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.