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Rev/drop question for you pros...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by camofrawg83, Apr 28, 2010.

  1. Apr 28, 2010 #1
    camofrawg83

    camofrawg83 Light Load Member

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    Ok, might be a dumb ? But here goes. Just graduated and we had this nifty sheet with all the shift info for the school trucks. Went on an interview monday and had a roadtest. I know EVERY truck is different, but on a new truck, how do you figure this out? I shifted up no prob, but down and skipping was a bear! And it was a newer volvo so no forgiveness. Thanks yall!
     
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  3. Apr 28, 2010 #2
    trucker lloyd

    trucker lloyd Light Load Member

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    im no pro but when i first started driveing i was told no matter wither im shifting up or down keep her above 15ooo rpms and youll get er.but that was a old mack.nevr drove a velveto.maybe theres a velveto driver on here that will give you some better advise.
     
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  4. Apr 28, 2010 #3
    heyns57

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    Why not memorize the "top" speed in each gear the first time you slip seat to a different truck? Notice the speedometer at the rpm you normally upshift, allowing for progressive shifting. Write it down.
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2010 #4
    trucker lloyd

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    ya ive seen newbiees with sticky notes all over there dash with the shift sequence on them lol.do what ya gotta do till you get it memorized.
     
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