NV5600 hard downshift to 3rd

[rbattelle]

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I've got an NV5600 with almost 9000 on it, and I find it difficult to get into 3rd gear when downshifting. It seems better if I am sure I'm below 20 MPH before going for 3rd.



Also, I find it very "notchy" going into 3rd at al times (upshift or downshift).

 

[cpizz]

Don't worry. When you get 15k or so it will get smoother. Mine did the same thing. It takes awhile to break it in.

 

[rbattelle]

Thanks! It's amazing how many little things can keep you up at night wondering if somethings wrong with your baby!

 

[Mr.Goat]

rbattelle



Have had similar shifting problems with mine. Put it down to two things; new tranmission and operator error. Mine at present it is shifting alot smoother. The operator is getting more experienced and so is the transmission. Pete

 

[smartineau]

I have some problems with 3rd gear occasionally.



When others have driven my truck they have never had a problem with 3rd, they seem to have trouble with 5th, with me 5th is never a problem.



Perhaps we just need more break in time and perhaps it is the way we move our arms when we shift?



steve

 

[DPKetchum]

I'm getting better at shifting mine but I think the shift in general kinda SUCKS. Driven sticks on and off all my life from late 60 to early 70 hotrods,wreckers,farm equipment etc. This is the worst shifting thing I ever drove except a worn out tractor. It is getting better and me also but I expected a little better. Once in a while I still end up in a Wont move into a gear cant find it never never land.

 

[nickleinonen]

are you heel/toe downshifting while having trouble going into 3'rd gear?

 

[rbattelle]

Nope, no heel/toe downshifting. I suppose I should, that would probably help a lot.

 

[JHardwick]

burp the throttle as you d/s, that'll get everything timed and happy ... ... ... . plus it sounds cool

 

[Prairie Dog]

Ya the burp thing really does help! Now can you convince my wife that I need to burp every time I downshift?

 

[Dean Upson]

I burp and works well.



Dean

 

[Ladders]

Wish I could "burp" but I just "BELCH" and it still doesnt help the shifts



SOTSU!!

\\BF//

 

[DIESELMAN]

He!! I burp all the time,,, hope I don't damage my transmission

 

[Dean Upson]

Ben,



Just be careful of your arseoffogus:-laf :-laf .



Dean