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starting tomorrow i have been issued a brand new day cab

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ad356, Nov 4, 2021.

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  1. Nov 4, 2021 #21
    ad356

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    565 hp 2050 torque

    And yes it will have full lockers. Front and rear axles with a power divider, honestly I've never seen a farm pickup truck with any company not setup like that. We get too snow and ice
     
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  3. Nov 4, 2021 #22
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    Ok I stand corrected. Its Cummins. I apologize
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2021 #23
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    What is a cummings?
    You still wont have appreciated a big cummings with 18 speed unless its one without that emissions junk on it and a set of 8" loud pipes on it puking black smoke. Until you have that, dont go putting a low seat in it and a tall shifter.


    Relax, im just bustin balls. All good. Enjoy your new ride bud.
     
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  5. Nov 4, 2021 #24
    ad356

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    what's the purpose of a tall shifter? i think the manufacture knew the proper height and that's where they put it. having it at windshield height must be a super trucker thing? along with those stupid front tire lug nut spikes. i once walked into a set of those at a milk plant. the bays are very tight at that plant. ouch. it hurt like h#ll
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2021 #25
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    I was a bus mechanic for awhile, so I'm well aware of the difference between an auto shift manual, and a true fluid-coupled automatic.

    I haul fluid products also; liquid sweeteners and vegetable oils, in smooth bore tankers.

    I don't have the problems with driving an auto shift that you and Bruce Wilton do.

    You coulda just left it at that. Personal preference.

    I wish you every success.
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2021 #26
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    you as well, just saying there is a difference between farm pickup and long haul..... although i would still prefer a manual for long haul. just a personal preference
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2021 #27
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    Who in the hell is Bruce Wilton?? Is he related to Brandon?
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2021 #28
    ad356

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    bruce is my boss, owner of the company. we have around 25 trucks and associated trailers. my point was, i think he knows how to drive, still he backed into a building with an autoshift. they have a tendency to stop, when you give them enough fuel to get moving again they have a habit to lurch.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2021 #30
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    Well, actually, what you were saying was that neither you nor Bruce can back an auto shift without difficulty, therefore......

    Personal preference is a completely valid reason.

    Doesn't mean everything else "sucks".

    BTW, I'm not casting shade on your boss. He built a successful business from the ground up. I salute him.

    You, on the other hand, well,........I wish you every success. Don't scratch the new unit.
     
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