Doing THIS can make your tractor last 50 years!

Routine maintenance of an old Ford 3000 farm tractor. ~1967-1969
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[@DC-wz6nz]

We have a 1968 FORD 3000 diesel in Greece (was Made in England). Just like yours. Awesome tractor, very reliable. Still works great after any thousands of hours of work. This is due to my late father's painstaking maintenance of the tractor.

[@user-mn1ez8bl5w]

Τώρα εχω πάρει ένα 3000 πατρίδα και το κάνω από την αρχή

[@jophoto934]

I was with my Grandfather when he bought his 73’ 3000 new. I still use it.

[@godragons100]

I have a 1971 Ford 3000 and it’s served me well since new. Still farming my 77 acres with it. No need for a new tractor. Ford Farming for sure. Enjoyed your video. Sure like to see people service and maintain their tractors with this delicacy.

[@mwnciboo]

Impressive, I always think about much that pays off long term for Farmers. I always get nervous aroubd farms who go big in scale and start paying Kings Ransoms for machinery to play that efficiency at scale game. One bad year and you are financially crippled. But these older ones just keep on truckin' - No software locks, ebus or laptops needed.

[@oneyetiger]

I didn't read all the comments, but I kept hoping at the end the tractor would be driven into a barn or at least under some cover to protect it from the elements. Without that it's just piece of equipment undergoing excessive exposure to nature. In the end nature always wins making all the work done beforehand meaningless. Still I enjoyed the video very much and you're right routine maintenance saves time and money in the long run, be it tractor, automobile or anything with moving parts.

[@harvester7639]

Now that’s a beautiful tractor

[@dammitbobby283]

I inherited a 1995 Ford 3930 tractor. It's a tough tractor but wasn't ever taken care of. My father inlaw bought it new and left it sit out in the yard while nothing was under the 3 carports on the property. Very strange. The sun basically dry-rotted the tires, so it has 4 new tires about $1,200 total. It needs a complete tuneup and has a coolant leak somewhere. Oil doesn't seem to have any coolant mixed in it from a head gasket leak. My mother inlaw says it's like a new tractor, lol, in what world? It is a tough tractor, about 20 years ago I watched it tow a 14x60 ft mobile home about a mile away and up two steep hills.

[@rafitax55]

My father and i have a ford 5000, its a rebuilt tractor imported from england, this class of tractor never come back, their are tractors for rough work.

[@sweetiepienicole4002]

Nice tractor-trailer God bless you Watching you from the Uk 🇬🇧 Keep in sharing

[@ZZZHarpy101]

3:40 Tip: The reason that battery's rack have a pivot on the left and a butterfly screw on the right is to swivel it clockwise to reach the oil cap without using an extra long funnel. ;-)

[@traderjack6151]

FYI 20 yrs ago when I worked at a Ford tractor dealership Ford sent letters to all their dealerships warning or advising (not) to use Napa engine oil filters on Ford tractors they had multiple engine failures. I’ll never forget that. If you use A Napa engine filter make sure it’s The Napa gold highest quality black color filter.

[@tonsssedell4318]

Good demonstration. An oil filter comes off without tools if it was installed properly. A sheet of coarse sandpaper and gloves is all it takes. If it takes violent measures to remove the old filter someone was not reading instructions during the last filter change. I have had this happen only after "professionals" messed with my cars or tractors. Never after doing the job myself, and I'm a farmer with zero mechanic's training. Makes me think.

[@dwoolaver1549]

Wow who would have thought doing regular maintenance would make your tractors last longer, glad someone made video or i would never have thought of this.

[@stuglenn1112]

Wise ass.....Lol

[@PatrickRutto]

Best tractors ever made. You can never go wrong with the old Fords. This will last forever.

[@duncanhowarth9514]

Until it breaks down.

[@Dollapfin]

Patrick Rutto wrong. My grandpa’s JD power 50 is still running strong. It’s 70 years old.

[@fidelmomon409]

I agree!!!

[@canadian_wolf8395]

Quarantine is exactly like these tractors, it will last forever

[@lewdempsey3232]

Patrick Rutto Ford good FARMALL the best IF IT'S NOT RED LEAVE IT IN THE SHED.

[@dereksmith3632]

As soon as as you pulled that draw and grabbed that punch I said yep 😀 That air filter is the reason those tractors have lasted so long. Hey man, I just watched watched one of your bee videos and decided to sub because I knew we talked the same language and then this one , I said well durn, that fella lives just like I do, man how do you find time to make videos. I appreciate your time if you read my comments and I'm not someone that's going to pester you all the time with them but I wanted to introduce myself, I'm your neighbor on a small farm in coastal N.C. I'm in in my 40s so I have a lot of on hand experience on a lot of things, I've never messed around with the internet much and lived live enjoying trying to figure out things myself so if you run into a question about most anything about around the farm I might be able to help, I won't tell you what I think, I'll tell you what I know, and that's not saying I think I'm a know it all I'm just saying I might be able to help. Alright man that's enough about me, I'm going to go look at those sawmill videos and I appreciate you putting this kinda stuff out out there.

[@markhyman4870]

Excellent intro tune!

[@gregbrooks3577]

My 3600 is still going strong. I have replaced both front tires in the last 10 years. Replaced one of the original rears yesterday. 43 years.

[@anthonymcmahan6373]

Dang. That tire lasted a long time. Usually they rot or get cut and blow out

[@vinlennox7658]

How could tire last 43 years

[@gregbrooks3577]

@@vinlennox7658 It only gets about 20 hours a year put on it, but that tire looks rough. I gonna have to replace it soon.

[@johnbirman5840]

Here’s a queer one for yer, Owned my 9n for close to 40 years. Replaced 1x rear tire ‘bout 10 years ago, took off the other tire (leak) this year, and got a new tube, (at the tire store) didn’t put back in calcium, didn’t replace tire. The newer tire has better tread, but more “cracks”. (Same type and same brand -Firestone) They ain’t making tires like they used to. Now, I use tire chains all year, perhaps that’s partly why? (Hilly land). I’m also not ploughing - so will see if having less weight in tires “outweighs” the advantages - brush hogging/ firewood mainly.

[@TheBlaert]

Mine is a 1965 UK 3000 diesel. Last 3 I had all went porous but this one hasn't. This one is totally original and has been my dads since 1980. Still on the original clutch too. It's always had genuine Ford coolant and oil changed annually. Absolutely zero bother with it apart from the usual ropey hydraulics and heavy steering

[@parchechuletaovero9507]

What do You mean porous?

[@TheBlaert]

@@parchechuletaovero9507 porosity in the block casting

[@kameljoe21]

I never clean the grease fittings after putting grease in, The reason why is that left over grease will form a coating over the little push ball therefore not allowing dust and grit inside. They do make covers for them, many people do not use them. Also wiping the excess grease will do the same thing, this will close any gaps where water and grit could work its way in... Another thing is to drain the water off the rear end as well, If the unit sits out side for an extended amount of time it can and will get water in it... I have changed my gear oil when I first get a new old tractor, I will find a location with a good incline and leave the tractor there for a few days to a week, this will allow all of the sludge, grit and metal shavings to move towards that area, Then you drain it to a plastic bucket and use a clean magnet to check the oil for metal contents... I have also used light weight oil in the rear end as a washing agent to flush anything else out, drive it around for about 20 to 30 mins and then set on incline wait about an hour or 2 then drain, and install new correct oil... you can do the same with the motor oil, drain old oil and place in a light weight oil and drive around for 20 mins or so, this will move all of the fluids everywhere, drain and replace filter again. I will also over time strip paint from bad areas and put primer and paint on with a hardener, This will keep metal spots from rusting.

[@raineetriche9685]

good ideas !!

[@daniel01m]

Tip,,,Put seafoam in BEFORE oil change,,,get it hot , then drain

[@gazdeb80]

My dad use to own one of these in late 60's and early 70's. I use to drive it when i was 11 years old on the farm. Another thing we use to put like a liter of engine oil down after draining the old oil. This cleans that extra bit of old black oil out more.

[@Brett235]

I just purchased a 1978 3400 and it's in pretty rough shape. The motor only has 30 hours on it but who knows on the rest of the tractor. It needs new rear tires, an engine kill rod, paint job and general maintenance. I bought it just to do some brush hogging and dirt work on my property so I think it will be good for that. Your tractor is very nice.

[@gregjohnston9287]

I have a Ford 4000 diesel and a 801 and NAA. These are great tractors. The only problem I have had with the 4000 is the Voltage Regulator. Took several new ones before the dealer found one that worked. So much junk out there any more!

[@ditirojimmysegang3009]

My uncle bought a Ford 5000 in South Africa in 1995...I drove it for three seasons in 2006/2007/2008 ploughing seasons. To this day it still runs like a marvel!he added a 6600 several years back .

[@whommee]

some of the best tractors ever made , nice video

[@ZZZHarpy101]

This is a 42 HP. A little too underpowered for medium to big farm activities. Still have its charms for sideline jobs. The hydraulics valves were capricious in winter conditions (under 20F)

[@benthelivinghuman500I]

The Fords are the best tractor ever made, we have 16 of them.

[@DaBriars]

God I love the sound of the old fords ticking over Thanks for sharing

[@MrFuncat]

We had two Ford 4000 diesel tractors, one three cylinder and one four cylinder. They both were somewhat neglected, but always did the work required.

[@Dextamartijn]

my Dexta is still running great after just about 60 years next year she will be 60,you have a new subscriber thanks for this great video

[@falllineridge]

Thank you!

[@butternuthillfarm1599]

I got a laugh when I saw you pull out the punch for that oil filter. Been there, done that, but one time I got over zealous and messed up the threads on the block. Haven't over tightened one since! Great looking old Ford. Those old diesels make so much torque just idling, and sound so good. Really enjoyed the video.

[@falllineridge]

Butternut Hill Farm Desperate times call for desperate measures sometimes. Thanks for the compliment! It’s a great tractor.

[@davidmorse8432]

You can get some of those oversize water pump pliers to get that filter off without punching a hole in it. Crunch it down flat so you can get some torque on it. Don't tighten new filter more than 3/4 turn after the gasket touches the sealing surface. Lube the rubber gasket with grease. Mark hour meter reading and date on the new filter. Always warm up engine before draining oil. This helps oil flow out better and insures that there is oil on bearings upon initial startup when oil pressure takes time to build because of empty oil filter.

[@FromSteelToWood]

Great care given to those machine is worth doing it! I have a 1962 Case 430 and it still work very hard. I would say your video title could be "Doing THIS can make your tractor last 50 MORE years!" Thanks!

[@alessandrocalautti4109]

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[@simplyshare7039]

Wonderful video... What a beautiful tractor... Very nice✌️👍👍👍👍

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

Thank you very much for posting this. I recently inherited a Ford tractor and I know nothing about it. This was a very good tutorial.

[@John-cl4hd]

Well done young man, one of the most sensible tractor videos out there.

[@GALLEN-vf7uy]

One of the most helpful videos on KZbin

[@oldreliable303]

My 62 ford 641 is going on 57 years. Still fires up and works just as hard today as it did new

[@chelofonte3942]

I love the sound of the engine

[@BusHuxley]

Hot damn that’s some Fine panning work at the beginning! Old diesel ford, good for work. Mine is logging pine right now with me and it’s a beast. There will be a video shortly.

[@falllineridge]

Bus Huxley Thanks Bus! Great compliment coming from a master editor like yourself! Looking forward to the video!

[@BusHuxley]

Fall Line Ridge Ha! You’re very kind to say that. Big logs drag nicely over snow. That is one benefit to the ridiculously early winter. Thanks man.

[@PaulOtis]

Very nice video, got to keep the old girl looking and running sharp!

[@dnsmithnc]

These old Fords were good old girls. Wish Ford still made them and made them here, in the U.S.

[@benthelivinghuman500I]

yeh

[@duncanhowarth9514]

Why, where do they make them now? Get Trump on the Case (excuse the pun).

[@thatswiss1385]

@@duncanhowarth9514 Ford tractors aren't built anymore. The company is now called New Holland and they have complet other designs than 40 years ago. But the brand farmtrac in india is building the 3600 for example in a modified way.

[@MultiCrusher2]

i have a 641 ford that never let me down had it sense it was a year old..It's part of the family.

[@CaptainKnievel1]

Nice. One of the best videos I’ve seen in some time.

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

We had a 1969 4000 year model that we worked hard for 25 years on our tobacco farm. For many years it was the go to tractor. It's probably still going because we maintained it regularly.

[@tarsemjassar7220]

Harvey Rouse JR. h

[@xodrinker]

Great video! Learned a lot about my ford tractor! Thanks

[@andreasolsen5174]

My Fordson Dexta has now 6000 hours and it is over 60 years old now :-)

[@arnemagnus680]

i got a John Deere 930 its about 45 years old an has around 1800 hours on it

[@dennisgriffey8448]

My favorite tractors are Blue

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Great video, and cinematography! It was therapeutic, im stuck inside because the snow is coming down here but i want to be doing some easy, smooth going maintenance on my tractor or any other of my engines. Lol this video was oddly satisfying.

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Good maintenance advice. Nice looking old tractor!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great upkeep! Nice old Ford tractor.

[@captgringo]

Good job , Take care of your tractor and it will take care of you .

[@robprior6650]

Great video, lovely tractor. Kia Ora from New Zealand.

[@torchiertorchier2273]

Going to check out a Ford 4000 tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!

[@johnb5519]

I have a ford 2000 with a gas engine. Great little tractor. Ditched getting ripped off for those large tractor batteries years ago. Been using regular car batteries for years now, with no problems.

[@hardworkingcanadiancitizen252]

Yup same here

[@hermit1249]

Just picked up a little 3 cyl gas 2000 (1975)... 2600 hrs on it, in awesome shape, starts/runs perfectly.

[@hardworkingcanadiancitizen252]

@@hermit1249 yup and those lil 3 cyls wether gas or diesel lug like crazy , i did a trans once and clutch , the flywheel almost dropped on my toe it was unexpected heavy.

[@brandonfrost9647]

Ford farm equipment is durable,reliable,and economical!! The best never rest!!

[@jwrobin21]

FORD = FIERCE ON RED DIESEL. (So much for economical. If you want economy, get a Massey Ferguson.

[@miguelangelvalderrama1808]

Wow you really love that tractor, very good 😁

[@lucasgroesbeck1447]

Love love love this video brother!! Your tractor is in amazing condition. Great work. Merry Christmas!

[@falllineridge]

Thank you, Lucas. Merry Christmas!

[@pboulware1737]

1965: C100000 1966: C124200 1967: C161300 1968: C190200 1969: C226000 1970: C257600 1971: C292100 1972: C327200 1973: C367300 1974: C405200 1975: C450700 Here are the year codes stamped on Transmission, front upper-right corner, stamped into top of casting. Mine is a 1967, and been a work horse. Great video and good content!! Merry Christmas.

[@falllineridge]

Paul Boulware Excellent! Thank you, Paul! Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@falllineridge]

Paul Boulware the closest number I could find was C181888. Top front right of the transmission casting, right above the bolt holes for the loader. Do you have more information? I’d really love to know the exact year on this thing.

[@krishianubhav4471]

Incredible job, I appreciate it. Thanks for the video.

[@glenngoodale1709]

Thanks for sharing another great video. love that lil' dog

[@falllineridge]

glenn goodale Thanks, Glenn!

[@carlbelson6934]

glenn goodale n

[@slade5741]

Another great video! You make the most mundane tasks interesting to watch. Thanks

[@falllineridge]

Slade Thank you Slade!

[@africadreamin]

In dusty condition when cleaning the air filter drop the bowl then take out the wire mesh filter that sits above the oil, then take off the pre - cleaner and push a rag with a piece of wood or something similar to clean the down tube, then wash the wire mesh filter in petrol and dry it out, then drain the old oil from the bowl and clean it, now put the wire mesh filter in the bowl and pore through clean engine oil and let it stand when it's stops dripping remove the wire mesh and put it back in place then refill the bowl to the correct level. Don''t use grease on battery terminals it creates a hard non -conductive surface on the lead terminal always use vaseline jelly.

[@anthonymurphy1406]

I have a 1973 4000 and she is a beast never has let me down one he'll of a great tractor

[@andrewgraham5080]

Really grateful for this videos. Good work.

[@johnbirman5840]

Tip#1 On my 9n ford, got tired of bugs and such, being pulled in to the radiator core. Hung some window screening on the outside of the grating, it’s about 5-6” away from the radiator- doesn’t stop the flow of air, but does keep the bugs and seeds on the outside screening. Stop the tractor, bugs fall off. Only thing missing is greasing all those pesky lube spots (nipples!) Grease, grease, and grease some more, especially the pto. A dirty tractor with lots of grease is a trouble free tractor. Tip #2: if you find that your battery is constantly running down, change wiring harness, the “block” beside the ignition switch, and add a little oil to the generator, on the 9ns there’s a little “flip” right on top of generator.

[@steveadams4009]

I stuck an AC filter in front of my radiator and it helped keep it cleaner.

[@namkumureronat1496]

good job.. your old tracor is very nice..

[@thatswiss1385]

Those old Fords are the Toyotas of the tractor brands😎

[@brargurvinder1264]

ford agriculture very nice Ford 3000

[@tiernanmcgonigle3397]

ford agriculture very nice 3000 got one of my own very similar to that one freshly painted

[@benduffin5727]

Tow Out Your Own Truck Asshole

[@chjp2346]

Why, because they are imports?

[@diarmuidoc9427]

@@benduffin5727 Haha. Good one, I never heard that one before! 😅

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

She is a beauty! Nice.

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

Keeping everything clean and all bare metal painted and free of rust will do wonders along with the routine maintenance. Once the rust sets in, it will devour your baby. I see a LOT of bare metal on this tractor as well as a lot of "stuff" in the nooks and crannies that will contribute to rust.

[@LifeofPortage]

My family owns maybe a dozen ford tractor all 1960sish. They still run.

[@SuccessfulOzzie]

Don't forget to check the status of the starter and solenoid...... Most importantly oil filter within the rear axil, oil clog can cause the lifts to not work........

[@JPLaan-ji8zw]

I like this tractor very much. And this video with maintenance instructions is very clear. Thank you

[@falllineridge]

Thank you for watching!

[@kalebhansens6986]

Have a 1947 Farmall A. Still in great shape. Use it all the time

[@1herbert100]

I was laughing when the oil filter wouldn't come off, that's happened to me a few times. Now I have it done at a shop, I just don't have the patience to deal with it anymore. A smart man always takes care of his tools and his woman, maybe not in that order. He sure won't get much done without both of them. Good Job. Hey, how come Junior wasn't out there helping Dad, it's never too early to start teaching him. God Bless

[@SoybeanFarmer3300]

100% agree job well done keep it up..

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Thanks for sharing. Good advice for sure. The worst thing about the Ford 3000 is the thin oil pans. If you look at yours you can see where it was hit by a stump. If you dent it in more it will break off the snout for the oil pump and kill your engine with out you knowing. Be careful. I did it once I know. Jim in Chile.

[@CavvyStudios]

I like channel locks for tough oil filters.

[@johnsonprater3431]

Also change the oil in the simms injection pump. Very good video.tks

[@jesusmagana5681]

thank you for your good tips you did an excellent video.

[@deanguando1335]

Thanks for posting this video.

[@jonh9561]

Quick tip, always put some silicone gasket sealer around the oil drain plugs when refitting (even with a copper washer) so that there is no chance of the oil leaking out, also acts like a low strength thread locker.

[@bledlbledlbledl]

Looks like a pretty good checklist. I would add: check steering box oil too. (mine leaks a bit)

[@rafhachohan4542]

I have ford 4610 force 1 1985 model ...best tractor ever ..i have ford like my child

[@BrianDHoefs]

Good brand. I use Lucas when I change oil on everything.

[@johnsonprater3431]

Don,t forget the air cleaner, on this air cleaner ( oil bath) idle tractor, place hand over inlet, if tractor doesn’t die you have a leaking hose. Air will bypass the air cleaner and eat up your piston rings. From an older diesel mechanic. Tks

[@Dextamartijn]

I have a Dexta that is from 1959 so it's now 61 years old. The old sims were the best. Just changed the fuel pump I'm almost sure that it was the original one.

[@lilahnewton7940]

Take care of it and it will take care of you🚜

[@FarmerRyan-dl3rb]

I have two Ford 3000s, one is a fuel injected Diesel and the other is a gas carburetor with front loader, great strong tractors hope to have the diesel running before the spring. The diesel has 175 hours on it and over 2,000 on the gasoline one.

[@rogercarrico4975]

Dad had a 3000 when I was a kid. Pretty good tractor. Never was a fan of the breather oil bath. But, no doubt did it's job. I think it had 5000+ hours on it when he sold it👍

[@stevegann3251]

Good job there bro !! Fine tractor!!!

[@farmideas]

Congrats. Not all set up - like the struggle getting the filter off. We all have been there. Great comments as well. I'd be proud to have any of them as contributors to Practical Farm Ideas. Greasing pedal linkages and bushes is easy to miss out. Doesn't it all mean a routine? Like scratching the hours on the new filter?

[@vincecarnevale4406]

A well maintained tractor is a happy tarctor

[@rclamb04]

Awesome tractor!

[@AllenFarms]

You forgot to change the fuel filters, we have 1967 Ford 3000, with over 6000 hrs on it, only thing that's been changed is clutch and starter.

[@hardworkingcanadiancitizen252]

I have a 1976 3000 gas , pretty much same engine i think , the place for the injection pump mounts are all there , its the best best and man those 3 cyl can lug at low rpm!

[@steveadams99708]

One of your better videos!

[@malikhassan8239]

Very nice video for ford

[@mikedriggers3635]

My '62 is still kicking.

[@jerryferguson5461]

Enjoyed the video. Great quality and fine editing. New subscriber and band mill operator. Own two old blue Ford diesel tractors. Took the liberty of addressing a couple of your viewers. Hope that you don't mind.

[@brianwideman2342]

Dawn soap is very hard on paint. Warm water and a rag will produce the same result. I realize it's not a show tractor . Great vid.

[@michaelbradley8508]

Great video.

[@brendaschafer429]

It’s beautiful machine! I took a screenshot of the front end, would love a pic of it in hanging on the wall.

[@falllineridge]

Brenda Schafer if you would like a better picture leave your email and I can get more for you.

[@brendaschafer429]

Been sending your videos to my husband lol we bought a ford tractor today. Ty!

[@jaman5735]

that tractor is so cool as well the video!!!