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Rockwell Transmission

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by SHOOT DEERE IT IS, Jul 9, 2012.

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  1. Jul 9, 2012 #1
    SHOOT DEERE IT IS

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    I am looking at a 2000 Kenworth with a 12.7 Detroit in front of a 10 speed Rockwell. This will be for some off road and close haul ag work. Dont know much about these Rockwell transmissions, will it hold up as good as a Eaton?? Has a 3.73 rear-end(also a rockwell i believe). I cant find what i want, so i was thinking of buying what i wanted in a 10 speed and in a year or 2 swapping in a 18 speed. I know the history of the truck(very well cared for) and that means alot to me. Has close to a million on it.

    What do you think??
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2012 #2
    Superhauler

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    they work dang good as a boat anchor! couldnt resist, sorry.
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2012 #3
    SHOOT DEERE IT IS

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    Are they really that bad??
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2012 #4
    Superhauler

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    i couldnt tell ya. but with a million miles on it must of been pretty dependable. like you said run it and if and when you have trouble swap to an 18.
     
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  7. Jul 9, 2012 #5
    2bit

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    I like rockwell(meritor) axles better. Tranny ain't to bad with that kind of miles on it. The 18 is the way to go for off road, but run whats in it for now.
     
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  8. Jul 10, 2012 #6
    SHOOT DEERE IT IS

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    Would an 18 speed eaton swap right in? Approximate cost??
     
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  9. Jul 10, 2012 #7
    Pablo-UA

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    as I know really Rockwell are ZF manuals apdated for US market
     
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  10. Jul 10, 2012 #8
    SHOOT DEERE IT IS

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    What are ZF manuals??
     
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  11. Jul 11, 2012 #9
    Pablo-UA

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    ZF is the European transmission maker. They make ZF Freedom line/Astronic Auto, they make transmission for cars and Manual transmission for European trucks (DAF, IVECO, Renault, MAN).

    So as I know, Rockwell transmissiona are really ZF but apdated for floating gears (on EU truck you have to clutch every time you shift).
     
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  12. Jul 11, 2012 #10
    SHOOT DEERE IT IS

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    Has anone ever had a truck with a rockwell tranny? Have been told they don't shift as nice when floating gears compared to an eaton. Is this true??
     
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