Ford3000project
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hi all,
I have an Old Ford 3000 that I’ve always been meaning to fix up. I remember it running around 10 years ago but probably hasn’t been started since. It was left outside for 7 years and is in a shed for the last 3.
I’ve watched some of the YouTube videos on restoring them but I’d be fairly useless mechanically. Id just love to get the tractor started and running, not even moving but just to get the engine going firstly.
I know I’ve to turn the engine first to see if it’s seized, I’ve put a small wrench on the nut at the front and tried to pull clockwise, should it be fairly free? Do I’ve to take the pulley off it first? I didn’t use too much force but it didn’t turn.
I must get a battery, drain and replace fuel, add oil, fill radiator and add oil to the air filter before starting. Anything else I must do (assuming it’s not seized) ? Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!
I have an Old Ford 3000 that I’ve always been meaning to fix up. I remember it running around 10 years ago but probably hasn’t been started since. It was left outside for 7 years and is in a shed for the last 3.
I’ve watched some of the YouTube videos on restoring them but I’d be fairly useless mechanically. Id just love to get the tractor started and running, not even moving but just to get the engine going firstly.
I know I’ve to turn the engine first to see if it’s seized, I’ve put a small wrench on the nut at the front and tried to pull clockwise, should it be fairly free? Do I’ve to take the pulley off it first? I didn’t use too much force but it didn’t turn.
I must get a battery, drain and replace fuel, add oil, fill radiator and add oil to the air filter before starting. Anything else I must do (assuming it’s not seized) ? Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!