Floating Gears

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by doglover44, Jan 19, 2016.

  1. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    Wow glad you made it. I dont think i knew that. Must have happened shortly after I bought mine.

    Well it's one fine 359 anyway. Maybe the nicest I've seen with that Seminole paint scheme
     
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  3. beemergary

    beemergary Light Load Member

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    One of the main reason for buying is the interior is just like it came from factory. I did replace the carpet on floor and side panels. Wife and I will go for rides to have lunch or supper on nice days. Pull my 32 ft. car hauler with living quarter 3 or 4 times a year.
     
  4. rank

    rank Road Train Member

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    That's great stuff. Envoy it. Think of me when it's time to sell. ;)
     
  5. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    It's all about rhythm. Like Lawrence Welk, "A one and uh two". (That dates me).
     
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  6. ashltn

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    Does it count if ya double clutch then float it in?
     
  7. Lepton1

    Lepton1 Road Train Member

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    Absolutely.

    It helps the circulation in your left leg.
     
  8. street beater

    street beater Road Train Member

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    I was gonna say only if you make sound effects at the same time... but yours is better
     
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  9. Cw5110

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    During my pre-exam on my CDL drivers test.
     
  10. skeeterbilt cfh

    skeeterbilt cfh Bobtail Member

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    About a week of learning to drive my dad only taught me to double clutch for the test outside of that I've always floated for the 2 years I've been driving besides it keeps your left boot New lol
     
  11. Dazed&Confused

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    Float all the way up, float down unless on a downhill with a load pushing on me. Then usually clutch to neutral and float to the lower gear. Usually just a very light foot on the throttle will work great going up. Downshifting is harder to match depending on load, terrain, cars slowing faster in front of you than you are, etc.
     
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