Got a Ford That's all I know

Hi all! I'm new to the site and need serious guidance/help!!
I'm trying to fix my fathers Ford tractor for him. He had the oil pan off for about 7 yrs. I know that's what I said Right!!! Anyway's I have tore down the motor completely and cleaned up almost every part on the front end with 15 gal. of vinegar over a 2 1/2 wk. period. Vinegar? you say? yes "VINEGAR" Moving on to my problem.

PROBLEM:
I have no idea on the info of the tractor other than a Ford.
Serial/Model # location on top left side of transmission.
41300D
###657# "I think" I'm assuming previous owner was an idiot because they beet the ever loving snot out of it. Searching this forum and trying many different suggestions. I have come to the decision I need help PLEASE!!! I found a manual that covers from ### to 1801 models.

I'm starting to make a list of things that need replacing but, I can't replace if I don't now what to replace it with.
I can take pix's of the tractor , Give Numbers off parts.

Whatever will help you help me figure out this info.

Ask your ?'s, give your advice , I'll take it and thanks in advance for any response to this post
 
Photo would help, though the numbers you posted may or may not be serial number or model, it sounds as if its a 00 or 01 series, '55 up to '64, given your description stating these numbers were on the left side, assuming that to be when you are sitting on the tractor.
 
Post this down in the ford forum and you will have better luck getting help there
 
i agree, that number on a ford looks more like a casting number we need a pic and we can tell you then where to look for the serial number once we see what you have
 
Need a pic.

You could describe it, narrow or wide front, tall or short, where is distributor located, etc. but, a pic will be much much quicker and sure.

Ford liked to hand stamp the numbers on the left side cast iron below the air cleaner on a lot of models..... Sometimes paint covers it over or
they stamped light and can't hardly see it. But there are so many possibilities a pic is the way to go.

Paul
 
41300D

4; 4000 with a 172 cu in motor
1; built late 62 to early 65
30; light industrial; should have a solid non adjustable front axle.
0; 4 speed trans; comes standard with no PTO but it could be added as a option or later.
D; Diesel motor

The previous owner never beat the snot out of anything.
These diesel tractors are famous for leaking battery acid on those numbers and wearing them off.
You are lucky you can read as many numbers as you can.
Most likely cause the previous owner took care of it and kept the tractor washed.
 
Vinegar is a good rust remover but not good for anything else. Just use the cheaest that you can find no mater if apple or white vinegar. Have cleaned tools and cast corn planter plates with it. Also tried on rusty lard press but did not work good there as was too much grease mixed in with the rust.
 
Vinegar works so so. It is great on rust! Bottom line is your still going to have some work after it soaks for 2-5 days. I soaked the block for 5 days then pressure washed it then used a wire wheel on a drill to clean up and restore shine. Oh yeah I scraped the head surface area after soaking and it seemed simpler that way. It's much cheaper than getting it tanked and probably just as much time as taking to a shop letting them do the work and bringing it home. I prefer getting up to my neck in grease.Love hands on. By the way I used a total of 15 gal. and I'm still soaking parts in it. I'll take pictures tomorrow and post. Work hate it but gotta do it.lol
 
Hope this works
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