15 speed dbl. overdrive problem

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  1. juloftx

    juloftx Bobtail Member

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    Ok Guys....

    I'm a heavy hauler (concrete bridge beams) and here lately my transmission
    is not wanting to stay in 14th..? WHATSUP with that..?!!! Grrrrrrr
     
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  3. CatPowerC15

    CatPowerC15 Medium Load Member

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    Either the detent ball spring is broke on that rail, or the teeth on the sliding clutch are worn.
     
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  4. juloftx

    juloftx Bobtail Member

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    Ok, thanks for your answer. Is this something I need an expert to look into or just anyone who may know transmissions. I did notice today that is is now doing it in direct...without load..? Getting bad..? I'm suppose to load tomorrow...137K lb. !
    Julie
     
  5. black ultra

    black ultra Light Load Member

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    Man I wish I could find one of them 15spd double overs........I could burn the highway up!!!!!!!:biggrin_25524:
     
  6. junkyardkid

    junkyardkid Light Load Member

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    Hey! You aint seen nothin! I got a buddy with a triple over 15! That thing FLIES!!!!!:biggrin_2559:
     
  7. black ultra

    black ultra Light Load Member

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    Oh yeah!? My buddy's neighboors son's daughter inlaws cousins dad has a 15 speed with 10 overdrives & 15 deep reductions!!!!
     
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  8. junkyardkid

    junkyardkid Light Load Member

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    Yeah, he said he switched air lines and flipped gears in the deep reduction!!:biggrin_25512:
     
  9. Giggles the Original

    Giggles the Original Road Train Member

    there is no such thing as a 15 double over....
     
  10. Giggles the Original

    Giggles the Original Road Train Member

    now there is a 15 speed up against the dash....but its not a double over...just sayin...
     
  11. junkyardkid

    junkyardkid Light Load Member

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    Huh?! C'mon! Hey ultra did you here that?! Huh!
     
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