Ford 6600-DUAL POWER

[401FordManNZ]

Hi there,well I was going about in the tractor graveyard looking for a Dry element aircleaner,when I stumbled across a 6600 dual power transmission(much to other halfs dismay!),Price is reasonable and I could use the underdrive while mowing paddocks for silage,question is:
My hydraulic pump has a bung where the the dual power line tees off pump,can I use my pump or will this overtax the PTO circuit?

Also with the dual power linkage, there seemed to be no solenoid or linkage there,how could I go about engaging dual power? Would it be best to fabricate a handle or footswitch to activate it?

From the letters on the transmission it seemed to be a 1979 model 6600 equiped with load monitor, would this mean I don't need a sprung centre clutch plate for the tractor to be smooth? I'm already thinking of going to a 13'' plate now as 12'' and 100hp might be a mismatch!!

Many thanks to you and have a great easter break....:confused2:

 

[redneckford]

if it had a load moniter it is out of the 7600 fords and they had a handle out the side of the cowlin that worked the dual power and the cab tractors had a foot pedal but u need to make sure the little filter in the side of the dual power it is best to change it while the trans is out so u can get to it easy they are bad about cloging up if they get a little bit of trash in them and cause about 4000 dollars worth of damage