Adjusting auto transmissions?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Tom Billard, Apr 11, 2021.

  1. Tom Billard

    Tom Billard Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys,
    Im selling a 2015 Peterbilt with a 13 spd eaton fuller automatic transmission, the person that came to see the truck claimed that you have to get these transmissions adjusted since it has over 808,220km on it. Is it even possible to adjust an automatic truck? From what Ive heard all automatic transmissions have automatic clutch adjustments built in. He also claimed to have done it on his current truck and offered to send his mechanic to do it before his purchase? Super confusing but any clarification on it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
     
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  3. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Tell him he can do whatever he wants after he buys it. You could even offer to pay the mechanic if it will help the sale. But after the sale is final with cash in hand. If his guy screwed something up and he backed out of the deal you would be up that old creek.
     
  4. BoxCarKidd

    BoxCarKidd Road Train Member

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    Some trucks have Solo clutches. They are auto adjust but have a a slide tab adjustment deal on them. You can find them on You Tube.
    Failure after messing with that is common.
     
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  5. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    What he said.
     
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  6. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    Others have Team Clutches.:rolleyes:
     
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  7. striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    Some of the Autoshifts, 2 peddle setup's, have a clutch brake that can be adjusted, but I would think Pete wouldn't have that setup
     
  8. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I wouldn't let his guy touch it.
     
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