joethetractorguy
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Hi, new to the forum, but have been reading for a long time. I recently purchased a Ford 7600, serial # FA215C-1KO1B-C677263 (1981 with 268 Blue Power Special engine). I have been replacing the PTO shaft and sleeve, as they were missing when I bought the tractor. The odd thing is, although I have read numerous times on this and other forums, this tractor does NOT have a Load Monitor. It also does not have Dual Power, just an 4-speed with Hi/Low. It is also painted yellow! It seems to be a tractor that Ford never built. I have not seen or heard of another one like it, even on the interweb. There are no levers for dual power, and the Three-Point lever does not have a Load Monitor position. I am baffled. Is it possible Ford would have built an early 7610 and put 7600 tin on it? The date code states 12th month/81. Anyone who could chime in on this please do. Thanks in advance!