Question:
can anybody out there tell me what the difference between 10 speed and super 10

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a 10 speed or straight 10 is where you have to move the gear shift from slot to slot on every shift.
a super 10 you only have to shift from slot to slot every other gear change. The ones in between are handled by a "switch" on the side of the shifter. (Similar to a splitter on a 13 or 18 speed).
Thats the best I can explain it. Someone else may have a better explanation or a more in depth one.
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Super tens are great in the hills!

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this may sound dumb but do you have to hit the clutch when you have to go into the gears that you just flip a switch

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I've drove a super 10 a while back....and no to upshift you move splitter first, then let off accelerator for a second then back on it and your in the higher gear.
To downshift, just move splitter to low and let off accelerator again (may have to rev it a little on downshifting) then back on it and your in the lower gear.
hope this helps
once you get used to it you will love it ...
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As T4J has mentioned, the clutch does not have to be used to perform a button or switch shift. Lifting off the throttle breaks the torque on the transmission gearing and allows the transmission to the shift.
During training periods, I was taught to double clutch the shifts that required a hole change and use a single clutch movement for a button gear change. The single clutching movement enforced the throttle change needed to allow the transmission to shift. Breaking torque on the transmission can be accomplished by either method.
It is a great setup for city traffic situations, the button shift by throttle movement is smooth, quick, and easy.

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But the way I understand it, its like the top gears on a 13 sp. 1 slot = 2 gears..
All my trucks have 13 sp. xcept for 2 or 3 have 10 sp., I like the 13 best of all.. Will never go with Auto. I like to be in control!!

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I was told the super 10 is like a 5+2 but all the gearing is in the transmission and the second speed is air shifted.
Myself I like 13od you can split all the top end gears when needed its what I learned on and what most gravel trucks have.
GL

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Straight ten--you shift the first five gears through the pattern, then flip the button up (puts you in high range) then you shift that last five gears up till you're in the big hole.
Super Ten-first gear--hit appropriate rpm, flip button up, flop the accelerator pedal--poof, your're in second.
As your rpms rise, move the shifting lever to neutral, flip the button up, find the third gear hole,clutch slightly and go.
hit appropriate rpms, flip the button up, flop the accelerator pedal, poof--your in 4th.
Sounds complicated, but it isn't. Old habits can eat your lunch for a while, but you get used to it.
Here's a trick I found--many super ten's shift automatically between 9th and 10th. This is a real pain if you are in a 55 mph state because it keeps jumping back and forth when you really didn't intend to up or downshift.
In a Detroit 60 with a Fuller Super Ten, here's what I used to do:
Once you are in the big hole, take an exit ramp with the Jake on--but don't touch the brake or clutch until you are below 30 mph or so--then downshift to, say 8th. The computer forgets it is supposed to automatically shift between 9th and tenth until you turn off the ignition key.
Shifting between ninth and tenth is then accomplished by moving the button and flopping the accelerator==at YOUR discretion, not the computer's.
Another thing, when empty or light--you can put it in the big hole at 20-25 mph, take your foot off and just putt-putt through small towns at 25 mph in TENTH gear. At 37 mph, it automatically downshifts you back to ninth!
May you be well and happy!
[This message was edited by ErikMoore on December 18, 2002 at 14:33.]