Allison HT700 Tranny Cost?

mcidave · October 24, 2011, 02:30:25 PM

I have been told I need a Rebuilt Allison HT700 Transmission and new Torque Converter...
Does anyone know how much that should typically cost with labor?
I have an 1982 MCI9 Crusader II.

luvrbus · October 24, 2011, 03:15:01 PM

3500 bucks for a rebuilt 740 with a nation wide warranty a little less for a mom and pop warranty where you take it back to the rebuilder and around 20 hrs labor by the time they are done about 6,000 plus

Busted Knuckle · October 24, 2011, 04:51:13 PM

As usual Clifford is on the $!
Used range from $750-1,500 but remember you get what ya pay for and a used one may or may not last long enough to make it worth the effort. (my experiences w/740's though is that they are darn near bullet proof and last forever. I have installed several used ones over the yrs and to my knowledge none have failed since.)

Just depends on how big a gambler ya are.

BK

Ericbsc · October 24, 2011, 05:39:14 PM

Dont know if this will work, but I have an allison mt-654 I removed from my bus for an engine change. I will beat the $3500 by a lot more than half. P.M. if interested.

Busted Knuckle · October 24, 2011, 06:14:09 PM

Quote from: Ericbsc on October 24, 2011, 05:39:14 PM
Dont know if this will work, but I have an allison mt-654 I removed from my bus for an engine change. I will beat the $3500 by a lot more than half. P.M. if interested.

Eric,
The $3500 Clifford mentioned was a re-maned w/warranty for $3500.

Used they go for $750 to $1500

BK

hargreaves · October 24, 2011, 06:35:41 PM

Where abouts do you live MCI Dave, I might have something for you.

luvrbus · October 24, 2011, 06:39:51 PM

Doesn't the 600 series use a number 2 bellhousing or a step down and the starter ring is on the flywheel where the 700 series is on the torque converter

good luck

RJ · October 24, 2011, 08:36:49 PM

Dave -

Who told you you need a new/rebuilt transmission and torque converter?

Did they tell you the "why" also?

Have you gotten another opinion?

Homework time!

FWIW & HTH. . .

Mike in GA · October 25, 2011, 07:51:10 AM

Don't know if a 740 (four speed) is the same as what you need, or if not, could still be adapted to your needs, but I know of a running take-out in the N Georgia area whose owner just wants to get rid of it cheap.
Mike in GA

Tom Y · October 25, 2011, 06:53:46 PM

Dave, I have a 740 with 12,500 miles since rebuild. Not sure of a price but if intrested we can talk. Tom Y

luvrbus · October 26, 2011, 11:08:35 AM

If you buy a used 740 transmission take it to a Allison dealer have it put on a Dyno it only will cost you a couple hundred bucks for peace of mind and a clean transmission

good luck