Ford 3000 Diesel

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The price sounds fairly cheap if the tractor works well. However, the S-O-S factor does tend to reduce the market value somewhat as many people are scared of them. Beyond that, the tractor would be no later than a '75 model, as the S-O-S was phased out with the thousand series in '75. You can look under the hood for the "UNIT" number if you want to get the exact assembly date.

There are also a few S-O-S guru's on here that can give you some invaluable info on these transmissions. Good luck.

Rod

If you can, ask to look at the oil fill hole on the right side of the tranny. It's located infront of the oil cooler lines. The oil level should be just up to the bottom of the hole (when warm). Stick finder in oil and smell. If the oil has a burned smell....bad. Very bad. Either the PTO clutches are worn/burned or the gearing/clutch packs.

I don't know where in WA you are at, but in central WA, there is a guy who rebuilds the S-O-S trannies. Search online for D.W.'s Motor Machine, located in Grandview, WA. They sell rebuilt trannies. Pricey (just over 5K), but they are rebuilt and he guarantees them. He's former Ford mechanic who was trained by Ford on fixing the SOS.