We hauled in a new project last week - a Ford 3000 Diesel tractor. Having over 100 Farmall tractors, this is definitely a change of pace! For some reason the tractor was left out in the elements for the last 3 years and the engine became stuck and the steering became stuck. We have pulled the head and it doesn't look too bad. No ridges on the cylinder walls and we honed the cylinders (basically a cleaning of the rust) and now we are letting the engine soak with a mixture of transmission fluid and acetone for a week - trying to turn it over each day. The #1 piston was flush with the top of the block, and It did move a tiny bit so I think it will be ok once we get the engine to move freely. We were going to have the head re-done but it actually looks good. Was told the tractor ran great, but they just let it sit. Fingers crossed it will be a good tractor!! Going to order a new manifold for it and see soon I hope!
Feel free to chime in if you see something I'm missing, or have any suggestions with this tractor. First time working on a Ford 3-cyl Diesel. We have one (1995 model) that we bought new, but have never done anything to it but change the battery. I downloaded the service manual and it will be a big help.
Feel free to chime in if you see something I'm missing, or have any suggestions with this tractor. First time working on a Ford 3-cyl Diesel. We have one (1995 model) that we bought new, but have never done anything to it but change the battery. I downloaded the service manual and it will be a big help.