dford
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Does anybody have the white and blue paint codes for my 1971 Ford 3000 3cy gas tractor. If possiable PPG.
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Rick from NC
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I'm using PPG code 12809 blue on my 1966 4400 and I'm satisfied with the match. The label for this code even prints out as Ford Tractor Blue. Here's a pic:
The white is actually a very light gray. I believe the PPG code is 32571.
Get a small quantity of each mixed up and make sure you are happy before you commit.
The white is actually a very light gray. I believe the PPG code is 32571.
Get a small quantity of each mixed up and make sure you are happy before you commit.
Rick from NC
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I bought the alternator conversion kit off of ebay that cheaptractorparts sells. It comes with a delco 10si 3-wire alternator with a tach drive installed, brackets, and wires. It was around $250. TISCO used to sell this setup but if you check their catalog its discontinued. I think this guy is buying the tach drives from TISCO and making them up himself.
I'm unhappy with the way the tach cable has to be routed with this setup. It makes for a sharp bend in the cable when it goes over the fuel tank. In fact my cable is binding. I'm going to lube the cable and see if it gets any better. If that doesn't help I guess I'll try a new cable. The generator has a right angle drive makes for a much better routing on the cable.
If I had it to do over I would probably buy a delco 10si for about $50 and either see if I can make it work with the angle drive off the generator or buy the tach drive from TISCO for about $75.
I'm unhappy with the way the tach cable has to be routed with this setup. It makes for a sharp bend in the cable when it goes over the fuel tank. In fact my cable is binding. I'm going to lube the cable and see if it gets any better. If that doesn't help I guess I'll try a new cable. The generator has a right angle drive makes for a much better routing on the cable.
If I had it to do over I would probably buy a delco 10si for about $50 and either see if I can make it work with the angle drive off the generator or buy the tach drive from TISCO for about $75.
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A 10dn also can be fitted with the tach drive.. though it's an external reg model..
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I'm using PPG code 12809 blue on my 1966 4400 and I'm satisfied with the match. The label for this code even prints out as Ford Tractor Blue. Here's a pic:
The white is actually a very light gray. I believe the PPG code is 32571.
Get a small quantity of each mixed up and make sure you are happy before you commit.
Rick,
Which Omni product did you use? Looks good
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I have found that the TSC paint is a good match to the original colors. You can just get a quart, all you are doing is the fenders and wheels right. By the way looks good so far!
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Do you by chance know the correct ppg paint code for Ford tractors 1967-1990? Was it the same blue?
Do you by chance know the correct ppg paint code for Ford tractors 1967-1990? Was it the same blue?