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    Switching gears on a 1986 Ford F700

    Yeah I just paid 2800.00 dollars to get the brakes done. It need 2 hydro boosters, one rear cylinder that only came with the backing plate and shoes, the main valve body next to the master cylinder, and some hoses. I have noticed that you do need some distance on these trucks to come to a safe...
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    Switching gears on a 1986 Ford F700

    No I am a general contractor. Got the truck to help defer the cost of dumping construction debris. <br><br>I have to say that this is a new experience for me.&nbsp; I have a lot of plans for this truck. It is just a starter truck but has already grown on me. I plan on doing a little fiberglass...
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    Switching gears on a 1986 Ford F700

    Lol. Ok cool thanks that helped a lot.<br><br>I will mess with it tomorrow if it dont snow again.<br><br>
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    Switching gears on a 1986 Ford F700

    That does help some Les. Thanks.<br><br>High would be with the knob in the "UP" position right?<br><br>And just going first, second, third, and fourth I only get to about 35MPH and the RPMs are kicking about 2800 at that point and I just dont know where to go from fourth gear. <br><br>This truck...
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    Switching gears on a 1986 Ford F700

    Thanks for responding Karl.<br><br>Im still a little lost. I am use to a car manual trans. So I go thru all the gears in low (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th). And while in fourth I let off the gas and pull the knob up?<br><br>
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    Switching gears on a 1986 Ford F700

    lol there are no sun visors anymore. <br>
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    Switching gears on a 1986 Ford F700

    Hello everyone,<br><br>I have just bought a 1986 Ford F700 370 4V Gas with a 4 speed manual transmission. The issue I am having is, there is a switch on the shifter that you pull up or push down. I am told it is a high/low or multipurpose switch. I am not quite sure how to use it. Do you go...
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