Ford 8000

[Justin Williams]

How difficult is it to replace the pto clutch on a Ford 8000 tractor without a cab? Just bought tractor and pto quits under load.

 

[JAC FARMING]

not very hard. just split it and have all access to it.

 

[Fordfarmer]

Thats a hydraulic pto clutch, so I'd check the pressure before I split it.

 

[usetofarm]

I grew up farming with a 8000 (and others). You really have to keep a clean filter on the PTO. Also, the 1970 models had the "Whale Oil" PTO problem. Basically the inside paint lining of the transmission area pealed off and plugged the hydro system including the PTO.

If you split the tractor, it is not too hard to replace clutch. But getting it back together is tricky. As a last note, the 401 engine is a hell of a puller (for its generation, as a diesel it has unusual CUI displacment for HP). If you have a thought about adding a turbo you should consider replacing the main jack shaft while apart. It's a little bigger and simply replaces the non-turbo shaft (the 9000 had a slightly bigger shaft).

Other wise good tractor. My dad still runs the thing today.