Ford 3910

jacain · Mar 19, 2016

Where does everyone get their paint from? My friend was telling me about the epoxy paint that he got from Tractor Supply to repaint his John Deere. He seemed to like it a lot.

jacain · Mar 21, 2016

This place seems to have a good price on the top link bracket. The lowest price I could find anywhere else was $120. They also have a combo deal on the other lift parts minus the top link and stabalizers. Those I can just steal from the other tractor. Unfortunately the nose piece is well over $200 here so I will most likely buy it from a different source unless the shipping cost makes is comparable. I get free shipping for spending over $500. I'm wondering if the 2600 nose will fit on the 3910. I might just have to check that out. I'm thinking it probably will and maybe the grill will too.

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ovrszd · Mar 22, 2016

I converted my 3910 from chain stabilizers to telescoping using Cheap Tractor Parts Not sure they are any better source but it's another choice.

jacain · Mar 22, 2016

ovrszd said:
I converted my 3910 from chain stabilizers to telescoping using Cheap Tractor Parts Not sure they are any better source but it's another choice.

I'll check them out. Thanks! I think I can get all the lift parts (everything including telescopic stabilizers) for around $750 and free shipping. Their nose cone is $40 more expensive than what I'm seeing on ebay ($179). Include a new grill for $52 with shipping and some amazon led head lights and I should come in just under $1000. Not to shabby. I think I might just pull the trigger on everything instead of trying to get the stuff from the 2600 to work.

jacain · Mar 23, 2016

I finally had some time to get this abomination off. I should be able to cut the angle that was welded on it the plasma cutter and then fab and weld up the horizontal piece that's missing. Does anyone know the length, width and height of the straight/flat drawbar? I figure I can just make my own since I have both a mill and a mag drill.

Went ahead and ordered all of the 3 point hitch parts I needed and a fuel shutoff valve since the other one was broken and leaking. Going to hold off on the grill and nose cone until I finish straightening everything up front. Also noticed I need to replace the oring/seals for the throttle/fuel shutoff shafts as they seem to be leaking. I'll try to take more pictures as I delve into this deeper.

jacain · Mar 26, 2016

Picked up a whole bunch of spray guns for free. I should be able to use one of the hvlp guns to spray the tractor.

I think some of these are clear guns (Sata?).

Scored a spot welder for fixing dents too.

jacain · Mar 28, 2016

Got most of the drawbar bracket separated from the other steel. Just need to remove the two side pieces and then remake the horizontal piece.

My buddy has the plasma cutter right now so luckily I had my trusty old portaband.

Is anyone using this trans/hydro fluid? I need one more 5 gallon bucket and then I think I have enough to do the transmission and rear end.

ovrszd · Mar 28, 2016

Not familiar with that hydraulic oil. I use "303", local brand, it meets the Ford 134 specs.

jacain · Mar 28, 2016

ovrszd said:
Not familiar with that hydraulic oil. I use "303", local brand, it meets the Ford 134 specs.

It doesn't actually say that it "meets" anything. I think it's the Warren 303 spec fluid. Walmart has the heavy duty (Warren manufactured) fluid that actually meets the spec for the same price Napa charges for this.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-Heavy-Duty-Tractor-Hydraulic-and-Transmission-Fluid/16213442

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jacain · Mar 28, 2016

I may just wait and see what the fluid looks like when I drain it. If it's pretty contaminated then I may just run this as a flush and then switch to the better stuff (actually meets spec) afterwards.

jacain · Mar 28, 2016

Richard,

Do you have a picture with the telescopic stabilizers in place? I ordered some but I have the straight brackets like the pick you posted and I'm not sure if I should order the angled version so there is no binding. Thanks in advance for your help.

Happy Gilmore · Mar 28, 2016

jacain said:
Richard, Do you have a picture with the telescopic stabilizers in place? I ordered some but I have the straight brackets like the pick you posted and I'm not sure if I should order the angled version so there is no binding. Thanks in advance for your help.

Cool deal, looking forward to the progress!

ovrszd · Mar 29, 2016

I dont have a good pic but yes you need those angle brackets they'll clamp to the axle housing outside of the fender clamps. I'll try to remember to get a pic today.

jacain · Mar 29, 2016

ovrszd said:
I dont have a good pic but yes you need those angle brackets they'll clamp to the axle housing outside of the fender clamps. I'll try to remember to get a pic today.

Thanks for the info! I'll just give them a call today and have them change the order so that it includes the bracket and u-bolts. It's actually 15 to 20 bucks cheaper per side to buy the kit. I think they are waiting on one part before they ship everything (I'm not in a hurry). Glad I thought about it before they shipped everything.

Happy Gilmore · Mar 29, 2016

Here is a pic of the stabilizer and bracket.

jacain · Mar 29, 2016

Happy Gilmore said:
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Here is a pic of the stabilizer and bracket.

Thanks for the pic! That helps a lot. I went ahead and got the angled brackets and u-bolts. Now I just need to source a nose cone and grill. The prices on ebay seem to be all over the place on the grills. I found a couple for around $40 to $50, but I'm a little worried about fitment issues. There are no part reviews on ebay that I'm aware of so I'm kind of taking a leap of faith if I order something.

fried1765 · Mar 29, 2016

Happy Gilmore said:
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Here is a pic of the stabilizer and bracket.

Ouch!
That is a rather ugly looking valve stem area.
CaCl is apparently eating your rims from the inside.

ovrszd · Mar 29, 2016

Thanks for hookin him up with the pic Happy!! I'm at the farm now and just remembered the pic ordeal. Thought I'd check TBN to make sure I got the pic he needed. That's exactly what I would have taken.

jacain · Mar 29, 2016

ovrszd said:
Thanks for hookin him up with the pic Happy!! I'm at the farm now and just remembered the pic ordeal. Thought I'd check TBN to make sure I got the pic he needed. That's exactly what I would have taken.

You guys are awesome! Thanks again for all of your help. I can't wait to get the hitch parts. The first thing I'm going to do is bushhog my field (can't wait). Will make sure to take some good high quality video and post it up here.

Justin

Happy Gilmore · Mar 29, 2016

fried1765 said:
Ouch! That is a rather ugly looking valve stem area. CaCl is apparently eating your rims from the inside.

Good eye, I checked it out tonight, valve stem had a slow and I'm guessing intermittent leak that had probably gone on for a while. The tool end of the cap had rotted off and the calcium chloride must have occasionally leaked out through the hole, it was dry on inspection. I pulled the removable core, wire brushed everything and replaced the core assembly. Rim had rust scale on the outside around the stem, but seems solid after I got the scale off. Glad you noticed it!! That's the beauty of this forum and sharing!!