10 speed transmission help

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  1. gtilogistics

    gtilogistics Bobtail Member

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    Hey I got a cat c15 acert with a 10 speed(FRO-16210C) that gave up on me this weekend... A buddy of mine has a 10 speed eaton but the numbers on his are (RTLO-14610-T2) that came off a Detroit 60... Will this bolt up to mine? Will I benefit or lose anything from this as far as gear ratio, mpg etc? I don't know if I should pick his up for $500 or pay 2k for a rebuild. Let me know please I need to get this done tomorrow to get back on the road!
     
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  3. sailboatjim

    sailboatjim Light Load Member

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    I'm sure it will bolt up but the 14 is torque (1400) so you don't want that as yours is a 1600 torque now.

    FRO = Fuller Roadranger, Twin Countershaft, Overdrive
    RTLO = Road Ranger, Twin Countershaft, Low Enertia, Overdrive

    FRO-16210C
    16 x 100
    2 series design
    10 number of gears or speeds
     
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  4. KVB

    KVB Heavy Load Member

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    This is what I found in my list. Not sure if the image works.....

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    Max Torque
    Length
    Ratios and steps (except 9 - 10)
     

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  5. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    sounds like the one from the d60 is an autoshift
     
  6. Cetane+

    Cetane+ Road Train Member

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    Simple answer, yes it will work.
    Is it the best to put back in there, no.
    Are you putting this in yourself? If not is it costing you $1000 for the shop to change it? Will that money be well spent if it fails? The cost of service on the road is a killer. If you can get it done now with warrantee, thats still going to be cheaper then the tow+ expensive shop service rates+ what ever they have to put in there for you+ the SECOND time its down for trans work.
     
  7. fullerman

    fullerman Bobtail Member

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    The rtlo-14610 is a long complicated way of saying is a 1450 torque super ten and it will cost you more than $1000 to install because the super 10 is a longer transmission than the FRO (slang for your transmission) that's in there now meaning you will have to shorten your drive shaft to accommodate it. A rebuild with a warranty is the only way to go if you are making a living with this truck. Pay a little more and let an actual transmission shop (not a dealership or some guy that isnt proven in this trade) rebuild it and it will pay for itself.
     
    Last edited: Jun 19, 2015
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