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What does it mean when the Gear Shift is too hot?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Soldier4jc, Aug 22, 2014.

  1. Aug 22, 2014 #1
    Soldier4jc

    Soldier4jc Bobtail Member

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    My son called me asking what does it mean when the Gear Shift is too hot? I am not quite the mechanic and he and I are truckers. Would anyone mind responding and offer insight as to what this could possibly mean? Should my son pull over before anything serious develops? Hope to hear from someone soon. Thank you.
     
    Soldier4jc, Aug 22, 2014
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  3. Aug 22, 2014 #2
    04 LowMax

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    # 1, is there a temp gauge for the transmission? If not, and the transmission is so hot that it is transferring the heat up the stick, that is not good, and could indicate serious transmission problems. If there is a trans temp gauge, what is it reading? Answer these questions, and we'll go from there.
     
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  4. Aug 22, 2014 #3
    Semi Crazy

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    Tell him to quit shifting so fast!:biggrin_2559:
     
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  5. Aug 22, 2014 #4
    Ridgeline

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    Have the oil checked, start with the obvious.
     
    Ridgeline, Aug 22, 2014
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  7. Aug 22, 2014 #5
    cuzzin it

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    is the stick glowing
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2014 #6
    Richter

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    how hot? Trans obviosly heat up a bit under load or climbing hills, but he should no what range is normal and what isnt.
     
    Richter, Aug 23, 2014
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