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orientation January 2nd

Discussion in 'Prime' started by Moose1833, Nov 11, 2011.

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  1. Jan 16, 2012 #241
    OpenRoadDreamer

    OpenRoadDreamer Road Train Member

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    Downshifting comes with time.
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Jan 16, 2012
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  3. Jan 16, 2012 #242
    emton

    emton Medium Load Member

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    ... and the proper RPMs.

    ORD, you got way too much time on your hands dude! :biggrin_25523:
     
    emton, Jan 16, 2012
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  4. Jan 16, 2012 #243
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    Ya I do... Kinda hard to run w/o a truck that runs. New computer better be in tomorrow.
    Downshifting is easy. Just get the engine to the right rpms, and itll slide right in. lol Just pay attention to when you take it out of that gear. And make sure the jakes are off... Kinda hard to shift with those on. It can be done, but its harder.
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Jan 16, 2012
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  5. Jan 17, 2012 #244
    siupo128

    siupo128 Light Load Member

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    hey Moose i got the same problem down shifting too. but i finally learn it so dont worry about it. on my trainer truck if i have to down shift to 9th gear i have to be on excatly 45 mph. if faster than that it wont let me do it.
     
    siupo128, Jan 17, 2012
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  7. Jan 17, 2012 #245
    Moose1833

    Moose1833 Light Load Member

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    Well bit of a ruff morning for me personally miss my wife and babymonster somethin awfull, well I know this is what I have to do to make a better life for us but doesn't make it any easier hopefully when I make it back to the yard and test out I will get to see them, and of course actually getting a paycheck might ease the sting a little bit well ill be on the drive today from Massachusetts. To atlanta probably at least make it to north carolina before im out of hours y'all have a great day
     
    Moose1833, Jan 17, 2012
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  8. Jan 17, 2012 #246
    ama91761

    ama91761 Medium Load Member

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    Hang in there driver. Once you get your truck the misses, and kiddo, can come along. I have a one year old, my only one and I miss her and her mama, but got to pay the bills, stay focus and you will do fine.
     
    ama91761, Jan 17, 2012
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  9. Jan 17, 2012 #247
    Moose1833

    Moose1833 Light Load Member

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    Well drove across the Gwb today oh my god that was insanity!!! the downshifting is finaly coming to me only 30 hrs left on my clock this week an I don't get any back till friday so I will only be driving half shifts the rest of the week I just ignore the cranky one when he starts getting upset cuz I know that its only a few more days till we can head back to springmo for me to test out its actually nice in PA tonight sweatshirt weather even, a far cry from what it was in maine!!!!_
     
    Moose1833, Jan 17, 2012
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  10. Jan 17, 2012 #248
    OpenRoadDreamer

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    Ha lol Did you have fun? lol Ive driven over the GWB twice. It sucked both times, but you get used to it after awhile. lol
     
    OpenRoadDreamer, Jan 17, 2012
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  11. Jan 17, 2012 #249
    McBjork

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    Maybe all of the issues with your trainer helped you from dwelling on the fact that you missed your loved ones. Remember you are almost there, and will be seeing everyone soon enough. Stay strong and take care of business so you can take care of your family.

    Good luck YOU CAN DO IT!!!
     
    McBjork, Jan 17, 2012
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  12. Jan 17, 2012 #250
    siupo128

    siupo128 Light Load Member

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    hang in there Moose. well..too shame to said it. i just quit my training on sunday. because i cant handle the home sick..miss my wife and 4 months old baby.
     
    siupo128, Jan 17, 2012
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