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Hi Dave, a Powerglide is a 2 speed automatic Chevy trans.  Very robust.  The Fuller deal I'm not sure about, but then again any truck-type trans would probably work, unless you're going for a perfect assembly.

Google is your friend.

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Jay Leno has a couple of cars with huge engines (aircraft size). They both use Allison transmissions, as used in Greyhound busses. What does an Allison transmission look like? Heck if I know. I'd guess it's the same for most of us. Use a trans from a big rig kit.

Where are you getting a big Allison engine? FYI- Airfix makes a 1/24 P-51 with a Rolls-Royce Merlin that is not bad at all. You could get a couple of turbos off a larger scale kit and make an induction system like on pulling tractors or old hydroplanes.

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Where are you getting a big Allison engine?

Probably this one, re-released many times in various packaging.

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For good info on Allison transmissions, ask over on the big-truck forum.

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The AMT Kenworth K100 Aerodyne and Tyrone Malone race trucks has Allison auto trannys, and I have seen them from a couple of resin casters.

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Thanks guys that's very helpful. Lee I had thought about the Allison transmission for it and I do have the AMT KW that Hakan speaks of .

Yes Bill that's the one

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Oh THAT Allison V-12. Forgot about that. It would be cool to see a pair of those on a pulling tractor.

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