My dad got our 5000 in 1967 with 4 bottom Ford plows. At 12 years old I'd been plowing with our 800 Select O Speeds and 3 before. The 5000 just sailed with the 4 even in clay. The tractor worked everyday on our dairy till the farm sold 6 years ago with only one clutch replacement. Thank you for doing this one justice
Awesome story, these Ford tractors become part of the family! They will last forever with the right care. Must have really been something going from the 800 to the 5000 plowing. What a difference!
Good you restore her ...you have a wery good and solid tractor There now and I Really Hope you make more tractor video's so we can See you and the ford 5000 . Thanks Michell...Norway 🚜👍🏻😊
Thanks for watching! Check out my channel, I made a ton of videos on the restoration process, and a nice video of her mowing some fields at the end of the series!
Definitely a tad noisy in this video! I took this footage before I did the valve adjustment video, just a little late getting it out. Thanks, I hope it will be a strong worker. Have lots of field to mow.
Exactly how I bought my 68 4000. I didn't think it was going to run. Turns out it runs like a top. Little crap here and there. Everything is available to fix it. Love the old girl. You cannot bye tractors like this anymore, You absolutely cannot go bye the same size tractor new that will outlast or be as strong as these tractors are after you have put them back into mechanically sound condition. They are that well built. You can run one all your life and will them to your kids and they will probably will them to their kids. I have a 5555 Mahindra and I don't like the electronic fuel injection becasue it has no governor. The mechanical injection is much better and mine does not smoke anytime except idle. Mine is a diesel too but the blocks I'm told are all the same. In other words a 4.2 bore block used for diesel service is the same as a 4.2 bore block used for gas. In fact there are people who do switch overs on them. One to the other. The diesel head is different from the gas head and of course the injection system, injectors and pistons are different but everything else is the same. Block, Rods, Cam, rocker arms, push rods and Crankshaft are all the same gas to diesel. My 4000 doesn't have the wishbone front piece like yours either. Have fun with it.
Hey, like the 5000 and how she is coming along. My son and I are thinking about doing same thing to my father's 4000. We recently was able to find the S/N and date it was built. Was a bit rusty and numbers were not easy to decipher. How knowledgeable were you with tractor before jumping in. Also are you a wrench turner by trade?
First off, that's a great tractor to preserve, and a great tractor to get started with. Parts for these tractors are super plentiful, and not too expensive. To answer your question, I have been a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic for many years, and growing up on a farm working on my own equipment has certainly sharpened my skills. Turning wrenches and fabrication is second nature to me, as my family is blessed with great craftsman. A project like this may be a little daunting at first, but there is a lot you can do, and there is alot of help online, with manuals and how to videos. Also, folks who restore these great tractors are usually not too far away. Good luck 👍
I always use the Tisco spray enamel, or the quarts if I need alot of area covered...its oil based and it seems to match well and is easily found at tractor/auto parts stores
It’s a 5000 Ford or 5500 sitting in a guys barn his dad farmed long ago..he said I could get it running but I don’t know where to start could you help me out
My dad got our 5000 in 1967 with 4 bottom Ford plows. At 12 years old I'd been plowing with our 800 Select O Speeds and 3 before. The 5000 just sailed with the 4 even in clay. The tractor worked everyday on our dairy till the farm sold 6 years ago with only one clutch replacement. Thank you for doing this one justice
Awesome story, these Ford tractors become part of the family! They will last forever with the right care. Must have really been something going from the 800 to the 5000 plowing. What a difference!
Good you restore her ...you have a wery good and solid tractor There now and I Really Hope you make more tractor video's so we can See you and the ford 5000 . Thanks Michell...Norway 🚜👍🏻😊
Thanks for watching! Check out my channel, I made a ton of videos on the restoration process, and a nice video of her mowing some fields at the end of the series!
I grew up with this and a 6000. All my childhood tractor sounds were emulating this motor. They look good with a two post ROPS and canopy.
That engine makes such a memorable sound. Agreed! I would love to find a canopy for a decent price, always on the lookout!
GREAT TRACTOR AND VIDEO
Thank you!
Enjoying your videos. We have a '68 5000, gas as well. Slowly getting it's issues addressed. Next up is the PTO that's always turning.
Thanks, nice tractor! Love the old 5000 series. Good luck with the PTO issue!
I just had the same issue with my 5000 with the PTO. I had to have the PTO clutches replaced.
Never seen a gas 5000 but the diesel 5000 is a freakin tank.
It's a neat tractor, makes good power but is a thirsty engine!
Awesome tractor, like it
Thanks, I love these fords
Great tractor ❤️❤️❤️❤️
She is a beauty
That’s a great tractor. Absolute tank
You cant kill these things!
@@marktolman6037 is it a synchronized transmission?
Negative. Pick your gear and go. With a little experience, it can be shifted on the go, but you have to do it very quickly and smoothly lol.
@@marktolman6037 6 speed? Can you go from 1 to 6 or some variation of that when your not moving?
It's an 8 speed forward, 2 speed reverse. Main shifter is R, 1-4. Then there is a high/low shifter.
nicely done ..might need a tad bit more valve adjustment. but you give it life again and i hope it serves you well .
Definitely a tad noisy in this video! I took this footage before I did the valve adjustment video, just a little late getting it out. Thanks, I hope it will be a strong worker. Have lots of field to mow.
Found my grandfathers old Ford 5000 after it being sold about 10 years ago. It’s got a 7210 front end loader on it.
Reunited! Nice, those tractors are timeless. Those leaders are pretty universal, seems like the fit alot of different makes...
@@marktolman6037 yeah the loaders are tough too. The man that has it currently is willing to sell it back to me. Hoping to be able to buy it
@@MrSchrum Let me know how you make out. That would be a very cool story, to be able to own your gramps tractor..
Beatiful
She is a beauty
Exactly how I bought my 68 4000. I didn't think it was going to run. Turns out it runs like a top. Little crap here and there. Everything is available to fix it. Love the old girl. You cannot bye tractors like this anymore, You absolutely cannot go bye the same size tractor new that will outlast or be as strong as these tractors are after you have put them back into mechanically sound condition. They are that well built. You can run one all your life and will them to your kids and they will probably will them to their kids. I have a 5555 Mahindra and I don't like the electronic fuel injection becasue it has no governor. The mechanical injection is much better and mine does not smoke anytime except idle. Mine is a diesel too but the blocks I'm told are all the same. In other words a 4.2 bore block used for diesel service is the same as a 4.2 bore block used for gas. In fact there are people who do switch overs on them. One to the other. The diesel head is different from the gas head and of course the injection system, injectors and pistons are different but everything else is the same. Block, Rods, Cam, rocker arms, push rods and Crankshaft are all the same gas to diesel. My 4000 doesn't have the wishbone front piece like yours either. Have fun with it.
They definitely are great tractors. It's been used now for 2 full seasons without a hiccup.
Hey, like the 5000 and how she is coming along. My son and I are thinking about doing same thing to my father's 4000. We recently was able to find the S/N and date it was built. Was a bit rusty and numbers were not easy to decipher. How knowledgeable were you with tractor before jumping in. Also are you a wrench turner by trade?
First off, that's a great tractor to preserve, and a great tractor to get started with. Parts for these tractors are super plentiful, and not too expensive. To answer your question, I have been a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic for many years, and growing up on a farm working on my own equipment has certainly sharpened my skills. Turning wrenches and fabrication is second nature to me, as my family is blessed with great craftsman. A project like this may be a little daunting at first, but there is a lot you can do, and there is alot of help online, with manuals and how to videos. Also, folks who restore these great tractors are usually not too far away. Good luck 👍
What paint do you recommend using to repaint.
I always use the Tisco spray enamel, or the quarts if I need alot of area covered...its oil based and it seems to match well and is easily found at tractor/auto parts stores
To thought it was a diesel? Did they start 1970?
The diesel and gas engines were both available in 1968. Not sure what year they started.
@@michaelfurry6981 who made a engine??
The diesel one
It’s a 5000 Ford or 5500 sitting in a guys barn his dad farmed long ago..he said I could get it running but I don’t know where to start could you help me out
Throw a battery in it, see if it fires up!
@@marktolman6037 I think it needs a few more things ..is there a way I could reach out to you
@LSG288 you can email me, click contact info on my page
How much did you have to pay for it?
@@philipb6797 I paid $3,200 in 2020.
Hi I am new and I have ford 3600 made in England
Nice tractor!
I'm a ford man. But only the older ones..........
But I want ford 5000
Hey there , I want to buy it , I am in the Birmingham uk , please send me more contact details if you want to sale it
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