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  1. ‘55 ford 640 with loader and backhoe
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    For sale ‘55 ford 640 with loader and backhoe

    1955 ford 640 utility tractor (S/n 436323) with original dealer installed wagner WF3FF loader and Sherman 54C100 backhoe Condition: Starts, runs and stops. Goes forward and reverse— all gears and clutch are working. Tires hold air. Has new battery. No major leaks. All functions of Loader...
    $1,950.00
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    Wagner FEL cylinder help

    Thx for the responses. Special thx to fritz for the ebay lead. Not sure how I missed than when I looked the other day. Regarding Surplus center: great resource. easy to search and helpful product support people. In my case-the closest match would have required some minor modifications (add...
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    Wagner FEL cylinder help

    I have a ‘55 ford 640 with a Wagner WF3FF loader that I’m selling. In the process of getting it ready to advertise—the bucket tilt hydraulic cylinder suddenly started to leak fluid. On inspection I see that the end of the cast steel head gland ( not sure of correct term- may be the rod gland...
  4. 1959 ford 841 with FEL
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    For sale 1959 ford 841 with FEL

    For sale— 1959 Ford 841 farm tractor with front end loader. Starts and runs. 4 speed transmission. Power steering. Needs maintenance (adjustments, lubrication, updating, repairs, etc.). Has the typical amount of leaks. Being sold as-is /where-is. Pix available. Located in Trevor/salem lakes WI...
    $3,250.00
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    800 series serial # ?

    Jeff- found it- appreciate your post/ help. You hit the nail on the head. I was looking on the wrong surface. It’s clearly stamped 841 above the serial number . The s/n is less clear but it’s likely 77826. Not that it matters but middle digit could be a 2,3,8 or 9 That would be MFR year...
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    800 series serial # ?

    Morning. I have what I believe is a late ‘50s ford 800 series. Looking for help to nail down the model / year. It’s my understanding that the serial number should on the left side of tractor on the flat surface adjacent to the starter but I don’t see anything there ( see pix) … or any other...
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    Ford 800 no spark / mystery part

    Thx for your replies. I learned something new today. The coil is an OD-060 which appears to be a 6v unit. If I understand this: - I could upgrade the coil to a 12v unit and do away with the permanently do away ballast resistor-Yes? - for short term test purposes, I could bypass the...
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    Ford 800 no spark / mystery part

    Howdy. Happy USA independence day! I have what i believe is a late 1950’s ford 800 series that lives under tarp outside. Last time I ran it was 3 years ago when it started and ran great. At that time I added fuel stabilizer and ran it dry. Yesterday I Charged battery, added fresh fuel and...
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    '55 640 suddently running rough

    Dug into the rough running today. Checked sparkly all 4 wires?if there was spark?it was not visible. I saved the condenser from last tune-up. Swapped it and she fired up and ran right. Thanks to everyone for your help. David G hit the nail on the head. I then shut it off and checked spark...
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    sherman BH bucket removal

    Thanks. Which pin is which? Is the back pin closest to the piston? In my pix?is the back pin the one on left?
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    '55 640 suddently running rough

    Thanks for the response. Visual inspection of points, rotor and inside cap showed all contact areas clean and shiny?no pitting, charring or excess wear. I?m pretty sure they were all new about a year ago-maybe 30 hours is run time on them since changing.
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    '55 640 suddently running rough

    Thx for the tips.i will check spark and fuel flow at carb on Saturday. I did check air filter as part of my trouble shooting and oil looked clean.
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    '55 640 suddently running rough

    Thanks for the tips. Weird that the -condition of the bushing would change suddenly. I will check spark On Saturday.
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    sherman BH bucket removal

    Removing bucket only. Understood-thanks for your help.
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    '55 640 suddently running rough

    I did NOT check spark but will do so. I'm a little embarrased to ask--what is the best practice / procedure for checking spark?
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