Gear Problem?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Beaver9, Feb 25, 2022.

  1. Beaver9

    Beaver9 Heavy Load Member

    966
    1,183
    Jun 15, 2020
    0
    Load weight around 26,000,
    While driving downhill or on even, twelve or thirteenth gear, at times I hear the grinding noise. The noise stops when I change to neutral. Otherwise, it will continue to grind and isn't pulling.
    And after switching to neutral I can pull back to the gear with no problem.
    Now, it's fine. It happened only a few times.
    There is a humming noise when I release the accelerator, especially when empty.

    Any idea what that might be? It started after driving a few times in heavy snow?
     
    Coronado2020 Thanks this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

    2,920
    7,890
    Jan 2, 2012
    NW, Iowa
    0
    Check your ride height.
    Or possibly just have frozen crap in your wheels
     
    Beaver9 Thanks this.
  4. Beaver9

    Beaver9 Heavy Load Member

    966
    1,183
    Jun 15, 2020
    0
    The suspension is up. The pillows are good.
     
  5. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

    4,791
    26,878
    Dec 8, 2017
    0
    Had a couple of girlfriends like that.

    The pillows were good. Very good.
    They were real and they were spectacular.
     
  6. ibcalm19

    ibcalm19 Road Train Member

    1,463
    2,435
    Nov 30, 2015
    Pennsylvania
    0
    You want to get that checked out. It is not going to fix it self. I've been there done that & it cost me tremendously.
     
  7. ProfessionalNoticer

    ProfessionalNoticer Road Train Member

    2,941
    7,858
    Apr 25, 2021
    0
    Humming and growling are normal depending on how the lash is set in the differential. If it's a new humming than I'd be concerned about it. Either way, you definitely want to get it into a shop or two and get a few estimates because there's nothing good about it losing pulling power while in gear.
     
    Beaver9 Thanks this.
  8. Tom Hank’s Volleyball

    Tom Hank’s Volleyball Light Load Member

    63
    141
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
    Got any friends that would stick wheel weights on your drive shaft?
     
    Beaver9 Thanks this.
  9. Beaver9

    Beaver9 Heavy Load Member

    966
    1,183
    Jun 15, 2020
    0
    What was causing it?
     
  10. Beaver9

    Beaver9 Heavy Load Member

    966
    1,183
    Jun 15, 2020
    0
    Just to keep everyone updated.
    You know what the issue was. The clutch needed to be regulated only. Less than $100. It solved all the problems.
    The original mechanic did work on it but didn't regulate it. He did also other things not necessary charging me extra $5,000. And he doubled the quote for another job.
    I'm glad I didn't get back to him because he would lie to me most likely telling me I need a new transmission or repair the current transmission when it was the problem he created working on it. He works by himself and seems to be fishy. He creates problems. He gives you a quote of $2,500 then comes with a total of $4,500.
    Pissed I am, I spent thousands in repairs with this guy. I am never going back up there. Initially, I didn't have much problems. It's only after he said that harvesting is finished. Then he was coming up with things. And every time I left a shop, a new thing would show up shortly after. My wife never trusted the guy.
    And to think it cost me less than $100 to fix it.
     
    Last edited: Apr 22, 2022
    Siinman Thanks this.
  11. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

    29,235
    159,543
    Jul 7, 2015
    Canuckistan
    0
    WTF is regulating a clutch?????

    Never heard that term before.
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.