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Allison Gear Display

Has anyone had their gear display changed to show the actual gear you are currently in instead of showing the gear you selected?

Larry

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #1 –
Which control panel do you have?  Sounds like you have WTEC III with one "gear" window?
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #2 –
Yes, the single window...and I don't like it a bit!

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #3 –
If you have a 99 or newer you can get a vmspc and it will show you what gear you are in plus much more information. Or you can get a different Allison touch pad.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #4 –
You could give John Kopalek a call, and see if he has any suggestions on what options might be available to you.  He has expert knowledge of the Allison control panels.  Talking to him won't cost you anything - and he is one sharp technician.

Transmission Instruments
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #5 –
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If you have a 99 or newer you can get a vmspc and it will show you what gear you are in plus much more information. Or you can get a different Allison touch pad.

I'm not sure about the 8.3 but my 95 M11 allowed use of the VMSpc device. I also had the Allison pad that displayed only the selected gear. The VMS overcame that limitation.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #6 –
No, the Allison display (single window) can not be changed.

But lots of the aftermarket monitoring systems do show/can show gear actually in.

You might also find it helpful to make up a MPH vs RPM for each gear.  Doesn't take long to memorize it while driving.

If you need the formula, let us know and you can make one up for your coach.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #7 –
The original owner of our coach had an Allison remote gear display put above the pilot seat along with an altimeter and sat radio. The display has two windows. One displays the gear it is in and another says the highest gear selected. It also says when the torque converter is locked. It plugs in under the dash in the diagnostic port. Maybe you can still get them and install one in your coach. Mine is not hooked up at the moment because I am using Silverleaf VMSPC>

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #8 –
Mark,

Do you have a link to the Allison remote display you have?
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #9 –
I have been looking but have not found one yet. I can take a picture of it tomorrow.

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #10 –
Here you go Brett. Not sure now that it is Allison brand though.

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #11 –
Be interesting to know where that indicator panel came from.  I'm wondering if it could be military surplus.  I know some military vehicles, like the FMTV, use Allison trannys.  Perhaps some of them had separate gear indicator panels?

Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles - Wikipedia

Or perhaps it is out of some kind of construction or mining equipment?

Google search hasn't turned up anything...yet.

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #12 –
Interesting pics; never seen a system like that, has a military look, nice altimeter!
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
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                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #13 –
Here's our's: programmed for 5th gear, works perfect with the PacBrake. Location modified by Brett, much better! ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Allison Gear Display

Reply #14 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Here's our's: programmed for 5th gear, works perfect with the PacBrake. Location modified by Brett, much better! ^.^d

Mike is talking about a 5th gear pre-select for exhaust brake.

And the modification is the walnut box the shift pad is mounted on-- much more ergonomically functional that the OE location forward and vertical.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020