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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #328368 is a reply to message #328367] Wed, 17 January 2018 22:52 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Bruce,
You have the EBL unit with VSS so your getting the mpg read ing.
That is always a great way to se how things are functionig.
I'm sure you are happy you have the assembly.

On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 8:09 PM, Richard Denney wrote:

> Manny does not install kickdown switches in his transmissions. If you need
> to shift down, do it manually while coasting. I try to neutralize the
> throttle so that the engine is neither pushing nor pulling the coach.
>
> The hydraulics maintain higher pressures with less slippage when you shift
> manually.
>
> Rick “who never used enough throttle to kick it down even before the Manby
> Tranny” Denney
>
> On Wed, Jan 17, 2018 at 9:50 PM Vadim Jitkov
> wrote:
>
>>
>> Do you recommend to disconnect the kickdown solenoid switch on the gas
>> pedal?
>>
>
>
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