Jerry, I never had the misfortune to drive an 15 speed Eaton but we had one rig with a 16-speed Spicer and I had to read the instruction sheet every time I was assigned that truck. I remember reading that "the ratcheting sound will diminish as the driver gains skill." I was never able to make the ratcheting sound disappear. I hated it. Give me 2 sticks or a 10 speed and big power.


1951 3800 1-ton
"Earning its keep from the get-go"
In the DITY Gallery
1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.