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    55 Ford 960 3 pt stopped raising

    So I was using the bush hog on the 55 ford 960 As I had the rotary cutter raised I noticed the 3pt was lowering slowly then suddenly it would jer k. It would do this every 8-10 seconds I mowed for 45 minutes then suddenly the 3pt just dropped all the way and would not raise. I had fluid, I...
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    Grandpas JD G

    Like I said, I'm not selling. I am helping him sell It's not a choice of mine to make Tin and tires and paint are great shape. Not used muchv
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    Grandpas JD G

    He owned it for 20 years. No not one of his originals. Those we are keeping. He bought the G cause it was cheap and helped a neighbor out. Not anything sentimental Besides, he is selling it not me. I'm helping him sell it
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    48 ford 8N decals

    I chatted with John Smith and he said this was best place to find decal info and placement? where did factory decals go on 8N in 1948 was the red ford decal just on front hood? or fenders also any info on other decal placement?
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    Grandpas JD G

    I understand And we debated on keeping it also. But between grandpa and my dad, I have 8 tractors. I need to stop somewhere plus gpa wants to take the $$ and use it for something (never told me what)
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    8N steering

    Lifted front end, and steers like butter It was Dads first tractor, then he restored when he retired. Cannot see buying another just for steering He almost finished restoring the 55 960, which has power steering. So Ill focus on finishing that. But still need to keep running the 8N as it...
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    1955 Ford 960 headlight housing

    can you pm me or email me Tim?
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    Grandpas JD G

    My 93 yr old grandfather has always wanted a new tractor but never did get one, until last week. He bought a 2016 Case 75C Cab tractor. He tinkers with the loader and cuts his CRP couple times a year. Awesome toy for him and well deserved He wants to sell his 1948 John Deer G. I told him that I...
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    1955 Ford 960 headlight housing

    Tim I don't see ur email in profile Can you respond with price of headlights? [email protected]
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    8N steering

    Ok so the Jackson kit may not be a bad investnent after all
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    1955 Ford 960 headlight housing

    Anyone know where I can find the front two headlight housings -repop) Seem to be very tough to locate.. I see some worklights out there for sale, but what is the worklight? Is that the rear light facing drawbar and 3pt? its ready for a repaint, but want to just replace these housings...
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    8N steering

    My father restored our 8N before he passed. And I use it for deer food plots and its great little tractor. But steering is so tough to turn. (I have one arm) Is it possible, or in better words, where do I check if something was over tightened? Is there a spec I should go through on each tie rod...
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    55 Ford 960 Tricycle Help

    The guy who helped my father do the restore took apart pedestal to see the gears were tapered, and seals were bad. Besides, most of steering system was rebuilt. It does have a rebuilt power steering unit. What is the talk about replacing with two piece? Is a 2 piece pedestal easier to get...
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    engine id

    as u sit on the tractor, just in front your clutch foot is a flat spot on back of engine (waist high) Stamped are numbers I have a 1955 960 so it reads 960 42410 First number 6** - Four wheel utility type with adjustable front axle, 134 ci gas or LP-gas engine 7** - High clearance row crop...
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    55 Ford 960 Tricycle Help

    When my 900 is going down the road straight, the two front wheels wobble. I was told the gears in the tricycle front end are bad I know I need to replace upper/lower seals. I am Still trying to find those. But what about the gears? Is it called the Sector Gear and Shaft Assembly? A very hard to...
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