Re-learning to shift a 13-speed EF

I learned something new that night.

 

Progressive shifting is a next level sort of procedure, like floating gears. I wouldn't progressive shift until your are shifting the 13 speed like you've been doing it all of your life.

 

Hey, hey, hey, let's not start with that now, but seriously, contrary to belief, running the truck at 1400 in 13th in an effort to save fuel, isn't exactly true. At 1400, it's almost lugging the motor, and if I remember, that motor was a lot happier at like 1650-1700 at 65mph, and still got high 7's. That rpm in 13th, you better have your CB on,,

 

When I'm empty 1400 at 65 is where it likes it but loaded 1600-1650 is the sweet spot. On the visor it says 1250-1800 operating range but I never lug it below 1350-1400 just don't feel right doing it. Even tho it probably wouldn't hurt the old Mack I don't wanna put any unnecessary stress on the bottom end. And lugging em ain't good for the trans either

 

Shift however you are used to shifting, progressive or double-clutch or float. I should have been more specific. "Just change one thing at a time" would have been a better thing for me to say. When I get pushed into something new I usually revert to "drive like the cop is in the passenger seat" learn and get up to speed on the new thing, then bring back the habit I just "put on the shelf" for the new thing.

 

Slam your hand In the door before driving it

idling/heavy traffic I kick the fan on, and on a long pull i wait for the fan to come on automatically, the. Flip the switch on for the remainder of the pull, rolling down the highway it’s usually not needed