New to me 5030
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Topic: New to me 5030
Posted By: AC5030Mark
Subject: New to me 5030
Date Posted: 12 May 2025 at 9:40am
Hey yall, just got a new to me 1981 5030. Got it running yesterday evening. Trying to learn all I can. Any 5020 and 5030 people get at me! Thanks for having me. 
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Posted By: jiminnd
Date Posted: 12 May 2025 at 11:36am
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I have an owners manual if you are interested, $10 plus shipping. ------------- 1945 C, 1949 WF and WD, 1981 185, 1982 8030, unknown D14(nonrunner) |
Posted By: Gary Burnett
Date Posted: 12 May 2025 at 12:23pm
| I have a Massey Ferguson 220 about the same as the AC 5030,bought it with the front axle of the 4WD broken.seller couldn't find any parts so I bought it and swapped out the 2WD axle from an AC 5020 parts tractor I have,has been a good little tractor to run a 4ft tiller.They are hard to find parts for. |
Posted By: ac160
Date Posted: 12 May 2025 at 3:49pm
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I have a 5020 that is my lawnmower. I love it. They give a new meaning to compact tractor. Are you needing anything specific? |
Posted By: im4racin
Date Posted: 12 May 2025 at 6:12pm
| Make sure to change injection pump oil and if it’s fwa check all 3 compartments level |
Posted By: AC5030Mark
Date Posted: 13 May 2025 at 9:10am
Just got one . Thanks! Next I need the service manual.
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jiminnd wrote:Posted By: AC5030Mark
Date Posted: 13 May 2025 at 9:12am
Only driven it once so far. Hope to be mowing and tilling with it soon. Seems like a fun little tractor. Hopefully I dont need anything too hard to find.
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Posted By: AC5030Mark
Date Posted: 13 May 2025 at 9:14am
I already have a line on a hood, fenders and some levers and knobs. Cosmetics at this point. What do you have?
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Posted By: AC5030Mark
Date Posted: 13 May 2025 at 9:16am
Thanks for the heads up. Its been added to the priority list.
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Posted By: AC5030Mark
Date Posted: 13 May 2025 at 9:18am
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Thanks all for the responses! Trying to get the dash off currently to replace the ignition switch. The wires are so damn short. What's the trick to removing it? Also, Oil pressure light is on. Plenty of oil on the dipstick. It's black but it's all there!
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Posted By: gleaner1
Date Posted: 13 May 2025 at 9:33am
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Have a couple of these. While good on fuel and reliable theres a few items that are a pain. I guess to be expected as they are one of the first foreign compact diesels. No live PTO No power steering No syncro trans. But it has the good looks of the 7000’s so thats why i like em. ------------- ALLIS CHALMERS "The color is orange" |
Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 13 May 2025 at 6:29pm
| I have a 5020 - there ok for the years they were made - tranmission speeds are a little off- and my biggest complaint is getting off and on the dang thing- just aggrivating!! |
Posted By: AC5030Mark
Date Posted: 14 May 2025 at 7:39am
| HAHAHA. I definitely have noticed that! Last night i was able to move the seat back. That made a big difference. |
Posted By: AC5030Mark
Date Posted: 14 May 2025 at 8:58am
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Also, Oil pressure light is on. Plenty of oil on the dipstick. It's black but it's all there! [/QUOTE]
Upon further inspection its the alternator light. Not the oil light.
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Posted By: AC5030Mark
Date Posted: 15 May 2025 at 8:50am
| Unfortunately I'm having trouble getting into gears. I've adjusted the clutch a little but not having great results. I'm starting to fear the worst and I'll have to split the tractor. |
Posted By: AC5030Mark
Date Posted: 15 May 2025 at 9:02am
| Also noticed last night the alternator light was on because there is a damaged/melted plug on the back of the alternator. Add it to the list. |
Posted By: Matt Tallant
Date Posted: 15 May 2025 at 8:08pm
| We have a 1980 model my Dad bought new Probably best tractor we own |