Does the T444E Use a standard belhousing? Thinking 13spd.

[Captain Morgan]

I am thinking of attempting to swap the 7 for a 13 Roadranger. although it would be nice to know if it would fit without having to pull the trans. I'd have to engineer some air for the overdrive box to shift (hyd brakes,ugh.) Opinions greatly appreciated.

 

[spg]

I believe the T444E uses a SAE #1 bellhousing.

 

[spg]

I might be interested in your seven speed if you make the change.

 

[spg]

I double checked, a T444E with an Allison uses a SAE #3 bellhousing.

 

[Captain Morgan]

I am not much of a truck mechanic, what type of bellhousing would, say a class 8 truck use. CAT3406B in a KW for example. I havent had a chance look at the truck yet as it is still 1400mi away. does the spicer 7spd have a seperate bellhousing or is it integral? Forgive me but I usualu work on things with Tracks,Torque Converters and Powershift Trans.

 

[Ak HDM]

The 3406b will have a SAE#1 bellhousing, also the trans input shaft should be 2" dia. with a 151/2" double plate pulltype release clutch. I don't know if the T44E is available with a#1 flywheel housing & a flywheel for a 151/2" clutch.
A SAE #1 housing is pretty much standard on the engines used in class 8 trucks & equipment. Engines such as 3306,3406,3176, etc. in equipment have a #1 housing. If it uses 7/16 dia. bolts to attach the trans, converter,pump drive or power take-off to the engine flywheel housing, it's a SAE #1 housing.
Hope this helps
Mike

 

[Captain Morgan]

I really appreciate the info. I am leaving WY to go get my Intl this week. When I get to TN I will check it out. Its amazing how you can work on equipment and not really know exactly what you are working with. There has been so many times that I just look in the book and order by Cat part # and think nothing of it. Sorry Im rambling again.

 

[Captain Morgan]

I appreciate all the responses, I have located a 5x3 that will make its way into this truck if I keep it.