Some ford 3000 questions

Patf10 · Jun 17, 2009

Well my family picked up a 72 ford 3000 for some general work around our property last year, and it has had some issues arise this year that need taken care of.

First It has developed a decent oil leak, It comes from a little hole on the bottom of the tractor in the bell housing area, im guessing the hole is just a type of vent, im thinking rear main seal. If this is it can it be changed with just dropping the oil pan?

Second, i would like to change the hydraulic filter on the tractor, from what i understand it is down inside. Does this involve taking off the large cover underneath the seat? Also with a load on it and the tractor off it will start dropping just a little at a time. Is there a easy fix for this as well?

Im not worried about the mechanical side of things i have been working on different types of things for years. Just need alittle input on this machine

Thanks
Pat

joecdeere · Jun 17, 2009

It's not a two piece seal, tractor must be split, clutch and flywheel removed, then seal replaced.Is it engine oil? or hydraulic oil? front tranny seal also leaks at the same place.
Hydraulic filter is under everything in the case, really suggest you invest in a service manual before either of these task JMHO

Soundguy · Jun 17, 2009

ditto on the service manual.

as for the lift dropping.. generally just need a new piston seal and washer.. and light honing of the cyl.. sometimes, rarely.. could be a chek or relief valve leak.

soundguy

Patf10 · Jun 17, 2009

Thanks on the reply's. I was afraid of the seal being one piece. Im almost certain that it is engine oil, will find out more this weekend.

Any good sources for a repair manual for a 72 3000?