Peterbilt transmission type

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  1. Labrador

    Labrador Medium Load Member

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    I drive a Peterbilt 365 mixer truck, 2015 or so model. with the selector switch down, you have gears 1 through 4 and R,with the selector switch up, you have gears 5 through 8 and R . There is also a high low switch on the shifter knob so that you can have for example 1st gear low or 1st gear high, etc.

    What is this transmission? a 10 speed?
     
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  3. Coffey

    Coffey Heavy Load Member

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    Sounds like a 18 spd is the switch blue

    Edit meant to say white/gray
     
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  4. Dave1837

    Dave1837 Road Train Member

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  5. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    10 speed has no splitter switch (left side)

    What color?

    Red is 13
    Blue is 15
    Grey is 18

    In most cases.
     
  6. Labrador

    Labrador Medium Load Member

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    I think the splitter is grey. ChatGPT says the types are below...so you think an 18 speed?

    1. Eaton Fuller 10-speed manual transmission
    2. Eaton Fuller 13-speed manual transmission
    3. Eaton Fuller 15-speed manual transmission
    4. Eaton Fuller 18-speed manual transmission
    5. Allison automatic transmission (various models, such as the 3000 series or 4000 series)
     
  7. Labrador

    Labrador Medium Load Member

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    From ChatGPT -

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    Based on the information provided, it is likely that your Peterbilt 365 is equipped with an Eaton Fuller manual transmission, commonly found in commercial trucks. The splitter switch indicates that the transmission has a splitter, which allows for additional gear ratios beyond the standard 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. The high low switch suggests that the transmission has a range selector, which allows for selecting between high and low ranges, effectively doubling the number of available gears. Eaton Fuller transmissions are known for their durability and are commonly used in heavy-duty trucks like the Peterbilt 365. However, for a definitive identification of the transmission, it is recommended to consult the manufacturer's documentation or consult a qualified mechanic.

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    Still it doesnt tellme which i have
     
  8. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Post VIN and I’ll tell ya.
     
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  9. Frank Speak

    Frank Speak Road Train Member

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    Sounds like a 13 to me. Every 13 I’ve driven had a red splitter switch, however, not grey.

    I thought 18s have two splitter switches. Sorry, I’ve never driven an 18 so not sure. I’ve only driven 10s and 13s.

    On the bright side, don’t sweat it too much. They’re all just H pattern. Just keep shifting ‘til ya run out of gears. :)
     
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  10. Pigdude

    Pigdude Light Load Member

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    It’s almost certainly an 8LL. Very common in vocational trucks. The “splitter” isn’t a splitter at all. It’s the selector for deep reduction. One way to check is to put the trans in neutral, flip the “splitter to low and try to move the range selector to high. It should be locked in low range.
     
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  11. Lazer

    Lazer Road Train Member

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    To be certain, crawl under the truck, and write down the model # on the data plate on the side of the transmission. I have seen 10 speeds with a shift tower designed for 13. Post the transmission model # here, someone will have the definitive answer.
     
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