What kind of PTO do I need for Allison Transmission?
What kind of PTO do I need for Allison Transmission?
Designed for Allison transmissions with cooler or retarder options, the Chelsea 870-XL Series Powershift PTO allows direct mounted pumps to be moved further rearward in the truck chassis. The 870-XL is rated up to 670 lbs-ft continuous torque rating.
What should the temperature of an Allison Transmission be?
How hot should your Allison transmission run? If you own a 2001-2004 LB7: Duramax your normal operating temperatures will run around 160-180 degrees. These transmissions will warm up when towing or driving in the summer months. 200-225 is very common when the ambient air temp is 80-100 degrees and your transmission is under an increased load.
Is it OK to flush an Allison Transmission?
An Allison transmission should never be flushed. The internal filters should only be changed when rebuilding the transmission or changing pans. The correct way to service your Allison is by draining and refilling with quality fluid, we highly recommend Transynd Synthetic Transmission Fluid.
How hot should your Allison transmission run? If you own a 2001-2004 LB7: Duramax your normal operating temperatures will run around 160-180 degrees. These transmissions will warm up when towing or driving in the summer months. 200-225 is very common when the ambient air temp is 80-100 degrees and your transmission is under an increased load.
An Allison transmission should never be flushed. The internal filters should only be changed when rebuilding the transmission or changing pans. The correct way to service your Allison is by draining and refilling with quality fluid, we highly recommend Transynd Synthetic Transmission Fluid.
What kind of car is an 8.1 Chevy?
I purchased 2 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD Classic’s with the 8.1/Allison combo and i had to order them and wait about 6 weeks for them because no one was buying the 496 because of gas prices.
What kind of oil does an 8.1 Chevy use?
Run 10W-40 or 15W-40 synthetic oil to lessen the oil consumption no matter what is states on the oil fill cap or owners manual. The thicker oil has been a smart, time tested change for the 8.1’s.
