I just got a 2016 Peterbilt with an automatic 13 speed transmission. It seems to be grinding gears when I take off from dumping. Is there anything special or different I need to do other than put the truck in neutral when engaging pto dumping and taking off again.
I never had this problem with my old 18 speed. Thank you for any help!
End dumping with automatic truck.
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Mustang187, May 14, 2022.
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my son drives a pete end dump down in pheonix he never says anything about having tranny troubles his is an auto to but i don not know many gears he has good luck with it even in the heat
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What if you stopped and left it in gear when switching the PTO? Everything inside the transmission should be stopped if its in gear and the wheels aren't turning.
Or is there something I'm missing with these automated manuals with PTOs?Cat sdp and motocross25 Thank this. -
Amodelcat is right the transmission must be in gear and stoped when the PTO is engaged on an automated transmission then placed in neutral to raise the box
you can buy a pto that will engage while in neutral or while driving but it’s expensive and the clutch wears out and needs rebuildingAModelCat, Bean Jr. and motocross25 Thank this. -
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Sounds like alot of work dumping an end dump with automatic.
We have a couple FLs with autos and ptos for tankers. No idea how they work. When they were first bought. Drivers were shutting engine off. Engage or disengage. Restart engine.W923 Thanks this.
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