Question about manual transmission differences

I agree. I've got a F350 and a Jeep (wife's) .. and floating in the home schiz is a NO NO. I'll float in my Pete, sure. TOTALLY different trannies; you guys should know this!!!

 

That doesn't mean it's a good idea. And it isn't the clutch you'll be replacing. Clutches are cheap. It's the tranny or the engine- or both. Don't float in a synchronized vehicle.

 

You got a lot of us guys behind you. You are embarking on a helluva journey, it can make you or break you. Just follow the instructions of WHOMEVER is training you..... to a "T". . . . For all intents and purposes, it's on the fence as to whether it's easier to learn with or without prior standard/manual experience.
You'll be okay... and seriously, I know it sounds 'stupid' but it's how I taught my wife in the 10 speed... the Adams family ... not the whole song, lol.. just the da da da ..click click. I hear some instructors still use this; you can say you heard it here from some old guy, LoL!

 

And that's awesome, right there. Betcha one of 'em says the Addams family snap.. and NOW you KNOW~! (it worked...how I taught my wife~!)

 

He's pretty much correct. Ask him about the Addams family.. sure IS only to get thru the tests.
Best wishes, man. You've got a heckuva family to learn from (as did I..) and that means a lot.

 

Go food service. Thats how i got my start almost 3 yrs ago. I'll never go otr. Im currently working out of town in the oilfield but i go to sleep in the same hotel room every night that my company pays for.

Heres another piece of advice you'll most likely be in a 10 speed. Between each gear is about 400-450 rpm's.

I started on a 10 and did almost 2 years in nothing but 10 speeds. Im in a 8LL now (pretty much a 9 speed with deep reduction for offroad-heavy loads) and i would of rather learned on that. Slower shifter than a 10 and no funky 5-6th transition