Going for road test in Mack today
#1
10-07-2006, 06:43 AM
Going for road test in Mack today
Sorry for asking the question so late, but I'm going for a road test today in a newer Mack tri-axle. Assuming its a 10speed.
So far, I have no troublr with any freightliner or KW 10speed, but was a little worried about taking my road test today. Are they really any different shifting as far as timing go's? I just read the post about the guy notbeing able to shift from lo to 1st, but felt that didnt really pertain to my question, as I dont really plan on using lo. But also, what gear should I be able to pull out in (being empty)? I know with a empty 53' I can pull out in 4th, but I've ever drove tri-axle before. Any help is appreciated.
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#2
10-07-2006, 07:54 AM
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It really depends on how the truck is geared, and what kind of power the engine has as to what gear to start in.
On a 10 speed, empty, you should have no problem starting out in 3rd regardless.
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#3
10-07-2006, 08:24 AM
theres a good chance that it is a 8LL. not a 10 speed.
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10-07-2006, 09:00 AM
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10-10-2006, 03:09 PM
so did ya pass :?: :?:
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