IH 706 shifter problem

succor · Aug 9, 2011

Just thought I would ask on this forum, does anyone know any details about a 756 shifter kit upgrade to this unit and what that would involve changing and cost? Would it be something to look into?

Cory

Barry Bowen · Aug 10, 2011

Changing up to a 756 or 766 gets pretty involved and expensive!!! You can get this one right, just be persistant.

The bearing I am talking about is almost directly in front of the steering wheel and is under the sheet metal between the steering wheel and the fuel tank sheet metal. Take that off and you will see what I am talking about. Make sure all the parts in the shifter are good before you start going crazy.

Also make sure the clutch and the T/A are adjust properly.

Almost all of the time getting these things right will take care of the shifting problems. Owning any 06, the shifter just kind of comes with the territory.

succor · Aug 17, 2011

2 problems so far, needed washers between the 2 shifters for side to side play now for the front to back sloppiness (about 4 inches) down at the botton where this shaft pivots, theres a clamp that needs tightening around this shaft which connects to the arm to change the range shifting below my feet. With this clamp tightened, it will illiminate alot of slop and the range shifter will move alot better. After this I think I'm going to check the clutch and TA adjustments!