Posted by Fordfarmer on August 08, 2010 at 07:19:57 from (207.118.237.201):
In Reply to: Ford 5000 posted by IndianaTom on August 07, 2010 at 19:33:40:
As the others said, very good tractor. I've had them with both 8-speeds and Select-O-Speeds. The Dual Power 8-speed was also available in later years. Besides just general wear, look to see what engine it has. '65 to mid-'68, they had a 233 c.i., rated at 57 pto h.p. In mid '68, they started using a 256 c.i., rated at 67 pto h.p. I'd much rather have the 256 version, myself. One other thing - 5000's, like any Fords from '65 and up, cylinder wall cavitation is a possability. There's nothing you can see (unless it's already happened, and is puking lots of steam out the breather or exhaust when running). Ask the owner if he's used coolant additive. (New Holland's version is called FW15, if I remember right)
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