2 quick questions

[moojamboo]

My original thoughts were easier to replace diesel than a 25 year old ford/shibaura starter.

Thanks for the advice all, I think I will just shut her off.

Take care

 

[roman]

Hey, welcome to the site.

I have a 1720. Its been a workhorse. I treat it with respect because of its age. I come to a stop before reversing direction. I may have the shuttle shifter in the reversing direction but I wait or brake to a almost complete stop before letting the clutch out. I guess the more weight she is carrying dictates if I completely stop.
There is a lot of stress to many moving parts when reversing direction.

Mark

 

[moojamboo]

Hey Roman, thanks for the advice. I'll just come to a stop to baby her.

If than is your 1720 in your signature it looks nice! Mine came to me with some rusty tin but I have started refinishing her when I can. I love the white and blue.

Take care,

 

[Marveltone]

I think some people here are not familiar with the Ford xx10 series. On my '85 1510, which is practically functionally identical to the 1710, the shuttle shift is not only F-N-R, but it's 1-2-3-N-R, so in reality, yes, you can indeed shift on the fly. Just a light press on the clutch, slip it in and go. Don't force it, just let it slip in. Your range selector on the floor (1-2-3-4) needs to be shifted at a complete stop, as is changing direction between forward and reverse, but you can, with a little practice, slip fairly seamlessly between 1-2-3 on the fly. The owner's manual backs this up.

 

[Marveltone]

A follow up... I meant Synchro-shift, as I don't think Ford even had shuttle-shift yet. They should be all gear trannys for those models. Am I wrong? :ashamed:

Joe