What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

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  1. Cat sdp

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    Equal rights > Downpressor man

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    P.S. sparkum up if you got one

     
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    I’ve been driving an auto now for about 3 years. I pissed and moaned when I got it but but now have no desire to go back to a manual. 43 yrs of this rat race so time to take it easy.
     
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    Well that is good. If he can fix it as long as it fails and you bring it back. Chevy dealer or a Midas type shop.
     
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    I drove an auto for a couple weeks when my truck was in the shop and I loved it. Could be a little difficult backing up a tanker with the surge but you just have to try to time it right. They could put me in an auto anytime now.
     
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    The OD and heavy haul guys will disagree but for general freight the auto is perfect.
     
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    I drove a new Mack with an Mdrive trans for a couple months, and I hated it. But, I’ve heard from some others those aren’t the smoothest transmission either. Good friend of mine drives a dump truck with an Allison auto, and he loves it. I was hauling for his boss for a couple days with our triaxle, which is an 18 speed, and after driving through downtown West Lafayette for several days, 6-10 times a day, I can definitely see having one in a dump truck or other local truck! My left leg was plumb shot! And I never use the clutch for anything other than getting into 1st or reverse either
     
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    Auto’s are woke….
     
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    Sounds like you need part# FORD.
     
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