ford 1715

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    Ford 1715 - 3 cylinder diesel

    Helping a friend with a Ford 1715 (Shibaura ?) 3 cylinder diesel. While chasing another problem, we dropped the water separator bowl. Of course that put air into the fuel system. We were able to bleed #1 and #2 at the injector, but we can not get #3 to work (clearly NOT injecting as cracking...
  2. garciapy79

    1715 Ford New Holland 7350 won't drive reverse or any gear.

    1715 Ford New Holland 7350 won't drive reverse or forward. Goes into all gears HML still won't move does make a hissing sound. Filters cleaned not the problem. 4x4 was stuck still won't move. Please help
  3. B

    Help with Backhoe Attachment 757C to a Ford 1715

    Anyone know where I find the brackets that attach to the tractor for a 757c? or does anyone have pictures or dimensions of the brackets. Wid=fers beating me up for having the attachment for 3 years and wants it workling
  4. S

    Ford 1715 seal leaking by driveshaft

    I have a ford1715 that is leaking at the transmission where the driveshaft meets it, hydraulic fluid is almost pouring out. Not sure what the seal is called or how to replace it. Have tractor repair manual but can’t find this in manual. My searching skills are letting me down. Thanks for any help.
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    Ford 1715 4WD Drop Box Oil Capacity!?

    I am looking to replace the oil in my 4WD gearboxes, but the manual doesn’t list an oil type or capacity. The drain plug is at the bottom of course but the fill hole is clear in top of the case and I know it doesn’t take that much. For fluid I just plan on using regular old gear oil, although...
  6. S

    Ford 1715 hydraulics issue - new owner with dumb questions

    Forgive me for the basic questions... this is the first tractor I've owned and it's been a LONG time since I operated my granddad's tractor (that was a Ford 1720). My granddad has recently passed and I don't have anyone locally that can help, so I'm asking here. Either something is going on...
  7. S

    Ford 1715 Dripping Water?

    This may be a dumb question... but it's Day 1 of tractor ownership for me. Picked up a low hours Ford 1715 yesterday. Unloaded it off the trailer this am and made a couple laps around the yard with the kids before parking it. My father in law stopped by this afternoon, and I cranked it to show...
  8. S

    Ford 1715 Implements?

    Looking at purchasing some implements for a newly acquired Ford 1715. This is my 1st tractor that I've personally owned so learning as I go. Need some recommendations on brands/sizes for the following: - Rotary Cutter - Landscape Rake - Tiller or Disc Harrows (need for food plot work - would...
  9. S

    New to me Ford 1715 - Trailer Advice

    Good morning! I just picked up Ford 1715 tractor yesterday (2wd and doesn't have a FEL). It's my first tractor, but the same one my grandad had growing up. I'm in need of a trailer for it and could use some advice. From my understanding, the tractor itself is about 2000#. Plan to add a brush...
  10. P

    Ford 1715 Sticks in Gear

    I have a 94 Ford 1715 4wd that has been getting stuck in gear. It started grinding more than usual when shifting into second and reverse, then one day while pushing a brush pile it got jammed in gear and wouldn’t come out. When I removed the top trans cover it came right out. Its done it a few...
  11. P

    Ford 1715 FRUSTRATING Cavitation Problem

    Hey all, New here and new to tractors. Picked up an old Ford 1715 to help clear some land. Love it but the hydraulics are cavitating at high RPM. Here is what I’ve done so far. -replaced fluid with fluid from dealer -replaced filter twice -replaced filter housing/suction gasket -replaced short...
  12. H

    John Deere 770 vs Ford 1715

    To some of you guys in the know. looking to buy a compact for light hogging and yard work. 1998 JD 770 or a 1997 Ford 1715 both have loaders and just over 1000 hrs and both very well maintained. Give me the good the bad and ugly on both!!!
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    Ford 1715 maintenance question

    What is the recommended routine maintenance on a Ford 1715 and intervals? Like oil change, grease, hydraulic filter, fuel filter. Ever 50 hours, 3 months??
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    More advice sought: buying a Ford 1715 vs jd 4500 vs cub cadet 8454 (kioti dk45)

    Hi, I realize there is no absolutely right answer but I am buying my first tractor. Using it for thining about 40 acres of woods trees are 10-20 yes old, mostly 6 inch in diameter or smaller hardwoods like maple. There are the occasional bull pines which I plan to clear, chip limbs, and cut...
  15. L

    Ford 1715 4WD hub/spindle question

    While removing the front, right, tire on my Ford 1715 4-wheel drive, I broke the heads off of 5 very solidly rusted bolts. Then while trying to extract one, I broke off the extractor tip. I decided a trip to a machine shop would be a very good idea. I removed the hub and spindle and while...
  16. B

    Oil & Fuel  Ford 1715 Lots of smoke

    So per my other thread from a couple of weeks ago, our Ford 1715 had fuel filling up the crankcase while it was sitting, not running. Figured out that it was o-rings in the injection pump. I know injection pump rebuilds are not normally considered DIY, but I found drawings and service manuals...
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    Oil & Fuel  Ford 1715 Injection Pump Info

    So I learned from my other thread about fuel mixing with the oil while the tractor isn't running that the seals on my injection pump need to be replaced. I know I need to pull the pump and send/take it (& probably the injectors for good measure) to someone that can overhaul injection pumps...
  18. B

    Ford 1715 Oil issues

    Dad started our Ford 1715 up a couple of days ago, and did something it's never done before. It started blowing oil out the breather tub that connects to the top of the valve cover on top of the engine. Not just a little bit. The oil was streaming out. I checked the oil today and it's almost to...
  19. B

    Ford 1715 clutch replacement

    Hey all, It is time for me to replace the clutch on my 1715 tractor. messicks.com has all the parts in stock. But I can not find the gauge for setting it. The manual refers to #FNH 1300 as the correct gauge. Where can I get one at? I watched this video of a guy doing a replacement. He didn't...
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    Ford 1715 w/ NH 7108 FEL - bucket and main lift cylinders drift down

    The drifting of the main lift and the bucket curl has increased over the last few months to an unsatisfactory level. I have been reading a lot of posts on this site discussing related problems and the diagnosis of such. All of the tests that I have done after reading what others have done lead...
  21. A

    Ford 1715 Clutch Replacement Advice

    Dear All, Well I am finally tired of not being able to use the three high gear due to the clutch slipping so I am headed for a tractor split:( I have split the back 1/2 before to replace the overrunning clutch, so I am fairly handy, but I have never replaced a clutch on anything (even my old...
  22. G

    Buying Advice  Ford 1715

    Looking at a used Ford 1715. Owner says it has just over 1K hours. Says clutch was never replaced. I know the clutches on the 1715 tended to have issues and are cost prohibitive to fix (I don't have the time to learn how to split a tractor right now). Any owners have some advice on what I...
  23. D

    ford 1715 pto not engaging

    Just got this ford 1715,,am having a problem with the pto engaging, the pto will engage but is not staying engaged,, the lever feels sloppy,,I feel like it is going to be a problem with the shift fork or detente ball assoc with it,,there is a plate on the bottom of the transmission close to...
  24. 3 Horse Ranch

    Ford 1715 side link.

    The adjustable side link on my tractor is worn out. The threads on bottom and cemter sections are barely holding and it often slips a little when I hit a bump. I've looked at replacing the whole thing but the cost was close to $300, which is highway robbery for such a simple part. (It's...
  25. Y

    Buying Advice  ford 1715

    Looking at a 1715, fel, 1000hrs seems to be in good shape comes with a few implements and has several new parts, orc, rebuilt front cylinders, new hoses. Does 8500$ seem right? Also what are some gotcha's I should look out for? I will be using it to manage 2 acres, grading bush hogging, moving...
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    ford 1715 tires

    Just bought Ford 1715,,4wd,,the tires a very worn,,it has 9.50-24 rears and 6-14 fronts,,i have access to a set of 11.2x24 rears,,,just wondering if this will mess up the 4 wh dr,,looked at tractor data and it sez the recommended tire for this tractor is 11.2x24 rears and 5.50x16 for the...
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    Ford 1715 clutch replacement manual

    I am needing to replace the clutch in my Ford 1715 tractor. I have the service manual supplement pictured, but am needing Manual #40132030. It is the 13, 15, and 1720 Repair Manual. Anyone have a copy or know where to find one? SERIAL. UK30757 MODEL. AK412T UNIT. 7C13B ENGINE...
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    Ford 1715 Value?

    The wife says we have to cull the herd, so I'm going to sell my Ford 1715. 1996, 4WD, loader, about 400 hours. Good overall condition with a new clutch installed. Any opinions on a reasonable asking price?
  29. Dataway

    Ford 1715 rear wheel

    Is there a source for aftermarket rear wheels for the 1715? OEM is about $1,000. It uses the 6 lug, wheel that fits a 11.2 x 24 tire ... although the rim itself might be a 10 x 24. I have a feeling it might be rusted badly on the inside ... judging from the outside appearance. Would be happy...
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    Price Check  Ford 1715 opinions

    I'm looking for some feed back on this ford 1715. It's a '97' with just over 1000 hrs on it. The seller is the second owner and has had it for the last 15 yrs. It comes with the loader and the woods back-hoe in the picture, plus all the 3 point linkage. The owner has a complete service history...
  31. B

    Muffler for '93 Ford 1715

    My original muffler broke away from the bottom "L" section a couple years ago and I replaced it with a smaller one I found at Tractor supply that fit the old "L". This noticeably decreased my fuel economy so I'm wanting a muffler more like what it had, but having a hard time stomaching the $240...
  32. CDennyRun

    Adding a remote to a Ford 1715?

    I'd love to add a remote, but have very little info on how to do so. I saw a thread on Yesterdays Tractors, where a guy was able to fab up a manifold type block that allowed him to tap into the case just above the axle, but mine looks different from what he had. I've found no other information...
  33. CDennyRun

    My new Ford 1715 with FEL

    So it's not in my yard yet, but I'll be picking it up this coming Tuesday. But for now, here is the posting for it on Tractorhouse:http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=9755359 I ended up getting it for $8250 with the brush hog. I've been talking about getting into haying...
  34. B

    Ford 1715 Tach Issues

    My Father In-Law has TWO Ford 1715 tractors and both have Tachs with inop hour meters. RPM part of tach works fine on both. Any suggestions on where to get two, and/or get them repaired... and cost. Thanks. Bill
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    Ford 1715

    My uncle overhauled a 1715. I am looking for some advice as to how much weight I should keep my disc harrow around? I plan to use this tractor for food plots and bush hog work in the woods. Any tips or tricks with the 1715 I should be aware of, outside of installing suitcase weights? Thanks, Troy
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    FORD 1715 HYD PROBLEM

    THE TPH IS PULSING UP AND DOWN ALL THE TIME, I TRIED TO ADJ LINKAGE FOR HPL VALVE AND SAME PROBLEM. IS THIS A LEAKING TPH HYD CYL OR A HPL VALVE PROBLEM OR SOMETHING ELSE ? THANKS, :confused:ROGER.
  37. R

    Ford 1715 PTO issue

    I just bought a 1715 with 600 hrs . The tractor has a non live PTO that does not work. When the PTO is engaged it spins but very slowly at any RPMs if I put pressure on the PTO like my foot it stops spinning . I'm thinking the shaft has been snapped . Any thoughts out there. Thanks in advance.
  38. J

    ford 1715 bucket hyd cylinder

    have the spanner nut off but cant get it apart is there something else holding it
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    Ford 1715 clutch problems

    I tore the tractor down about a year ago and rebuilt it. I just got it all back together and pushed the clutch in and tried to get it into gear. All it would do is grind. I looked through the access hole on the side of the bell housing and the throw out bearing was not coming in contact with...
  40. F

    Ford 1715 loader problem

    I purchased this little tractor a couple of years ago mostly for the front loader. It is in really good shape with very low hours and appears to have been well taken care of. I use it now mostly for mowing our 5 acres. Now the problem..... the hydraulics seem to sputter going up almost like it...
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    Ford 1715 diesel w/Wood 155 bucket hydraulic problem

    Hoping to find some of you guys familiar with hydraulics that can give me some advice on where to begin looking for a solution>> I have developed a hydraulic problem with my Ford 1715. First the 3pt began to lose 'up' power and now will take 3-5 min before coming up. Goes down fast. The Wood...
  42. L

    ford 1715 new loader does not work

    i just installed a new stoll 350 h loader hooked hoses up by color loader wil only move when raising 3pt hitch does any one have any ideal whats wrong
  43. S

    Price Check  1991 Ford 1715

    Could someone give me an idea of what to ask for my 1715 4wd diesel Ford tractor? Has about 600 hrs on it and is equiped with an after market front end loader. It is in very good condition. :cool2:
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    FORD 1715 4WD

    :newhere: I would like any and all information on the ford 1715 4wd. I purchased one this past spring and have used it all year. It's a 1994 with 765 hours on it. It seams to be operating as it should. I would like to service the tractor myself. I plan on changing all the fluids. So...
  45. D

    Ford 1715 blowby

    Just bought a Ford 1715, the tractor runs good but has a good deal of blowby, I knew this when I bought, didn't give a lot for it, I was wondering if I could just drop the pan and push the pistons out, hone the cylinders and replace the rings, not a real mech. but love to tinker, any advice or...
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    Buying Advice  Ford 1715

    I've been casually looking for a 4wd used tractor, w/ loader and bushhog in the 20-30hp range. A Ford 1715 w/ these specs just popped up on a local Craigs List. It has about 1300 hours and they want $7000 obo. I might go look at it this week, just wondering if there any specific issues w/ this...
  47. S

    Ford 1715 Stuck in gear

    I have a 1995 Ford 1715 which has become stuck in gear. Hi-Low range but it wont come out of 2nd gear. I took plate off and can see the gears which appear to be OK. No obvious signs of damage or cause for the lock up. Does anyone have any suggestions to get it unstuck other than to call...
  48. S

    Ford 1715 Stuck in gear

    Hello, I have a 1995 Ford 1715 4x4 compact tractor with approx. 800hrs. Tractor has worked great until yesterday after bush hogging for approx 1/hrs. It appears to be stuck in second gear. I took the gear cover off and all appears to be OK no obvious damage or warn or broken gears. Anyone...
  49. F

    Ford 1715 loss of power then won't start

    Got the old 97 ford/NH 1715 out to again this afternoon to mow again. After about 15 minutes it ran out of power and just managed to get it back to the barn. This has been a good old tractor and I have never had much problems at all. I checked the fuel sediment bowl and it was very dirty, so I...
  50. whodat526

    ford 1715 pto

    do you have to remove the final drives and ring gear and pinion to remove the sprag clutch for the pto on a 1715 4wd ford
  51. whodat526

    ford 1715 4wd front rims

    which can i get to new ones after market tractor has 7-14 tires on it
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    Ford 1715 Engine Problems

    Bought a 1715 w/BH loader from a equipment broker in Louesiana about 5 months ago. Tractor is showing 1100 hours but was not running and very little history on it. After getting it home I have had to replace the housing for the hydraulic filter (broken), the thermostat housing (probably broken...
  53. A

    Ford 1715 pto problem

    Having a problem with a 1996 ford (new holland) 1715 pto Spent some time looking at other posts about similar issues and don't see the same type of problem. * Pto will not stay engaged while using brush hog. * I have owned the tractor about 6 months and run a finish mower and brush hog behind...
  54. T

    How do you plumb auxilary hydraulic hookups to the rear of a ford 1715

    I want to put rear hydraulic connectors on the rear of my ford tractor. I think the best way to do it on a ford is to split off the inlet side of the hydraulic manifold block and make a loop in the system. Thoughts? Terry
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    Ford 1715 starter

    I received a Ford 1715 and all the wires to the starter are disconnected and hanging. Can someone provide a close up pic of the starter with all of the cables connected? IE Battery, alt, key switch, etc... Thanks in advance.
  56. M

    Ford 1715 -- part of real estate deal?

    Hi -- I am looking at a house that has a Ford 1715, 4wd, FEL, 1200 hours parked out back. It has not been run in a few years, tires are good. It has been under cover. I'm thinking I can get it thrown in with the house purchase :thumbsup: Anything I should know or look for?
  57. A

    ford 1715 clutch question

    Im putting a clutch in a ford 1715. Im looking to see if anybody knows what the torque specs are on the bolts for the pressure plate to the flywheel? Any help would be appreciated! AB
  58. A

    ford 1715 torque specs

    Im putting a clutch in a ford 1715. Im looking to see if anybody knows what the torque specs are on the bolts for the pressure plate to the flywheel? Any help would be appreciated! AB
  59. A

    Ford 1715 PTO Clutch Adjusment -- Help

    I have a Ford 1715 with similar issues described elsewhere.... I need a little help: Where can I find the access to adjust the PTO clutch? Is it on the bell housing? Is it under the front end loader mount? (Perhaps that is why I cannot find it...) How do I tell if I have a double or single...
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    Ford 1715 PTO Trouble. Help please!!

    I just bought a Ford 1715 with a 5' brush Hog and FEL. So excited except for small problem: I am having trouble with the PTO disengaging while mowing. The PTO just stops turning even though I am still moving forward. If I put in clutch, stop and cycle PTO lever It will start up again and run...
  61. S

    Ford 1715 ignition switch

    I am trying to help an old man with an ignition switch problem with his tractor. Does anyone have a wiring diagram of this switch? It is a diesel with a place on the switch for the glow plug. I can't seem to find a switch on line. They all seem to start with a Model 2000. I am looking for a...
  62. M

    ford 1715 with a 6ft shibara tiller?

    Hey guys, in your opinion, will my ford/ Nh 1715 handle a 6ft shibara tiller? This tiller seems to have thin curved tines, so i thought it might cut into my clay rich soil. The owner of this tiller is selling it, because his MF2300 is being shook to death. I thought if his 13,000 MF can't han...
  63. G

    Need Advice On Ford 1715 Or 1910 Purchase

    buynh-ML-551824-ML- Moved to New Holland/Ford buying pricing.
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    Buying Advice  Need Advice On Ford 1715 Or 1910 Purchase

    Looking at two used compact tractors. 1. Ford NH 1750 w/loader 100hrs for $11,900.00 2. Ford NH 1910 w/loader 800hrs for $9,800.00 Was wondering if these prices were fair that the dealer is asking. Also which tractor will be most ideal for a third (utility) tractor use on our small cattle...
  65. A

    Book value on a Ford 1715......any ideas?

    I'm in Florida looking at a 1993 Ford 1715 4x4, power steering with 1000 hours on it. Its in good shape and has a new quick disconnect loader. What would be the book value on this tractor or is there somewhere online I could look this up at? Thank you.
  66. A

    Book value Ford 1715

    I'm in Florida looking at a 1993 Ford 1715 4x4, power steering with 1000 hours on it. Its in good shape and has a new quick disconnect loader. What would be the book value on this tractor or is there somewhere online I could look this up at? Thank you.
  67. Dreamin_Tractors

    Price Check  Price on NH/Ford 1715

    I am looking at a Ford 1715 4WD, 9x3 transmission, Ford 7108 quick attach loader w/60" bucket, single lever control, P/S, weighted turf tires, with 400 hours, in excellent condition. Not sure on the year, I think it is a 1996. It comes with a 72" BEFCO 3 spindle grooming mower and single...
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