Hello, new here.
I only have experience with Eaton Fuller 10 speed transmissions with no splitter. I will be driving a truck next week, no trailer just bobtailing. I won't know what kind of transmission until I'm in the seat, nor will I know what kind of truck it will be until the day I show up.
My question is since i won't be towing any weight will i still need to use a splitter if it has one? Can i just leave the gears in low and run through them like normal using only the range selector?
I should add that it probably won't be any highway speeds and i would guess 40 mph and under. Thanks in advance!
Splitter Question
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by FallGuy44, Sep 1, 2015.
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You don't have to use the splitter.
HorseShoe Thanks this. -
If you mean a 13 speed or 18, you can drive it like a 9 speed and not use the splitter. However it's recommended that you at least split the top gear to reduce heat build up since most 13/18 speeds, 9 low is run through a .73 overdrive gear in the main box and 1.17 underdrive gear in the splitter to achieve a .86 overdrive in 9 low.
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Bobtail or empty I never split (unless I'm trying to diagnose a shifting issue). There is no need to hit all 13 or 18 gears in that situation. Bobtail in a 13/18 I'll usually lift off in 2nd direct and go from there. The only exception is when I hit 8th I'll split to keep the RPM's down.
Freightshaker613 Thanks this. -
Thanks everyone for the quick replies. I figured as much but wanted to double check before jumping in the truck.
MJ1657 Thanks this. -
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Found out today that they are also blowing the truck up so who knows how what I'll be getting into. I can be sure they aren't blowing up a 2015 Peterbilt. Haha -
OLDSKOOLERnWV and Straight Stacks Thank this.
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this isnt that necessary but so you don't grind the gear when you split into high range and you take it out of gear go left and UP not left and DOWN.
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