Ford 3000 tractor problems

Feb 27, 2017 · Feb 27, 2017. #1. I've been experiencing some problems with my 3000's hydraulics. The symptoms are: - erratic lift, sometimes it will/sometimes it won't. - when mowing, occasionally the deck will lower on its own, causing no little amount of frustration -- not to mention pasture damage. With the tractor running and as i move the selector to ...

Jul 25, 2017. #1. Don't know how to explain it any better than I did above. I have a 3000 and a 3600 sounds like you are trying to make it more complex than it really is. It's almost a straight shot over the fuel tank, over the top of the engine with a …Oct 12, 2021 · Well-known Member. Oct 12, 2021. #1. Your bottom gate needs to be moved ahead (left in the picture) to align with the slot on the middle rail, the top rail slot needs to be back (to right)to align with the center slot, and that will put it into neutral in all gears. This condition is caused by a worn end on the shifter, and sloppy shifting will ... #1. guessing here, but either the shifter end is worn, or the ball socket that the shifter sits in,,, is worn letting the shift raise up a bit. Try to shift in a square pattern to …Tractor. Ford 3000, 4400 & 4500TLB Case 830 Case 350 dozer. When your pulling off the lift cover to get to the filter, sometimes the pressure tube oring gets stuck in the lift cover, it's on the right side. When you have the cover up a little bit (1/4" or so), take a screw and tap it back down "lightly" in to position.Mar 31, 2018 · Ford 3000 hydraulic lift problems. I've had problems with the hydraulic lift arms on my tractor before being very jerky coming up. I finally found that the single spool valve with detents wasn't in its middle (home) position. That was almost a year ago. The lift arms rarely get used, so I don't know when it started, but today they won't come up ... Oct 19, 2023 · Ford 3000 fuel problem. I am working on a friend's Ford 3000 that was left sitting for a couple of years. First saw it was not getting fuel so cleaned out the tank valve filter, put in fresh fuel. The feed pump seemed to be very weak, so I put on an electric fuel.pump to try and get it started and moved to my house from where it was sitting. I have a 1969 Ford 3000 gas tractor with about 2410 hours on it. The tachometer recently stopped working. I pulled the gauge cluster, disconnected the tach cable from the tach and started the tractor. The shaft in the cable spun. I reconnected the cable to the tach and reinstalled the cluster. The tach worked for about 2 hours and the quit ...

#1. I've been experiencing some problems with my 3000's hydraulics. The symptoms are: - erratic lift, sometimes it will/sometimes it won't. - when mowing, …The Ford Escape 2.0 EcoBoost is a popular compact SUV known for its impressive performance and fuel efficiency. However, like any vehicle, it may experience some issues over time. ...Mar 15, 2024 · New User. Mar 14, 2024. #1. I have a Ford 3000 that I have a hydraulic pressure problem with. I am completely stumped at this point. I pressure checked at the pump, before it was rebuilt. I could get 500 psi. Rebuilt the pump, thoroughly. Pressure checked it again after rebuild at the same spot, and now I have less pressure than I had before. Rachel will help take the guesswork out of the hydraulic system on a Ford 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 tractor or early 2000/4000 tractor with four-cylinder gas e...3000 Tractor so I purchased a new dual clutch kit. 1112-6061 on YT. I replaced the rear main seal, pilot bearing, and throw-out bearing. After. installation, the clutch will not. release/disengage. The throw-out bearing seems to. travel …Welcome to the tractor forum. ... Ford 3000's listed in salvage. Attachments. nh-67519-21633-67519-322610 (1).pdf. 229.6 KB Views: 723. nh-67519-21633-67519-665950 (1).pdf ... change out the o rings that are on that knob I was able to pull it out because that what what I first thought was the problem after I welded on it but …2383 posts · Joined 2014. #2 · Aug 23, 2019. Just personal opinion here, but in my estimation the PTO clutch on ANY tractor should not slip under load. A certain amount of slippage during the engagement process, yes, depending on the type/style of clutch (or clutch pack), but once fully engaged the clutch should be capable of pulling the ...Ford 3000 Technical Specifications. Ford 3000 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1965 – 1975. Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 3000 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, …

Jul 25, 2017. #1. Don't know how to explain it any better than I did above. I have a 3000 and a 3600 sounds like you are trying to make it more complex than it really is. It's almost a straight shot over the fuel tank, over the top of the engine with a …May 5, 2020. #1. I have 1972 Ford 3000 gas tractor that is giving me a fit. This tractor has problem when you give it the throttle. It misses and pops back into the intake. It has new plugs, plug wires & the carb was rebuilt. It has a electronic ignition conversion in the distributer. If anyone has any ideas what the problem might be any and ...Oct 19, 2023 · Ford 3000 fuel problem. I am working on a friend's Ford 3000 that was left sitting for a couple of years. First saw it was not getting fuel so cleaned out the tank valve filter, put in fresh fuel. The feed pump seemed to be very weak, so I put on an electric fuel.pump to try and get it started and moved to my house from where it was sitting. supton Discussion starter. 14 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Jul 8, 2022. I have a 1970 Ford 3000 I purchased a several months ago. As the title states, the tractor has no power steering when making right turns. Upon purchasing I replaced the filter in the power steering pump and the steering shaft seal, as fluid was pouring out of the steering ... Currently there is malfunction. Motor will not start. Could anybody help me identify a source of problem? Starter failure - Change or refit. Clogging in the fuel line - Flush and clean the fuel pipe. There is dirt in the fuel filter - Replace it. Piston ring failure - Must be repaired. I use the same model. I have a 1969 Ford 3000 gas tractor with about 2410 hours on it. The tachometer recently stopped working. I pulled the gauge cluster, disconnected the tach cable from the tach and started the tractor. The shaft in the cable spun. I reconnected the cable to the tach and reinstalled the cluster. The tach worked for about 2 hours and the …

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Baker & Sons Equipment Company. Lewisville, Ohio, USA 43754. Phone: +1 740-487-7111. View Details. Email Seller Video Chat. This used Ford 3000 tractor with 46 hp engine is in stock at Baker & Sons Equipment in Lewisville, Ohio. Visit our website at for photos and details of our complete used equipment inventory.While this tractor is reliable and robust, you should be ready for minor hitches when operating it. The most common Ford 3000 tractor problems are stiff steering, …Ford 3000 hydraulic lift problems. I've had problems with the hydraulic lift arms on my tractor before being very jerky coming up. I finally found that the single spool valve with detents wasn't in its middle (home) position. That was almost a year ago. The lift arms rarely get used, so I don't know when it started, but today they won't come up ...Currently there is malfunction. Motor will not start. Could anybody help me identify a source of problem? Starter failure - Change or refit. Clogging in the fuel line - Flush and clean the fuel pipe. There is dirt in the fuel filter - Replace it. Piston ring failure - Must be repaired. I use the same model.

I have a Belgium built 3000 ford, 1971 model. The lift won’t lift under load. Things I’ve done, Bleed hydraulic pump. Rebuilt lift cylinder. Cleaned suction screen. New return filter. New safety valve. Rebuilt hydraulic pump.Dan and Rachel show the steps to replace the clutch (pressure plate, clutch disc, throw-out/release bearing and pilot bearing) on a Ford 2000 Series 3 Cyl 65...Take an old spark plug and open the gap to 1/4". Then hook it to a spark plug wire to it and ground the plug body to the engine. Turn the engine over and look at your spark. You should see a bright, bluish- white spark that will easily jump the 1/4" gap. Weak, short or yellowish/reddish spark will NOT do.May 17, 2022. #1. Pretty typical on those. I usually have to hold the key to start then as you say, find the sweet spot on the hi lo shifter for it to roll the starter over. The neutral safety switch is under the shifter cover. Has 2 wires going to it. If you want to fix it open it up and have a look-see.Serial numbers on Ford tractors are stamped on the engine block. You can usually locate the serial number on a flat part of the engine casting, just above the oil filter on the lef...Ford 2000-3000-4000 (3-cyl ,1/65 -12/74) Shop Manual... Covers: All Purpose Agriculture (2100, 3100 and 4100) LCG (2110 and 4110) Rowcrop (4200) 4000 SU (4140) The old version of this pdf (ShopManual_Ford_2_3_4000.pdf) did not have all pages from the manual. This second version is updated and complete. www.tractorforum.com. View attachment 72604.Ttrying to figure out why my 3000 Ford tractor will not start.May 21, 2014. #1. Looking for some answers. My Dads old Ford 3000 diesel ( a late 60's or 70's model) sat for ten years after he passed. I finally decided to start and use it. I have used it for the last 4 years and the hydraulics have been giving me alot of trouble. for acouple of years I could get them to work by bleeding the pump every time ...

Ford tractors that are built before 7-20-68 that are the new style 1000 series gets 8 quarts including filter and ones built after 7-19-68 get 7 quarts including filter. I have also read certain models requiring 6 quarts. :banghead3 Also, there are two different size filters. One holds a quart, the other holds 2.

Problem 1: Starting Issues. Understanding Common Starting Problems. Starting issues can be a frustrating hurdle to overcome, and they often stem from a few key components – the starter motor, battery, and ignition system. Starter Motor: The starter motor is responsible for turning the engine over during startup.Dan and Rachel show the steps to replace the clutch (pressure plate, clutch disc, throw-out/release bearing and pilot bearing) on a Ford 2000 Series 3 Cyl 65...New User. Nov 1, 2015. #1. The lift on the 3000 goes uo just fine except it slowly falls down after a few minutes even with the tractor running, I checked the Hydro Fluid and added about two quarts. I poured the fluid in the top of the diff housing removing the small plug in the side of the transmation to check the level.Dec 4, 2016. #1. In an attempt to fix a leaky pump (see my other thread), I've run into an issue. I took the pump off and replaced the main wearable parts that come in the kit. I did not remove the large c-clip that relates the timing, as I understand it. Basically the front seal, head o-ring, miscellaneous o-rings and gasket on the top cover etc..Mar 26, 2012 · Mar 25, 2012. #1. I've had an issue with my 3000's hydraulics for a bit,but it's always been intermittent. Basically, the 3-point wouldn't lift until it had ran for a while. I always thought I had an air leak into the system and it took that long to prime up until I got ready to start mowing this weekend and realized it was primed and just wasn ... Sep 27, 2018. #1. I never saw a cover to adjust the clutch, would be nice. Im thinking there wouldn’t be enough room in the to adjust the clutch. I’m just looking for a spot to split the tractor. We split a Ford 8n in the driveway in the beginning of summer and that was a pain. I adjust the clevis (part 5a) and got the pto to work but no ...Initially the tractor wouldnt run for longer than about 10 minutes. So, I cleaned all of the farm fuel out of it, and drained the majority of the fuel out. I replaced …15,205. Location. Up the road from Dollar General WNC. Tractor. Just a Scag. You don’t have a relief valve problem and you don’t have a flow control valve problem. The linkage that operates the 3pt control valve is faulty or the control valve itself has issues. Nov 11, 2018 / Ford 3000 Flow Control Valve Not Working Properly #3.

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J. jmbryant44 Discussion starter. 21 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Jul 5, 2011. When I press in the clutch half way the gears grind (pto running or not). When I press the pedal about 1" or 2" from the floor I can change the gears (with pto running). The pto stops with the pedal all the way to the floor as normal and I can change gears.May 29, 2006. Messages. 434. Location. PA. Tractor. JD 4700, Kubota BX2370-1, Kubota RTV1140CPX, Kubota F3060, Club Car Precedent. I have a 1969 Ford 3000 gas tractor with about 2410 hours on it. The tachometer recently stopped working. I pulled the gauge cluster, disconnected the tach cable from the tach and started the tractor.Tractor RK 55HC,ym1700, NH7610S, Ford 8N, 2N, NAA, 660, 850 x2, 541, 950, 941D, 951, 2000, 3000, 4000, 4600, 5000, 740, IH 'C' 'H', CUB, John Deere 'B', allis 'G', case VAC. ... A common problem with the 3000 with lot of time on it is the linkage breaking that releases the PTO or just plain rusted to the point where it doesn't workt. …The Ford 3000 that I have on the farm had a problem with the power steering. There is one small leak but it is very minimal, but I seem to keep losing the oil. I took the pump off and disassembled it. There seems to be quite a bit of play in the shaft (22) and the front of the pump (29) where the large gear is that runs on the front of the engine.Take an old spark plug and open the gap to 1/4". Then hook it to a spark plug wire to it and ground the plug body to the engine. Turn the engine over and look at your spark. You should see a bright, bluish- white spark that will easily jump the 1/4" gap. Weak, short or yellowish/reddish spark will NOT do.You will need to pull the lift cover. It's heavy, best to use an overhead winch, or an engine hoist to lift it safely. You need to get a shop/service manual and study what you have to do before starting. I think an I&T shop manual should be sufficient. You will probably encounter a number of problems, but typically you will find the unloader ...5. Location. st louis, mo. Tractor. Ford 3000. All, I have a '73 Ford 3000 that recently blew the hyd line out of the pump. Lowered the 3-point and drove directly to the barn. I replaced the pressure nut and refilled the fluid and expected all to well again. However, not the case. It worked perfectly beforehand and now it does not work at all.Twin Cities. May 17, 2022. #1. Pretty typical on those. I usually have to hold the key to start then as you say, find the sweet spot on the hi lo shifter for it to roll the starter over. The neutral safety switch is under the shifter cover. Has 2 wires going to it. If you want to fix it open it up and have a look-see.Pulling the entire harness off the tractor is much harder on the Ford 3000 than my N-Tractors. Photos were taken to document where wires were routed and connected. ... It is hard not to be disgusted, mostly with the person who knew this tractor had a problem, but chose to conceal, rather than fix. Took the 8N out to run the cutter …#1. Not sure about the long bolt but yes the part you have should be attached to the tach cable. You need a new cable. If you are going to remove the starter you …Four-speed gear selector on left, high-low range select lever on right. Tractor must be stopped before shifting. The six-speed transmission was first offered on the Ford 3000 in 1970, replacing the four-speed. TractorData is a family-owned small business located in Minnesota that has been providing reference information on tractors since 1999.Aug 2, 2021. #1. I've never seen this before so I wanted to see if any one has had this issue. I have a 1969 Ford 3000 gas tractor that I got as a project. The tractor has been running for about a year when it started to get progressively harder to start. I pulled the plugs to check for spark and I noticed that while cranking the plugs do not ... ….

If you own a Ford tractor and want to give it a fresh new look, finding and applying the right decals can make a world of difference. Ford tractor decals are not only a great way t...Starting Issues. Understanding Common Starting Problems. Starting issues can be a …Hi All, I have a Ford 3000 that has developed some hydraulic issues over the last couple of years. From the many threads I've read on this subject this is not an uncommon thing. We have owned this tractor for over 20 years. It doesn't do much work, gets the minimum of maintenance and unfortunately lives in the damp British outdoors.The tractor is a 1973 3000 Ford with a gas engine. The first problem is that it doesn't have any power when placed under a load. It will sit and idle just great and throttle up good, but when you hook a finishing mower to it or just simply go up a slight hill the tractor will bog down a lot, it will barley pull a finish mower on level ground in ...Aug 21, 2021. #1. I am going to replace the thermostat in my 3000 when I flush it out. The I & T shop manual says use a 188 degree thermostat with 7psi radiator cap. The book also says I can go with a 160,168, or 178 degree thermostat but 188 is recommended. YT sells a 168 and 172 thermostat with a 13psi radiator cap.First thanks for any response to my issue I have a 1970 Ford 3000 with an FEL, had it for 8 years now and loved it until now. Went to lift a load one day with the loader and it would not lift and the pump got very load also no 3 point. I rebuilt the pump and had 2700psi but still no lift action...Initially the tractor wouldnt run for longer than about 10 minutes. So, I cleaned all of the farm fuel out of it, and drained the majority of the fuel out. I replaced …The 3000 came with either a Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline or a Ford Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel Jan 29, 2018 by oldturkey03 Hi Turkey, I am pretty sure its a 1975, it is a 3 cyl. gas. Thanks for reply Ford 3000 tractor problems, The Ford 3000 information resource from TractorByNet.com. Includes overview, specifications, photos, reviews, links, parts and everything you need to know about the Ford 3000. ... Will pull a 2-16 bottom plow through heavy clay. 6-ft. bush hog no problem. Never had any trouble with this tractor. Very powerful tractor. ... 1970 Ford 3000 Tractor ..., Tractor. Ford 3000. My Ford 3000, 1966 model, gas, 3 cylinder was running rough. I put in new autolite plugs, new plug wires, new rotor, condenser and points. It is worse now, especially with open throttle. The bottom plate of the Holley Carb has been 'spitting' and it even spit out the gasket that was between the bottom plate and the carb., Aug 26, 2018 · Aug 26, 2018. #1. Hi everyone, I own a ford 3000 which encountered a transmission problem the other day. I was driving it in low first gear when I head a clean metallic break sound and lost all traction in the rear wheels. PTO still turns and the transmission shift levers still engage but no power transmission to the rear wheels. , Kubotas, L2800, B6200, RTV900.. I've got an early 70's Ford 3000 tractor that came with a peice of land I purchased a few years back. I've used the tractor roughly 50 hours and it's ran extremely well in the past. I recently started it up and it starts fine, runs smooth for about 4 - 5 minutes at low idle until it warms up and at that point the ..., To pull the steering wheel off, remove the center nut, spray shaft with some penetrating oil, let it soak, and pull with moderate force on the wheel with hands at 3 and 9 o'clock. Rock side to side while pulling. If that doesn't work, try hands at 6 and 12 o'clock and rock fore and aft while pulling., Sep 5, 2023 · #1. Hi, My name is Lucas and I m a beginner mechanic, but I m learning the basics. I just joined the forum. I am working on a 1973 gas Ford 3000 tractor. I ve had it for about a year and it s worked great until about 3 months ago. It would run great for about 5 minutes and then it would stall out. That s why I thought it was a fuel issue. , Mar 14, 2024 · Mar 14, 2024. #12. Our 3000 gas lost several teeth on the flywheel ring gear, engines in general are prone to stop in the same place. Pull the starter and visually inspect if there are missing ring gear teeth. Starter cables should not get warm unless starter is locked. , The Ford 3000 information resource from TractorByNet.com. Includes overview, specifications, photos, reviews, links, parts and everything you need to know about the Ford 3000. ... Will pull a 2-16 bottom plow through heavy clay. 6-ft. bush hog no problem. Never had any trouble with this tractor. Very powerful tractor. ... 1970 Ford 3000 Tractor ..., The line-up included the models 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 models, and the first three machines were powered by three-cylinder, direct injection Ford diesel engines. The 3000 filled a gap in the new unified range, giving a complete spread of horsepower. The Ford 3000 was typically paired with a two- or three-furrow plough, but could also handle ..., Harned, Ky. Nov 22, 2017. #1. If the dog bone was out of position the lift would still raise a few inches but it wouldn't effect the hydraulics. Sounds like you need to bleed the air out of the pump, less one I worked on had a allen head plug on the back of the pump. Remove the plug and start the engine, it should shoot oil out the hole, if not ..., 402 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · May 17, 2013. My 3000 tach hasn't worked since I have owned it. Well one time it worked then it plainly stopped. I unhooked the tach cable from the generator and turned it with my fingers, the tach began to go up. Well I knew that was all good so I took off the bottom plate where the tach gear is at on the generator., Nov 30, 2016. #1. Disconnect the hydraulic lines and pull the pump, four bolts to the block. Drive the cross pin out and pull the shaft. The gear will fall out and there are thrust washers on either side. Replace the O-ring, lube it with motor oil when you put the shaft back in. Hardest part is keeping the gasket in place when you put the pump ..., Feb 27, 2017. #1. I've been experiencing some problems with my 3000's hydraulics. The symptoms are: - erratic lift, sometimes it will/sometimes it won't. - when mowing, occasionally the deck will lower on its own, causing no little amount of frustration -- not to mention pasture damage. With the tractor running and as i move the selector to ..., Apr 13, 2018. #1. pends of where it was made.... There can be a fuse on the light switch itself. the fuse contacts can be very dirty and cause problems. The light switch feeds from the ignition switch on the American model. You will have to look up from under the light switch to try to see the fuse. There is a Antwerp model that has a different ..., Ford 3000 Hydraulic Issues. Here's a quick summary. My Ford 3000 was experiencing typical hydraulic issues like I see a lot of other folks have described in the forum (delay in raising, jerking, raising very slow, not wanting to raise at all when cold, bleed down, etc.). I was frequently adding engine oil thinking that the 50 year old tractor ..., Aug 21, 2021 · Aug 21, 2021. #1. I am going to replace the thermostat in my 3000 when I flush it out. The I & T shop manual says use a 188 degree thermostat with 7psi radiator cap. The book also says I can go with a 160,168, or 178 degree thermostat but 188 is recommended. YT sells a 168 and 172 thermostat with a 13psi radiator cap. , Aug 21, 2021. #1. I am going to replace the thermostat in my 3000 when I flush it out. The I & T shop manual says use a 188 degree thermostat with 7psi radiator cap. The book also says I can go with a 160,168, or 178 degree thermostat but 188 is recommended. YT sells a 168 and 172 thermostat with a 13psi radiator cap., Description. Diesel 8-speed 2WD/March 29 - April 6, 1965/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 881 file/PTO performance/Drawbar performance/Gear 4 used for power test./Gear 2 used for pull test. Power at rated engine speed. 39.20 hp/29.2 kW., May 21, 2014. #1. Looking for some answers. My Dads old Ford 3000 diesel ( a late 60's or 70's model) sat for ten years after he passed. I finally decided to start and use it. I have used it for the last 4 years and the hydraulics have been giving me alot of trouble. for acouple of years I could get them to work by bleeding the pump every time ..., Ford 3000 Problem Ford 3000 3-Point Hitch Problems Hitch Not Raising. If your Ford 3000 hitch is not raising, the hydraulic pump may have malfunctioned. If this is the case, I suggest you repair or replace the entire hydraulic oil pump as needed. If your Ford 3000 main relief valve is defective, replacement is needed., Tractor 65 Ford 3000. I was wondering if it could be the power valve. When I first installed it it was hooked up on fuel pump. Now I have a free flow line on it. ... Mar 13, 2012 / Ford 3000 Carb Problems. Thread Starter #5 . OP . M. Maynor 1 New member. Joined Feb 12, 2012 Messages 5 Location Gainesville,Ga Tractor 65 Ford 3000., Oct 19, 2023 · Ford 3000 fuel problem. I am working on a friend's Ford 3000 that was left sitting for a couple of years. First saw it was not getting fuel so cleaned out the tank valve filter, put in fresh fuel. The feed pump seemed to be very weak, so I put on an electric fuel.pump to try and get it started and moved to my house from where it was sitting. , Ford 3000 Problems | Yesterday's Tractors Forums. General Topics. Restoration Processes. Ford 3000 Problems. lucwhite. Sep 5, 2023. L. lucwhite. New User. Sep 3, 2023. #1. Hi, My name is Lucas and I m a beginner mechanic, but I m learning the basics. I just joined the forum. I am working on a 1973 gas Ford 3000 tractor., New User. Nov 1, 2015. #1. The lift on the 3000 goes uo just fine except it slowly falls down after a few minutes even with the tractor running, I checked the Hydro Fluid and added about two quarts. I poured the fluid in the top of the diff housing removing the small plug in the side of the transmation to check the level., May 28, 2023 · Ford 3000 Problem Ford 3000 3-Point Hitch Problems Hitch Not Raising. If your Ford 3000 hitch is not raising, the hydraulic pump may have malfunctioned. If this is the case, I suggest you repair or replace the entire hydraulic oil pump as needed. If your Ford 3000 main relief valve is defective, replacement is needed. , Ford tractors can be identified by the serial number that has either been stamped behind the oil filter on the engine block’s left side, on the left side of the transmission case, ..., Hi All, I have a Ford 3000 that has developed some hydraulic issues over the last couple of years. From the many threads I've read on this subject this is not an uncommon thing. We have owned this tractor for over 20 years. It doesn't do much work, gets the minimum of maintenance and unfortunately lives in the damp British outdoors., , The Ford Escape 2.0 EcoBoost is a popular compact SUV known for its impressive performance and fuel efficiency. However, like any vehicle, it may experience some issues over time. ..., Jul 25, 2017. #1. Don't know how to explain it any better than I did above. I have a 3000 and a 3600 sounds like you are trying to make it more complex than it really is. It's almost a straight shot over the fuel tank, over the top of the engine with a turn down to the rear of the generator. S., The dual power was introduced with the 8000 and gives you a high low shift under full, load power shift unit. It is a very strong, reliable auxiliary, and is shifted by pressing on one of two buttons or a rocker on the floor under the steering wheel. The Ford 401 in the turboed 9000 had cavitation problems but not in the 8000., Back working on the Ford 3000, this time we dive into the hydraulic system. Plus tachometer repair and a couple other odds and ends. Don't forget to like, ..., Feb 27, 2017. #1. I've been experiencing some problems with my 3000's hydraulics. The symptoms are: - erratic lift, sometimes it will/sometimes it won't. - when mowing, occasionally the deck will lower on its own, causing no little amount of frustration -- not to mention pasture damage. With the tractor running and as i move the selector to ...