SOS

jim buford · Oct 27, 2018

Looking at a Ford 2000 introduced in 1962. Has Select O Speed. What are some things to look for in the SOS? How reliable are they? How exactly do they work. Tires dry rotted and surface rust on sheet metal but metal appears straight. Hours 2620. Wiring works and still has generator and 6 volts. Any idea on value. Have not seen but heard it run and sounds like missing some but not bad. Any idea of value? Thanks

Larry NCKS · Oct 28, 2018

SOS is a powershift transmission. It is not an automatic! One has to manually move the shifter to select a speed ratio. You do not need to use the inching pedal (replacement for a the clutch on a gear drive) to shift up or down.

Your '62 should be fairly reliable, but like all vintage stuff it could have bugs.

As to checking the SOS, get it to normal operating temperature and make sure it functions properly in all speed ratios.

NOTE: It is normal for the PTO to spin on these tractors under no load conditions.

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