FORD 3600? 1979?

[Forder]

Hello all!

Just bought an old Ford tractor. Need help identifying it before I buy an operators manual.

Model#: CA213C
Production Code: 9K19B
Serial#: *C626222

My best guess is its a 1979, 3600. Seems like 6/2 transmission, but I feel like it should be 8/2......

All help is greatly appreciated!

 

[Soundguy]

C should be an 8spd.. IE.. a 4spd twin stick.

 

[hlyautey]

It looks like a "79. 6/2 trans looks correct. TractorData.com Ford 3600 tractor information

 

[Soundguy]

i'll admit to not having my chart in front of me. but that liast digit of the model id is normally 'trans type' and C is usually an 8spd twin stick.

someone like rickb or whodat or ultradog can confirm or correct me here. I'm at work away from my manuals.

 

[Forder]

WOW thanks for such a quick reply. I'll double check to find the gear all the way to the right. Her brakes arent working very well, and am going to take a closer look when I get a chance. Any thoughts on the model? Which manual would be the best for the brake job i'm intending to do?

Thanks again so much.

 

[Soundguy]

they are simple drum brakes.... check the star wheel for adjustment. either out of adjustment. shoes gone. or more rarely.. drums worn out.

even the lowly I&T manual will be fine.

heck... drum brakes. no manual needed!!!

 

[Forder]

Lol just wanted to make sure! Thank you so much soundguy.

 

[Soundguy]

you will have more work taking tire and center off than 'doing' the brakes. unless something in there is ruined and has been farmerized

 

[hlyautey]

I don't know if the 3600 is bad about getting oil in the brakes like the N models. When my brakes get weak I take the wheels off and clean the pads and drums and give the adjuster a few clicks.

 

[Soundguy]

early 8n had 1 axle seal. late 8n+ had 2 axle seals.

many axle seal leaks on the early ones also had to do with hub issues. 55 saw a hub design change away from the axle nut of 8n / naa era.. etc.

 

[TomSeller]

Those series of Fords are just about the best looking tractors ever made with new paint and decals, in my opinion. This coming from a person who owns 7 brands of tractors, none of them a Ford. Always wanted one though. Maybe some day.

 

[Forder]

I guess I'll know right away if have an axle leak. Braking makes no sound at all. Im not going to have time this week so I'll repost what I find when I get there. Shoes look like 28 bucks apiece. I don't mind coughing that up but I have little experience and axle trouble seems hefty.

 

[Soundguy]

check for adjsutment first. if you cna't adjust them satisfactorilly. then pull the tires and see what ya got.

 

[Forder]

Good call. Ill adjust to find out if that was all,
Yesterday I was running for about twenty minutes and she died out. Seemed like fuel got cut off. Gonna replace the fuel filter, hope that does it. Noticed there is no oil gauge, no temp gauge, and possibly no coolant circulating, hoping for the best, is there an easy way to make sure?
I'm thinking I should install a temp gauge before I proceed.

Any suggestions...? Your advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Soundguy]

the cluster has a temp gauge and an oil pressure idiot lamp.

are yours not working? or is your cluster gone?

 

[Forder]

Ah geez im so dumb. YES they are there, and not working, My choice of words are absurd. I found some chaffed wires and taped them all. Still no go. Ugh I dread electrical work.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Those series of Fords are just about the best looking tractors ever made with new paint and decals, in my opinion. This coming from a person who owns 7 brands of tractors, none of them a Ford. Always wanted one though. Maybe some day.

As long as its Blue and not yellow (like mine)...:thumbdown:

 

[TomSeller]

As long as its Blue and not yellow (like mine)...:thumbdown:

A fresh bright industrial yellow paint job is nice on a tractor. But the engine needs to be painted as well.

 

[Soundguy]

checkt he fuse inthe harness behind the cluster.. then recheck gauges