Shift Pattern?

[7StrokeThis3]

So yesterday at work i saw a cool but differen't looking 6 speed (?) shifting pattern on some guys powerstroke when it came into the shop. The went

Reverse is all the way to the left and up , then right below it is L and then 1,2,3,4 and then to the right and all the way up is D . Is the d like 5th and they just label it as direct? And low is the starting for heavy hauling? i usually start in 2nd but which is second the actual 2 or the 1 because of that low gear.

[regor]

I have that setup on my tranny and i love it, L is extra low first, then it is 1 thru fifth or drive if you want to call it, I normally take off in 1st though L is way to low for regular driving.

[720Deere]

Nothing different about that pattern. The ZF6 has been like that since it was introduced. Low is low and only used off-road, heavy load in soft ground, etc. 1st gear would be what you normally take off in unless you have 4:30 or taller gears then you could probably manage 2nd.

The D is actually an O with the D inside of it, but it looks odd.

[regor]

You can't manage a second gear take off in mine, but you are right it does look a little odd for the over drive.

[pistolpete837]

i test drove an 06 psd with that tranny the other day. it is deff diffrent than my mustang gt stick. i relly wish Ford made alot more sticks. that truck was just darn expensive for me. can hardly find anymore

[Jon]

My buddy has a 98 Cobra that shifts like that super duty.

[MrJohnWayne]

I start in 2nd all the time.....

Hell If I really want to make the persone behind me mad for tailgating I'll even start in 3rd

[7StrokeThis3]

so the OD is like 5? and you start mainly (a lot of you) in the 1st gear not the L.? The L is meant to stay in that gear and not shift right? Like if i had a goose on my truck and started moving in L i wouldn't want to shift into 1st with a rolling start right?

[regor]

I have shifted mine from L to first i don't think there should be an issue or i didn't see it in the manual .

[MrJohnWayne]

There is nothing wrong with starting in L then shifting out. I have done it several times and have never had a problem. That is why it is there to get a big load moving with less strain.