Ford 2000.

[Charlie11c]

Well I passed on the ford 2000. But found a ford 1700. I went to look at it today. Everything seems in order with it, and it's been kept in a barn most of its life. Owner got a larger machine and no longer needs it. He is a machanic and said he kept up with all the preventive maintenance. New battery and all the fluids changed. One rear tire could be in better shape but the other is only a frew years old. I pick it up tomorrow. Paid 3k for it, and that will also include a boom pole and a 5 foot adjustable blade. Thanks for all the help y'all. I'm sure I'll have more questions down the road here.

 

[bspeedy]

Cool. Congrats on the new Ford. Post some pics of the machine. We like pics....

 

[Charlie11c]

 

[NC419N]

Looks like you got a good machine. Those wheel weights will be your friends. I would love to find some for my 1720

 

[Charlie11c]

Looks like you got a good machine. Those wheel weights will be your friends. I would love to find some for my 1720

Thanks. Yeah I feel like I found the right tractor. The previous owner said if you get moving really fast on pavement you can feel the front wheel weights in the steering, but yeah from what I understand they will definitely come in handy. He also gave me a old boom pole.

 

[bspeedy]

Looking good. Nice to see the full weight package on her. That's a pretty rare setup and should be useful. Well bought for 3 grand, I think. You can search for tips on the 1700 here on TBN as several member have them or have had them.

Just FYI - look up how to change the injector pump oil and how to change the hydraulic fluid and clean the filter screen. These are two maintenance items that were overlooked by my 1700's original owner (who also happened to be my dad ). Also, the 1700 will need to glow for a good little while before starting even in warm weather.

Best of luck with it.

 

[Charlie11c]

Looking good. Nice to see the full weight package on her. That's a pretty rare setup and should be useful. Well bought for 3 grand, I think. You can search for tips on the 1700 here on TBN as several member have them or have had them.

Just FYI - look up how to change the injector pump oil and how to change the hydraulic fluid and clean the filter screen. These are two maintenance items that were overlooked by my 1700's original owner (who also happened to be my dad ). Also, the 1700 will need to glow for a good little while before starting even in warm weather.

Best of luck with it.

Yes I've noticed it takes around 30 seconds for the glow plug. I will definitely look that info up. Thanks.

 

[BigDog1956]

Well I passed on the ford 2000. But found a ford 1700. I went to look at it today. Everything seems in order with it, and it's been kept in a barn most of its life. Owner got a larger machine and no longer needs it. He is a machanic and said he kept up with all the preventive maintenance. New battery and all the fluids changed. One rear tire could be in better shape but the other is only a frew years old. I pick it up tomorrow. Paid 3k for it, and that will also include a boom pole and a 5 foot adjustable blade. Thanks for all the help y'all. I'm sure I'll have more questions down the road here.

Hey Charlie, seem's like you will not regret your buy, I just bought my 1710 4x4 FEL 1-2-17 I HUGELEY advise spending the money on a operater manual (really helps) and repair manual-----you will kick yourself wanting answers for what seem's like dumb question's-they are not dumb if you (& me) never owned a tractor before, I paid more than double what you did, but I'm likeing mine real well, GOOG LUCK

 

[Texasmark]

Thanks Texasmark, that's the advice I was looking for. I'll keep my search going. I'm sure if I find something else I'll put it in this thread for advise. Y'all are great.

Good luck.....noticed you made your purchase.....great I guess, have no history with that model.

However, on the pump, if a Simms inline, like used in some 3000s (not mine) they have an internal reservoir for pump lube (like bspeedy mentioned) unlike the distributor pump which is oiled from engine oil. The service manual tells you how to check and change. Easy to tell the difference in the pumps: On the Simms (if that brand) the fluid outlet pipes are on the top and all in a straight line. The distributor type are at the rear and spaced at 120 degree intervals for a 3 cyl.

 

[Charlie11c]

Yeah I think a operators manual would be a good buy. The tractor did come with a manual for a lot of ford models including the 1700. To be honest it's not a easy manual to understand. I'm not experienced with mechanical stuff, but the owners manual for my old 1975 Ford F-250 was way easier to understand. Maybe there is a more appropriate manual for my machine and conducting preventive maintenance.