has anyone in here ever heard of somebody swapping the dodge auto for an allison with overdrive? i am in the process of gathering stuff to do another ford cummins 5.9 swap into a 1/2 ton and i would really like to use an allison auto with overdrive. alredy have the engine, radiator, motor mounts. just wondering about the allison. i know they use them in small freightliners and kenworths. hopefully one that has no electronic control to keep it simple.

 

Check this thread out.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=123026

 

You could use a 545.

 

i was looking up info on the 545 using google and stuff. still trying to figure out if there are any electronics that are needed. less is better

 

will the bellhousing off an 8.3 fit on a 5.9?

 

The only electronics are for the speed sensor........I would'nt put one behind a 8.3. Have you thought about using a 47 RH??

 

Just reread your post.....The bell for a 8.3 may bolt on to a 5.9, but the 8.3 uses a way bigger flywheel/flex plate and starter.

 

Do you think a 47 is better than a 545?

 

the bell housing can be found on school bus with 5.9 which the 545 comes out of along with flex plate starter and tc again as said no eletronics but speed sensor cable shifted but the bell is a sae bell so it can be found else where i forgot which sae number it is though i have a couple i would have to look again

 

ill have to go school bus shopping to find the stuff i need. thanks.

 

do u think i can find an air starter for a 5.9 that will fit with an allison
?? that would be cool imo. just pull an ingersoll around with me everywhere i go.