Transmission Trouble

[Neil & Pat LeKander]

Hi Oene, I am really sorry to hear of your transmission problem, coming from
one who has been there. You were indeed fortunate to be able to limp home,
the BB is a sorry sight on the rear of a tow truck. Interesting, my 1985
PT-36 transmission went out 3 years ago at approximately 160k; when it
occurred I assumed (wrong) that the old MT654CR would be relatively easy to
find already rebuilt. Even Allison no longer offers a rebuilt or
remanufactured unit. I ended up having mine rebuilt in Phoenix at no small
cost but at least all is well now. One thing I would suggest is to
negotiate the warranty. What I found out was that virtually all rebuilders
offer a simple one-year warranty which in the case of a motorhome means
absolutely noting. I was able to coax a 3-year warranty out of them to
protect my $5000+ cost.

Just a point of curiosity why pull the engine? It is not necessary for the
transmission job.

Regards and good luck!

Neil
Author, "The RVer's Ultimate Survival Guide"
http://www.rvsafetyinfo.com
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1985 PT40 140,000 miles 6V92 w/MT654. On the way home from a small
vacation I accelerated from a stop light wound up and slipped at the
shift point into second. I say that did not feel right. Stopped at one
more light before the e-way and this time accelerated a bitt more
carefully, 1st slipp 2nd,3rd,4th and then no 5th at all. I pulled off
on the shoulder and checked everything, all fine. So 80 miles from
home, this is going to get expensive any way I look at it, so I limped
home with the gear selctor in 4th, tranny temp. running at 205. I let
things cool down and dropped the pan and found metal shavings in there.
Looks like I have a good size project in front of me. Motor and tranny
are coming out. I will let you all know what I find.
I changed all fluids and filters before we left for New Orleans 5
months and 3,000 miles ago with no inicators at that time.




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