is it possible to Retrofit Eaton Fuller 13 speed to Allison automatic Transmission

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  1. MBDOCTOR

    MBDOCTOR Bobtail Member

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    Hi Everyone
    sorry I'm new to forums I really don't write on forums much I need help is it possible to retrofitting a
    a 2007 Freightliner Argosy cab over with a D60 series engine with a 13 speed Eaton fuller it possible to retrofitting to Allison automatic Transmission
    maybe a 4700 or Allison 4800
    and I really like to have automatic transmission any one can help me if this is durable to convert I'm tiered of driving 13 speed in the city
    also if any one know of a shop who can do this type of work anyone please help



    Thank you :blob8:
     
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  3. EHB

    EHB Medium Load Member

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    I would call maker of the transmission and give them the engine specs and see what they can come up with a match.
    Ya may have to get a new and different drive shaft to make it fit but no harm in asking.
    It is mainly just swapping out but most automatic come with computers and need a speed input sensor to know when to change gears.
    So you will have to affix a line to the MPH gauge.
    It maybe more complex but that is the simply and basic idea.
     
  4. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Not sure this will be much help, but I DO KNOW that on the new Argosy gliders the only way to spec an Allison (4000) is with the S60 Detroit, so at least the wiring harness and what ever hard parts you would need do exist or are at least available at the dealer level.

    Hope that helps some, now, trying to find a good Freightliner parts guy that is willing to spend some time with you, that may be the hard part.
     
  5. Exiled

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  6. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Try finding an Argosy with an Allison, good luck.



    Truckpaper shows 0, not just in the states, worldwide, I have seen ONE, in my lifetime.
     
  7. SHO-TYME

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    Anything can be done if you have enough cash.
     
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  8. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Actually, the OP's truck IS listed in the truck paper, or at least one exactly like it, right down to the grill guard/bumper.
     
  9. Down under trucker

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    My friend just went through the process of pricing it up to swap an ultrashift to an Allison 4500 series,
    Sit down. $50k. There's is a lot more involved than you think. Wiring, ecu, cooling, new drive shaft, new diff ratios, new gearbox mounts, there is a lot of work involved
     
  10. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    do you like Russian vodka ? drink a lot ?
     
  11. mtoo

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    I was looking at doing this 15-20 years ago. It was going to be around $30-35,000 back then. I think an Argosy with an allison would be way cool.
     
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