Jeepjeepster
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Finally getting around to attempting to work on my 75 3400. Found a local 3000 for parts so I grabbed the hydraulic lines since someone replaced my pressure line with hydraulic hose. The hose was so big they had to remove the parking brake.
Removed the parking brake from the parts tractor and upon installing it on mine, the ratchet doesnt line up. Whats going on here? It seems the original post that the ratchet pivots on is longer than the one I got from the parts tractor but it still looks like it would hardly engage. I took some measurements if someone could please check theirs to see if my pedals are bent that bad. The original stud is sitting on top of the one from the parts tractor.
Im going to put the original stud on this evening but its slightly bent, so idk if I can use it or bend it back. Should a spacer go behind the ratchet paw to keep it in place?
Second question, what is the top ball used for? Someone has zip tied a spring to it... the throttle is so tight that spring isnt doing anything useful. I cant find it on the NH parts diagrams and Ive not been able to find it on any 3000's Ive seen in person.
Last question, what paint does everyone use on their fords? Do you use primer or just use something like rustoleum or krylon? Both have ford blue and say they can be put on bare metal. Spray or gallon paint?
Thanks!
Removed the parking brake from the parts tractor and upon installing it on mine, the ratchet doesnt line up. Whats going on here? It seems the original post that the ratchet pivots on is longer than the one I got from the parts tractor but it still looks like it would hardly engage. I took some measurements if someone could please check theirs to see if my pedals are bent that bad. The original stud is sitting on top of the one from the parts tractor.
Im going to put the original stud on this evening but its slightly bent, so idk if I can use it or bend it back. Should a spacer go behind the ratchet paw to keep it in place?
Second question, what is the top ball used for? Someone has zip tied a spring to it... the throttle is so tight that spring isnt doing anything useful. I cant find it on the NH parts diagrams and Ive not been able to find it on any 3000's Ive seen in person.
Last question, what paint does everyone use on their fords? Do you use primer or just use something like rustoleum or krylon? Both have ford blue and say they can be put on bare metal. Spray or gallon paint?
Thanks!