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    Ford 4500 differential lock... where is it?

    Title pretty much sums it up. I'm used to the diff lock pedal being where my right heel is to push it down on other tractors I've used. I can't seem to find the pedal on this beast. Anyone?
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    I recently had a lot of work done to the steering on my 4500. They rebuilt ram that moves the steering as well as made new pins and bushings for the entire mechanism to be able to be adjusted and operate correctly. When they dropped it off it was steering fine. That was about a month ago and...
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    ford 4500 generator tach

    I have a 4500 and I think the generator is failing. While running I can put my tester to the battery and I am reading about 11.5 volts. I have replaced alternators and generators on other vehicles and tractors with a GM 1 wire alternator before and its an inexpensive an easy alternative to...
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    Ford 4500 frozen clutch

    Got a 1965 Ford 4500. The tractor has been sitting for about 2 weeks. Cranked it up and couldn't get it into gear. I can start it while in gear and move it around but with the clutch pressed it stays engaged. I've tried riding around with the clutch pedal pressed throbbing the throttle but it...
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    another FOrd 4500 with steering issues

    I just bought an old 4500.While test driving it the steering worked fine. Once I got it home we let it off the flatbed and then it was really hard to turn left. Great power steering to the right. I got it parked and the next day cranked it up, same issue. I lifted the front wheels off the ground...
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