806 Shifter

[Dad's 806]

Is there a shifter conversion kit for converting to 856 style hi low reverse on my 806. Going into reverse is sometimes a real chore. 
Thanks  

[jass1660]

You have to get the parts from a salvage yard. 

[Dad's 806]

Thanks will try to find them. 

[brahamfireman]

1 hour ago, Dad's 806 said:

Is there a shifter conversion kit for converting to 856 style hi low reverse on my 806. Going into reverse is sometimes a real chore. 
Thanks  

What exactly is it doing? Reverse is no harder to engage than high low.  Only real advantage to the 56 style arrangement is for loader work. 

If it grinds, it's the clutch brake,  if it's hard to get out of gear your TA is out of adjustment. 

[Dad's 806]

It’s like I need more travel on the shifter so it will go in to reverse 

[Dad's 806]

Just now, Dad's 806 said:

It’s like I need more travel on the shifter so it will go in to reverse 

Reverse is not going in when lever is all the way down to R. 

[Big Steve]

The top cover on the speed transmission needs to be rebuilt or the linkage  or both . There wasn't a lot of adjustment  built in for wear.

[Mark (EC,IN)]

10 hours ago, jass1660 said:

You have to get the parts from a salvage yard. 

If you can get it,  many times it's easier to get the whole rear stand (steering wheel,  shift linkage etc.)  and just swap it out.

[Thesd5488]

I stay with 06 style way better if kept in shape  especially if on a loader where u us low and reverse back to back way fast then 56 series 

[catman13]

you may have a broken roller on the shift linkage under the deck so its pushing it far enough

[Ihfarms]

Shifter top needs replaced 

[brahamfireman]

14 hours ago, Dad's 806 said:

Reverse is not going in when lever is all the way down to R. 

Could be linkage up top is wore, linkage under foot is wore, or like others have said top cover bushings and arms are wore.

[nepoweshiekfarmalls]

A little slop in each connection from the shift lever to the fork with make it harder to shift/ shift completely.   With some disassembly and new parts, the slop can be mostly eliminated.   Then adjust linkage and transmission brake per the service manual.  They can shift well. We have a 706 as our primary loader tractor.  Does a decent job.

[Dad's 806]

Thanks 

[615 spike]

Since I tend to be frugal, when my linkages wore, I bored out the 3/8 inch holes (.375) to 10 mm and used new pins made from 10 mm bolts (.3937) for a cheap fix. cab

[Matt Kirsch]

My understanding is that converting to 56 shifting is a lot more involved than you probably think. It's not just swap out the box on the side of the console, ba-da-bing, done. Doesn't something have to be changed on/inside the range cover as well?

Besides a 56 shifter on a tractor in a salvage yard is likely to be even more worn than what you have.

[brahamfireman]

9 hours ago, Matt Kirsch said:

My understanding is that converting to 56 shifting is a lot more involved than you probably think. It's not just swap out the box on the side of the console, ba-da-bing, done. Doesn't something have to be changed on/inside the range cover as well?

Besides a 56 shifter on a tractor in a salvage yard is likely to be even more worn than what you have.

You have to change the entire top cover, and add the extra rod that goes down through the console. It's a fairly involved job.