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  1. J

    Ford L9000

    I just am just starting to learn how to drive this truck. My father in law owns it, and he says it is down on power. I have nothing to compare it to so it feels decent I guess. I know that inline 6's are the best engine as far as balancing, but this thing has a little shimmy to it while it...
  2. J

    Engine Brake

    There are a few signs I have seen around here, but not many. I agree with the above though, a little noise is worth potentially saving lives and avoiding accidents. I also love the sound of straight pipes and jakes, but I also understand that in some areas some people have to constantly hear...
  3. J

    Engine Brake

    Lol, I feel like a moron. For some reason my brain wasn't thinking about the resistance created when the piston is going up on the compression stroke. I need some coffee... Thanks guys, Joey
  4. J

    Engine Brake

    I was hoping someone could help me understand how these work. I get that it holds the exhaust valves open to release the compression so that it does not force the piston back down. I know I am missing something, but I dont understand how that slows the truck down. It seems like putting it in...
  5. J

    clutch or no clutch

    I really want to try and drive one. I think I've got the basics, I just want to try and actually do it.
  6. J

    clutch or no clutch

    The way I see it is it doesn't matter what you do as long as shafts in the transmission match speeds. The only benefit I could see from double clutching would be a little more time to make the shift, if thats really a benefit. Im not sure if its been said already, but I would think with the...
  7. J

    clutch or no clutch

    From what I gather its personal preference. Double clutching gives you a little more time to make the shift. If you can shift without the clutch, do it. No need to wear out your left leg and your clutch. Disclaimer- I am not experienced and haven't ever driven a heavy truck either, so my...
  8. J

    clutch or no clutch

    Thanks that cleared it up guys. Im sorry to hijack, but I guess it was kind of on topic.
  9. J

    clutch or no clutch

    I should have been more clear myself. I get what you are saying, but I'll start over. Say you are driving a 13 speed and you are in 13th "gear." How do you get to 12th? Id imagine that you'd have to slide the splitter button back. Do you just give it some pedal to take to load off of the...
  10. J

    clutch or no clutch

    This may be a dumb question, but how do you split a downshift without clutching, or can you?
  11. J

    Mother's Day Convoy Lancaster PA

    Thanks for the pics, I thought they were all really cool.
  12. J

    There are limits, you just gotta find em

    Haha, at least nobody got hurt.
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