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All 230 pages of this Ford 1500 Parts Manual cover one purpose: identifying and ordering every component on your 1979-1982 two-cylinder compact tractor. Inside, you get master parts lists plus exploded-view diagrams covering the cylinder block and head assembly, rear transmission gears, front axle (both 2WD and 4WD configurations), hydraulic lift cover and control valves, and the complete electrical system with wiring diagrams. Cross-reference part numbers by OEM group code, from injection pump and lines (09D02) down to the differential lock linkage (04B02), so you order the exact piece, not a guess. Engine oil interval: 100 hours, SAE 10W30 or 10W40. Air cleaner service: every 50 hours. Your dealer's parts counter isn't open at midnight. Download now, search by keyword, and pull up the right part number before you ever pick up the phone.
What's Inside This Ford 1500 Parts Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2-28 | (06A02) - Cylinder Block & Short Engine, 1300 & 1500, (06B02) - Cylinder Head & Related Parts, (06C02) - Crankshaft & Related Parts, (06D01) - Camshaft & Related Parts, (06E01) - Pistons & Rings, (06F02) - Timing Gear Case & Related Parts, (06G02) - Oil Pump & Related Parts, (06H01) - Oil Filter & Related Parts, (06J02) - Muffler & Related Parts, (06K02) - Gasket Kit |
| Fuel System | 29-49 | (09A03) - Fuel Tank & Fuel Filter, 1500 & 1700, (09B02) - Air Cleaner, 1500, 1700 & 1900, (09C03) - Throttle Control, (09D02) - Injection Pump & Lines |
| Transmission | 50-79 | (07A02) - Rear Transmission Case, 1300 & 1500, (07B02) - Transmission Gears, Front, (07C03) - Rear Transmission Gears |
| Cooling System | 80-85 | (08A03) - Radiator, 1500, 1700 & 1900, (08B02) - Water Pump & Related Parts |
| Rear Axle | 86-90 | (04A02) - Brake & Wheel Shaft Case, 1300 & 1500, (04B02) - Differential & Differential Lock Linkage |
| Electrical Systems | 91-102 | (11A03) - Electrical System, 1500, (11B02) - Battery, 1300, 1500 & 1700, (11C02) - Alternator & Related Parts, 1700 & 1900 |
| Front Axle & Steering | 103-129 | (03A02) - Axle, Front, 2WD, 1300 & 1500, (03C03) - Front Axle & Related Parts, 4WD, 1500, 1700 |
| Hydraulic Systems | 130-155 | (05A02) - Lift Cover & Arms, 1300 & 1500, (05B02) - Hydraulic Control Valve & Related Parts, (05B05) - Control Valve, (05C02) - Hydraulic Control Valve |
| Sheet Metal | 156-167 | (14A02) - Fenders, 1300, 1500, 1700 & 1900, (14B02) - Hood, Grille & Related Parts |
| Wheels & Weights | 168-176 | Wheel Assembly, Rim, Bolt, Lock Washer, Weight, Spacer |
| Instrument Panel | 177-180 | Tachometer, Warning Light, Ignition Switch, Fuse Box, Light Switch, Flasher Switch |
| Decals | 181-191 | Safety Warnings, Operating Instructions, Maintenance Information, Control Labels, Model Identification |
| Seats | 192-195 | (13A02) - Seat, 1300 & 1500, (13A04) - Seat Belt, Nh-Na |
| Miscellaneous | 196-213 | (17A01) - Safety Enblem Parts, Nh-Na, (17A02) - Soft Side Cabs (Accessory) (Nhna), (17A03) - Canopy, 1300, 1500, 1700, 1900 |
| General Infomation - Abbreviations | 214-227 | Alphabetical Listing, English Terms, French Terms, Spanish Terms, Technical Definitions |
| General Infomation - Metric to Inches | - | Screw Diameter Conversion, Screw Length Conversion, Inch Equivalents, Millimeter Equivalents |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Slotted Pin Dimension | M6 x 32mm | p. 62 |
| Engine Oil Type (Year-round) | SAE 10W30, 10W40 | p. 185 |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 100 hours | p. 185 |
| Fuel Injection Pump Lubrication Interval | 200 hours | p. 185 |
| Air Cleaner Service Interval | 50 hours | p. 185 |
| Cylinder Block Bearing Oversize (Option 1) | 0.25mm or 0.010" | p. 3 |
| Exhaust Valve Length | 117.2 mm or 4.61" | p. 6 |
| Piston Ring Kit Oversize (Option 1) | 0.50mm or 0.020" | p. 14 |
| Alternator Output (Option 1) | 20 Amp | p. 97 |
| Battery Capacity | 72 Amp | p. 95 |
| Electrical System Fuse (Option 1) | 15 Amp | p. 92 |
Ford 1500 Common Problems This Manual Covers
Ford 1500 3-point hitch drifts down under load, need correct lift cylinder seal kit part number p. 130
Open the Hydraulic Systems section at page 130. Find the lift circuit exploded view on page 134 and locate section (05A02) - Lift Cover & Arms for the seal kit part numbers. Cross-reference (05B02) - Hydraulic Control Valve & Related Parts for control valve seals. Schedule seal replacement with the 100-hour oil service on page 185.
Manual Section: Hydraulic SystemsCan't identify hydraulic filter screen part number, oil performance has degraded after extended use p. 130
Check the Hydraulic Systems parts list beginning at page 130. The hydraulic screen and filter components appear in section (05B02) - Hydraulic Control Valve & Related Parts. Confirm the correct part number matches your serial number range before ordering. Pair replacement with the 100-hour service interval shown on the maintenance schedule at page 185.
Manual Section: Hydraulic SystemsPTO grinds or is hard to engage, need clutch disc and linkage part numbers p. 50
Find the Transmission section at page 50 and open the drivetrain exploded view on page 52. Section (07A02) - Rear Transmission Case lists clutch disc, linkage, and related fastener part numbers for the 1300 and 1500. Slotted pin hardware is M6 x 32mm per page 62. Verify all clutch component part numbers against your tractor's serial number range.
Manual Section: TransmissionFront axle hub seeping on 4WD model, need correct seal and boot part numbers p. 103
Turn to Front Axle & Steering at page 103 for the chassis parts diagram. 4WD models use section (03C03) - Front Axle & Related Parts, 4WD, 1500 & 1700. Locate the hub seal and axle boot line items in the exploded view. Inspect axle components at the 50-hour air cleaner service interval on page 185 to catch early boot tears.
Manual Section: Front Axle & SteeringBrake pedal feels soft or spongy, need brake disc and shoe part numbers p. 86
Open Rear Axle at page 86. Section (04A02) - Brake & Wheel Shaft Case lists brake disc, shoe, and hardware part numbers for the 1300 and 1500. Identify components in the exploded view and match part numbers to your serial range. Plan brake inspection at the 100-hour engine oil service interval shown on page 185.
Manual Section: Rear AxleHard to shift gears when cold, need correct transmission gear and clutch linkage part numbers p. 50
Go to Transmission at page 50 and study the drivetrain diagram on page 52. Front gear components are in section (07B02) - Transmission Gears, Front, 1300 & 1500; rear gear components in (07C03). Linkage fastener hardware is M6 x 32mm per page 62. Match all part numbers to your serial number range before ordering.
Manual Section: TransmissionFrequently Asked Questions
The 3-point hitch on my Ford 1500 drifts down under load, which seal kit part numbers do I need?
Open the Hydraulic Systems section at page 130. Find the lift circuit exploded view on page 134 under section (05A02) - Lift Cover and Arms for seal kit part numbers. Cross-reference (05B02) - Hydraulic Control Valve and Related Parts for control valve seals. Plan the repair at the 100-hour oil service interval shown on page 185.
How do I find the hydraulic filter screen part number for my Ford 1500?
Check the Hydraulic Systems parts list beginning at page 130. The hydraulic screen and filter components appear in section (05B02) - Hydraulic Control Valve and Related Parts. Confirm the part number matches your serial number range before ordering, and pair replacement with the 100-hour service interval on page 185.
The PTO on my Ford 1500 grinds and is hard to engage, what are the clutch disc and linkage part numbers?
Find the Transmission section at page 50 and open the drivetrain exploded view on page 52. Section (07A02) - Rear Transmission Case lists clutch disc, linkage, and fastener part numbers for the 1300 and 1500. Slotted pin hardware is M6 x 32mm per page 62; verify all part numbers against your tractor serial number range.
My Ford 1500 4WD front axle hub is seeping, what seal and boot part numbers apply?
Turn to Front Axle and Steering at page 103. For 4WD models use section (03C03) - Front Axle and Related Parts, 4WD, 1500 and 1700 to locate hub seal and axle boot line items in the exploded view. Inspect at the 50-hour air cleaner service interval on page 185 to catch early boot tears.
My Ford 1500 brake pedal feels soft, which brake disc and shoe part numbers do I need?
Open Rear Axle at page 86. Section (04A02) - Brake and Wheel Shaft Case lists brake disc, shoe, and hardware part numbers for the 1300 and 1500. Match part numbers to your serial range from the exploded view, and plan inspection at the 100-hour engine oil service interval on page 185.
Document Quality
This document is a scanned PDF with an OCR layer, allowing you to search and copy the full text from the parts lists. The text in the tables is crisp and easy to read, while diagrams and illustrations are raster images that remain clear with readable labels. Page condition is generally clean, though some pages exhibit slight skewing and minor scan artifacts, and a few filler pages explicitly state "ART NOT AVAILABLE" or "NO ART REQUIRED".
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