sherman trans.

[justjim]

my 8 n has a sherman transmission, is has 2 positions, 1 , i think is the reg. speed and the other is faster, NOW is that an over and under?or just an over ? I would think a true over and under would have 3 positions, 1 for over, 1 for reg. and 1 for under?

or do they just call them over and under?

 

[lha]

You have an "overdrive" Sherman,as do I.The over-under has 3 positions,straight,over,and under or creep speed.This gear is what you need for a tiller and some other implements.---lha

 

[justjim]

ok thanks alot, overdrive, why didnt i know that?
??????????????lol

 

[Jimmyjack]

'Are you sure it has only 2? A lot of people dont realize the 3 positions are really there, read up on J Smiths site and get familiar with it if you arent.

 

[justjim]

yea it has only 2 , i tried to see but only 2 positions, but thank you alot

 

[souNdguy]

is the shifter a round rod, more or less straight, and a lil bigger around than a pencil? or is it a bent 'dogleg' style rod with some parts not round, and a for sure angle in it?

the pencil style rod would be the overdrive. the dogleg rod is the combo (as well as the underdrive i believe.)

soundguy

 

[Jess Pidlin]

"This gear is what you need for a tiller and some other implements."

The Sherman is in front of the regular transmission. This slows both the tractor [b:3805963198][i:3805963198]and[/i:3805963198][/b:3805963198] the PTO. When you increase the throttle to speed up the PTO the tractor's speed is also increased. So you are back where you started. In most instances, n's and tillers don't mix.

The slower speed is handy for times where very slow movement of the tractor is necessary, or for increased torque for pulling.

Jess

 

[Jess Pidlin]

If the handle on your Sherman is like the one below, you have a 3-speed. The pattern is a backward h pattern. When shifting from low to high pull out on the shifter to go into the "normal" range.

According to "Smith's old Ford Tractors", if you do have just the high and low transmission, it is a very rare find.

Both used the dog leg type of shift leaver.

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Jess