Automatics?

Discussion in 'Maverick' started by Zephex, Jul 23, 2013.

  1. Gizmo1326

    Gizmo1326 Light Load Member

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    Well, Monfort is long gone and history. Probably a good thing. So are you getting geared up for orientation. I still have some tax returns to get in before they can submit my package. I don't usually file mine for the previous year because being self employed. Now I've contacted the accountant and told him to get going. Another short setback.
     
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  3. Ronin_on_MT

    Ronin_on_MT Light Load Member

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    On a consulting gig and won't get back to Cincy 'til tomorrow. Head out to NLR Saturday morning. Fortunately I was able to get most of the stuff squared away before leaving town.

    The real answer to you question is: H*** Yes! I'm ready to go.
     
  4. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    The transmissions are not automatics like a car (with bands and internal clutches ect.) they are a manual gear box that is electronically shifted so they act just like a regular big truck transmission.
     
  5. Lucar

    Lucar Road Train Member

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    Sometimes when I come to a full stop, I'm still kicking my left leg searching for the clutch to find nothing but air. It's hilarious!
     
  6. jxu417

    jxu417 Road Train Member

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    and thus was coined the term: "the Monfort Lane"...... now known as the Hammer lane
     
  7. Ronin_on_MT

    Ronin_on_MT Light Load Member

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    That be a fact, Jack. Oh, wait, you're Jeff. Sho' neff?
     
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  8. Zephex

    Zephex Light Load Member

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    My trainer gets onto me when i press the brake in to start the engine. Old habit. I like the automatic and it has come in handy for places like chicago. No sore clutch leg. The only thing i dont like about them is that it takes forever to start rolling after a stop. Even empty. Wish it was smart enough to skip gears when empty.
     
  9. jxu417

    jxu417 Road Train Member

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    Shift it manually Zephex....
     
  10. Zephex

    Zephex Light Load Member

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    Dont wanna piss the trainer off. He doesnt do it so i dont. When i get my own truck i will when empty. Taking 30 seconds to cross an intersection is crazy when empty. Like the light leaving madison yard. Its already yellow by the time i get pulled out into the street lol
     
  11. jxu417

    jxu417 Road Train Member

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    I shift mine manually 100% of the time. I have NEVER driven in automatic- ever.
     
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