Also check around the split pin on the bell housing for oil leaks. On 5000/7000 models fitted with dual power, check that the high/low gears engage as they should as if not then it’s likely that the dual power unit has failed and will require the tractor to be split to replace. The 8speed gear box is widely regarded as being bullet proof and should be of little concern. These tractors were known to be good starters even from cold so try to ensure this is still the case. Also beware of tractors emitting oily smoke from the breather pipe as this is also a sign of bad health. This is instantly recognisable by the external cross pattern and is a sure way of knowing if the block has been changed.Īs always, check the state of the oil as a milky colour will signal the engine needing a complete overhaul due to water contamination. We fitted a New Holland stamped block to our own 4000 around ten years ago as it seemed more cost effective than re-boring and sleeving. Notorious for turning porous, many will have been fitted with the after market cross block much to the disdain of many enthusiasts as it takes away from the originality of the tractors. The engine block was the thorn in the side of the Ford force models. The basic mechanicals and compact dimensions made these tractors desirable when new as well as now. In 19 and the 7000 gained the Dual power change on the go splitter along with two speed pto. The four cylinder turbo 95 ford 7000 was introduced in late 1971. With 75 hp and a well balanced chassis it was well regarded as a top performer. The most popular model then, and arguably still now was the four cylinder 5000. The main changes were an upgraded cylinder block with a screw on oil filter and the smaller 20 gained the same gear box as the bigger models with eight forward and 2 reverse gears. The ford force range, launched in 1968 was a long way ahead of the models they replaced.
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