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    69 Ford 4000 Diesel Won't Start

    Agreed. I've checked all of the connections (visibly and with a DVM) and made sure that they're clean and tight.
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    69 Ford 4000 Diesel Won't Start

    I cleaned the battery terminals when I replaced the battery. There was some oxidation, but no corrosion. Battery reads 12.3 VDC with the negative terminal disconnected Battery reads 12.3 VDC with the negative terminal connected Voltage reads 12.3 VDC through the wire (disconnected) to the...
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    69 Ford 4000 Diesel Won't Start

    Continuity was checked in hops. First, battery to switch. Then I checked the switch in all positions for open or closed between terminal 1 (battery) and all other terminals. I replaced the wiring harness and ignition switch a few years ago. The wire from the switch to the the starter...
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    69 Ford 4000 Diesel Won't Start

    Hey all. I went to start her up a couple weeks ago after sitting all winter and nothing happened. I figured dead battery and charged it. Still nothing, so I load tested the battery and then replaced it. Still will not start - not even a click. I traced the wiring through with a DVM and I...
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    Old MH Square Baler ID

    I tried rotating the flywheel in both directions. It doesn't turn freely - only as far as gear lash will allow. How much force should it take to turn the flywheel? What could cause it not to turn?
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    Old MH Square Baler ID

    Hey all. I have an old Massey Harris baler which was left for dead on this property we just bought. It's a MH No. ? Of course the decal is worn away and I can't find a plate with year / model / SN, etc. Anyone recognize this beast? I'd like to use it if it can be made functional...
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    Ford 4000 Questions

    The tractor is a '69 Ford 4000. It's a 3 cyl diesel, 8 speed manual with a loader. It's also been retrofitted to a class I 3-point hitch. I've changed the oil & filter, flushed the radiator and I want to change the transmission oil and the rear axle fluid. What oil do I use for...
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    Wood Chipper Question

    I'm in the market for a PTO driven Class 1 mountable wood chipper. It'll hang on a Ford 4000. I have a lot of dead fall to clear up and am having some land cleared, so I'll have plenty of green limbs, too. Any thoughts out there regarding good brands?
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    '69 4000 Tachometer

    Thanks Willy. That's pretty much the same diagram that I found. Good to know that the "sense" is no longer necessary to connect.
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    '69 4000 Tachometer

    So, the alternator has 3 terminals: Battery, Field and Sense. I only have wires for battery and field in the new harness. What do I do with sense? I've read that some people are wiring that terminal to the hot terminal on their fuel pump or starter motor.
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    '69 4000 Tachometer

    I don't know that it's that exact cable, but it looks the same. I assume that this cable also drives the hour meter?
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    '69 4000 Tachometer

    Posted too quickly. Thanks Sunbeam. Great suggestion - I hadn't considered that alternators with tach drives were available. Still a lot for me to learn. What about this? http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/Ford-4000_12-Volt-Conversion-Kit_6X10300ALTH.html I'm assuming that the "tach drive"...
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    '69 4000 Tachometer

    Interesting. I looked up the alternator here: http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/Massey-Ferguson-165_Alternator_ADR0327.html The tach cable I have has a threaded end which screws onto the generator.
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    '69 4000 Tachometer

    I found out why my tach doesn't work. The cable has been disconnected and tucked up under the cowling behind the regulator. I guess this was done because the tractor has an alternator. Two questions: I'm rewiring the tractor with a new wiring harness. Currently, there are no wires connected...
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    Won't stay running

    Not storming here yet, but it's threatening. I'm 20mi N of Columbia (Ridgeway).
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    Won't stay running

    If it's not a fuel starvation problem, it might be thermal/electrical. If your wiring harness is sitting on the block, maybe something is expanding under heat and cutting out?
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    1969 Ford 4000 Diesel Wiring Harness

    Makes sense on cutting and cobbling. As many have said about lights, I doubt I'll use them often, but I want them available in case I need them. The old front lights are completely corroded. The reflector (silvering) has pulled away from the housings, so I've ordered new FORD style lights...
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    1969 Ford 4000 Diesel Wiring Harness

    Yes it does. It didn't seem to do anything, though. I crawled under the tractor and learned that it's just a pawl to hold the left brake pedal engaged. So it does work. It's just not shown in the manual that I have and the brake that is shown isn't there, or has a cover plate over the...
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    1969 Ford 4000 Diesel Wiring Harness

    I'm planning to use this tractor to power a wood chipper. I'd like to be able to set a brake while the tractor is running in neutral. I don't like the idea of using the FEL bucket and the chipper frame as brakes. How do you guys do it with no parking brake?
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    1969 Ford 4000 Diesel Wiring Harness

    Well, I'm not uploading them because they're way too big. If anyone wants them, PM me and I'll email them to you.
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