float gears or Double clutch ?

That's called a cu'chunk not good for the trans and can snap off teeth on the gears.

NOPE ALL transmissions without syncros are designed to be double clutched, this goes back 110 years.

 

I do both but more double

 

I always float. A little clunking and grinding is ok, it breaks off and smooths down those disagreeable parts.


But seriously, some engines are easier to float than others, depends on how their rpms drop.

 

Are in going to school or on the road?If you have yet to obtain your CDL then only focus on double clutching up and down shift.That is how schools teach because its the law and what the tester will be looking at.

 

I thought it was the brake for "leftys"???

 

Sometimes that third pedal works as an overdrive when going downhill.

 

if you're gonna drive one of them big trucks then you need to learn both ways.

 

For the life of me I cannot float a 9 speed transmission successfully. In general you might find yourself using a combination of double clutching and floating.

 

As a heavy haul driver, I mainly float gears. I very, very seldom double clutch. when hauling a d8, scraper or haul truck, the rpms and speed slow way down during the double clutch, I can float gears faster. When I am slowing down or stopping I float the gears down to help, this also gives me an idea of how fast I am going. as you drive just do what fells good for you. the truck will let you know.