Clutch

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  1. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    Exactly. Here's what Cummins had to say a few years back. Accelerating-Start the vehicle from a standstill at the slowest engine speed that will move the load. Select a gear ratio that will permit starting the load without slipping the clutch.

    You take a road test with me and slip the clutch I'll stop you right there.
     
    GasHauler, Jan 21, 2011
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    Gashauler,

    You and any good safety guy, realizing what kind of damage they could do.
     
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    Funny please do tell me because I have never damaged any truck that I drove.
     
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    Not to butt in but I thought he was commending you on stopping the trainees that slipped the clutch.
     
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    I do apologize. Sometimes the old brain isn't working like it used to.
     
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    Happens to the best of us man! :biggrin_255:
     
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    That's what we're here for! LOL
     
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