TdJ
Well-known member
I picked up an '81 Ford 6700, delivered earlier this week. I'm building a list of things to do before I start mowing / disking / baling, have a few questions though.
If you're familiar with this particular model then I'd appreciate a few minutes of your time.
- First, all of the instructions on the levers wore off. I know which one activates the lift and changes draft, two remotes seem to work. I think one engages PTO and there's something poking out of the cover that has a tube which used to be connected to something. No longer though. Would love to have someone confirm all of what I'm seeing.
- There doesn't seem to be a parking brake? Is that correct? No lever or a place that one obviously used to be located. I'll have to follow the brake rods and see if anything stands out as missing.
- I think I found the diff lock, seems to be in the standard location but I'd like confirmation - directly under the front of the seat.
- The fan belt is horribly oversized, have the right one on order.
- Will change diesel pump oil with engine oil.
- Had to top up steering with what I had (10w30) so I could do an emergency clean up job after a tree fell down on Wednesday. I'll need to drain and use gearbox fluid?
- Why oh why does the fuel shutoff not have a return spring...
- What type of coolant should I use? With the dang trucks it's important to use gold on super duty and orange on the explorer - too much choice. What's right for a tractor?
I've searched the forum, found mention of a 7700 which I think is somewhat similar but turbo's drive a delta. And general internet search is almost useless - it's like the 6700 isn't old enough to be a vintage and not new enough to have a lot of forum data. There's a gap.
And $200+ for the manual online? Holy smokes, anyone have a better way to get a copy? I have a manual for a 6600, suspect not a ton of difference but enough that I'd the right one.
Anyway, any help would be much appreciated. Especially on things I haven't listed, what am I missing?
If you're familiar with this particular model then I'd appreciate a few minutes of your time.
- First, all of the instructions on the levers wore off. I know which one activates the lift and changes draft, two remotes seem to work. I think one engages PTO and there's something poking out of the cover that has a tube which used to be connected to something. No longer though. Would love to have someone confirm all of what I'm seeing.
- There doesn't seem to be a parking brake? Is that correct? No lever or a place that one obviously used to be located. I'll have to follow the brake rods and see if anything stands out as missing.
- I think I found the diff lock, seems to be in the standard location but I'd like confirmation - directly under the front of the seat.
- The fan belt is horribly oversized, have the right one on order.
- Will change diesel pump oil with engine oil.
- Had to top up steering with what I had (10w30) so I could do an emergency clean up job after a tree fell down on Wednesday. I'll need to drain and use gearbox fluid?
- Why oh why does the fuel shutoff not have a return spring...
- What type of coolant should I use? With the dang trucks it's important to use gold on super duty and orange on the explorer - too much choice. What's right for a tractor?
I've searched the forum, found mention of a 7700 which I think is somewhat similar but turbo's drive a delta. And general internet search is almost useless - it's like the 6700 isn't old enough to be a vintage and not new enough to have a lot of forum data. There's a gap.
And $200+ for the manual online? Holy smokes, anyone have a better way to get a copy? I have a manual for a 6600, suspect not a ton of difference but enough that I'd the right one.
Anyway, any help would be much appreciated. Especially on things I haven't listed, what am I missing?
