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2012 Pete mx13 13 spd

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by spirituallity58, Oct 12, 2015.

  1. Oct 12, 2015 #1
    spirituallity58

    spirituallity58 Bobtail Member

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    Hi can i get some info on this motor as i will start doing LCV work and was told that the MX has to be dropped gears before you hit the hill or you can loose a connecting rod. Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated ...peace
     
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  3. Oct 12, 2015 #2
    mountaingote

    mountaingote Road Train Member

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    Just shift at 1600 instead of pulling it down to 12. Somebody's pulling yer leg
     
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  4. Oct 12, 2015 #3
    spirituallity58

    spirituallity58 Bobtail Member

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    That is what owner of truck was told by mechanic ty , okay what rpm does this engine shift best at , new to me this motor not driving truck yet , ty sir for your input
     
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  5. Oct 12, 2015 #4
    mountaingote

    mountaingote Road Train Member

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    If they're worried about breaking rods the whole motor is junk. I pulled trains for years, and never had any engine trouble. I suspect you can up shift at 16-17, but if you want to keep yer rpm up on hills drop down at 15, you'll be fine. If you pull down to 12-13 you'll have to drop a full gear or you'll just be chasing yer tail.
     
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  7. Oct 12, 2015 #5
    spirituallity58

    spirituallity58 Bobtail Member

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    Ty sir for input , gives me an idea how to run this mx peace
     
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  8. Sep 18, 2016 #6
    whitelinequeen

    whitelinequeen Light Load Member

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    Thanks for this info. It was most helpful as we are looking at this make and model and I am gathering info on the mx13
     
    whitelinequeen, Sep 18, 2016
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