Will the 1966 Ford 3000 Tractor start after sitting for a Year

Today we try to start the 1966 Ford 3000 tractor. Will it start?, I sure hope so. time is running out for me to get the young chestnut trees planted in the chestnut orchard.
After tinkering with the tractor and realizing the ignition is bad, I try jumping the solenoid, charging the batter, checking wires, tightening gas lines and a few other things. So in the end did the ford tractor start? You will have to watch and see.
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[@kapperoutdoors]

Wow that thing is a relic! At least you got it running again best of luck with getting it back out in the field

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

It runs good and starts right up, well usually, its been sitting for a year now.

[@HuntingandStuffwithJandJ]

It's always something... Great video

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

You got that right!

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

LOL We all have a language slip now and then! Glad you got it running :)

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

I try to watch it when videoing, lol, not running yet.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Nothing like hearing them fire up after sitting for a while!

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

You got that right, wish I could have used it more this year.

[@kindolgentleman3109]

That’s quite a nice piece of history you have there! Thanks for sharing

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

It really is, I like the old tractors.

[@kindolgentleman3109]

@@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors yes!

[@FourSonsOffGridHomestead]

I think this is the best compliment you can give any content provider. I watch all your commercials.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Wow, thank you! and you are right, it dont get better than that.

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

i am glad to see get it started and thanks for sharing. stay safe and have a great day as well

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thank you, but its not running yet.

[@TNOG511]

That is Awesome it still Runs..

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Almost, we never got it to stay running, lol

[@PerryCountyWhitetails]

Oh yeah pruning shears to clean the battery terminals 😀 love it brother. That's called run what ya brung haha. 👍👍

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

After i did this i realized i did have the battery terminal cleaner with me, lol

[@YogiHollowFarm]

Still watching but I’m gonna say it will start right up! 👍

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Well, it started a few times, lol

[@YogiHollowFarm]

@@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors lol

[@flowerfolkfarm3553]

Ohhhhh Joey I was cheering for ya my friend!!! I had no idea what you were doing with the motor but it looked hard mate!!! 😂😂 but you persevered so great job even if you still had some gasoline issues….. sending blessings !!!! 🐝🌻💝🦋 x

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thanks 👍, I was hoping to plant some trees, but it didn't work out as planned.

[@VisionAcresHomestead]

She’s a beaut!! We look forward to seeing more from y’all! Thanks for sharing!

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thank you, It runs, I promise, just been sitting for a while.

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Glad you got it to fire for a bit. Sitting is hard on equipment but that's part of it. With your distance from the property and other things going on I'm sure it's hard to find time for everything. I hope the neighbor can help you out...

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Hi Dave, if I would have had the parts and more time I would have got it running. The neighbor got it going, the battery needed charging more and the ignition was changed. he also found a loose wire, its running now and I was hoping to plant trees this weekend, but its pouring and suppose to rain all weekend.

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

That old equipment is tough and made to run forever for the most part A little tweaking here and there and it will be purring like a kitten. Take care and have a blessed weekend my friend.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thank you Tony, You are right, I just have to find time to mess with it.

[@MontsFamilyHomestead]

Brother when you out in the field and nothings seems to work you do what you have to do to make it work, start and run. I think those tractors have a natural safety switch that might keep it form getting power from the key switch to the starter solenoid. Thanks for sharing.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

we got it running on the latest tractor video. Still not running 100% , think it has dirt and rust in the tank.

[@twinbrookacres]

It sounds good when running! A few minor repairs and she'll be good as new.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thank you, we got it running but shuts off once in a while. We have determined it has sludge and rust in the fuel tank. when I get a chance I will be cleaning the tank.

[@HuntYourWay]

Story of my life...im always working on something broke down.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

me too, and now its running but its raining all weekend. so still no planting.

[@LivinMNOutdoors]

It's hard to beat a good ole Ford tractor. We got a real old Ford 8n. Great video.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

I love the old tractors, this one needs a little TLC, I just cant seem to get any time to mess with it.

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

I don't know.... You commented on my video that we were doing things beyond your capabilities.. then I watch you tinkering with an old Ford tractor... Looks like you have some good capabilities to me. Gas engines need 3 things, good fuel, hot spark (at the right time) and clean air... As for getting it to turn over... Well, I see some comments about the neutral start switch. They go bad, just like anything else. You are right, tedious work, but it's not difficult. Sounds like it runs pretty good 👍 born in a good year too👍😁

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

I can tinker a little, and yep, the neutral safety switch is giving us problems too. Luckily I just need to move the shifter a little to get it to turn over. I really wish I had more time to mess with it at a slower pace. It always seems i am rushed when I have to do something on the farm.

[@geekygardens]

It's ALIVE! Give it a bit of TLC and it'll keep going forever.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Well, almost, We never got it to stay running.

[@geekygardens]

@@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors Keep at it Joey, you'll get there!

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Great video! I just love this stuff! Always wanted to start tinkering with an old tractor, but so many other things get in the way. Love that old Ford blue 👍

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thank you, I wish I would have had more time, i know we would have figured it out.

[@georgesilverhawkstrailcame2297]

Love old tractors. My grandfather hand a 1940s Ford Tractor, and was still using it when in the mid-1960s he bought a used Massey (think that's the correct spelling), and I believe it was a 1960 tractor. Both tractors when still running great when he sold his farm and retired in 1985. Don't know if it's your issue, but my Sears 12v battery charger does that if the battery had drained too low to properly/safely recharge it. Hope you get thing worked out and get that old girl running and you get to planting.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

that was most likely the issue with the charger. took it and had it checked, it was fine just needed charging. thanks for the info.

[@GeorgiaTrappingandFishing]

That’s great brother! I really expected you to get it running! I was more worried about ya getting stung or bit uncovering it lol. I sure enjoyed it! 😊👍👏👏👏

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

I thought for sure I would at least see a bee nest. You got to look around everything here when it sits a while. One day i had my foot up on the hitch of the trailer spraying my shoes and pants legs with tick repellent. next thing I know bees are falling out of the hitch. Had to go get the bee spray.

[@Pennies_on_the_dollar]

Man yeah, persistence pays off!!! It very possibly could be the netural safety switch for the selecto speed, not letting crank right at times. Best to probably replace that whole bowl assembly and line, they are notorious. Get it fixed, it sits for a few days, go back it's pouring gas🤦 So nice to see you back up there Mr Joey, sorry I was late..notifications slipped by. Can't wait to see more.of this tractor!!

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Neutral safety is one of the original problems when I got the tractor. you have to wiggle the shifter to get it to start. Seems this time it was the battery, ignition and a loose wire. Neighbor got it started for me but now its raining all weekend. I cant win.

[@Pennies_on_the_dollar]

@@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors Well that's good you got it!! Man, I know what you mean Mr Joey, had a great day planned and everything decided to break down today here! Rain coming in next week too😟

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

@@Pennies_on_the_dollar Nelson, you should stop by and give Joey a hand with it. You've gotten pretty good at fixing 💩👍😎

[@Pennies_on_the_dollar]

@@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin I have had my share of stuff to repair!!!😆😆🤣🤣

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Hahaha, I had a Harley that I needed to carry an Allen wrench on my key chain so I could jump the solenoid to start it ( I was too cheap to buy a new solenoid ) With a little effort you got the old girl started up but no go on continuing to run. If you hadn’t run it in a year maybe the gas has gone bad ( hate the ethanol they put in gas these days ). Good luck getting it figured out Joey. Give our best to Kris ! Hope she’s doing well.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thanks Don, It might be the gas, I am thinking that too. And I filled it up when I parked it, lol definitely needs an ignition or a wire replaced somewhere, Have a good one.

[@PaulOtis]

Make sure some damn rodent didn't chew on your wires! lol. I really want an antique tractor but my mechanical skill level is 0. Thanks for sharing Joey! Looking forward to hear and see that old girl running again.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thanks Paul, I was hoping it would start up so I could plant some trees, but the tractor had other plans, lol

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Great video, Joey! That was fun to watch. A little more time on that ignition and fuel system and she'll be purring like usual! :) Thanks for sharing - David

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Hi David, yeah, I just wish I had more time to spend there. got some stuff going on here at home so not making it there much right now.

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

@@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors I heard that man. I have a list of 15-20 projects I want to get done before it starts raining here every day in WA. Thanks again and see you on the next one!

[@squirrellyacres]

If its not one thing its another, hope you have good luck getting the tractor repaired and its not too costly.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thank you, everything costs money, but hopefully not too much

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Even though it is not running now I think you did a great job getting as far as you did, it is not easy working on equipment that has not run for a long time and working on them in a field. I am sure it will not too much more to get it running well. I love old equipment and I am sure it will still be running long after anything bought new today

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

I felt like I was close, just all the stores around us are closed on sundays. Bad part about having property in small town USA. only thing open is walmart and ORiellys. both are about 15 miles away. I think a few more hours and I would have had it.

[@ReturningtoBasics]

Joey, I'm surprised you actually did get your tractor to start. You need to replace the starter solenoid, and the reason your battery charger was cutting off on that other battery is because the battery has gone bad from setting up and not being kept charged. There's nothing you can do to save a battery when that happens so you need to replace it. If you can find a Battery Outfitters in your area they sell 'blem' batteries. I have a Group 48 on my Ford 3000. It is much more affordable than a new battery and works great. Those Ford 3000's are tough and great tractors.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Hey Neal, Took the battery and had it checked out, they said battery was fine just needed a charge. changed the spark plugs and wires, changed the ignition and it fired up. Still have an issue with it shutting off when moving around quickly. As long as I drive slow it stays running. I believe it is due to sludge in the fuel tank. I will try to clean it out later this year. I also sent you an email.

[@nealwvickers]

@@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors put a big magnet on the bottom of your tank, at one end, and it will catch all the rust and keep it from clogging your carb.

[@homegrowncountryhomeplace]

That Ford tractor still runs good after all them years. Get your ignition problem fixed and you will have fixed, Hard to beat the older equipment. Have a Blessed Day Friend! Justin

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thanks Justin, I felt like I was close, just ran out of time.

[@EssayonsFG]

Gotta say, pretty much anything made in 1966 that runs that well is quality built. You'll get it going eventually.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thanks Rob, I know I will get it soon

[@MaxxadTV]

Keep going fam

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Will do

[@CanterburyTrailsFarm]

Catch up day! :)

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Yay!

[@daveshsb]

Good try there Joey, it is hard to diagnose and fix a vehicle all in one day anymore. Parts are hard to find and for me it usually involves a couple of things...so multiple parts are needed. Hopefully your neighbor can get it going! Enjoyed the video - have a great weekend!!👍👍👍

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thanks Dave, yeah and hard when all the stores in small town USA close at noon on Saturday and not open on Sunday. that makes it tough to get anything done.

[@OutandaboutoutdoorswithRon]

Spit and sputter but what did you expect leaving It set like that for a whole year.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

yep, it happens. have more important stuff on my plate right now. so the tractor had to take a back seat. But i got it running now and planted some trees with it on Sunday.

[@kenwhitehead9767]

A totally dead battery sometimes won’t take a charge unless you jump it with another battery for a little bit. Then the battery charger will work. Don’t ask me why. That’s just the way it is.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thanks for the tip Ken, I appreciate it.

[@WildcatHollowFarm]

Sucks that you have to go through stuff like this in addition the major things that you are going through.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

yep, but we got it running. It still shuts off once in a while, has rust in the tank. need to clean it soon.

[@JohnAmes]

It's a Ford you'll get it

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Thanks John

[@glenengland906]

bad-battery

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

it was a couple things, Battery was good. Changed the ignition and spark plugs and wires and it started.