Why do I scratch my gears when I upshift.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dmunoz56, Mar 28, 2018.

  1. derekdbeck

    derekdbeck Light Load Member

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    Yes you got to toon.out all noise and listen to what your truck wants to do.
     
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  3. I glide 47

    I glide 47 Road Train Member

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    Practice makes perfect like me I am on my 13 brownies practice practice practice
     
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  4. ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    If it is just gears 7-10, maybe you should use clutch for those gears only, 7-10 are not that often shifted in heavy traffic.
     
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  5. Farmerbob1

    Farmerbob1 Road Train Member

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    This is actually close to what i normally do. I usually float low gears and 6th gear, but generally double clutch higher gears. No particular reason, it's just my normal shifting routine.
     
  6. AZ Pete

    AZ Pete Medium Load Member

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    So don’t let off the fuel so fast. Practice varying your technic till you find that sweet spot.
     
  7. Pumpkin Oval Head

    Pumpkin Oval Head Road Train Member

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    I always have the engine brake shut off when upshifting. Otherwise the rpms fall much quicker and you can miss your gear. You should just lightly touch the gears and it will slip into gear when the rpms match up. I take a full second to shift, just like i would when double clutching. Are you trying to shift too fast?

    Sometimes i will use the clutch if it is the same gear always giving me trouble....some gears go in easier than others consistently....or if it always clunks into a certain gear.
     
  8. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    The Engine RPMs was mentioned in post #12. Maybe you just missed it, no biggie.:)
     
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