Downshifting video demo

Bob M · May 29, 2012

Per request from Red Dave and others, here's my low budget video demonstrating how to downshift a Super M from 5th gear to 4th gear, on the fly without grinding.

...Bob M
downshifting demo

Kippster · May 29, 2012

Just like shifting my R model mack, just less smoke!! :roll)

DeltaRed · May 30, 2012

Thanks for posting.Even an old dog(like me) can learn new tricks!

sflem849 · May 30, 2012

Good videos, I watched them all.

rustyfarmall · May 30, 2012

Interesting to notice the steering wheel on that Super M. That is the style that was used on the early, '39 and '40 Farmalls. I am under the impression the Super series would not have had that style from the factory. I'm not saying it is wrong, just curious.

Red Dave · May 30, 2012

Good job!

I can't tell you how many people have told me that it can't be done, yet right there is the proof.

rustyfarmall · May 30, 2012

(quoted from post at 13:49:37 05/30/12) Good job!

I can't tell you how many people have told me that it can't be done, yet right there is the proof.

And if you really want to impress a non-believer, downshift from 5th to 4th using only the throttle and keep your foot off the clutch. I will admit that getting that done without a lot of grinding is more luck than skill, but it can be done.

Bob M · May 30, 2012

Yeah - the steering wheel is "not correct" for a Super M. I think actually it belongs on 350/450. (Incidentally it was a gift from one of my daughters after the original wheel sorta fell apart...)

Bob M · May 30, 2012

And if you really want to impress a non-believer, downshift from 5th to 4th using only the throttle and keep your foot off the clutch.

Rusty - It's on my video demo "to do list"!

It requires careful coordination of the throttle and shifter, but it definitely can be done. (I use it myself sometimes....)

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