Ford 2600 why won't you start 😡

Ford 2600 tractor came in from a good family friend it won't start so come along with crazy D and the doc as we figure out why the little Ford won't startcrazy-d-equipment.creator-spr...

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

The owner is 96! Just goes to show that you're never too old to go outside and play with tractors. Also, that's a nice looking 2600. It must've been stored inside its entire life.

[@CrazyDEquipment]

Yep he's 96 and he's a world war II vet and yes the tractor's been stored inside since brand new

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

@@CrazyDEquipment Be sure and thank that man for his military service for me when he comes to pick up his baby!

[@biggiefitz6275]

Nice job getting it started! Be sure and tell the man Thank You from all of us!

[@tractorhyatt7044]

Way to get the old Ford 2600 running! 🇺🇸🚜👍

[@tracey38999]

I bought my 3600 with the widow maker safety switch. I'm glad to see it was a cheap fix!

[@GT-fi4sk]

When you stated it quit on him the safety switch is only in the starting system, it wouldn't make the tractor quit.

[@matthewlewellen6516]

you are absolutely wrong and you are mis quoting him. He said it died and wouldn't re start. they are not investigating why it died they are troubleshooting the fact it wont start back up. if there is no continuity between the ground circuit clamp at the safety switch and the post at the solenoid .......... well you cant actuate the solenoid without a ground. and just because the switch is located in the starting circuit i can think of two scenarios where a fault at that switch could stop it in its tracks.

[@TheIronDuke502]

Wow Dave & Doc, Hearing that 2600 start instantly took me back to the late 1970s. The Ford 3000 that we had on the farm had probably about the same 3 cylinder gasoline engine that was a very solid performer. The State Of Ky used basically the same tractor except that they had the Diesel engine and the tractor was a “Low-Boy” style with the really short very wide rear tires that were spaced out as far as they would go. Those tractors were used for very rough steep embankments for mowing highway right of way and other uses. These tractors usually had a very heavily constructed “Bush Hog AKA BushWhacker” style mower in the rear with the 3 point hitch and a totally hydraulic operated Triumph side sickle mid mounted mower to the right side of the tractor. For the top link on the rear mower - Very large chain was cut to length rather than the usual top link to allow flexibility of the mower to prevent the severe metal fatigue that a top link does to the mower frame over a period of time. The newer diesel 4610 Ford tractors were always very dependable tractors and really didn’t come in for repairs nearly as often as the Case International tractors did with the clutch and wet brake issues. The Ford tractors had mostly wiring harness issues and usual routine stuff. Throughout my many years of employment, I only remember maybe one or two with ruined engines which speaks volumes about the durability of the Ford tractors. Most of the government 4610 Ford tractors always had the “Shuttle Shifter” with several of the tractors being repurposed with front mounted brooms before KYTC started going to brooms on our dump trucks instead of the tractor mounted brooms. I have rambled long enough - Great Video as always.

[@OilHist]

My dad bought a brand new 2600 diesel with a model 730 loader in 1977. We still have it 44 years later and it still runs perfectly, though it does not start as good when it's really cold out. I think the little glow plug and fuel injector in the manifold is not working anymore. I'll either repair that or put a block heater on her. Otherwise, the tractor runs perfectly!

[@jvin248]

So I've binged a lot of your videos the last week ... How about an episode on 'ten best tractors' (vintage pre-70s) for ease of finding replacement parts to rebuild and refit. From Case 900, Ford 8N/9n, Ferguson 20/30/35/135, and so on? Probably the highest original production volumes would be a major factor but also tractor design/features of certain models have kept collectors and farmers enthusiastic about owning and using them in farming operations.

[@maryrickards2055]

Check the starter the compression and spark plugs and gas lines glow plugs if diesel

[@markgamble8377]

Nice little ford.

[@donmacdonald7758]

Bob the owner has a nice tractor there, Doc picked up on the problem, and boy she sounds sweet.

[@Rdrake1413]

I don't like using starting fluid. I use a shot of carb cleaner works really good.

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video also yes Netural Switch can be interesting when need be located plus fix up too ! But it excellent when fire up what guys had to till new one come in to! 3 cylinder tractor are amazing even Massey Ferguson, International built them back in 1960's for Desiel motors types also hp they have to plus torque to and last long time!

[@redneck5356]

Had a Ford 3000. Kicked myself for getting rid of it. That 3 cylinder engine was great

[@gregorycalzada5264]

GO TEAM GO 😎😎😎

[@kevinbaker6168]

You and Tractor Doc need to use a bit of an old Glen Miller song when you get one that is being stubborn to start. I know you've heard "In the Mood" before.

[@johnhayes3111]

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[@jack0903]

I have the same problem with my Fram trac555 that's a clone of the fords.

[@user-ob2th1ub2h]

Massey fergusson 240, The engine start very properly but it don't accelerate above 1400rpm. I was cleaned the tank also the pipes and filter. The problem still remain. I wander if i must change the fuel feed pump before i check the high presure pump

[@waynejohnson9855]

I could tell it’s a Ford just by turning it over. I have a question if I bought a tractor that wouldn’t see much use am I better off to get a diesel? I use premium gas in all my gas motors but I’ve heard that old gas tractors you need to add lead to the gas?