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I am trying to figure out a few things on the Ford 4000 tractor that I bought a few weeks ago. The first thing I want to figure out is the correct model so I can try to find the correct manual in order to work on this myself and also hopefully have to ask less questions here in order to minimize bugging people.
From what I can see, it looks to be a 1964 model. I found the following but cannot figure out how to decode.
Next to the starter: 1202 first row, 26418 second row
On the distributor side: 310609
Does this help figure out enough to order a manual?
Also, I found success setting up the clutch to work as a two stage clutch. I finally got the PTO to stop after adjusting the clutch. The problem now is that the clutch sits around 1:00 that I have to really put my leg back to get my foot on the clutch. I noticed that the clutch pedal has a clip on it that looks as if I should be able to take it off (possibly a spline) and move it to about 11:00 position to make it easier to use. Has anyone done this? I assume I would have to readjust the end of the clutch as the distance would be changed.
The last thing i noticed is that the distributor shaft that goes into the engine is loose enough that I can turn it by hand. Shouldn't there be some type of lock down to prevent it from turning? I remember my 73 Mustang distributor had some type of piece to lock it down.
The good news is this tractor starts on the first touch of the button with hardly any choke. Looking forward to using it this summer.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
From what I can see, it looks to be a 1964 model. I found the following but cannot figure out how to decode.
Next to the starter: 1202 first row, 26418 second row
On the distributor side: 310609
Does this help figure out enough to order a manual?
Also, I found success setting up the clutch to work as a two stage clutch. I finally got the PTO to stop after adjusting the clutch. The problem now is that the clutch sits around 1:00 that I have to really put my leg back to get my foot on the clutch. I noticed that the clutch pedal has a clip on it that looks as if I should be able to take it off (possibly a spline) and move it to about 11:00 position to make it easier to use. Has anyone done this? I assume I would have to readjust the end of the clutch as the distance would be changed.
The last thing i noticed is that the distributor shaft that goes into the engine is loose enough that I can turn it by hand. Shouldn't there be some type of lock down to prevent it from turning? I remember my 73 Mustang distributor had some type of piece to lock it down.
The good news is this tractor starts on the first touch of the button with hardly any choke. Looking forward to using it this summer.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.