How To Split Shift 2 Speed Axle. 5+2 CAT 3208 V8 Diesel Ford Spicer Eaton

How to split shift with a 2-speed axle. The classic two-speed axle dates back nearly a hundred years, used mainly on medium duty trucks, and was phased out in the late 90s in favor of 6-speed and 7-speed medium duty transmissions. In this video we will take a lesson in properly driving a truck equipped with a two-speed axle, while taking a drive on beautiful northeast back roads in the Medium-Duty-Muscle-Truck powered by a CATERPILLAR 10.4L 3208 Turbo Diesel V8.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Love these older medium duty trucks

[@erikbunty2016]

Never saw one like this with round headlights before.

[@ibnfevet1445]

I thought it was a very good video. Ive watched a bunch of these and yours is my favorite. You are easy going and entertaining enough to warrant some imperfections in camera angle lol.

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

Thank you, I appreciate that. Looking at it again, I can understand the criticism on the camera angle. I wanted the viewer to feel more like they were positioned in the seat to have a good understanding of my actions. Although going back and watching again, I realize the pedal and switch operations are not that easy to see. I'm glad if anything, it provided some entertainment. Thanks for the compliment, and thanks for watching.

[@6speedguy845]

Nice driving

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@6speedguy845 thanks

[@6speedguy845]

It looks like that truck had radio at one time

[@6speedguy845]

Please do some more videos of you driving this truck

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@6speedguy845 I definitely will. I have to fix the starter. I'll be doing that relatively soon.

[@matman999999]

Jesus your long winded. Love the lawnmower hot rods.

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

Hahaha, I like to talk. I've heard that before on this video. I like details, so I tend to over explain and ramble on. Thanks.

[@metaspencer]

thanks bro -- informative

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

Thanks. I appreciate it. I've gotten mixed reviews on this video. Thanks for watching.

[@metaspencer]

people will always give ya a hard time about vehicle stuff -- just keep doing what you do. You clearly know some cool stuff@@DieselFuelNetwork

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@metaspencer Thank you

[@justnsaliga8518]

i had a 1991 C7500 crew cab Kodiak with the 366 i wanted the diesel. TBI was way to much trouble than the truck was worth and needed a bunch of work. it was a 5+2 configuration just like your truck. it did sip fuel and it wasn never loaded. it could take off fine in 2nd gear. low. or 2nd gear high on a flat surface. without really any issues. i pretty much only ever drove it the few times i did in high. and just used the 5 speeds.

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

I almost always leave it in high. But occasionally, it's fun to split gears. The 3208 is a beast. I even set off in 3rd high once. Though not ideal, it pulled away smoothly... and smokey 😁

[@stevenbush7840]

My chevy doesn't care to be floated. 2 speed is a clutch in shift for my electric 2 speed and my vacuum 2 speed doesn't care either way. double clutching is a good idea loaded (I've had 40k behind my Topkick wrecker) but not needed empty. i usually pull out in 2nd low empty, 1st low loaded and split all 5, skipping from 5 low to 4 high (I always heard it referred to as a working 5 speed) loaded and empty, just because its a little easier on the truck. I'm occasionally lazy and skid the lower gears splitting 4th and 5th. my trucks as also both big block Chevy's which makes a difference

[@6speedguy845]

Does the passenger seat in that truck have a seat belt

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@6speedguy845 yes

[@6speedguy845]

Do you have any other trucks with a 2 speed rear axle

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@6speedguy845 No, this is the first and only medium duty truck like this with a 2 speed axle that I've owned. My only other truck was a 72 Chevy C30 pickup

[@6speedguy845]

Have you had the truck stall on you before when you were driving it

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@6speedguy845 no

[@6speedguy845]

Does the climate control work on that truck

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@6speedguy845 Yes. But It only has heat. I don't think these trucks ever came with air conditioner.

[@MGWilliams]

I'm glad it's not just me that gets the grinding neutral on these 2 speeds. I have an Eaton 19120 two speed in an old British built ERF truck. Most had a Roadranger but some a 6 speed constant mesh transmission with the 2 speed Eaton. Going up I'm fine but with no trailer or weight coming down always makes a "ratcheting" sound before going in. I'm guessing 2 speeds are just like this, neutral being a painful sound?

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

That's a very cool truck. I definitely think the grinding with no load going down on the 2 speed is somewhat normal. I've heard others do it as well. The more I drive it, the better I get. But always a point where it does that. Thanks for watching 👍 🚛💨

[@6speedguy845]

May i share this video with my friends

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@6speedguy845 Yes, please do. Thank you

[@6speedguy845]

Do you still have that truck

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@6speedguy845 Yes. It's one of my favorite vehicles I've ever owned.

[@MohammadSadeqBozorgnejad-mv7rr]

It is much easier to drive cars with synchronized transmission.

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@MohammadSadeqBozorgnejad-mv7rr Yes. Definitely true

[@6speedguy845]

I can see that truck has power steering

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@6speedguy845 Yup, sure does

[@6speedguy845]

I would assume that truck has a dog leg shift pattern

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@6speedguy845 Yes it does

[@6speedguy845]

Did you know that diesel engines don't use spark plugs

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@@6speedguy845 Yes

[@6speedguy845]

Have you heard of a granny 1st gear

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@6speedguy845 Yes, I have. It's usually referring to lighter duty truck transmissions. I used to have a 1972 Chevy C30 with a 4 speed that had a super low "granny" 1st. In normal driving, I would usually just start in 2nd. This transmission in my Ford is basically the same way. I almost always start in 2nd in normal driving unless I'm on a hill.

[@mrwolfe0812]

I wouldn't imagine that you need very much air to stop that truck, should be 60psi to fully release the brake chamber if it's standard, but your truck doesn't have to feed 10+ brake chambers every time you hit the pedal either.

[@mrwolfe0812]

What size chambers do you use by the way? I picture the front having pancakes maybe 20s, but the rear is a little different, you have a parking brake so you can't have pancakes in the rear, maybe a couple 20/24s? I've never seen anything smaller than a 20/24, but I doubt you have full size 30/30s on it.

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

No, it doesn't use much air at all. Under normal braking, it's always between 100-120psi, never really below 90. It's 60psi to release the parking brake, and emergency activation is 40psi

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@mrwolfe0812 it has 20/24s on the rear. I'm not sure what size the fronts are. They are pancake style

[@mrwolfe0812]

@@DieselFuelNetwork that's awesome, I'd wager that they were 20s in the front as well. I was also pretty positive you'd know something about it if I asked. 10+ 30s don't use but about 15psi, figure it's like a fraction of that for your truck.

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@mrwolfe0812 Yeah, the rears are actually 2424. I don't see a number on the fronts. But looking at a picture of a type 20, I think you may be right.

[@tedholvey2271]

No disrespect intended buddy, but that was the worst instructional video on how to shift a 2 speed rear axle I have ever watched! It would of been better to have your camera pointed to your feet & gear shift so people could see how to coordinate your foot throttle, clutch & gear shifter. Keep it as simple as possible. I've driven 8,10, & 13 speed trans. Also I driven 5 speed with a 2 speed rear axle & I would rather drive a 8,10,13 speed any day of the week. IMHO..

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

OK thanks for your input. Maybe I'll redo this in the future.

[@timeless6964]

Just Spit It Out!!!.....Too Much Unnecessary Verbiage!!!......Use Your Funny Voice!!

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

It's been a while since I made this video, and you're right. I just watched, and it just drags on and on, and I don't drive till 12 minutes into the video. Which funny voice are you referring to, the Australian , the Irish, or the one from my newest video ? Anyway, thanks for the critique, I've been thinking of actually redoing this video after the last comment I got. Thanks for watching

[@leonelmaltez4089]

Estoy confundido, con el manejo de cambios, primero usas solo 5 y en otra parte del vídeo usas más cambios🤷🏽‍♂️​@@DieselFuelNetwork

[@DieselFuelNetwork]

@leonelmaltez4089 The 2 speed rear axle shifts with the blue switch on the shift lever. The transmission is a 5 speed. Each gear can be split by switching the rear axle between low and high range. The can be 9 total gears.