[AT] FORD 6000 arrived tonight!

[joehardy at epix.net]

Francis: As I read & re-read the shop manual before this tractor arrived, it was apparent to me that the Select -O-Speed design was not the best approach. Its proper operation depended on too many adjustments, both mechanical and hydraulic which all had to be just right in order for proper tractor operation. At this stage of my experience with this machine, I'm not going to "jerry rig" anything; however, thank you for your suggestion. I always enjoy reading your replies to various messages and have a warm heart for Indiana since I spent 3 years up at Angola getting a mechanical engineering degree at Tri-State University. May you and your family have a meaningful Christmas and a new year filled with lots more tired iron!Joe Hardisky 
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> From: "Francis Robinson" <robinson at svs.net>
> Date: 2006/12/23 Sat AM 07:55:46 EST
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Subject: RE: [AT] FORD 6000 arrived tonight!
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> -----Original Message-----
> 
> Joe, as a ex New Holland dealer employee, Be cautious of this machine.
> Several engineers at Ford got fired over this tractor. It was way ahead of
> its time and has been know to Jump into gear while running. I hated to tell
> you this but I am always thinking SAFETY
> 
>   Bottom line, just be careful
> 
>   Happy Holidays
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> 	I wonder if that is something that could be improved with something like
> heavier poppet ball springs?
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> "farmer"  -  ***** H A P P Y   H O L I D A Y S *****
> 
> If you cut a tree plant at least two to replace it...
> 
> Francis Robinson
> Central Indiana, USA
> robinson at svs.net
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