I have a Parson's 77-L rubber tire backhoe (1960's era). Might be the only one in existence (no pictures or literature on the internet). The transmission is a borg/warner T98-1R 4 speed manual transmission. I will need to take it out this spring and either do some major repairs or replace it. The backhoe has a shuttle shift that the transmission connects to, a driveshaft to a large rear pumpkin. Most T98 or T18/T19 are from half ton trucks, 1 ton trucks etc... My question is can I put a vehicle transmission in to replace this one or is there specially geared ones out there. Is the RPM reduction coming out the shuttle shift or is it accomplished in the tranny or rear pumpkin. Just want some more info before I work on this project.
Sure could use a service manual but impossible to find.
Thanks for your help
Nate
Sure could use a service manual but impossible to find.
Thanks for your help
Nate