ford 1210 u-joint and lift arm

finaddict · Jun 22, 2010

I just bought my first tractor a 1210 with 768B loader and a grader. I didn't know anything about tractors and as I learn, I'm finding I may have bought a project. The universal joint is broken, part SBA398380090, and that damn thing runs $190! I searched the internet for it. Any one have a better parts source or crossreferenced part number? And the rear lift arm bleeds down when the engine is shut off. When the grader is in any position off the ground, it will bounce or shudder slightly and it's obvious that it's using enging power to hold an up position. Is that normal?

Oldmax · Jun 22, 2010

They have the market cornered on parts you will find that tractors are like campers & boats. the Price triples When you buy parts. I paid $200 for water pump & gaskets for my 1715. Just have to bite the bullet and go for it.

Fordfarmer · Jun 22, 2010

Unfortunatly for you, you're finding out that compact diesels (imports, no matter the brand) don't have aftermarket support like many of the old U.S. built tractors. New parts, if available, will nearly all have to come from your New Holland (Ford) dealer. Boneyards may be able to supply some of your needs. www.worthingtonagparts.com is one place you could look for used.
Lift arms bleeding down when it's shut off is common. Just means your lift cylinder isn't sealing perfectly. My tractors all do that to some degree, in a few minutes (Jubilee) to several weeks (TW35). If the 3-point is lifting, yes, it's using engine power. Some correction of lift height is to be expected. Excessive correction may mean it's time to repair/replace the cylinder, valve, or other components.

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