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rgordon212 11-06-2008 01:31 AM

New-To-Me Rig
 
Here's a couple pics of the new rig I just picked up last month.

'05 9400i
C15 475 (not happy with this but price was too good)
Autoshift Eaton (liking it so far, it's a 3 pedal at least)
New Brakes
75% Virgin Tires
Super Clean
385K milesand they even replaced the drivers seat for me (damn smokers LOL)

picked it up for $25K cash :)

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...national-1.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...national-2.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...national-4.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...national-5.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...national-6.jpg

GMAN 11-06-2008 01:41 AM

That is a nice looking truck. I am sure you will get a lot of good use out of it. You may not care for the CAT now, but they do grow on you.

rgordon212 11-06-2008 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMAN (Post 421743)
That is a nice looking truck. I am sure you will get a lot of good use out of it. You may not care for the CAT now, but they do grow on you.

I'm just not happy cause it's a Twin Turbo EGR motor..... would have been nice for single '04 engine but I have gotten an average of 7.1mpg for the 1st month and a half (14K miles so far)

Jumbo 11-06-2008 01:48 AM

Looks like one of Roehls old trucks. Is it?

rgordon212 11-06-2008 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jumbo (Post 421747)
Looks like one of Roehls old trucks. Is it?

TRL out of Penn..... they went bankrupt and Navistar repo'd their trucks, got it at auction :cool:

Orangetxguy 11-07-2008 08:36 AM

They got anymore of them???

Jackrabbit379 11-07-2008 10:38 AM

It's an automatic, yet it has a clutch pedal?
How does that work?
I need to do some searching on automatics..

boneebone 11-07-2008 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackrabbit379 (Post 421974)
It's an automatic, yet it has a clutch pedal?
How does that work?
I need to do some searching on automatics..

It's a auto- shift, you still need to push and release the clutch from a standstill like a manual trans, and you need to push in the clutch when coming to a stop.

Everything else is automated.

Jackrabbit379 11-07-2008 10:45 AM

So, in other words, it doesnt have a torque converter.
That makes sense.

Malaki86 11-07-2008 11:58 AM

JR - even the non-pedal auto's don't have a torque converter. The have a centrifigal clutch. They engage by revving the engine. Think of it as an overgrown clutch on a cheap go-kart when you was a kid. Some of the clutches may be encased in an oil-like substance (wet clutch), but it's still a mechanical clutch. The trucks with a clutch pedal have the exact same clutch that's in a standard-shift truck.

In other words, the autoshift tranny's are the exact same as in a standard shift truck. The only difference is that in place of the shift lever plate on the top of the tranny, there is a plate which holds 2 small electric motors (XY shifter) that does the work for you. In fact, you can convert between a standard and autoshift tranny (with the clutch pedal) by replacing the shifter (XY) with a normal shifter plate and by running the airline for the hi-lo range.

Other than that, the transmissions are THE SAME.

My truck is an autoshift with the clutch pedal. I think it's the best setup. The only time that's a pain is in stop-n-go traffic. But even that isn't too horrible since the Volvo has an easy to push/hold pedal.

I've had my CDL now for a little over 8 years. In that time, over half of my driving has been in an autoshift (Volvo & Freightliner) (with a short stint in an ultrashift). With all the miles I've put on an autoshift, I've had literally ONE breakdown related to the autoshift itself. One of the X-Y shifter motors was "sticking", causing it not to shift. I was able to get it into our shop by either riding the rumble strips along the road to vibrate it into working, or by tapping the motor itself lightly if I was stopped. Other than that, I've had one clutch need replacing, and that truck had a little over 800k miles on it at the time. I've also had the back half of one of the tranny's need rebuilding. That one had 850k miles on it and was in no way, shape or form related to the autoshift, but rather just from normal use. I'm still looking/thinking hard about buying a truck and I can guarantee that whatever I buy will do the shifting for me, but I will have control of the clutch pedal.

Here's a pic of an autoshift (with clutch pedal):
http://www.roadranger.com/ecm/groups...t_10-speed.jpg

Here's a pic of an Eaton Ultrashift LST(no clutch pedal) (OTR tranny):
http://www.roadranger.com/ecm/groups.../ct_124018.jpg

Here's a little info from Eaton's website about the Ultrashift:
Quote:

Fully Automated Heavy-Duty Transmissions (no clutch pedal) for On-Highway Fleet Applications

* Fully automatic operation using the industry proven, and industry-preferred FullerŪ 10-speed “B”ratio transmission.
* Full automation (no clutch pedal) provides
o Greater driver comfort and less stress than manual shifting...increases satisfaction and safety
o Less time and expense to train new drivers
* The Fuller UltraShift LST “Multi-torque” automated transmissions provide additional torque in the top-two gears, 200 lb.ft. for the direct models and 100 lb.ft. for the overdrive model, improving efficiency and gradability in on-highway fleet applications.
o Specifically suited for on-highway applications with “gear fast, run slow” drivetrains.
* Designed for linehaul operations up to 80,000 lbs. [36,287 kg] and GCW at cruise speeds up to 65 mph [105 kph].

Driver is still in control

* "Manual" mode allows the driver to initiate and control shifts for flexibility during changing conditions or hold a gear as appropriate.
* "Low" mode boosts the rpm point at which downshifts occur to maximize engine braking.

Designed and built for reliability and easy service

* Electronic shift protection feature helps reduce the potential for drivetrain abuse…continuous electronic monitoring provides for quick, accurate diagnosis and repair.
* Modular components allow for easy service and replacement…often without removing the transmission.
* Automated clutch uses proven heavy-duty 15-1/2” two-plate design with an industry standard ceramic facing material for long service life.
* More than 6,000 factory-trained technicians at 2,000-plus dealer locations to support all Fuller automated products.
Links:
http://www.roadranger.com/Roadranger...peed/index.htm
http://www.roadranger.com/Roadranger...tLST/index.htm
10 speed isn't enought for you? Try this one: http://www.roadranger.com/Roadranger...peed/index.htm


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