DR JAY Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Would the Allison AT540, as supplied in the AMT LN race car hauler and the C series Tractor, survive in a truck like this with a load like this? I'm building this very setup and these kits are my only source for parts, since I build 1/25 cars only--this is my 1st big truck. I can scratchbuild a 5 speed if I have to due to the automatic not being up to the job, but would rather not. I'm about to fabricate linkages and plumbing on the truck--this would be the time to get things right, As an aside, I was also wondering if a 2 speed rear axle would be run in conjunction with an automatic. The pictures are of the truck and trailer outfit I'm building...would the AT 540 cut it or not?
lapazleo Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Sure would it was designed for large truck use. Allison autos can be found even in the heavyist of trucks.
DR JAY Posted April 11, 2015 Author Posted April 11, 2015 Thanks for the answer. Being a former auto tech, I was wondering if the heat from an auto trans with a load like that would cause meltdown. AT540 it is...
lapazleo Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 No problem the Allison is somewhat different in design from an automotive tranny.
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