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Grinding gears after stopping

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Newdriver85, Dec 19, 2013.

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  1. Dec 20, 2013 #21
    MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Perhaps. But this subforum is called "Questions from new drivers". They won't come here and ask questions if they're gonna be insulted. So let's not beat up on the new folks, huh?:)

    That helps to a point. But you still have to move the truck in order to get the tranny up to temperature. It needs the friction from the gears to do this.
     
    MACK E-6, Dec 20, 2013
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  3. Dec 20, 2013 #22
    Allow Me.

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    After stopping, put tranny in 4th gear, THEN slip it into 1st gear, (assuming you're loaded heavy). It will go in like a hot knife slicing butter. Trust me on this.
     
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  4. Dec 21, 2013 #23
    BigPerm

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    True story on the "no" brake deal///but...if you know that...you gotta be even more diligent on gear selection. Almost no excuse ( HA...like I should talk ) to grind a pound of gear.

    I quote the service & owners manual on my '15 Frightluner Cascadia, ( basically ):
    a.) They suggest "double-clutching "...hmmm okay
    b.) Always start in the right gear. Hense...my comments yesterday.
    c.) and I quote " Never, ever hold the vehicle on a hill. or depress the clutch pedal when driving.

    good luck...'Perm
     
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  5. Dec 22, 2013 #24
    BUMBACLADWAR

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    Yes you have to wait for the clutch brake to work. It used to totally torque off our mechanic when he was outside seeing temps and some drivers grind a gear for no legitimate reason when pulling out of the dock. Theyd pop the air brakes and immediately try to jam it in gear instead of waiting.
     
    BUMBACLADWAR, Dec 22, 2013
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  7. Dec 22, 2013 #25
    MACK E-6

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    It rubs me the wrong way when I see that too. These are usually the same ones that are too stupid to write up the clutch brake not working on an inspection report.
     
    MACK E-6, Dec 22, 2013
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