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#31

09-25-2006, 09:27 AM

Overloaded

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Originally Posted by allan5oh

Double clutching is actually a better way to drive. Without it the only way you can pull it out of gear is by quickly unloading the engine. When you think about this, you're actually using extra fuel.

That is about the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

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10-02-2006, 08:47 AM

Nomad_

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Well I gave floating the gears a whirl this weekend. It does save on the left leg (I am a local driver). Some of the gears are easier than others (to float), but I still have to single clutch in some circumstances. I don't have the RPM match down pat yet.

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10-02-2006, 10:14 AM

ben45750

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Conway and Roadway required you to double clutch during the road test.

#34

10-02-2006, 10:25 AM

jmilici

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Your best bet is to use the clutch regardless. If you can know that you can change gears better by floating in a certain situation, then you will figure out a way to make it look like you are using the clutch.

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Originally Posted by Nomad_

Some of the gears are easier than others (to float), but I still have to single clutch in some circumstances. I don't have the RPM match down pat yet.

That can also come from the gears being ground too much. Alot has to do with previous drivers of that truck.

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10-02-2006, 01:11 PM

Deus

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Overloaded

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan5oh

That is about the dumbest thing I've ever heard.

I think in reality double clutching is less safe. More you have to concentrate on, plus I'm a local driver and as such I'm in and out of the tractor all day long. When it is wet ouside, I find it is pretty easy for your foot to slip off the clutch. Plus when you're on a bumpy road, it can be a real bitch.