Shifting a 10 speed uphill

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by montrose818, Sep 7, 2018.

  1. hagarcobra

    hagarcobra Medium Load Member

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    What a collection of morons! The poor OP has been told nothing but contradictory gibberish. It's no wonder trucking sucks with most of you for " co- workers ".
     
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  3. montrose818

    montrose818 Light Load Member

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    It has a retarder, which I think is different than jakes?

    I am happy to hear opinions from different people, it gives me different input and options on what to do. Thanks@
     
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  4. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Hahaha everybody has one. An Opinion that is. Most of my driving was off road in the brush and yes I have my opinions of how to drive. I'll just keep them to myself.
     
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  5. hagarcobra

    hagarcobra Medium Load Member

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    I would like to tell you a lot of wrong and stupid things, would that help you out?
     
  6. montrose818

    montrose818 Light Load Member

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    Thank you, very thorough.
     
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  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Let me guess. Its you do what the situation at hand dictates?
     
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  8. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    Whatever. I can guarantee there is no slippage when double clutching. Clutch wear occurs when lifting or taking off from a dead stop. If you slip plates on clutching while moving or double clutching, may need a timing adjustment. I get what you are saying, but brakes not quite the same comparison. If you think you can float on a steep upgrade. I would like to watch.
     
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  9. J Rich

    J Rich Medium Load Member

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    If you think the clutch disc doesn't get more wear double clutching than floating does then I can't help you.

    I can't remember the last time I double clutched anything. I don't care if you watch or not. I float all day, every day. In the North Ga, Al, and Tn mountains. I'm also mostly on back roads and state hwys when loaded.

    Just because you can't doesn't mean everyone else can't either.
     
  10. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    this is why i love 18 speeds they rule in the hilly country with so many extra gears to choose from, to put it simply you'll need to match the right speed with the right revs' and the gears will go in every time just pay attention to what rev's match what speed in each gear during normal flat conditions and just match the rev's with what speeds your at going up the hill.
     
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  11. J Rich

    J Rich Medium Load Member

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    Man you got that right! I miss having 18s and 13s been stuck with 10s the last few years.
     
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