Floating gears on a 13 speed, question

Just remember one thing at "Any RPM" before you run off to playground...

It is still possible to do really bad things to a tractor if you meshed the right gears at "Any rpm..." he he.

 

There's no reason to pre-load the shifter. You're going to cause excessive wear in there. Just let off the throttle and move the stick at the same time.

 

for the life of me, I cant seem to execute this....smdh

stick feels stuck in place, unless I tap the clutch pedal

 

I use the clutch to get to neutral usually on my 13. Whichever is easier.

 

[QUOTE="x1Heavy, post:
Which is why we had instructors back in the day punch people like that. he he. They need that positive reinforcement to quit doing that.[/QUOTE]

My trainer carried a wooden ruler and you'd get a good smack if you ground gears.. and floating was the only way she'd teach.. no double clutch.

 

The only caveat I would add to this is to drop your shift points 200-300 rpm. Unless you're pointed uphill, there's no need for the motor to ever reach 1500 rpm until you're up to speed.

Learn to heel and toe, although it's tougher in some trucks due to pedal placement. Leaves your left free for the clutch.

You're either coming off the throttle too slow, or you're timing it wrong. If you lightly apply pressure to the shifter an instant before you come the throttle, it will all but fall out of gear. One of the hardest lessons for many new drivers is that shifting isn't about muscle, it's all about finesse.

 

Well said.

 

This is the reason why its really important to actually use the clutch, i've had debates with various people about this some swear how you don't need to use the clutch except if your at a complete standstill at the yard or at the traffic lights, however i've also spoken with people who are qualified engineers and they stress how important it is to actually use the clutch all the time the key is to only depress the clutch a touch forward not all the way when on the move, otherwise then you are doing more harm then good.

 

Clutch brake. I guess the BS in Mech. Eng. did pay off. Lol