installing a brand new battery in my tractor. Long story short I hooked the battery up incorrectly, heard a faint pop sound & smelled a small cloud of electrical stink. The charging light is now lighting up on...

All, I have a 1982 Ford 1700 and was moving some sand around my driveway when I heard a sound and the tractor stopped moving. I had been dragging the sand around, not pulling the tractor that hard, and had lifted my box blade turning around when the tractor made a noise and wouldn't move. When...

I need to know what model number's loaders will fit the Ford 1700 tractor. I'd appreciate any information. Thanks!

All, I have a 1982 Ford 1700 tractor that needs some adjustments on the hydralic system. When you have the hydralic system in the up position for the 3 point attachment it will bog down the power on the tractor. If you push down on the lever to lower the attachment just a bit the RPM will come...

Sorry if this is in the wrong section or if it is a stupid question, in general sorry for my newbie(ness) Anyways I have a New Holland Ford 1700 Shibaura Tractor and the hydraulics worked fine last year even when it was cold, now they do not work at all. I get no action from any of the controls...

I have owened this tractor for 25 years. Durning cold weather I always use the start aid to pre heat before starting. It has always worked and started my tractor while out in the unheated shed. It coil quit glowing through the view hole when turning the Ign Switch counter clockwise and...

I'm in the process of trying to purchase a 1982 Ford 1700 4x4. They said it was in good condition but it's really hard to start. Someone told them that they needed new glow plugs and fuel injectors. They also said that after you get it started it runs fine, but it burps a little diesel out of...

Hey JC, I think this was one of your pics of the injector pump. The two phillips head/10 mm head screws that I see.....are they the fill and drain plugs for the injector pump oil? I was told (incorrectly I believe) by a ford dealer, that the injector pump gets its oil feed from the crank case. I...

Is there an area in here where members can display pictures of thier tractors? Mines pretty ugly (but I still love it), but it would still be cool to see others. Not just 1700's but the whole 1700 series and others as well.

My throw bearing is making noise when I press the clutch. Has anyone done a clutch job on the 1700? Ive done plenty of clutch jobs in cars and trucks being a mechanic for 20 plus years. Im not concerned with the ability to do it, just some input on what I might expect to run into when taking it...

Got a slow leak at the lift cylinder collar on a Ford 1700 front loader. I was advised to tighten it but this only made it drip faster. I'm assuming a seal is gone. What is involved in unscrewing this and replacing a seal? It looks like an original Ford loader (nothing on it that identifies...

3 pt will drop when engine is turned off and load is on 3 pt. When I start engine the 3 pt will lift blade but pulsated up and down an inch or two. Shut off the engine and the lift drops slowly and I hear a clicking noise from the area of the relief valve. What could cause this problem?

My 3 pt started bleeding down with blade attached with engine off. When I start the engine and raise the blade it pulses up and bleeds down in a continous cycle. When I shut off the engine I hear a clicking noise from the relief valve area as the blade drops. What might cause this?

My 3 pt started bleeding down with blade attached with engine off. When I start the engine and raise the blade it pulses up and bleeds down in a continous cycle. When I shut off the engine I hear a clicking noise from the relief valve area as the blade drops. What might cause this?

This is my first post but I have been reading for awhile on here. I have a ford 1700 which sometimes can be a headache but it keeps me busy. The range selector shifter became stuck in 4 today and I have yet figured out a way to get it out. I'm sure somebody here has an idea on what is going...

Looking for a replacement for my Ford 1700 steering wheel. Boy..this model is sure hard to find parts for compared to all the old tractors. Anyone have a clue besides the salvage places for standard parts like grilles, etc? Thanks!

I have a Ford 1700 but proofmeter is all but dead. Nothing on it works. Does anyone have info on how this is hooked up/wired? A diagram would be very helpful but I'll take any assistance so I can check this out and see if I can get it working again.

i have a 1700 that works great but all of a sudden the hyd lift stopped, the pump is putting out but it will do nothing. im going to check the relief valve,i think its the one on the side . anyone else had this problem. it just stopped and there are no leaks. thanks tuggs

Want to say hello to everyone in the forum, my first post. I've been reading this forum for a couple of weeks now and I really like it here. My Ford 3000D clutch locked up on me a little over a month ago. It happened all at once while I was unloading it from the trailer, pushed the clutch in and...

My brother and I just picked up a 79' Ford 1700 2wd to mow our clover food plots and do a little brush hogging. I have been running a Chinese Yuchai bulldozer for over a year now. Was wondering what everyone was using for fluids in this size tractor as it needs an oil change. I was thinking...

I just aquired a smoking 1700 and upon dissassembly of the engine found both pistons busted in between the 1st and 2nd rings. Someone probably used ether to try to start it. I have contacted my local dealer about replacements and asked him to give me bore limit sizes and he came up with...

Hello, We recently lost my father-in-law. As part of his estate, his tractor is available. It is a 1980 2wd Ford 1700. My wife would like to pick it up to use on the farm. Not an issue, it's a decent tractor and was her dad's. It'd be great for her to use in and around the barn. The issue is...

This scares me alot. I just bought this ford 1710 and wanted a new seat assembly as mine is cracked. Looked on line and found some universal seat assemblies that may work. Stopped aat the local dealer and asked about getting the seat assembly. He called his supplier to get the exact part...

What I know about hydraulics I have learned by the seat of my pants, trial-n-error, and what I have read here. Proposal: To add power steering to my Ford 1700. I just spent over 600.00 on parts to rebuild the standard steering. Loads on the FEL are not kind to it. This is the secong go-round...

I have a model 1700 ford that I recently bought and was planing on reselling after removing the 6ft rake that came on it. but now I'm thinking of using it's PTO output for a back up electric generating plant. We rarely loose power but I want to have reliable back up just in case, with a family...

A landscape contractor I know has a Ford 1700 with a woods 72" york rake with wheels for sale, I just want the rake but he wont sell seperatly and since he only wants $2,000. I figured I can't go wrong and should be able to get the rake for free if I could sell the tractor for 2K. The tractor is...

What is the biggest BH that I can run on this tractor? How much front ballast will I need?I' ve seen several on E-bay anywhere from 1000 lbs to 1300lbs operating weight.Thanks.

What is the largest auger I can use on this tractor.What brand do you recomend? Thanks

Help! I seem to have lost my manual.Pulled the 1700 out of the weeds today to see if I can bring her back to life.Anyway drined all fluids and changed/cleaned all filters.Now I need to know what to put back in.HELP!Thanks.

While looking at the TC30s I get a cheap attack and start thinking about the 1700 in the back of the lot. Does it make any sense to buy an 1800 hour, appears well kept, 1700 for $4300 and add a $3200 Woods 1009 loader? Would prefer a 1710 or 20 but not finding many around. Primary use would...

On my ford 1700 there is a L shaped lever below the seat on the right side. What is the purpose of this lever? Thanks for all the replies on the pto.

Is there a way to make the PTO on the Ford 1700 live when the Clutch is engaged. When I engaged the clutch my PTO stops.

Lookin for another crankshaft. Mine is now a custom two peice model! I know this is probably going to be hard to find. But grass is gettin taller, I might have to step up the rebuild of my 4000 Ford............ Any help is appreciated. Thanks

I've got a Ford 1700 that we use to pull a feed wagon. I noticed recently that the oil indicator light was coming on at low rpm. I replaced the oil pump. Now it runs fine with plenty of pressure, except that I now have some blow by that I didn't have before. Does anyone know of anything I can...

I have found a ford 1700 for sale and would like to know a something about the ford 1700 tractors before i began discussion with the owner. What was the horse power, was it a dependable tractor. Anyone have one that might share some pictures of what this type tractor looks like. Thanks

I have a Ford 1700 that sounds like it isn't getting juice from the battery (which is fully charged). I replaced the battery cables (because they were old, one had a slit in it and corrosion running through some of all of the wires). I thought that had fixed it, but now I’m back to the same...

I've searched high and low, and havent come up with anything. I've queried Curtis, Sims, Original, to no avail. My dealer asked Curtis, for 04 they've stopped mfgr of the generic one, so no hope there. I've seen some 1700s with cabs for sale on equipmenttraderonline.com, but havent been able to...

I have searched and read and read and read, and cant get this figured out. I have an older Ford 1700 that I'm buliding a grapple for the 3PH. I have the grapple cylinder plumbed into a CC single spool control valve (tried OC, but 3PH and FEL wouldnt work) that is connected via QD on Ts on the...

good morning, i'm trying to help out a friend. need a crankshaft for a ford 1700, i think these numbers are right---model#700046, engine#34494.....crank broke right in the middle, plenty of oil thanking you in advance... my friend says this part is no longer made.....might even look at an...

A buddy of mine is looking for a head for his Ford 1700 - has a 2 cyl diesel - Shibaura - 23 HP. We're located in WNY (near Niagara Falls) and have had absolutely no luck finding it locally. Any leads would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

Hello, does anybody know how many a ford 1700 4wd weight? Does anybody know it in kilograms? Thanks !!

Hello everybody, I have a ford 1700 and I would like to know where you have to fill up your oil level at the rear or is it 1 part from the oil level in the gearbox? I'm sorry for my bad english, I just want to know where you have to fill up the oil. Thanks a lot !!!!! Greets, Laurens

Saw a 1980-ish FORD 1700 4 x 4 w/ weights and turf tires for $3850. Looks to be in decent shape. I think this is below "blue book". Anyone have one? How good are they?

At the estate sale south of Crozet, Va there was a beautifully restored Ford 1700 with 1223 hours on its 2 cylinder diesel engine yesterday for $5,400. Ralph

Ford 1700 Don\'t Steer No More... The steering gear box on my 1700 finally gave out after years of faithful service It seems Ford no longer carries parts for this model and all the local boneyards don't seem to have one either... I haven't taken the time to tear it down and see exactly what...

I was started on my quest for a new tractor by the untimely failure of my Ford 1700. I now am the happy owner of a Kubota L4610, but still have the Ford 1700 sitting outside my barn. Anyway, I'm wondering what I should do with it. I would venture a guess that it has a broken rod or similar...

Need some advice here. I just located a used tractor 'dealer' from an add in the local newspaper. Talked with him on the phone a few times, and he seemed straight up. I went out to see his tractors today, and for the most part, they were as advertised. A few yanmars, a kubota, and a ford...

This is a pic of a homemade rops for a ford, it is made from1/4 X2 inch hollow bar and is attached as shown.

Hi - I was posting on NH buying/pricing as <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showflat.pl?Cat=&Board=buynh&Number=159942&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=7&fpart=>Ford 1700 4wd</A>. Now that it's in the back yard , I'm starting to think about things that seem better...

Hi I've been mostly over in the Kubota forums, and in the general stuff - I recognize a lot of you blue guys' online names from other places. I got an interesting phone call yesterday. One of the guys I work with saw a tractor on the way home, and he knows the owner, who is a truck mechanic at...