ford 5600

Hello Everyone, Quick question (I hope). I was checking the fluid levels in my Mom's tractor (1978 Ford 5600) and unscrewed the fill cap on top of the transmission. I was quite surprised to see that the fluid level was very low inside the transmission. I could see fluid, but it was towards...

I have 46 acres that I am looking to buy a tractor to work with. 10 acres are planted with hay and the rest is wooded. I will be using the tractor to skids downed logs and box blade road and brush hog. Not sure if I will mess with hay as it was already planted when I moved here. I looked at a...

My 5600 has a ticking sound coming from under the valve cover. Not too loud. 1) should I be concerned? 2) if I take the valve cover off, what do I look for?

1977 Ford 5600. Three questions: What do I need to add a second remote to this setup? Do I need anything else to run a loader? What are the two black knobs for?

Hey there, So it's winter and it's time to tackle some things that I just don't have time to deal with during the rest of year. I have one set of remotes on this tractor and for some reason one outlet is very slow. It's the same on any implement I use even when I flip the hoses coming off the...

Ford 5600 8 x 2 transmission. A good drip every second is coming from the spot marked with a purple arrow in the photo. It's transmission oil and not engine oil. Does this require splitting the tractor? My knowledgeable FNL says it to not worry about it too much.

Just picked this Ford 5600 up from an auction. Trying to find the serial number. Web search says upper right of transmission cover but i sure can't find it. Anybody have a pic that i can reference?

Hey all, I was using the tractor yesterday to plow up a new field and then I had to stop. As I was driving back to the shed it started throttling up on its own a few times and the fuel gauge dropped to almost empty (it had said closer to half full while plowing). I parked it. This morning I...

Does any one have any experience or thoughts on whether it is possible to use the auxiliary service valves for a FEL? My 5600 is not outfitted with a 'load monitor' system. Based on the circuit diagrams it looks as if those outlets are connected to the 3ph lift controls but I'm not 100% certain...

I have been trying to locate a Ford service manual for my 7600. I already have an I & T manual. I'm looking for a comprehensive manual, like a dealer would have. I have been able to get dealer manuals for a lot of stuff on Tradebit, but not for the 7600. I'd prefer a downloadable version.

Hi I have been searching high & low for a lower dash panel for the Ford 5600 that I just bought. Runs great but it bugs me that the part is missing and the only one I can find is in the UK & the shipping is a KILLER:(

Hey folks, I'm looking at two tractors: Massey Ferguson 175 1800 hrs. No Multi-power. Selling through a dealer about 45 min away. Canopy. That's about all I know. $7900 Ford 5600 5900 hrs. One owner who lives 3 doors down from me. Retired dairy farmer. Always stored inside. No cab/canopy...

Just wondering what everyone's opinion was on this tractor? The CL post said it comes with a loader too. Trying to get in touch with the seller to see if it has the dual power transmission and the loader model. It would be nice if the loader had the front mount pump, but I suspect it probably...

I bought a Ford 5600 used and do not have any manuals. I need to know how the fuel lines route. I have a three way connect point at the top and behind the fuel tank. However, I can only find two connect points for the rubber fuel lines. Can anyone send me a copy of how they route? My email is...

I had to replace a broke pto shaft on my 5600, I got the old shaft out but cannot fig. out how to remove the bearing from the old shaft to put on the new. thanks for any help taz

Hey, I noticed my Ford 5600 has a leaking fuel tank. Can anyone tell where I can find instructions on removing the tank? Do I have to the take whole cabin away before getting access to the fuel tank? levomak

16.9-34 rear tires for Ford 5600 My 5600 Ford and my shop burned and I'm looking tires for the front and rear. Rear tires more than anything. It had 16.9-34's I can probably get by with something close. It has spin out rims on it now. It would be nice if I could find tires with these rims...

On this ford 5600 when you set the height of the three point hitch to where you want for the bushhog it won't stay at the level you set it. I have cleaned the friction washers and reassembled and tightened the nut to where it's hard to move, but after I start to mow it will ease up or down on...

I have a 79 Ford 5600 with a slipping clutch and cannot seem to get a honest answer from the local repair shops on the cost to repair my tractor. I am a pretty good mechanic but have not had to split a tractor before and do not know if i am willing to learn the hard way. If anyone can give me a...

The problem is I added a new idea hay bine then went cutting hay.not a pro at it but at least cutting hay,:laughing:then cool done my field then a friend ask me to his.THEN THE PROBLEMS STARTED :mad: the pto pump to run the the hay bin okay,but the hydraulics on the tractor starting to act as if...

Hey gang, I have a Ford 5600 which has 3 high, 3 low and 2 reverse speeds. All of the high speed gears have lost power. It will take off (slowly) with no load and not pulling up hill but when going up hill or when any kind of weight is behind it it loses any kind of torque. What's going on?

Hello all Ford owners.Can someone adwise me what kind of oil i need for mine Ford 5600 from 1976? Oil for hydralic / gearbox? Engine? Power steering? I also in urgent needs for pepair manual for this tractor. Best regards Robert.

Tractor data lists it at 60 pto hp. will it bog heavily with a 15foot mower in the high stuff? I have a 6 foot for the really high stuff and trimming and I want a bigger mower for openings but the 10 foot mowers seem like a waste and are hard to transport since they don't fold. the 15 foot...

Last fall I began having trouble with my old 5600- it acted starved for fuel. Difficult to start, and then difficult to keep running. Could only get it to move in granny gear. I topped off the fuel with no improvement. Then I changed the fuel filter, which was filthy. After I got the fuel...

I moved out to some Tennessee farmland a few years back and a Ford 5600 came with the place we bought. It's a great tractor in my opinion but seriously showing it's age. I don't want to depend on it as my only tractor any more. Also, there is no ROPS and no cab. So, I'm looking for a new...

A friend of mine owns a Ford 5600. It has a lever on the left side of the dash panel that is vertical and about 6 inches tall. It looks factory installed. He bought the tractor used and he has no idea what it's used for. I haven't driven the tractor so I could only guess what it's for. Any ideas?