ford hundred series engine repair

wjkrostek · Jul 4, 2012

I have a hundred series tractor that is seized up do to lack of oil. I assume that I have to break the tractor in half to take the engine out. So I can break it down and find all the problems I have. Are there any tips you can give me from your experience that will help me so I don't have to make mistakes in attempting this operation. Can you enumerate all the things I need to check so I don't over look any thing. I have never attempted this before. Is there a place to hook up an oil pressure gage. If I would of had one I would of never got into this problem. Thanks for your time.

ShadetreeRet · Jul 5, 2012

Well, let's face it, either you didn't check the oil level often enough, or the gauge wasn't working properly. OR, on the other hand, and I have suffered this myself, a bearing failed and caused the engine to seize. To be honest, I am not too familiar with said series, but in most instances, you can drop the oil pan and pull the head and get a pretty good idea of the damage. I have found from years of personal experience, that a good service manual, (factory service manual if possible) is an invaluable asset, whether you are a novice at this type of repair or a seasoned mechanic. One other thing, don't let it scare you, if you are scared to tackle it, you have two strikes against you already. Go at it with a positive attitude, but with caution, (this is where a good manual is valuable) and you should have a successful learning experience. Then you can sit back on a nail keg at the local hardware and say, " Well, by golly, when my tractor locked up,------" Get the picture?
And good luck.

RBnSC · Jul 5, 2012

The oil pressure fitting is on the right side of the engine behind the hydraulic pump. Everything is fairly simple I rebuilt the engine in Dads 800 when I was 12. I did it all myself except for installing the sleaves. If you post your questions on the Ford Forum you will find lots of knowledgeable and friendly people.
Ron

Ultradog MN · Jul 5, 2012

You really ought to have a manual. At the very least the I&T FO20 manual. Click on the link below.
Back in the 70s when everyone still had Volkswagens there was a manual titled "How to keep your VW alive - a manual for the complete idiot" by John Muir.
One of the things I took away from that manual was his advice to take the manual and read it cover to cover - like a novel. Then when you have a particular question or repair you know if it is covered and also have some idea where to look for it and can study that section more closely.
FO 20 manual

Anonymous-0 · Jul 5, 2012

Oil pressure gauges ain't necessarily gonna save you, some AF could have leaked in from a blown head gasket, and done in the bearings, or several other causes coulda caused it. My advice would be a manual, read it, lots of wood cribbing, to hold up the halves of the tractor, use it! Start taking the motor apart, and play detective, as you go.

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