Rawlco, Thanx for the info & pic it does seem a lot easier than the 9s & 10s, the road test is put off til monday a last minute run had to be made. But Ill get that shift pattern down quickly now all I have to do is get my downshift down Ill be fine
WallBanger, It was through the friend from Mansur he gave me the tip and I went over there the process was quick and eas. They run as far as Texas, have 4 tractors 2 more on order '03/'04 freightshakers
Thanx to everyone else as well Im glad to be part of this Family !!!!:smt023
13 Speed Transmissions
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by OTRLCBrown, Oct 26, 2006.
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Gotcha- I grew up in monroeville, my dad used to do rounds in New Ken (and clairton, and steubenville, etc, etc...)
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To be honest I would love to have a 13 speed double O.D. in my FLD112 S/A, why? Because the 9 speed has too big of a step between Direct (8th) and O.D. (9th). I live in a very hilly part of Ontario Canada and with steep grades (even though they are short) and 50 MPH speed limits the .86 ratio (13 low) with my 4:11 ratio and 22.5 tires would be perfect and I would still have the .73 (13 high) for any multi lane roads and higher crusing speeds.
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Eaton used to make a TRIPLE O/D 13 speed transmission, the RTOO series that gave the following top ratios.
12 low - 1.00
12 high - .85
13 low - .73
13 high - .62
From what I hear, it had the reputation for being a bit noisy. It was phased out when Eaton brought out the .86/.73 "double O/D" transmissions we know today. Eaton referred to the RTOO transmissions as "double overdrive" despite the presence of a 3rd overdrive ratio, I guess since it wasn't possible to achieve all 3 O/D gears with the splitter alone.
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hello im new here problem with 98 pete eaton 13 speed when going from lo to hi mech. cant fid problem any one have same problem or know where to search?
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If you need info on shifting any trans and our having a hard time finding any info on eatons website,your not alone.The info is there though.Do this.Do a search for roadranger.When you get to their site,in the search box,type in "driver instruction".You will get multiple pages,but for the most part by page 3,you start seeing the trans that you wish to have info on.It includes instruction on shifting and shift diagrams among other things.They also have videos and I believe they are free for download or a small charge.I know printed articles and videos don't equal actually shifting a trans but it should help.It can't hurt.
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If you need to find the transmission type it's stamped on the label on the side of the drivers door by the locking latch.
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I never drove a 13 till I went to May trucking and they just told drivers not used to the 13 to drive it like a 9 till they got the hang of it
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