Ford 3000 Leak

Mulk89 · Sep 2, 2017

Tractor novice here. I have a 1973 ford 3000 that's leaking a fluid from a screw beneath the seat on right side. It's beneath and behind the flow knob. When I tried to tighten the screw it just spins- can't tighten or remove it.

Ideas???

Ultradog MN · Sep 3, 2017

Someone messed with that screw.
It holds a bracket on a hydraulic tube
inside. Didn't hurt anything just needs to
be fixed.
Remove the left side running board -
left/right is Always as you are sitting in
the seat. Remove the round cover there.
Look inside with a flashlight. You might
have to drain down the oil inside some.
You will see the tube and bracket.
If you don't have about a 7' armspan you
will need your wife, kid, neighbor, buddy to
help.
Have them turn the screw with a screwdriver
while you reach inside and hold the bracket
in place. Easy peasy.
There is a very good Ford specific forum
here. Best to ask your questions about that
tractor there.
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Ultradog MN · Sep 3, 2017

The bracket should be threaded so the screw threads right into it. Might be the threads are stripped?
I don't remember how much bolt sticks out on the the inside of the bracket. If its long enough just add a lock nut to it. Simple fix that will last forever.
If not enough bolt length to add a nut try a pry bar and pull outwards on the bolt head while you back it out. Worst case you can access it easily if you remove the lift cover but thats a much bigger job.

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