Ford 3000

[Soundguy]

keep looking.. try to find a diesel, later model, 8spd/twin stick, and power steering.

soundguy

 

[LMan1967]

Thanks for the advice, I will do that

 

[Gale Hawkins]

I would say they are on par with 800 series work wise.

 

[Soundguy]

I'd say all things being equal, as far as hp goes, an 800 will run a 3000 into the ground.. an 8XX is a good 10hp more than a 3000.. that's about a 28% increase...

now.. that said.. there are plenty of things that the 3000 with an 8spd tranny can run the 800 down with.. like rototilling. guess you could jump to an 871 and 10spd and catch up.. but I'm no fan of the SOS tranny

soundguy

 

[LMan1967]

Are all SOSs marked/labeled as such, or do I have to look for a particular shift/pattern configuration or other telltale that its so equipped?

 

[Soundguy]

the sos 10spd has a shifter like no other ford.

it has a funny looking lever on a hump on the cowling under the steering wheel.. otherwise fords ahd 1-2 shifter sticks on the trans top like you would expect from a regular manual tranny.

remember... the sos is a 10spd powershift... etc.. 2 reverses and 10f gears... etc

soundguy