Any Idea What This Is?

graham_in_NJ · Sep 4, 2020

My 59 841 with a factory loader came with some extra parts in boxes. This is one of them. Any clue what it is? Can find anywhere it would go. Cracked anyhow....

shaun wallace · Sep 4, 2020

Gland for loader cyl. Orignal oneway cyl.

Tim PloughNman Daley RIP · Sep 5, 2020

Shaun ID'g your part but parts are most likely not available anymore. FEL's were made by several suppliers so part would depend on which one you have. I know of a guy in New York who repops cast iron parts for vintage tractors and equipment. He made me some for my early '39 Ford 9N and they were exact as originals. I sent him an email to ask if he is still in business so if you want, I can pass it on to him when he replies. It is also noteworthy to mention that no FEL was ever a factory item. It and all implements were always dealer supplied accessories. The Rouge, Highland Park, and later Romeo tractor plants only built straight tractors. Different companies/suppliers/vendors built the implements. You could only buy a new tractor and/or equipment from your local Ford Tractor Dealer. If you wanted a plow, cultivator, or FEL, you ordered it and they would install the unit for you if you wanted.

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graham_in_NJ · Sep 8, 2020

Shaun is the winner. Obvious to me now! If I had any brains I would have checked my loader. Looks like it was replaced some time ago. Can't imagine why the P.O. kept it.

And Tim, I meant factory loader to imply that it was in fact a Ford loader designed for for the tractor, not some cobbled up thing attached. But thanks for sharing the history for those of us kinda new to these tractors. I enjoy reading how all this stuff was made when people cared about building a quality product.

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