Looking for an Allison 740...

4onFloor · October 03, 2013, 08:53:41 AM

Since I'm on a roll with getting a new starter, and fuel issues fixed... Let's keep going! If anyone knows where I can find an Allison HT740 in Texas, I'd be interested in hearing about it (price would be helpful too). I've got my favorite mechanic lined up and ready to lend a big hand... It's going in a MCI MC7, so I'm going to need a shifter cable and T handle if one is out there too... Let the search begin!
Thanks All.

John
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Go big or go home, unless your home is a bus... It's big and you're at home... So never mind.

scanzel · October 03, 2013, 10:54:45 AM

There was one on Ebay being sold by what sounded like Mike from BCM's past. Probably in California.

B_K · October 03, 2013, 11:07:05 AM

I have one still in an '85 MCI 96A3 w/blown engine! You can have everything you need off it.
Price negotiable especially if yer able to assist in removal of the parts you need!

Make offer!

BK

4onFloor · October 03, 2013, 11:23:48 AM

B_K, I sent you a PM.

Scanzel, I believe the transmission you're talking about PMed me already, it's in Bakersfield. It's certainly an option, and if I can't find one here in Tx, it may be a viable option... Thanks for the tip though.

luvrbus · October 03, 2013, 01:52:18 PM

If you need to buy the flexplate new it will cost more than a used transmission for a 8v71 fwiw do the home work and get all the parts and always have a used 740 put on dyno the best 200 bucks you can spend

good luck

jmblake · October 03, 2013, 02:45:28 PM

I have one listed in the for sale section http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=25307.0 and it includes the flex plate for a 8v71, BTW Iam in western Pa. If interested PM me. Thanks Jason

luvrbus · October 03, 2013, 03:35:29 PM

There is you a good buy the flexplate used is worth 400 bucks ,being from a fire engine the shift points needs to changed and depending on what torque converter it may need to be changed

4onFloor · October 20, 2013, 02:51:23 PM

Still looking for a trans in Tx... Jason Blake your my back up...
I was hoping for something close enough I could drive over and save some shipping.

Thanks all

B_K · October 21, 2013, 07:49:26 AM

Quote from: 4onFloor on October 20, 2013, 02:51:23 PM
Still looking for a trans in Tx... Jason Blake your my back up...
I was hoping for something close enough I could drive over and save some shipping.

Thanks all

John sorry for the delay I responded to yer PM this AM!

BK

4onFloor · October 21, 2013, 10:30:14 AM

Thanks!

c-coop · October 21, 2013, 02:32:44 PM

John I have an excellent one that came out of my mc9. I installed a b500 $1000 located in south louisiana

jmblake · October 22, 2013, 04:22:26 AM

John, Its sitting on a pallet, It can go anytime. Jason

rdbishop · October 23, 2013, 06:32:55 AM

John, Where are you located? I'm close to San Antonio on I-35. I also have a 740 but it's set up for an 8-92. I have a 68 MC-7 that I'm going to be parting out if you need something from the exterior. I also have the trans cable that you can have if you need it.

Richard