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Re: Transmission filters

Reply #25 – November 05, 2016, 12:36:17 pm

As john has previously mentioned, one of the items he did in September on our 1994 U240 GV was a transmission filter change. The filter kit was # 29548988 ( $113.40 cdn + 12% tax ) When the filters were removed we collected 3.8ltrs + 1 cup of transynd. Local price for the transynd was $55.80cdn + 12% tax  for 3.8ltrs.
I was not charged for the use of the Pit!

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Reply #26 – November 05, 2016, 01:51:07 pm

I noticed a post from a while back about disconnecting a cooling hose to drain more fluid . .
Any thoughts on this method?

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Reply #27 – November 05, 2016, 02:53:59 pm

If you pull the drain plug from the transmission and the filters you should get approximately 5 gallons of fluid. out of the transmission, do not think it would be advantageous to remove the coolant hose as by draining the transmission, you will remove about 1/2 the fluid and then at the next change also 1/2 so at that point you will have nearly all transynd. You can do this job yourself and save quite a bit of money.

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Reply #28 – November 05, 2016, 03:03:40 pm

I would not pull the hose because of potential leaking hoses,they get brittle with time and heat.

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Reply #29 – November 05, 2016, 03:50:30 pm

 Ron, I seem to remember that after the first changeover to Transynd  in which you do take the drain plug out and the filters which are actually in a seperate chamber from the drain plug (filters are in the same one), then, 25k later you replace only the filters AND the oil that is in that side which is as Geoff mentions too. Allison qualify that as good a total change that is needed to meet specs. Now I have not read the book on it today but this sticks in my mind.
Doing it the way you mention is around 10 galls total, what I mention is is total 6 + -. ??
Interesting!!
JohnH

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Reply #30 – November 05, 2016, 04:08:56 pm

I looked at Barry's sight and I thought it stated 5 gallon for my U295 with Allison 3000?

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Reply #31 – November 05, 2016, 04:26:25 pm

Yes, a 5 gallon pail will change the fluid and filters.  It will not do additional draining/flushing.  It is what Allison recommends.

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Reply #32 – November 05, 2016, 04:44:28 pm

Does the filter kit include torque settings for filters , cover plate and drain plug ?
Would it be prudent to order the Allison drain plug repair  kit .

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Reply #33 – November 05, 2016, 05:13:18 pm

There is an O ring for the drain plug in the filter package.
JohnH

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Reply #34 – November 06, 2016, 12:40:48 pm

John
What torque do you use on filters , filter plate and drain plug

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Reply #35 – November 06, 2016, 12:50:38 pm

The filter plates I think is 42-45 not sure of drain plug as it does have an O ring so I guess usual tightness with wrench!!
JohnH

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Reply #36 – November 06, 2016, 03:12:57 pm

Just found it
Cover bolts 38-45 ft lb
Drain plug.  18-24ft lb

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Reply #37 – November 06, 2016, 03:24:26 pm

Would use a 3/8 torque wrench over a 1/2 inch,less chance to overtighten.

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