Restoring a Ford 4000

[Randy Walker]

Guys, I have been reading the responses and it looks like the first thing I need to do is get some manuals. Next question, how do I find out exactly what I have? Is their any vin numbers I can get off the tractor to take to the local dealership to get the exact spec's of my tractor?

 

[wedge40]

(quoted from post at 13:43:26 11/09/07) Guys, I have been reading the responses and it looks like the first thing I need to do is get some manuals. Next question, how do I find out exactly what I have? Is their any vin numbers I can get off the tractor to take to the local dealership to get the exact spec's of my tractor?

Randy here is a website to help you along.
http://www.springfieldbiz.com/oaktree/index.htm
There will be area for the 4000 and it will tell you where to look for the numbers. I believe you said you have a 1965 4000. Lets start with the basics. How many cylinders does it have. If it has 3 then its 65 or newer, if it's 4 then pre 1965. There is a horizontal flat spot on the tractor in front of the starter. There you should find at least 2 sets of numbers hopefully three. Jot those down and use the above website to see what you have.

I'm thinking about doing the same thing to my 67 4000. Problem is right now I dont have a place other than OUTSIDE to work on it. I'm hoping the pole barn will get done next spring/summer. Then maybe a nice winter project.

Keep us posted as your progress. Oh and dont forget the pictures.

Wedge

 

[GlenIdaho]

Randy;

In your previous post you said it was a 1965 4000. When going to the dealer all you'll need is the model number and year. The model number will tell you how your tractor is equipped and the serial number will give you the exact year it was made.

The first 4000's were made from 62-64 and they basically look like the 100 series. The model and serial numbers are located on the flat spot of the transmission just behind the starter.

In 65 the looks changed. I'm not positive, but the model and serial numbers may be in the same location.

If you go to the site listed below you'll find info on how to break down your tractor model number and will know what you have. This site is courtesy of John In La who designed it. You'll note at the top it talks about the 100 series tractors, just scroll down and you'll find the info on the thousand series.

Also, try the "springfieldblitz" site previously given to you. Hope this helps you.


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[Larry NCKS]

On pre '65 tractors there is a horizintal flat spot BEHIND the starter on the bell housing. In FRONT of the starter there is just air in order to facilitate removal of the starter. I didn't know post 65 tractors had ID in this spot, but then I'm not all that familiar with them.

 

[awhtx]

If you have a 4 cylinder 4000 you can identify and decode it by using John Smith's or John in LA's website. If you have a 3 cylinder 4000 you can identify and decode it using the springfieldbiz website. Regardless of which style 4000 you have the ID numbers will be found stamped in the transmission housing just aft of the starter. On a 4 cyl 4000 the starter is found on the left side of the engine (as viewed from the operator's seat) and on the 3 cyl 4000 the starter is on the right side of the engine.
When you locate your numbers post them on this forum and we'll do the decoding for you.

 

[Randy Walker]

Thanks for the help, I plan on looking at the tractor tomorrow. As soon as I get the numbers I will post them.

 

[wedge40]

(quoted from post at 21:21:34 11/09/07) Thanks for the help, I plan on looking at the tractor tomorrow. As soon as I get the numbers I will post them.

Randy, take a camera with you.

 

[Randy Walker]

I found two sets of numbers and the Ford 4000 is really a Ford 3000. The first set of numbers is C6NN-4024 U, this set was under the seat. The second set of numbers was on the transmission and they are C5NN-706 B4.