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using a gear master

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by keotie, May 29, 2007.

  1. May 29, 2007 #1
    keotie

    keotie Bobtail Member

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    When I was in school recently, one of ou trucks had this "gear master"---its a digital moving scale showing gear , RPM and shift points.

    My question is-has anyone used one? Even though I know they are just a crutch, If I could find out where they got it, it might be an interesting toy.

    Comments on use? and proper name or where to find one?
     
    keotie, May 29, 2007
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  3. Oct 15, 2007 #2
    jbc

    jbc Light Load Member

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    I'm not a trucker but use a Volvo 770 to pull my 5th wheel rv trailer. I installed a Gear Master to help with the shifting learning curve (I have no formal training). It's a great shifting tool. Takes all the guess work out of up/down shifting. It tells you exactly what gears are available in your rpm/speed range. Gear grinding is nonexistant. It also has a digital tach and speedo so you never really need to look at the dash gauges anymore.

    Just Google Gear Master for their website. I bought mine when they had a sale going...around $800 at that time. Normally $1000.
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2007 #3
    longbedGTs

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    We had them in a couple trucks at the school I went to. They are NOT for you to rely on when to tell you to shift gears. Atleast thats what our instructors told us. They are there to get you back on track after a missed gear.
     
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  6. Sep 9, 2021 #5
    Stephen1

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    Please let me know when you want to sell your GearMaster II stephenagbale@yahoo.com thanks
     
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  7. Jan 16, 2022 #6
    Stephen1

    Stephen1 Bobtail Member

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    Hello thanks for your informations. But just let me know when you decide to sale your GearMaster II (619)836-5203 Steve. Looks like the company is out of stocks.
     
    Stephen1, Jan 16, 2022
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  8. Jan 16, 2022 #7
    Stephen1

    Stephen1 Bobtail Member

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    Hello thanks very much for your informations. But please let me know when you decide to sale your GearMaster II, looks like the company is out of stock. My contact (619)836-5203 Steve.
     
    Stephen1, Jan 16, 2022
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  9. Jan 16, 2022 #7
    AModelCat

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    He's been off the site for 14 years.
     
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