Hi, I posted this on the generaI YT forum and somebody suggested I try this ford forum. I have a 1970 Ford 3000 with Select-O-Speed Transmission. I have recently purchased a PTO driven Woodland Mills Chipper which is connected to the 3 point linkage and the PTO. Obviously the tractor is stopped but running at high revs when using the chipper. The Ford has no trouble lifting or running the chipper.
My question is should the Select-O-Speed be in Neutral or Park when using the chipper?
I have been selecting "Park" but I notice the gearbox housing gets quite hot. From the repair manual I notice that the internals of the gearbox are set totally differently from Park than they are in Neutral. That is, the bands are selected differently between the 2 positions. I can understand the gearbox getting hot while working the paddocks etc but when the tractor is stopped why all the heat?
Anybody qualified to assist me here? The manuals I have do not cover this type of operation.
The tractor is a little beauty and never lets me down so I would hate to be doing it any damage. (the tractor and I live in Australia). (Thanks in advance)
My question is should the Select-O-Speed be in Neutral or Park when using the chipper?
I have been selecting "Park" but I notice the gearbox housing gets quite hot. From the repair manual I notice that the internals of the gearbox are set totally differently from Park than they are in Neutral. That is, the bands are selected differently between the 2 positions. I can understand the gearbox getting hot while working the paddocks etc but when the tractor is stopped why all the heat?
Anybody qualified to assist me here? The manuals I have do not cover this type of operation.
The tractor is a little beauty and never lets me down so I would hate to be doing it any damage. (the tractor and I live in Australia). (Thanks in advance)