dperks Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 hey , looking to do a b model to possibly run everyday, i know crazy right? have not found the right truck yet, still looking. anyway i would look to put a 300+ in it , could i put a triplex behind it . would it hold up? if so how low could i lug it down? hope someone could answer this , what's the point of having a b if it does not have two sticks.might as well get some modern sloped nose plastic junk and be like everyone else. lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 You could use a triplex if your a good hand with a truck.You start gouging on it and something will break. The rear box will bust the case or the imput shaft will snap at the oil pump plunger hole.You run them in o/d with big power and it will wear the bushing out of the main shaft gear. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-85917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 ya,,he,s rite,,besides thier a pain in the ass,,if your gonna use it all the time,,upgrade to a single stick modern trans,,you wont be sorry,,and nobody,s gonna think your an idiot for doing it...get with the times bubba.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-86694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 In the words of the famous Bart Castleberry,,,"Give me 2 sticks, or give me Death!" Rest in peace Uncle Bart, you were one of a kind,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-86697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Myself and I,,,gotta have them 2 sticks, just makes the world turn correctly,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-86698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 if you're going with a 300 or 300 plus you could try to find a 6 speed- you'd still have 2 sticks and it would probably survive the torque load. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-86708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61fred Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I would like to recommend an 5 speed main box, like the ones in the R models, and then add a spicer 12000 series auxiliary trans. That way she will take all you throw at it. You would have some choices to make on the engine. The Injection pump on a low torque rise engine is set up different than that of thermodine engine. Also you would get a big double disc clutch with the 5 speed box. Just an idea..... Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-86711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Can you fit a 12 speed under a B,that would be my first choice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-86718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 if you're going with a 300 or 300 plus you could try to find a 6 speed- you'd still have 2 sticks and it would probably survive the torque load.thats perfect,,good thinkin tom,,and i like your new picture.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-86841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 thats perfect,,good thinkin tom,,and i like your new picture.lol.bobThanks Bob, I had to do away with the Pete picture due to negative public opinion! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-86844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Thanks Bob, I had to do away with the Pete picture due to negative public opinion!haha,,guess its like running around with no deoderant..4???,lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-86890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dperks Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Well thanks for all the info . Like my daddy says if i had a set of handles in a truck today i could leave the doors unlocked hardly anybody around who knows how drive a set of leevers today. lol it is a lost art today. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-87013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Well thanks for all the info . Like my daddy says if i had a set of handles in a truck today i could leave the doors unlocked hardly anybody around who knows how drive a set of leevers today. lol it is a lost art today.Thats very true,and like most other replies,i would recommend against a triplex behind a "modern" engine,they were just not built to withstand the torque of a higher horsepower, higher revving engine,and think you would be un-happy with the results,allthough i have heard of good results of a duplex/triplex behind a 237 Maxidyne,and its a relatively easy swap into a B-model,but again,just my two cents.........................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/20586-triplex-trans/#findComment-87019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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