Doug answers:

Here’s 1 site to download a service manual for the 3000 http://www.eserviceinfo.com/downloadsm/20932/ford_3000.html
Use the search line ford 3000 series in google for others

Doug answers:

It’s not really reverse polarity, it is a positive ground electrical system.

8N?, 2N?, 9N?, Fordson?, Jubilee?,

You can have either a magneto system, or a conventional ignition system.

A magneto generates its own spark through the use of a coil and impulse coupling. It works similar to a generatorbut with an internal coil and points arrangement. If this is what you have, it could be one of several problems, but all inside the “mag.”

If you have a conventional, battery system (magneto system may also have a battery/generator for the lighting system) you may have a problem with points/coil/timng/ignition wires/rotor/ and so on.

If you are not sure how to trobleshoot it, it’s best to let someone else do it.

Here is a site you can poke around, (also a discussion forum) where you can find parts as well as repair manuals for antique tractors. Just remember though, “Real” tractors are always International Red!

Http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/ntracz.pl?m=fordn

Doug answers:

When i first bought my tractor the dealer said i had to put 80W oil in the rear end ,, but now they say regular 10w-30w and the transmission is the same,,,but seeing as yours is a much older model i would use the heavier oils since you would be looking at more internal wear,,,

Doug answers:

Start with the Battery. Those were 6 volt system.DO NOT attempt to jump start or charge from a 12 volt system . The battery will explode. Determine the age of the battery. Should be marked under the battery post.Replacing it is the easiest. Take it out. It is located in front of steering wheel under the hood where you put gas in.Clean terminals or replace if too corroded.Do not get the corrosion on your clothes. Baking soda and water mix will clear corrosion. Next drain old gas from tank. Gas is bad when it stinks. You will know what I mean Remove fuel line from carburetor and drain into container. Dispose of old gas properly.With fresh gas and a new battery you should be good to go. Check the oil. Dipstick is on side of motor. Open radiator and check water, top of hood in front . To start motor. Always set in seat. Depress clutch, left inside pedal. Outside pedals are brakes. Right is right rear wheel , Left pedal is for left rear wheel.Make sure gearshift is in neutral. Turn on key. Starter button is between your legs in front of gearshift.push down and engine should turn over. Do not get off tractor while engine is running Ford made an 8N four speed Transmission and a 9N. Three speed Transmission. The gear positions have cast numbers on plate around the gearshift.The throttle is under the steering wheel on the right and you need to set it about 1/3 down from top. There is also a choke on the dash . Pull that out and it should start. Push choke in slowly as engine warms. Hope that helps.

Doug answers:

It depends on what is wrong with it to begin with because it could be one of many things or it could be something very simple……..

Start out by putting a set of gauges on the unit and check the pressures….

Doug answers:

Run a hot wire from + batt to+ coil and giver another try not sure of your ign sys on that beast but have seen some problems with the 2 wire solenoids on some of the old fords better to just hot your coil from ign switch anyway instead of that stupid 2nd wire on the sol, ford did some screwie things back then, Oh wait they still do!

Doug answers:

Is the tractor stock right now? Propane injection adds 125+ hp and loads of torque.

Doug answers:

In a tractor pull, tractors have to pull a sled with a very heavy weight on it. At first, the weight is at the back of the sled, which makes it easier to pull. As the tractor progresses down the track with the sled in tow, the weight is moved farther forward on the sled, making it increasingly hard to pull. At some point the tractor can no longer move forward. The distance the tractors can pull the sled is what determines the winner. There’s a lot of finesse involved in pulling the sled, because the object is to get as much traction as possible or as long as possible. If you spin the tires, you will stop moving forward. Since the sled is becoming increasingly hard to pull, it is unlikely that the driver will get it moving again if he stops.

Doug answers:

Http://bensonminitractorpull.com/

http://www.jimsrepairjimstractors.com/garden-tractor-pulling.htm

just a couple of sites the second one has one for sale for 2800

have fun

Doug answers:

And what’s your point? If you want to chat, go find someplace else to do it.

Doug answers:

Check out www,northerntool.com They sell small engines including Briggs and Stratton.

Doug answers:

Taking a picture from the road is fine, but going on the property and leaving your name and number was just wrong, you should have know better.
People are very private, especially in the South and West, if you would have driven up to the farmers house and asked I’m sure he would have said yes, take the pic.
Take as many pics as you want from the road but ask permission to go on someones property.