Converting Fuller 9 speed to 13
#1
06-25-2010, 08:25 AM
Converting Fuller 9 speed to 13
I have a FL Classic with a RTLOC16909A T2 transmission and I am wanting to convert it to a 13 speed. What all is involved in doing this? It is a 9 speed with the auto Top 2 feature. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Last edited by TractorHauler; 06-26-2010 at 02:33 AM.
#3
06-26-2010, 02:27 PM
Accourding to Eaton's website, any 9 speed with a C in the part number can be converted to a 13.
#4
06-27-2010, 09:37 AM
My understanding of the matter is that it just takes an air hose and a spiltter, mounted on the shifter. Given the make/model of the truck, I'm guessing it came from the big blue fleet sales lot. That being said, I'd call either Eaton-Fuller, the dealer you bought it from, or the mechanic you trust the most with your transmission and see what they can do.
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#5
08-14-2010, 07:15 PM
I believe you are correct. Eaton has kits for that changeover. They will sell that type of tranny to a fleet with the idea that converting it to a 13 will increase resale value.
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08-15-2010, 08:28 AM
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So does this offer you more gears in the lower end for easier starts or in the upper end for more gears to pick from when driving in hilly areas?
#7
08-24-2010, 11:52 AM
Upper end. The shift pattern is the same for the 9 and 13 in the low range, but once you flip the range control switch and get into the high side, that's where the extra gears are.
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