Unsure about Ford 850 gear shift positions

   / Unsure about Ford 850 gear shift positions
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#11  
Yes, that was it. :thumbsup:

I didn't even know it had a lock out, and what was there was a bit lost in the crud and dust. That would have been a real boon to know it before my trip, but hey, at least I know the tranny is fine now. Thanks Kirk!
 
   / Unsure about Ford 850 gear shift positions #12  
10 miles is a long way to drive on a 60 year old tractor at top speed that you are unsure of it's condition. I got a 861D with that 5 speed in it. It can be a pain to find the gears in. You should have 4 forward speeds and a reverse. I

Bad info!


A 5 speed has 5 forward speeds AND reverse.

Please learn how to use a 5spd shifter!

top gate, shifter forward is 3rd, aft is reverse, middle is neutral.

middle gate, is 1 N 2

lower gate is 4 N 5
 
   / Unsure about Ford 850 gear shift positions #13  
Bad info!


A 5 speed has 5 forward speeds AND reverse.

Please learn how to use a 5spd shifter!

top gate, shifter forward is 3rd, aft is reverse, middle is neutral.

middle gate, is 1 N 2

lower gate is 4 N 5

I take it you did not read my typo correction post I added later when I realized I typed a 4 and not a 5. Oh well, but I need to learn how to type and proof read, more than I need to learn to shift gears.:mur:
 
   / Unsure about Ford 850 gear shift positions #14  
I read and reply in series. I don't read an entire multi post thread before making replies.
 

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