From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Thu Mar 18 2004 - 05:31:41 PST
I think you might be better off looking for a used Allison transmission
with an SAE bellhousing.
They are used in a lot of trucks. You could go this route, but the real
problem might be finding a transmission that has low shift points for a
diesel and can handle the torque of the M35 engines. A Turbo 400 might
work if properly setup, however it has no overdrive. The GM 700R series
aren't particulary strong transmissions unless you get just the right
model.
I've seen rebuilt Allisons at truck stores for about $1000.
Dave
On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:41:25 -0800 (PST), Grant Stockly <grant@stockly.com>
wrote:
> Disclaimer:
> First of all, I am determined to make my deuce quieter, faster, have
> power
> steering, and an automatic transmission. ;)
>
> From the outside, its a deuce. From the inside, its my toy. :D
>
> Eventually I'd like to add hydraulic assist steering from a 1 ton chevy.
> To supplement that it would be nice to hvae a 1.5 or 2" bore assist
> cylinder like the kind used on offroad buggies.
>
> What interests me imediately is the kits offered by the below company.
>
> http://www.phxgrp.com/transmission.htm
>
> They offer adaptors for the bell housing and flex plate for common light
> line truck transmissions. The price for these adaptors is ~350 for the
> SAE4 and ~15-20 more for the SAE3. These include a ring to adapt the
> bellhousings and a plate to bolt to the flywheel of the diesel. The flex
> plate bolts to this adaptor plate. Look in the picture on their page.
>
> The quest for a free-cheap 2wd overdrive automatic begins. And in
> Alaska,
> 2wd truck transmissions aren't all that sought after, so I'm in luck. ;)
>
> What do you guys think? :)
>
> Grant
>
>
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-- Dave
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