Ford 5000 Park Brake Upgrade. Now Easier to Reach the E-Brake Lever.

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1968 Ford 5000 farm tractor. Originally these tractors came equipped with a troublesome park brake lever, designed to hold the tractor from rolling away. This little lever is hard to reach, as the operator has to press the brake pedal, then reach down to the floorboard of the tractor and pull up and twist the brake hold lever.
I show an improvement that can be done to your tractor, which can be done by anyone with some free time and some fabrication skills.

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@joeenna7820 Жыл бұрын

Please don't think I'm knocking your choice. I was mearly making a suggestion. You had the balls to make a channel and I enjoy it.

@marktolman6037 Жыл бұрын

No worries, I appreciate all the feedback, it helps!

@NetAlexys Жыл бұрын

Perfect work, I try to make in my Ebro 160. Greetings from Spain.

@marktolman6037 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a nice upgrade

@poseyhollow Жыл бұрын

Boy, do I feel your pain concerning the parking brake! I have a 1975 Ford 5000, diesel with the dual power transmission. Setting the parking brake must always be done to keep the tractor from slowly rolling away, Since the tractor is equipped with the dual power transmission, and after the motor is shut down, the tractor will begin creeping away. Since I don't have your talents for fabricating an extension for the parking brake, I did find a couple of things on e-bay that might be exactly what I need. Thanks for sharing!

@marktolman6037 Жыл бұрын

I just can't believe that Ford engineers let the tractors go off the assembly line like that! Anything you can do to raise that handle will be a great improvement...best of luck.

@poseyhollow Жыл бұрын

By the way, you are 100% correct about the 4000 series having a much longer parking brake lever. My niece had a 4630 Ford tractor which had a parking brake lever that was as high as the top of the gearbox. Ford much have finally received enough complaints about the short lever. @@marktolman6037

@flipflopsgarage 11 ай бұрын

This is a great idea. I'm going to do this on my 69 4000. As for the rattle I'll never hear it over the diesel lol.

@marktolman6037 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Noise is no big deal on mine

@jaywalt1311 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. You're one of my top ten youtubers. I appreciate the time you take to share with us!

@marktolman6037 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear. Thank you!

@ProudPapaw88 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done! You may have a little rattle but it will serve its purpose. Great how to video. Thanks for sharing!!

@marktolman6037 Жыл бұрын

So far it doesn't bother, can't be heard over the sound of the engine and bush hog running. Thanks

@paultrevvett Жыл бұрын

Good job! I would buy one if it could be attached without welding.

@marktolman6037 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm sure something could be made to bolt on

@tomn8tr 2 ай бұрын

If it does rattle, you could use a throttle shaft grommet, they are cheap.

@marktolman6037 2 ай бұрын

Good idea

@joeenna7820 Жыл бұрын

Excellant design, but maybe a round Ford shifter knob instead of the cheesy golf ball?

@marktolman6037 Жыл бұрын

I used what I had! I'll keep an eye out for a nice shift knob