going up a mountain shifting?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by zoekatya, May 9, 2014.

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    We seemed to drift a little, when the original post was about going UP a hill, but that's OK, I enjoy reading all the posts. But you youngun's are spoiled with your dropping 1 gear to go up a hill. Years ago, I drove a Tri-axle Ford dump with a 238 Detroit and an air 4X4(WHEW) and going up a steep grade loaded, it was not unusual to downshift 5,6,or 7 times to get 'er over the top.
     
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