Ford Holley Carburetor Rebuild: 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 Series Tractors: Easy-to-Follow Tutorial

Rachel outlines a Holley carburetor rebuild on a Ford 2000. These techniques apply to all Holley carburetors found on Ford 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 series tractors and Allis Chalmers 190 and 190XT tractors.
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[@henryrobinson9837]

i'm an old 60 year man,that worked as a GM mechanic for 35 yrs+ raised on a farm and done all the equipment repairs, I must say damn you are good at your trade and i can tell you know your stuff not reading a script.

[@neapolis9138]

I have never seen such a smart woman Mechanic. Great Job!

[@daleslover2771]

Neapolis take a spin down in Louisiana you got some airboat girls down there I will smoke your mind also they're pretty as a button.

[@chriscoker7794]

Great video and very helpful. I don't believe that anyone could have done a better job. I can just imagine at how proud that your father must have been to have a daughter that is such a wonderful tractor mechanic/technician. There's no doubt in my mind that you could do anything that you set your mind to do. Thank you very much for showing me what I needed to do to fix my accelerator pump from sticking and how to adjust the brass to fit correctly. You saved me from having to purchase a new/rebuilt carburetor. I'm going to definitely tell people about your site. Thanks again.👍

[@saabyurk]

Thank you so much! I'm 80 and my Ford 3550 backhoe is 49 but this is my first carb rebuild. I was afraid to touch it until I saw this video. 😃

[@275Vet-RLTW]

I'm following your vid right now, just got you kit in the mail today, thank you for such fast service. I'm hung up on how to get the spring back on the float, which way it goes and how to get it to stay in while I put the shaft in. I didn't see you putting it on in the vid

[@charlesjones257]

nice to see someone who doesnt mind getting their hands dirty. as an aside, the factory manual for a float level of 63/64" without hillside floading and 7/8" with floading kit. both with a tolerance of +-1/32" measured from the casting (no gasket) to the bottom of the float. inverted carb such that the weight of the float holds the needle shut. great video. subscribed and looking forward to more on the ford 2000. maybe fluid changes??

[@christophersiano969]

Thank you very much for this video. One of the key things I found is that the float level is critical. I wasn't real fussy at first and the tractor needed a slight choke to stay running smooth. I tore the carb apart and very carefully measured the float level and fussed with it until it was as close to perfect as possible. Since there isn't any adjustments, this really matters. Now my tractor runs very smooth. I also had a stuck accelerator. The difference between having that work and not is amazing. Put a load on the tractor before and the governor would slowly compensate. Now, the tractor reacts instantly and quickly gets things up to speed. Love having the factory Holley running than replacing it.

[@kenbridges8131]

I used emery cloth and just a little bit of 105 grease on the brass plungers, worked great on my 1972 2000 ford 3cly gas

[@RebeccaLAvery-mn1hg]

Rachel, I am so happy to find your site. I am an "older woman" with a Ford 3000 tractor and I love it! I am trying to learn how to do the maintenance and repairs myself. It is so refreshing to see a young woman doing this work! You are so clear and thorough in your explanations which I have not found in other videos. Good Job!

[@paulprice9397]

This girl amazes me with her knowledge and know how. If your gonna try and talk tractor with her… you better know your stuff.

[@DVLOGSYT]

In love with your attention to detail, and quality of video layout . Through explanation 👍🏻

[@Rajindersingh-er5pm]

Nai taldi janta 😆😆

[@leestanphill1]

I just overhauled this exact carb last weekend by trial and error, and NOW I find your site lol. I've got to do the fuel shutoff, lift pump, and sediment bowl next. Parts ordered off your website. Great channel!

[@mikechambers1117]

Thanks Rachel, I’m so glad to see you working on the 2000’s. There is so little out there Ford us on these tractors. I’ve been a fan of your videos for some time now. Please make some more on the three cylinder model . Thanks Pinky,

[@garyjustin2898]

Iam 70 and enjoyed your videos thxs

[@professordanfurmanek3732]

Very, very nicely done! Truly wish I would have found this before I rebuilt mine. It's especially important to know that the accelerator pump sometimes needs to be sanded to fit! Kudos!!

[@davidshultz4986]

Thanks for the video on this I own a ford 2000 3 cyclender tractor girl your going a great job keep the video coming like watching them

[@breakfastclub3909]

Love it! Remember that the mixture screw if you make the fuel air mixture too rich you will foul your plugs, if your too lean it will make spots on the ceramic of the plugs damaging the engine.

[@marcellambert9823]

You are so knowledgeable, that it really impress me, and not afraid to get our hands dirty. Way to go girl...

[@kensharp2453]

With your knowledge and ability I wonder if any of the farm implement companies have ever tried to hire you on as an instructor. If they haven't they would do well to have you. The only draw back would be that your family business would suffer your loss. You are a natural when it comes to doing and explaining as you go.

[@paulmanson253]

She could do it on contract for a limited amount of time,hired as a consultant. Tax deductible for them,I do believe. A win-win win situation for all. Putting out some of the videos/ instruction for the general public,some not. Good PR for hiring her,a known quantity, and no harm done to her original business. If I am wrong,it is in details, not the overall idea. Yours is a very good idea. I wonder if it will ever come to be.

[@richbohne9141]

I'd like to thank you for the info and reply to float spring issue I seen some of the people commented about. Some of the early model Holley carbs did not have them. I found out about it from an old I T manual. Float settings very a little bit . It was to help with hill side flooding. Just thought I'd share great job

[@MrBruce0777]

As always another great video. A lot of guys ask me how to work on tractors and I simply say to watch your vidio's either a way to learn or if nothing else get a refresher course....Thanks

[@TK-lt9kr]

I just love your channel. I’m thinking about getting an old Farmall, so this is great to watch all that someone can do to work on these. Also glad to see you’re a Michigander! Keep the videos coming!

[@normcard5168]

this video was absolutely super very nice job - hope someone took you out to dinner for such a nice / thorough piece of work

[@benbrown8982]

Great job, professional mechanic.

[@csgambill1]

Wish I'd seen this an hour ago, before I decided to cram my oversized plungers in the bore. Ugh. They'll be fun to get out. Great video! Keep up the great work!

[@8.2deck]

Almost every one of those i rebuilt the cylinder was damaged from people tapping them with a hammer. I made a cutter to repair them as long as there not too bent up.

[@charlieb3943]

Hi Rachel, does your sister share your passion for repairs? Glad you haven't gone full glamour and are still doing repair videos!

[@gac914]

I'm surprised you didn't use any Loctite on those screws attaching the butterfly plate to the throttle shaft. I've seen those vibrate loose and create all kinds of havoc, depending on which way they decide to go!! Great video! You do a nice job of teaching and explaining!!!

[@terrybrown8292]

u all ROCK thank u thank u top notch family team helping us

[@texanleons]

Hey Rachael, that's the blackest carb I've ever seen. Thumbs up anyway cause I like your knowledge and presentation.

[@antuan734]

The drill and sandpaper. I love it! Awesome thinking outside the box! :)

[@keithlucas6260]

I clean my carburetors with spray cleaner to get the grease off, then put them in a media blaster to make them look new. Any passageways are plugged beforehand to keep debris out and then I use a welders tip cleaner to run thru the holes to make sure they are clear.

[@Railfan6675]

Great video. I was stuck on a couple things and you answered them. Thanks!

[@DanGingell]

Glad to hear it!

[@larrynance1269]

Great video!

[@shekarbathini4230]

Very good work

[@vkday364]

Thanks for the Video. I used it as a sanity check to make sure I got it right. With regards to the float and pin, my float had a small spring for it. All is good

[@rodolfoplasencia4953]

Great tutorial. Thank you! Just one detail I would like you to consider valuing if you read our comments. I heard by two farmers to "never start a tractor while on the ground but sat on it. Much less in front of its wheels." And one of them mentioned "some fatal accidents he got to heard or witness related to tractors running over some due to just that." I really won't like anything like that to happen to anyone that's why I mentioned to you so, if this is worth to keep in mind, maybe, in the future you either want to start them first at least in the seat, then, in the ground once you know it won't run all over OR, you may want to start them always, while on the seat so you make sure all "behaviors" are safe". Take care!

[@grantjohnston5817]

ditto My heart almost stopped when she was standing in front of the wheel as she turned the key! PS Sure hope Dan is her brother.

[@kennethconnors5316]

Rachel give the "blue gas Teflon tape" a try ,works great when sealing any gas line

[@brettmaverick4886]

I have watched almost all your videos because you explain in detail what your doing and little tips and tricks and I appreciate that, but I was wondering why you don't clean your parts off first before you rebuild them ? Thank you for working hard making these videos, Great job.

[@cornflake73]

Hello Rachel: I can't help myself but comment about what would happen to me if I were doing this work. First, those itty bitty little screws on the throttle plate. I either would lose them prior to getting them near the carburetor or lose them down the throat of the carburetor. My fingers don't work as well as yours. Secondly, If I were doing this, when I have completed the assembly, there would certainly be parts left over. It has happened to me. Thirdly, I would have you do the work for me and I would compensate your labor - gladly. Dad has to be very proud of his daughters. I am of my three daughters for sure.

[@terriwagner5855]

I did not know that there was a screen in the inlet thank you !!!

[@allancampbell8274]

very good channel for learning thank you

[@colmone5592]

Using your bra to help you support the carburettor. FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it.

[@kennymartin379]

Verry smart

[@stuartoneill1100]

You are amazing presen love all of your help and advice about. Tarctors you are a genes and beautiful 😁😉😂

[@JoeThvacr]

Thank you for making these videos!

[@gregpartridge1142]

Fantastic video, thank you.

[@seanlittlefair105]

Hi there, any chance of doing a rebuild/explanation of how the governor works on this model? I’m wrestling with mine and the bugger is winning. Great videos you’ve got there. Thanks.

[@CraigArndt]

Well done, some day when I get some land the second purchase will be an old Ford tractor.

[@JCTyler64]

Thank you, excellent job explaining how to, much appreciated. My Holly Carb is leaking at the bottom where the spring type clam is. I tried a new seal from a rebuild kit but the gas seemed to make is expand and loose which promptly started leaking again. I will try a different material specifically for gas.

[@hapanders4988]

Young lady you have done a wonderful job. I do however have a comment. As someone that buried his father-in-law after he "Knew" the tractor was in neutral, but it wasn't, I would NEVER instruct someone to start a tractor standing on the ground. When that thing fires, you have zero chance of getting out of the way if, for some reason, it is in gear. Please don't do this.... Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@TheSeamster]

Great Job!! Keep doing what your doing. THE SEAMSTER

[@dennisborn1382]

The carb must have been apart before. The float shaft spring is missing. It reduces float bounce and helps the float stay seated.

[@billygage6899]

No one talks about that spring? It’s hard to get in and there’s no info out there

[@tmptorneria1818]

Saludos! espero subas otros videos un beso Ariel de Argentina ( torneria T.MP)

[@tmptorneria1818]

Hola comas o estas ! Gracias por escribirme me pareses genial! espero podamos hablar algún día me gustaría podemos hacer una vídeo llamada y te muestro mi taller de tornería bien te mando un beso Saludos Ariel de T.M.P Argentina

[@10mmfan]

You must have wonderful parents. Don’t ever forget that. Please work on some Oliver tractors!

[@jimplosay8352]

Excellent as always!

[@pseudopetrus]

Thanks for this great video!

[@paulbryangarcia1895]

Rachel your still pretty here.we did'nt replace or rebuild carburetor because it still working for 3 decade.The problem was injection pump.My Father can not remove it using vise grip. .From Philippines ty

[@ShainAndrews]

Carburetor dip solutions are a joke now days. Carb cleaner is the way to go. Rebuilt a Ferguson Marvel carb a few months back. Somebody liberated that carb of the jets, and the goofy spring on the choke flap. I was amazed it ran, albeit rich, but it did run. I did poke around your website and didn't see any offerings for that carb or tractor. I have not purchased the parts yet, so if it is something you carry let me know.

[@bruceshepherd4655]

Thumbs up.

[@spartaeus]

Rachel, you forgot to install the small spring that the float shaft goes through...

[@eleanorgeorgia3385]

About that fuel pump, it would make a good subget of diagnosis of fuel delivery problems since these are not gravity fed with multiple fuel filters. I cannot find information on how to replace the pump other than remove the two screws securing the pump on engine frount plate.

[@scottbalsiger9558]

Your tutorials are really helpful. I have more problems. My cord 3000 would run, but would shut off during times of use. I have two boys that had the bright idea of tuning the tractor up. New plugs, cables , carburetor and distributor. We have a spark. But no start. Any ideas?

[@Formulabruce]

Rachel, How do the new Kits, fuel pump, and the plastic screen in the tank at the shut off valve handle E-85 fuel? Thanks for the Tutorial, looking forward to getting your book in the mail :)

[@kennychess8519]

stunningly intellectual and beautiful!

[@balrajsingh7213]

Good information

[@JEDI-MAQUINAS]

Oi eu sou inscrito no seu canal mas não recebi a notificação desse É vídeo

[@laserfalcon]

The float spring is a pain to put on, but i noticed you didn't use. ?

[@jdeshetlerII]

Hello this video came up on a search for carburetor removal. Wish you showed that, or had a link to another video that showed removal and replacement. it. I think there is an easier way to do it then taking off the fuel line at the filter rather than on the carb. Anyway my issue is when I start up the tractor it continue to rev up to max rpms until I either pull the choke (temporary fix) or shut it off completely.

[@daryllitke8133]

First of all, you do an excellent job. Your presentation, flow and explanation are all outstanding. You are a natural and very knowledgeable. However, (and I know others have mentioned it already) I think it is worth stating again that the exposure to used oil is particularly harmful and a well-known carcinogen. Your skin is not impermeable to used oil so the use of barrier gloves is critical. As I'm sure you know, stores stock all sorts of non-silicone gloves such as nitrile for the kind of work you are doing. Please take care of your exposure to any and all fluids, vapors and particulates. I was forced to wash parts in gasoline as a kid day after day with no personal protective equipment. That exposure has been determined to be the most likely cause of neurological damage I am now suffering from. Once again, you do an excellent job with the repair but make sure you do an excellent job with safeguarding your health. Cheers!!!

[@anon7068]

I successfully rebuilt the Holley carburetor on my Ford 2000 3 cylinder. However, I also replace the fuel pump and that has proven to be more difficult since I can't get the line out from the pump to the carb to stop leaking-the flange of the line looks good and the new pump looks like it should work. I'm afraid to overtighten the brass. Discovered the leak after putting the radiator back on. It is a lot of work to remove that radiator. New lines are expensive. Should I just tighten it down more?

[@jeffreygleaves2931]

I watched another video and they had a spring on the float with the warning "don't lose that spring!" I took mine apart and was in a panic because it didn't have a spring. There's not a spring on the float in this video either though. So now I'm a little confused. Are they supposed to have a spring? Did they not put them on in older carbs? Where both of ours rebuild before and someone lost the spring? I'm not seeing a spring if you buy the float separate and I don't see one in the rebuild kit.

[@kubanskiloewe]

omg i never saw a 2000 with a carburetor ! I was a young mechanic for Fords in mid 90´s and we did full repair on many Ford engines and all where Diesel engines. In 1 occasion we got a new block with new pistons in it from england and we install all the rest from teh old engine and wonder why the hell that thing wont start up and instead of firing up it always smoke white. After a hour or so our master came back from a outside field repair job and he looked the smoke, told us to take off the cyl. head and than he laughed. "Noobs the shit English sent you a block with gasoline pistons inside !" :-) Than we quickly notice the difference between the Diesel and gasoline pistons; the gasoline psitons had a central deep round groove instead of a more shallow excentric for more compression for Diesel. We changed the pistons and voila Ford 2000 runs like new ;-) I take 1 of the 3 gasoline psitons and rasp 4 grroves around the outer edge , cut the piston shirt and since than it works at home as a nice ashtray ! greetings from germany !

[@rodneysholan4470]

I find your video's very helpful .I have a 1963 ford 2000 sos and was wondering if you had eney sos video's ?

[@deanhill3328]

I need a carb !

[@ljse29]

Ok rebuilt my carburetor new plugs wire distributor cap points condenser dust cover coil points are gaped but try for ran smooth and then the bottom gasket blew back knocked the brass cover and cork gasket off anything that you can think of?

[@isiahbhvhuhjhvjkbhokmarks6659]

Could you show how to adjust brakes on Ford 3000

[@hfraat25]

Supprised to hear you say that these later style and larger tractors are still gasoline or as we say petrol. In the uk it's been many years probably the last 1950s since a larger petrol engine was used in agriculture vehicles. How late were these large or medium size tractors produced in the USA.

[@profwaldo]

What do you mean by "lube" on the brass plunger thingee parts ? Great vid(s) by the way ! You've been very helpful... THANKS !!!

[@littletractorbigjob255]

Hi I recently bought a ford 3400 gas tractor that has the same holly carb as yours in this video unfortunately after my rebuild mine still had the same problem only will run with choke out I have replaced everything in your video minus the fuel pump everything went well cleaning the passages in the carb except the long tube I could not get it cleared and I'm not sure of its supposed to when I blow air or carb cleaner from the inner orfic fluid comes out around the long stem not through it could this be the reason my tractor back fires and only runs choked thank you for your help

[@trekzilladmc]

It's funny, but just a couple of weeks ago, I was thinking that you should to a rebuild video of the Ford Holley carburetor. I know most people just replace it with the Zenith. This is nice since I have a Holley on my 4400. Why was it that the Zenith was superior?

[@davidm2645]

Rachel...just bought a 1975 Ford 2000 tractor with the three cylinder engine. It has the Zenith carb. Do you have a video for the Zenith rebuild? Thanks, David

[@corygoin9168]

Great video but I just changed a fuel pump without taking the radiator it is possible not easy but possible

[@tmsmith8939]

Rachel !! gloves, gloves , gloves . !!! your videos get better all the time !!

[@Skynd303]

I like to see a girl with dirty hands! lol

[@MrBill-wc6yo]

Question for you : is the ball for the governor linkage threaded in or pressed in ? The end socket on mine is worn out and had to replace it with an automotive type linkage connector and need to remove the ball to put the new ball in place of the old one . The new one is threaded with 10-32 threads . Can you please give me advise ?

[@nealbloxom5929]

Hey Rachael could you do an video on adjustment of the hand throttle on a ford 10 series tractor I have a 1989 ford 3910 with this issue. Thanks in advance

[@orlandofredericks]

I would like to know if I can replace the cabrator with injector pump and the spark plug with injector is it possible to do

[@irvinwittmeier5208]

!;-) Thankyou

[@brandonandkeiafink204]

I just bought a '65 ford 4000 3cyl with the Holley Carb. After starting, I have to leave it about half choked until the engine is warm before I can stop choking it. Not having any experience with gas tractors or tractors this old, would you consider this abnormal?

[@HillbillyRednecking]

Lighting is much better.

[@FerrickOxhide]

My gas 2600 starts without choke when cold and runs rich at lower rpms. Adding throttle, it stumbles some and then runs excellent. Is there an adjustment for high idle or is there something else I'm missing?

[@DanGingell]

Running rich at low RPM can be corrected on the idle adjustment shown at the end of the video (on the throat of the carburetor, not the shaft). The high idle needle could be cleaned--it is in the tube inside (however, there is no adjustment). The stumbling could be an accelerator pump that is sticking.

[@TheKimmer1969]

She could sell sand in the Sahara desert and make a bundle…… Well done, Rachel...

[@davezoom2682]

My holley is probably a genuine rebuild it has the mixture screw factory plugged any way to get round this ?

[@arthursmith3092]

my carborator has a spring on float where pin goes threw i see yrs didnt should be there or no? if you could tell me thank you

[@littletractorbigjob255]

This is the second time I have commented I need some advice please I have done everything in your video however my tractor will not start with out eather turning the screw makes no difference in its idle under load it spits and spuders please read your comments and help please

[@rogercarrico4975]

Very nice video. Can't help but wonder if gasoline powered smaller tractors will make a come back. Now that the diesels have been choked with all the emissions regulations. Making them so expensive to purchase and maintain.

[@JRP3]

Electric. I've converted a few garden tractors and my 6x6, work great, no fuel or oil to worry about, no leaks, no carb or ignition problems, they just run.

[@mauroesquibel2767]

What was the instructions Manule you recommend for that model I have 3 gas

[@va_bassin1522]

What’s is the part number to get a new Carb for a ford 2600 ? Thanks

[@kevintumblin4760]

how about a show on solenoid hookup on a ford 2000 tractor i really need help plz and thank you

[@brooklynbassfishing]

Hi Rachel. I am trying to find a rebuild kit for my Holley carb. Only numbers I see on it is 12R-3589B. Please help find right rebuild kit. Thanks

[@andrewsarles3520]

Can you put a zenith carb on and get rid of the holley carb

[@gulabkeerio1930]

i like ford tractor 4ooo