ford 881

I'm the second owner of a 1959 Ford 881....it's been in the family for approximately 35 years. Eighteen months ago I disassembled it down to the bones and rebuilt or replaced the suspension, cylinder head, brakes, alternator, carburetor, starter, etc. I've added all-new rubber and everything...

I'm considering converting my 881 from a 6V positive ground to a 12V negative ground system. I've never done anything like this and was hoping for some tribal knowledge of what parts would need to be replaced, how long it would take someone doing this the first time, and what I should expect to...

My Ford 881 just had the engine completely overhauled last spring. Recently, after having not used it for a few months, I started it up to find a milky pinkish/white fluid leaking from under the steering column at a tube fitting. See pics. I'm guessing this is water mixed with something...

I recently replaced the fuel shutoff valve on my Ford 881. Tractor was running good before, but I noticed the valve was leaking so I replaced it and the leak is stopped. However, after running ok for a couple days after that, my tractor is starting up fine, but abruptly dies anywhere for 5...

I recently replaced the fuel shutoff valve on my Ford 881. Tractor was running good before, but I noticed the valve was leaking so I replaced it and the leak is stopped. However, after running ok for a for a couple days after that, my tractor is starting up fine, but abruptly dies anywhere for...

So I'm finally getting a chance to do some work on my tractor. Putting the front loader on hold for now - Well, more like I have to because right now I'm not getting anything done when it only runs a few minutes at a time before dying. Essentially, it fires up like a champ, warms up, I can drive...

So far seems to be a stout little tractor. Came with a blade. Just arrived this evening. 62hp, power steering, live pto, new rear tires. More specs. Gas tractor. 3 point hitch is in good shape. 10 fwd, 2 rev. Select-o-speed transmission. 6V electric. 4 cyl, 62 hp No leaks. Dual Live PTO...

There's a local guy with a broke down Ford 3000 with an FEL selling his. I'm hoping I might convince him to sell his loader separately.

I don't know much about tractors but have an 881 to which I just attached a 1 arm loader. I can see that one of the levers on the AICO 2 spool hydraulic unit is broken where it attaches to the ram - comparing with the other handle it looks like a threaded fitting that has broken off that looks...

Silly question... but I can't easily remove the (broken and taped) steering wheel to replace with a new one. I've lubricated and tapped the underside with a hammer, but I don't want to force it and cause any damage. I don't see any set screw or spline that needs to be removed. Any suggestions?