SOS shift cables

Fordfarmer · Dec 23, 2022

I may have posted about this before, but here's an update and a couple questions.
Theres's guy on another forum who is trying to get a company near him (in the U.K.) to make new SOS cables. They have tentatively agreed to, but need measurements... or possibly an example they can have on hand.
My understanding is that all the cables are the same except for length (and the mid cable for a 5200 having hooks on both ends). Is that correct? Does that include PTO cables?
Is there any advantage to the cable for a 5200 being 3 pieces, or would a 2 piece (extra long upper) be just as good or better? (Would eliminate 1 set of hooks)

Sean in PA · Dec 23, 2022

When removing the shifter assembly you would want to unhook the upper cable from the one coming out of the top cover of the trans, so I don't think that an extra long upper cable would be good.

Fordfarmer · Dec 23, 2022

The lower cable is the same on both the
5000 utility and 5000 rowcrop. Both
connect at the top of the transmission. I
just thought a longer upper could
eliminate the hooks higher up where the
mid and upper cables join, and possibly
make it more reliable. But if that upper
set needs to be there for some reason, I'd
stick with the 3 piece.

Bern · Dec 23, 2022

I've never worked on a row-crop SOS, however I'd say that if a person could remove the upper shift cable mechanism in one piece by simply separating it at the transmission case, like you can with the utility versions, then you could get by with one less joint. That one less joint would make for a more precise shift feel at the control lever, which would be a good thing. On some SOS transmissions, having the gear display register exactly in the middle of the number is not always a sure bet.

ErnieD · Dec 24, 2022

I have some 871 cables I can measure...

Greg NE · Dec 25, 2022

It's too cold to mess with it now and I'm not home right now but when I was trying to take the upper cable out of my rowcrop parts transmission I tried at 1st to remove and unhook the cable at the transmission. With the routing of the conduit in the steering post I couldn't get the cable and conduit removed far enough to unhook it so I had to disconnect it at the upper splice. I believe a person would have to do a lot of disassembly to get the middle cable and conduit out. I never really tried too hard as I was just after the top cable at the time but with the way the bends are in the conduit I didn't see an easy solution. This was on a stripped down transmission, not a complete tractor either. Just food for thought. Greg

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