Dodge B-I-B 1948 - GEAR SHIFTING AND HILL HANDLING; THE RECOMMENDED WAY TO SHIFT GEARS; HANDLING THE TRUCK ON HILLS

If the engine does not start readily when hot, the throttle control
button should be pulled all the way out and the choke pushed all
the way in. This will allow any unvaporized fuel which may have
accumulated in the manifold or cylinders to be quickly cleared
away. The throttle control button should be pushed at least most
of the way in as soon as the engine starts.
THE RECOMMENDED WAY TO SHIFT GEARS
Under nearly all conditions your truck should be started in low
gear. But very shortly you can shift to second, unless starting on a
grade. It is usually best to shift into high gear at about 20 to 25
miles per hour.
When rapidly shifting gears it is advisable to double clutch. That
is, when shifting to a higher gear, release the clutch and shift to
neutral, engage the clutch so that its speed will be reduced with
reduced engine speed. Then release the clutch again and shift into
the
higher gear.
When shifting to a lower gear, release the clutch and shift to
neutral, engage the clutch and speed the engine up to the speed
it will have to run in the lower gear. Then release the clutch and
quickly shift to the lower gear.
With a little practice, double clutching can be done fast and
e- asily and the advantages will be readily recognized.
HANDLING THE TRUCK ON HILLS
Too many drivers feel a certain sense of shame in shifting out of
FRONT OF TRUCK
WITH STANDARD
THREE - SPEED
TRANSMISSION
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WITH SPECIAL
FOUR-SPEED
TRANSMISSION
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GEARSHIFT LEVER POSITIONS
7
FRONT OF TRUCK