Re: (ET) getting into high gear

["Clean Power Supply" <cleanpower att net>]

 RJ,
 That "may" be explained by the fact that GE came out with an "Appearance 
Kit" that consisted of plastic emblems for the gear pattern,hood,dash,etc. 
to update the appearance.The instructions I have for that state a year of 
1973.
 Harold Z.
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         I operated on the assumption that you introduce a worthwhile  
feature on a product, then find a way to 'improve' cost  
effectiveness.Isn't that what makes America great? [ Tongue firmly in  
cheek.] My 1973 I-5 had the sticker, my 1972 E-20 CA has the plastic plate.



RJ

Clean Power Supply wrote:
>  RJ,
>  Vice Versa. The decal came first followed by the plastic emblem. Ditto 
> for the hood insignia. 
>  Not that it matters much :-)
>  Harold Z.
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>         Yep. Hard to believe but true. <VBG> On earlier units it was a  
> raised lettered plastic plate that surrounded the shift lever hole in  
> the footplate.On later units it was replaced with a more cost effective  
> but less durable sticker.
>
> It contained words to the effect.......
>
> "To facilitate gear shifting,place the gear shift in Neutral, and turn  
> the traction motor On then Off.Quickly move the shift lever to the  
> desired position."
>
>      Personally I prefer to just rock the tractor back and forth with my 
>  overly upholstered body while in the seat while exerting just enough  
> pressure on the gear shift to feed the mating surfaces together.There  
> are some situations however where this method is neither prudent or  
> possible. :) Like on a steep incline.
>
> RJ
>
> tbamc wrote:
>   
>> RJ, placard on the foot plate??  Surely you jest.  :-)
>>