I know quite a few of you may be familiar with or have experience wrenching on twin stick transmission set ups - I don't any old timers or shops locally that specialize with older gear.
But I recently picked up an 84 KW C500 that has a Big Cam 3, Spcier 5+4 twin stick and 5.38 Rockwell Meritor SSHD rear ends
The main trans is a 5 speed 1452A and the Aux is a 1241C. Looking for dimensions, especially length, on the Main trans in regards to swapping it to a conventional 13 or 18 speed. That would be very helpful.
But also curious about how much power I can put through that Aux 1241C as it is only rated for 1200 ft lb I believe before it grenades. Saving the aux would mean not having to put a new driveline into the truck entirely.
I would like to put a 3406B Cat into the truck, but not sure if its too much power for everything to stay together. the Cummins is only rated 300hp I believe as is.
If it is easier for me to find new diffs for the Rockwells and remove the aux box for a proper road speed, and avoid problems down the road with the aux, then perhaps that is the best route.
Thanks for any advice or input! Happy New Year to everyone and their families, hope the holidays have treated everyone right in this time of lunacy.
But I recently picked up an 84 KW C500 that has a Big Cam 3, Spcier 5+4 twin stick and 5.38 Rockwell Meritor SSHD rear ends
The main trans is a 5 speed 1452A and the Aux is a 1241C. Looking for dimensions, especially length, on the Main trans in regards to swapping it to a conventional 13 or 18 speed. That would be very helpful.
But also curious about how much power I can put through that Aux 1241C as it is only rated for 1200 ft lb I believe before it grenades. Saving the aux would mean not having to put a new driveline into the truck entirely.
I would like to put a 3406B Cat into the truck, but not sure if its too much power for everything to stay together. the Cummins is only rated 300hp I believe as is.
If it is easier for me to find new diffs for the Rockwells and remove the aux box for a proper road speed, and avoid problems down the road with the aux, then perhaps that is the best route.
Thanks for any advice or input! Happy New Year to everyone and their families, hope the holidays have treated everyone right in this time of lunacy.