Double Clutching

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  1. Trucki

    Trucki Light Load Member

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    When I was in CDL School I never played with Floating so that I could make sure I had the Double Clutching down for the test, to shift as smoothly as possible.

    So how hard is it to get used to floating?
     
  2. VagabondTrucker

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    Floating is a breeze as soon as you learn to listen to the engine. You will never DC again.
     
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    Cool. When I was in school our instructor pryed about listening to the motor just as much as the Tach for the gears
     
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    I learned how to float before I went to school and was forced to double clutch (my state test requires double clutching) I found it easier to float than double clutch. Just listen to that engine
     
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    i'm the opposite. though i can float..double clutch is easier for me and do it 99% of the time. but most like to float.
     
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    First time i drove with the trainer, i started DC'ing and he about fell out of the seat laughing at me. Took me a couple of weeks to get used to it, but it is sooooo nice now
     
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    it is good to learn to do both well. as for my super 10 the eaton websight & video recommends double clutching if needed to to shift faser
     
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    Not over revving is the key
     
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    What works for you is the key......but why beat yourself up for nothing ?
     
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    I get it to 1400 rpms hold the stick give a Lil pressure release the fuel pop in neutral then put in gear that's the best way it works for me but I'm kinda new to it