ford 800

  1. F

    Will a Ford 800 motor fit in a 660

    The motor in my Ford 660 spun a bearing and I found a Ford 800 with a good motor in it . I'm wondering if the 800 motor will bolt in I know they are not the same C.I. but is the rest of the motor the same? Bell housing bolt pattern and whatnot.
  2. centerline

    ford 800... need some support for steering box / power steering issues

    I purchased this old 850 a couple years ago, and for the most part, its a good tractor.... but someone has done a very shoddy job of installing a jackson power steering kit on it, and the wheels are out of time with the steering box, and out of time with each other.... by that i mean the front...
  3. F

    Ford 800 172 engine sleeves--Overbore or Std 3.9?

    I've owned my Ford 850 for over 40 years and it was last overhauled in 1970. It ended up getting submerged in a major flood and I plan to remove block, crank, and overhaul everything. I'm looking at the sleeve/piston kits and see that there is the standard 3.90" bore kit and a 4.0" overbore...
  4. K

    Ford 800 Power Steering Pump

    I am looking for parts or an entire pump for my Ford 800. It is a Thompson Products Inc. pump model P-1072. Any help on parts or resources would be greatly appreciated.
  5. R

    Oil & Fuel  Ford 800 oil pressure

    Decided to tear down the 1958 Ford 800 to try and figure out my oil pressure issue, and I am scratching my head. She had 60 PSI of oil pressure when a quart overfull, but when at the full line it only had oil pressure going up hill. It literally lost all oil pressure when going downhill at full...
  6. B

    Ford 800 Starter Switch

    I have one wire from the push button starter switch to a single post starter solenoid ( solenoid also has the large cables from battery and to starter motor). Is the push button connecting the solenoid coil to ground when pushed? I don't see any way it could be supplying positive 12v.
  7. T

    hello from Washington state ford 800

    i have a 1956 ford 800 with a 5speed transmission I have been told they make a roto gear that you can install to lower the gear ratio can any one verify this?
  8. M

    Ford 800 lever question

    What is this lever for? When I push up or down on it I can hear the oil pump go to work and my three point won't work for a minute until is "seems" like it builds up pressure again. Just haven't figured out this lever. Thanks for your help.
  9. M

    '58 Ford 800 Transmission oil level requirements

    I just inherited a very nice '58 Ford 800 with the five speed and live PTO option. The tractor has a loader on it that works fine and everything seems to work well except the 3 point hitch. In close inspection of this tractor it appears there are three big plugs on top of the transmission...
  10. Rock Crawler

    Help. Ford 800 1940's? Carb needed.

    I'm looking for this carburetor for my Father-in-law's old broken tractor. I need it with throttle and choke on the right hand side of the mounted carb (right side of carb as viewed from the driver's seat) for what we think is a 1940's era, Ford 800, 4 cylinder gas engine. We did eBay a carb...
  11. F

    Buying Advice  ford 800 1957 live ptd best price used in excellent condition

    what is a fair price for a ford 1957 800 with live PTO double clutch no power stearing but excellent engine and tin
  12. B

    Ford 800 Remote Problem

    Directional control valve not working correctly. I can only get pressure in one line. And if I use that line to lift a load via a single acting cylinder, the load drops down pretty quickly when the valve centers. I checked the cylinder by using another tractor and the cylinder is not leaking...
  13. Zebrafive

    Ford 800 series is it an 850 or 860?

    A friend bought a Ford 800 series. Is there an easy way to tell if it's an 850 (transmission PTO) or 860 (live PTO)? Such as PTO shaft will turn when in neutral (by hand) on 850, but not 860???? (I have not tried this, just asking for an easy way to tell) Front emblem say Ford 800. Thanks!
  14. B

    Ford 800

    Have a Forf 800. Never have used the aux hydraulics, ie, the couplers. Hooked up a single acting cylinder, one line, and i cant get it to move. I should be able to use a single acting cylinder, shouldn't I? How can I check this out?
  15. R

    Price Check  Selling a ford 800

    Hello, we are trying to sell my grandpas tractor. He passed away we know it's a ford 800 but don't know how to find out what year. Would someone be able to help me and for a price I know he was gonna sell before and wanted 5k. Is there a place to post a picture on here
  16. M

    Ford 800 finish mower size

    I have a Ford 800 that has had an engine rebuild and only has about 600 hrs on it. I was thinking of getting a Frontier 7' finish mower or an equivalent brand. Will my tractor run a 7 foot finish mower ? Thanks Ed
  17. S

    Ford 800 series Manuals

    I found the Ford 600/800 operators manual online, but was wondering if the I&T or Ford service and parts manuals could be located in digital format. I want the hard copies, but also want the ability to print out only the pages I may need for any given project. Any recommended sites from anyone?
  18. S

    Noob on a Ford 800 series model 8?0

    I picked her up from a Craigslist posting. Advertising as a 841, but even with my basic knowledge, new this was not correct. She has Five speed and live PTO, powered by EAF 6015J, which leads me to believe it would be an 860. OR I could have landed on a Frankenstein model with a bunch of mixed...
  19. S

    Ford 800/801

    Does anyone have an 800 or 801 series that they would be will to measure the width and length of the center hood panel?I'm still unsure of exact model of my Ford, the serial number can not be read. Next step will be to media blast the area behind starter to see if it can be read.
  20. seth350

    Ford 800 Block Cooling Circuit

    Hello folks, I have been working on getting my 55' Ford 800 flushed out and back into tip top shape before winter. Still having some overheating going on and wanting to see if anyone knows how the circuit flows through the block? Especially at the drain petcock on the starter side of the...
  21. wrk

    Ford 800 Ignition Problem

    My 12 volt Ford 800 was going along just fine, when it suddenly died. Thought I was out of gas. Nope. Hit the starter after filling it up, it cranks but nothing happens. Thus far I have: 1. Checked the ballast resistor. OK 2. It wasn't too long ago that I replaced wires, cap, rotor, points...
  22. seth350

    Ford 800, Which Carb??

    Just recently acquired a Ford 800 and in the process of making it perfect-o...or so to say :dance1: Been having issues with a lean miss at off idle-to high idle, and just a general loss of power after it warms up. I have two carbs here that I have tried out and neither one seems any better than...
  23. seth350

    Ford 800, Which Carb??

    Just recently acquired a Ford 800 and in the process of making it perfect-o...or so to say :dance1: Been having issues with a lean miss at off idle-to high idle, and just a general loss of power after it warms up. I have two carbs here that I have tried out and neither one seems any better than...
  24. G

    Ford 800 boiling gas in tank

    Anybody ever heard of a Ford 800 tractor boiling gas in the tank? The tractor starts to surge under a bush hog load and worse when hot. If it is not dropped back to idle it dies. You can see and hear gas boiling in the tank.
  25. A

    Ford 800 power steering filter

    I've got a Ford 800 with power steering and the oil canister on top. Opened it up and it has a filter inside. Problem is, the filter is just laying in there. No bracket or retainer. There's a place for it to lay at an angle over the supply and return oil lines but what is supposed to hold it in...
  26. D

    Ford 800 carb problem

    Have an 800 series tractor replaced shut off valve and fuel line. Tractor ran fine but valve was leaking, now won't start and fuel is leaking out intake of carb... Not sure if it's flooded. Plenty of compression and fire. Any ideas??
  27. F

    Buying Advice  1958 ford 800

    I met a man who had a ford 800 however it broke down on his farm and had been setting a few years. I asked him if he would sell it but I really couldn't quote him a price except as scrap. What would be a reasonable price?
  28. D

    Ford 800 Stalling under load

    Hi, I'm new here. My Ford 800 recently started to buck and stall going up hill. He only way to keep it running is in 1st gear at low rpms. I drained the gas and replace plugs. Distributor cap is fine. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks, Dan
  29. R

    eBay/Craigslist  Ford 800 Series VIN ID help

    Hi all. I found an 800 series but I can't nail down exactly what 800 model and year it is. It has a 5 speed with live hydraulics. It does not currently have the cage looking grill guard. The VIN is S60 or maybe 560 and below 141719 TractorData is ambiguous on the serial. The only 5 speed live...
  30. J

    1958 ford 800

    I have found metal shavings under the valve cover and the 2 center pistons have no compression. this happened all at once but tractor will still run but does miss on the 2 center cylinders where they have no compression.. could it have jumped time or do any of you have any idea of what could...
  31. P

    ford 800

    i am converting it over to 12 volts and i am trying to find a wiring diagram that show where the s and i wires go off from the solenoid. its a one wire alternator kit.
  32. A

    Ford 800 gas shutoff leak

    I have had this Ford 800 many years. Last year the gas started leaking at the shutoff under tank. Bought new shutoff, put it on and it held "for a minute". Now, it's leaking worse. I have now read and found that many owners have had this problem. I have no clue how to rebuild. I'm barely...
  33. M

    Ford 800 clutch issue

    used my 800 until firewood was done in mid November or so.Well I go to start it this spring and apparently clutch is froze up or something.Cannot shift into gear.Seems like the clutch is not disengaging.Worked fine when I stopped using it.Should I try to pop it gear by going downhill and then...
  34. M

    Ford 800 front weights

    When plowing and disking my 800 Ford is very light in the front end.Has anybody built anything to add a couple hundred pounds to the front end of these tractors to keep them on the ground when turning ?
  35. F

    Ford 800

    I have a Ford 800, and there is hydraulic oil coming from the streering box around the right side or front side where the lines screw in. Where could it be coming form any ideas?:confused:
  36. M

    Need ideas for front weights on a Ford 800

    The front end on my Ford 800 is too light.I need some type of weight up front so when plowing or disking the front end is not always in the air when turning.Thought about bolting 50 lbs or so to each axle side where the line of holes are.Any other thoughts ? Thanks
  37. B

    Ford 800 Wide Track

    Can anyone tell me anything about this tractor. It is an 800 but almost 8 feet wide. I have been working on a trade through email and would like to know more about it. Thanks
  38. S

    Ford 800 power steering

    Have a Ford 800 with power steering. The filler plug-breather plug on the steering gear-control valve leaks oil. Anybody help on this, could it be a bad seal. I got a manual coming but it may take a few weeks to get. Thanks
  39. Ervin Smith

    1955 Ford 800, Won't Start anymore

    Turns over good, cleaned plugs, replaced wires, new cap, rotor, and condenser, new coil. rebuilt carburetor when I got it. quit running 5 days ago. sprayed WD 40 into wireing and cap, cleaned out good. and it started and run all day. Restarted just fine in between breaks. next day it won't hit a...
  40. F

    Ford 800 carb/fuel problem

    Working on a Ford 800, The tractor would not rev up when the lever was pulled back to full throttle, if the lever was worked real slow could get the tractor to rev up some, found that the gas line at the tank was like bubble gum and only had a trickle of fuel, replaced the line from the tank to...
  41. J

    Ford 800 or 8N

    All things considered equal, which would be a better purchase to shred 5 acres, pull a grader, and maybe a single row plow for gardening? There are several 8Ns around the San Antonio area and a couple of 800s to look at. Better options for reliability, usability and price/availability of parts??
  42. I

    Price Check  Price range for 1957 ford 800 series

    Hello to all... I'm looking at a ford 1957 800 series with loader and backhoe. It jumps out of third gear and the motor was last rebuilt in 1997. Transmission was changed our 2 years ago with new clutch.. what should I consider when looking at this model and what should I pay on the high and...
  43. G

    Ford 800 hard steering to left

    I have a ford 800 with a front-end loader with no power steering. As would be expected steering becomes more difficult when moving a full bucket of material w/o powersteering. However steering to the right is manageable but is a major challenge when turning to the left. So much that fatigue...
  44. F

    anyone using the aftermarket Zenith Carbs on Ford 800 series?

    I have a Ford 850 that Ive owned and used for 30 years and it has been a great workhorse for me. I've always experienced some carb issues over the years, like sticking float, etc... It has a Marvel TSX706 and I have rebuilt it several times over the years which restores normal operation for a...
  45. W

    Brake locks up on my old FORD 800?

    Hi all, I have my grandfathers old ford 800 that we have had for years. I'm not real mechanically inclined but i know my grandfather had this apart numerious time and could not figure it out. The brake on the left side of tractor locks up a different times frequently while goin forward...
  46. B

    Ford 800 steering question

    We have an 800 that had a bad bearing in the bottom of the steering shaft. After replacing it and putting oil in it, the oil leaches out of the steering gear shafts. ( the shaft that the pitman arm attaches to) What seals the shaft to keep oil from coming out or am I putting to much oil in it...
  47. F

    What new tractor will compare to Ford 800 Series

    I have a fifty year old Ford 800 series tractor that I have had for 35 years. It is about time to buy something new. I want to know what tractor in todays market will do the same work. I use it for dragging fallen trees, grading my driveway with a box blade, brush hogging, etc. This tractor...
  48. T

    Ford 800 power steering

    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...
  49. R

    Ford 800 series fuel problem

    Last year we purchased a Ford 800 series tractor. When we´ve tried to use the tractor this year we found it wouldn't keep going. We drained all the fuel and replaced it. After starting it, it seemed to run about 30 minutes just fine. We put our brush hog on and it ran for a few minutes but then...
  50. C

    ford 800 loader mounting

    hello all i have a ford 800 and just bought a ford front end loader for it. I didnt get any mounting brackets with it. Does anyone have a pic of where the front of the loader mounts. thanks
  51. F

    Ford 800 not getting power

    I have a ford 800 tractor, and I have only had it for 6 months so I don’t know it’s history but for the last six months it has been great!. Anyway while bush hogging the other day I noticed that the tractor didn’t seem to have as much power as it normally does. It started off great but about an...
  52. F

    Ford 800 not getting power

    I have a ford 800 tractor, and I have only had it for 6 months so I don’t know it’s history but for the last six months it has been great!. Anyway while bush hogging the other day I noticed that the tractor didn’t seem to have as much power as it normally does. It started off great but about an...
  53. O

    Question on Connecting JD261 mower to Ford 800

    Hello, I bought a John Deere 750 and it came with a JD261 finish mower that needed some repair and I really didn't have a need for it so I gave it to a friend that has a Ford 800. The end of the drive shaft on the deck does not match up with the pto on his Ford. He has an adapter but when...
  54. I

    ford 800 carb problem

    I have a ford 800 that quit running yesterday. I looked down and fuel was running out of the carb, any idea what could be wrong. I have not pulled it off the tractor yet.
  55. N

    Ford 800

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  56. N

    Ford 800

    What kind of price can I expect to get for a newly rebuilt Ford 800 tractor?
  57. E

    Ford 800 Series Info Needed

    Hi All, First post on a great site, have learned much, thanks. I am looking at a ford 800 series gas w/manual steering, live hydrolics and am told not a live PTO. Can anyone give me the good points/bad points on this tractor? Asking price is $3000, have not yet seen this tractor as its is a...
  58. D

    Ford 800 fuel problem

    My '57 Ford 800 runs for a few seconds and then dies. I assumed it was a fuel problem so I rebuilt the carb using the rebuild kit. Replaced hose that runs from tank to carb. Took off elbow at bottom of tank and cleaned out. Drained old fuel and put new fuel in. Put all back together. Moment of...
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