[AT] Ford 3000

[Mike Sloane]

I will tell you what I know, but others may know more. The 3000 was 
built from 1965-76 (or maybe '75), The serial number is located on the 
upper front corner of the transmission housing and not easy to find.

The tractor generally is a reliable machine, but some folks are very 
leery of the SOS transmission - when they work, they work very well; 
when there are problems, you have serious problems. Later SOS 
transmissions were better than the early ones.

As far as the hydraulic lift, I suggest you pick up a service manual for 
the tractor and work through the hydraulic section - I agree that it 
sounds like a valve may be stuck or have some crud in it.

Ford made a couple of different gas and diesel three cylinder engines 
for the 3000. Around here it is hard to sell a 2WD gas tractor for much 
more than $2500, especially with gas prices the way they are. If it is 
diesel, you might get up to $3500 (with the hydraulics fixed). If you do 
find the serial number (it will start with a "C" followed by six 
digits), I have the list of serial numbers/years.

Mike

Don Bowen wrote:
> What can anyone tell me about a Ford 3000?  I do not know the year,
> the owner says it is a '78 but the information I have shows dates of
> production as 1965 - 1975.   I cannot find a serial number nor have I
> found serial number lists.  It has a Select-O-Shift transmission.
> 
> The problem with the tractor is in the three point lift.  It goes up
> and stays up but if you try to hold it at any position below full up
> is drifts down.  I am told a valve may be stuck but never having gone
> into one I have no idea what valve to look for.  Any suggestions?
> 
> Also any idea what one that runs good with a decent paint job and
> decent tires would be worth?
> 
> Don Bowen      KI6DIU 

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