1990–1993 Ford 8730 Tractor Parts Catalog
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Ford Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: 8730 (catalog model); TW5, TW15, TW25, TW35, 8530, 8630, 8830, 7810, 7910, 8210, 7610 (shared component references)
Sub-models / Variants: 6 Cylinder AG Tractor, W/L Powershift, FWD (Square), 18 X 9 Powershift, DANA Axle, APL 365, W/Wide Adjustment, W/Long Wheel Base, W/Short Wheel Base, Heavy Duty, W/Cab, NH-E, NHNA, 30 & 40 KPH Creeper
Model Years: 1990–1993 (1990, 1991, 1992, 1993)
Serial Numbers: Component-specific references: APL 365 double joints and U-joint kits, up to 5350 / from 5351; Powershift control-valve screens, S/N A92648 change reference; Bostrom seat assemblies, 10-digit serial numbers
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Engine: 6 cylinder
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Transmission options: 8-speed, 18 X 9 Powershift
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Axle types: APL 365, DANA
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Bolt requirements: 16 front wheel bolts listed in Figure 01A02
Ford Manual Features & Content Preview
This parts catalog covers 1990–1993 Ford 8730 tractors and includes a separate section for 7413-Series Quick Attach Farm Loaders. Exploded views, parts lists, and application notes support parts identification and repair planning. Full repair and diagnostic procedures require a separate service manual.
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Engine and fuel system: Cylinder block, head, valvetrain, oil pump, and oil pan breakdowns, plus fuel injection pump, injector, and turbocharger parts.
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Transmission and PTO: Dual Power and Powershift component views covering torque limiters, clutch assemblies, charge pumps, control valves, PTO components, and creeper gears.
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Axles and steering: APL 365 and DANA axle illustrations, planetary drives, transfer cases, differential lock components, steering motors, and adjustable front axles.
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Hydraulics and brakes: Hydraulic lift cylinders, draft controls, remote valves, swinging drawbars, and hydraulic trailer brake assemblies, with associated seals, linkages, and fittings.
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Electrical and cab equipment: Wiring harness layouts, Electronic Instrument Clusters (EIC), Field Monitor components, Bostrom and Grammer seats, and Sanden A/C compressor assemblies.
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7413 loader: Boom and side-frame assemblies, mounting kits, hydraulic lines, self-leveling valves, and bucket, lift, and grapple fork cylinder breakdowns.
Suited to mechanics and experienced owners who can identify installed assemblies from exploded views and need part numbers for repair planning.
Engine Parts and Build Changes
The Camshaft, Rocker Arm, Valves & Related Parts section (06C01) flags engine build code 1J20 when identifying later valve springs, retainers, and valve-stem seals.
Connecting rod bearing lists distinguish old and new crankshaft/connecting rod combinations. These application notes help prevent ordering a bearing kit by tractor model alone.
Fuel Injection Pump (09C01) separates assemblies with and without boost control. Diesel cold-start components, radiators, water pumps, and thermostat housings have their own parts listings.
Drivetrain Components and Replacement Notes
Wheel coverage includes power-adjustable rims, manual-adjust setups, and pressed-steel wheels. Rear axle and differential lists identify shims, spacers, and mounting hardware; their dimensions describe replacement parts rather than adjustment procedures.
Transmission Dual Power (07D01) includes clutch-plate replacement notes that link a plate change to companion components. Standard and Powershift transmission oil cooling sections distinguish hose and fitting configurations.
The Powershift creeper section covers parts for transmissions already equipped with creeper. It explicitly states that no conversion kit is available for changing a non-creeper transmission to creeper.
The hardware appendix distinguishes clearance-hole substitutions from thread compatibility. Mixing metric and inch fasteners in tapped housings can damage the threads.
Hydraulic and Electrical Parts Identification
Brake Controls (02G01) lists different gaskets and repair kits for power-brake valves with and without baffles. Hydraulic lift and remote-control sections distinguish lever-operated and leverless couplers, lift-assist rams, and cylinder seal kits.
Electrical System, W/Powershift Transmission, Rear (11B05) identifies the transmission control module, gear-position display, and limp-home switch. Other electrical lists distinguish mechanical and electronic instrument clusters. These are component and harness views, not circuit-level wiring diagrams or fault-tracing instructions.
Brake and hydraulic repair still requires the appropriate service procedures for pressure release and safe component support.
7413 Loader Assemblies
Loader pages distinguish controls for tractors with and without cabs, joystick components, and third-function selector valves. Bucket and grapple illustrations identify pins, cutting edges, attachment hardware, and cylinder repair kits.
The cylinder lists connect assembly codes to their matching internal parts and seals. They support component selection without providing a loader hydraulic overhaul procedure.
Selected Pump and Loader Cylinder Dimensions
These examples are a small selection of the component dimensions recorded in the catalog.
Engine-mounted hydraulic pump entries distinguish a domed-center plug with a 63.5 mm diameter from a flat-center plug with a 59.85 mm diameter. Housing and seal references accompany those distinctions.
For the 7413 loader, Lift Cylinder (018) lists the HW assembly at 3-1/2 inches in diameter and the JD assembly at 3-1/4 inches, with separate cylinder and seal-kit references. These are parts-identification dimensions.
PDF Search, Navigation, and Page Breakdown
Text search and figure navigation: Figure headings and parts lists are searchable; illustration callouts are outside the text search. Embedded bookmarks lead to the tractor and loader sections, figure indexes, and reference material. Searching a figure number helps locate its illustration and parts list. Small callouts in dense parts views are easier to read with zoom.
One printable, 613-page PDF contains 523 tractor parts pages, 65 loader parts pages, 14 abbreviation pages, and two hardware-reference pages. The total also includes five index pages, one figure-search guide, one introductory page, and two blank pages.
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