A Ford 100 Joins the Collection

Well after a week of filming after work, I finally got a video done! This here's a Ford 100 garden tractor I took in trade for working on a Case 155. Neat addition to the collection... Hopefully come next spring I can get it cleaned up and finish going through it.

[@tattoo62]

Only think i want to say is be a hell of a good idea to move that gas can away from the exhaust incase it backfires cause i like u and dont want to loose u from here !! You do a wonderful job !!

[@regsparkes6507]

Of I almost forgot, good work ethic, Jake. I'd bring my work to you for certain. Nice job!

[@jamesgibson5606]

I subscribed to your channel because I have a passion for lawn tractors and mowers and I appreciate your no nonsense way of making these videos. Thank you for the content that is worth watching.

[@5Tractorguy]

Thanks Jim! Hopefully some day I'll start having more free time to make repair videos again.

[@LouCFur90]

That bug went for a ride 😂

[@5Tractorguy]

Ha! I was wondering if anyone was going to pick up on that...

[@cattmann1405]

Yep..that's one hardcore bug...to be able to fly away from a spin like that...lol

[@tattoo62]

I love that tractor. I got a 140 and 120 if i could get past my heath troubles id get 1 goin

[@johnwallace7465]

Nice Ford! I have a Ford 100 but it has the bigger Mower deck.

[@5Tractorguy]

It's a good-un!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Sweet ride AND run! Maybe your pal swapped the plug out of something else because the 10 horse was no smoker. Just can't beat the old cast iron Kohlers. I never fool with jets. I just lay the carb clean and torch cleaners and compressed air to them and so far, so good. The float bowl on my 8 horse Briggs I/C was full AND bottom rusted out. Not any more and my 301 on the Gravely starter needed a tap to get cranking. Always something! GOOD going, Pal!

[@5Tractorguy]

You might be on to something there. After about 5min it started to smoke some, then cleared off. I know there was a bunch of crap inside looking down the plug hole.... more than likely burning everything off. I probably could have gotten away with not pulling the jet on this one but I figured once it's all together that's when something would go wrong! I had an 8hp Briggs vert. on a Troy-Bilt brush mower that came in, it got water in the carb from sitting and rusted up... I had to hammer the bowl to break it free from the stem. I couldn't believe how much rust was in it. Thanks Lewie!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

A FINE job! I've got an old Onan 2.5k 1800 r.p.m. generator out of a Winnie that smokes like a brush pile for 5 minutes when first cranked but never uses any oil. The 301 never even puffs. Amazing old engines. Keep hunting and yanking wrenches, Pal!

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

Wheel 🐎 mowers are complete work horses , and built to last.

[@craigtate5930]

Really like the pto clutch mechanism on these

[@kayvonmansouri]

i wish everything was still starter generators. They look cool and they're fixable

[@5Tractorguy]

Yep, all sealed ball bearings and simple to rebuild!

[@lukebecker1959]

I have 4 tractors with engines like that

[@RooneysSears01]

Wow that's a nice original machine Jake I love it! I used to have twin hydro Jake 1200 Chiefs in my pre-Sears days.lol. I kinda miss em. I did a rat rod theme one 1 and kept my flame stencils for the hood and fenders if you want to flame it out. lol jk Nice tractor my friend!

[@5Tractorguy]

Hey there's one of those twin hydros for sale around here. Looks like a pretty cool tractor, almost want to pick it up, but I'm holding back... Ha! That would be something at the tractor show, big 'ol flames down the hood! Thanks Rooney!

[@Antiquetractorsetc]

Nice. I usually soak the inner jet with PBblaster for a little bit. Just like the Jacobsen Chief I used to have. I should’ve kept it. Always wanted the ford one though

[@5Tractorguy]

There's been a bunch of Jacobsen's around here for sale lately, most the same style as the Ford. From what I've read though these style fords are harder to find than the LGT's.

[@Antiquetractorsetc]

5Tractorguy yeah Ive seen lots of Jacobsens on Craigslist recently. Did you see the Jacobsen I just got this month? I posted a video

[@victa826]

well done mate another one running again I love getting me old tractors goin or me lawnmowers they run good now :)

[@5Tractorguy]

Thanks Victa, nothing like getting an old machine back to life again!

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

Always soak carb in CLR or carb cleaner for better results, never use a torch on aluminum parts.

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

Good work 👍👍👍

[@ford120tractor]

Very nice video and nice tractor

[@jdeerfan1993]

Our gravely 12 had a magnet break from the wall and locked the starter up

[@5Tractorguy]

That's no fun. I've pulled them apart before and had the magnet come out in pieces too...

[@jdeerfan1993]

5Tractorguy yep. Got it replaced and now it starts quick.

[@johnstafford2402]

Wow that sg ended up real good whew! 👍

[@jtraveny]

at a mower junk yard, i saw an old ford garden tractor with a hydro on it, its so far gone though i think. also at 3:39 that i think i have the same key switch as you

[@5Tractorguy]

Oh yeah, that came out of a customers Gravely. I think it's an old Chrysler if I'm not mistaking. Unfortunately didn't work right for the way the tractor was wired.

[@jtraveny]

5Tractorguy the one i have is out of a IH small tractor. From the same junk yard as the ford i saw. The place is called warfields or something

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Tractor guy I got 2 starters and 2 solenoids for kohler 10hp engines they came off lincoln 150amp welders you can have them I'd rather see them go to someone who's got use for them than a recycling place

[@5Tractorguy]

Hubert, are you local to central MA or New England at all? Spare parts would be appreciated... Oddly enough I've been on the hunt for one of those Lincoln 150's.

[@regsparkes6507]

Jake, have you ever considered hollow ground screw drivers for this work? I did, and thankfully too, because having accidentally destroyed a few brass screws over the years with those 'ramped' straight bladed one's, I quickly learned that hollow blade screwdrivers were the way to go.( I did notice that's what was going on when you were trying to get that jet out )

[@5Tractorguy]

I haven't. But now that you mention it I'm definitely going to look into them! Yep, the slot on that was was a bit worn but I managed not to strip it. It would definitely be nice to find a screw driver that fits better... Thanks Reg!

[@regsparkes6507]

Cheers mate! By the way, gunsmithing straight tipped screw drivers are almost always hollow ground.

[@UnitCrane514]

Now that looks like an old tractor in fantastic shape, I would do a restoration on it. Not a lot of wear and you have all the paperwork

[@5Tractorguy]

It would be a great candidate... One of these days! I still have to get though that Magna Trac I started 6 years ago, still sitting on a pallet in the woods.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I'd always wanted a Magna Trac but I'd have to put the blasted thing on top of the house! NO ROOM inside.

[@cattmann1405]

Nice save , Jake! Gonna have to gather the 30 for a family photo..lol.

[@5Tractorguy]

Ya know I was thinking of that the other day... Maybe if I'm feeling ambitious this spring I'll pull 'em all into the yard!

[@cattmann1405]

Or...can you fly a drone? That would be cool...you could fly us to each one on the property!...besides...you'll probably have 43 by Spring..lol

[@brianmulligan6239]

Great video!

[@5Tractorguy]

Thanks Brian

[@maggs131]

I have a wheelhorse C100 with the same k241 kohler. Great machine but after disassembling and cleaning the carb, damned if i can get it set up right. Wish you would have covered inital set up a little more here

[@5Tractorguy]

Give this a shot, main jet on top, seat and turn out 2 times. Idle jet on side, seat and turn out 1-1/2 turns. That should get you darn close then you can adjust when running from there.

[@maggs131]

@@5Tractorguy wow i really really appreciate the return comment/answer. Darn thing is thats exactly where i have thr high and low speed jets set already and no matter what i do it seems to be running rich. I've replaced every external component besides carb, fuel pump and points but i did totally disassemble and clean the carb as it was sitting for 7 yrs, disassembled and cleaned the pump and cleaned and gapped the points. Runs like crap and backfires like mad when k try to restart. I think the whole tractor would make a great boat anchor lol

[@russvtguy]

Hey Jake , Does the deck have a cogged belt? Just picked up an old international cub with cast iron trans and diff in great shape except missing the starter generator. Was thinking of using a golf cart starter / gen as a replacement----what are your thoughts.

[@5Tractorguy]

Hey Russ, that it does. Has the flat cogged belt going around the spindles. You should be able to if the voltage and direction of rotation is the same. May have to modify your mount a bit. I've thought of that a few times myself, I see them on Ebay and whatnot and have been wondering if they'd make a good replacement. I know you can still buy the ACDelco looking SG's new, but some are very cheaply made unfortunately.

[@hotrodparker]

Good ol Jake!

[@chesterd2714]

Looking for the Ford 100 Carburetor Kit you are using. I have same model, looking to rebuild carb as well!! Thanks in advance!

[@Ellenslife851]

Would love to see a restoration of this tractor for cosmetics that would be cool if you wanted to do it. Someday I hope to find one of these Jacobson fords I’d like to find one in the Jacobson paint and one in the ford paint

[@5Tractorguy]

Me too, but I ain't got the time! Would look cool all done up. I was thinking the same thing... there's been a few Jacobsens around here for sale, but always for way too much.

[@Ellenslife851]

5Tractorguy i imagine They’re to much because people usually that there worth tons of money because there age That’s the problem with garden tractors their neat but not necessarily super valuable

[@straightpipec6099]

Nice

[@lukebecker1959]

I always break carburetors if i try to clean them

[@skyview13]

Hi nice tractors. I am picking up a tractor. I am on the fence on which one. A Ford yt16h or simplicity 3310v. Do you have a preference. Maybe cons and pros. Thanks

[@5Tractorguy]

I would most definitely go with the Simplicity 3310V Tractor. As long as the engine is in good condition along with the bevel gearbox under the seat, those older Simplicitys are great tractors. Easy to work on, plenty of attachments available (depending on your location) and much more rugged/durable than the Ford YT16H. The Ford seems to be more of a lawn tractor than anything. And for as often as I see those come up I'm sure parts and attachments aren't as easy to obtain. Simplicitys are common enough and you can still get plenty of parts for the cast iron Briggs engines.

[@skyview13]

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

Always soak carb in CLR or carb cleaner for better results never use a torch on aluminum parts, that is too dangerous and destructive.

[@sampasch3381]

13:37 Fancy screwdriver flip

[@5Tractorguy]

...Like second nature

[@lukebecker1959]

I like fords

[@penmaster615]

I asked my local shop snd they said they only sell kits back to the mid 80s!!! Yes mines the four bolt briggs carb, it look like a big flow jet. Do uhave the carb kit i could buy and paypal you? I live in tn? If not o well i willfind it some day thanks. Josh

[@5Tractorguy]

Well that figures, they probably just don't want to order it. Those carburetors were used well into the 80's... I do have one kit left here, it's yours if you want it, $20 shipped USPS to TN. Email me through my secondary email at [e-mail] and then I will send you my real email address that you can paypal/contact me at.

[@gregbailey1679]

Do you have 5/34 7/8 pulley you would sell

[@penmaster615]

So i have a question, i bought a 1969 sears Suburban for a restore project, its going ok now but the issue i have is that they took all the plates off the engine and starter and frame, i cant find a rebuild kit for the carb. I think its ss15 but it mit be a 14 briggs? Were can i find a carb kit for thAt. I figure the 14and 15 take the same carb. Thanks for what ever help u can give me!

[@5Tractorguy]

Hey Josh, that stinks, I hate when people remove tags. They made an SS14 aside from the SS15 but it was only for one year. Either way, the carburetor kit is the same. You have the 4 bolt updraft carburetor correct? If so, the rebuild kit part numbers are... Stens# 520-630 Rotary# 7968. Either one of those numbers a lawn mower shop should be able to look up (and you can search 'em on ebay). Just make sure a shop doesn't nail you anything over $25, that what the list price is in the book. -Jake

[@bensscalemodels4952]

If it’s actually a 69 then it’s a suburban 12. Ss14s where only made in 1971 and ss15s where only made in 1972. If it does have a Briggs updraft on it then if I where you I’d just buy the whole new carb from either I save tractor or amazon. I have run all 3 of my ss14s and my ss15 aswell as my panzer with those after market carbs. Hope this helps

[@BioHazardra]

you need to change your name to 30Tractorguy lol just kidding

[@5Tractorguy]

Thinking back... I remember when I only had 5 tractors. They sure can pile up fast!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I always said Gravelys were like rabbits. I had 5 at one time. Now 2.

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

Good work 👍👍