jakebrake86 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 My main truck that I drive everyday is a '96 RD with the black two spoke steering wheel. I'm hoping to do a little revamp on the whole truck this winter, including new paint and taking the interior apart and putting Dynamat everywhere I can put it. I was just thinking, I have a '74 Western F daycab that is currently awaiting a very distant restoration. It has a perfect white 3 spoke 20" wheel in it. I thought about swapping it on to the RD to maybe give it a "classic" appeal. The RD also has an 8LL, and I found out you can still buy the old school round 13 speed roadranger shift knobs on eBay. I was thinking I'd use the two position knob for my deep reduction, and put an old style metal splitter valve on the stick for high-low range. The only problem I can think of, is there won't be anything to stop you from accidentally bumping the deep reduction down while in high range. Does this just sound like a bad idea? Would the steering wheels interchange? 1 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted August 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2013 The steering wheels should swap. If you are going to "old school" the 8LL,get your metal hi/lo splitter and put the deep reduction splitter valve on the dash,and then get a sparkly shift knob. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-201516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 thought about doing that on my 18 speed but forgot about the 2 selector I remeber the old school high low. Gave me some Ideas now. Penny for your thoughts Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-201530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 What is with the bell on the dash? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-201531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 I think somebody said that was a low air buzzer? Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-201539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Hmmm, I always put a smaller wheel(18") in my trucks for a little more room and easier to spin but this seems like a sweet idea. I'm with superdog on the dash switch for deep reduction , then you can use the chrome knob for high low or the push pull and a sweet o.g. shifter top ball with a Mack emblem in it. 2 Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-201556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 55deere70 Posted August 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2013 Old school shifter in my 05 Pete 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-201562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I would just put two high low valves for the 8LL. I don't think you can use the 13 knob for that. I don't like the deep reduction on the dash. Two valves and a fancy knob. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-201596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Jake whats the listing of the 10 speed handle on fleabay? I have tried all kinds of combinations and get every other one but the pull type selector Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-202470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Randy, the round knob used to split the top gears in a 13 is listed as: FULA-4491 Selector Valve 9 10 or 13 speed shift knob old style eaton fuller. The push-pull high/low range valve is listed as: eaton fuller style Hi/low shift range valve. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-202473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Well, I got the splitter and knob in yesterday, so I slapped them on today. I may put the deep reduction on the dash eventually, but this was the least invasive option for now. I was worried about not having a lockout on the double low when in high range, but as it turns out, no air goes to the double low switch when you're in high range, so as far as I can tell, there's no danger of getting it in a gear it's not supposed to be in. I may do away with the colored air lines. 1 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-202566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
761 Brock Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 here are a few shots of my shifter in my 97 T800, cut 9" off it.... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-202619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 guy I know did that to his Pete. cut I forget how much off and he says he likes it better. Shifts better. Interesting looking. I like it!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-202631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Jacob how many lines does the round knob have or are available? where do you guys get the top to put the grab handle and the shifter on top off on the sides. Don't know if I want to go that route or just spin the knob on top and put the pull tab on the side or mount it in the dash to screw every one up that thinks about driving the truck unauthourized Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-202632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Randy, the top knob has three ports. A supply, an output, and an exhaust. The range valve just has a supply and an outlet. I didn't have to add any lines. I just shortened a couple. I'm sure the same thing I did would work for an 18 speed. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-202709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 What is with the bell on the dash?That is a Kysor bell, usually used for low oil pressure and/or high water temperature.Ron 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-202712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I like close to stock height but shorter is ok also. The ones I can't figure out are the sticks that go all the way to the headliner when the driver is sitting on the floor? Must be the trucker's version of ape hanger bars 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-202727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Looks good! I like the high low range valves on the stick not in the knob well all mine have been 10spds but none the less to me its easier to do your pre selects just slide your hand down and pull or roll your hand to hit the knob into low side. Well and i like mine on the side at about the 2 oclock position. plus they look better than the all in one knobs Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-202818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DesLonde Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 On 8/24/2013 at 11:24 AM, 55deere70 said: Old school shifter in my 05 Pete good morning, do you know where I can purchase a gear shift extension like yours, with the pistol grip? I'm looking to change my gear shift in a 17 KW, with an older one like yours. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32448-steering-wheel-and-shifter-swap-opinions/#findComment-461496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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