bean 85 #1 Posted August 6, 2013 I've noticed some of the c120 autos from the mid 70s have a hydraulic lift, and some manual. didn't they use the same sustrand trans? how do the sustrands compare to an eaton 1100? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 665 #2 Posted August 7, 2013 As far as I know the hydraulic lift was an option just like the electric clutch. I don't think theres a downside to the Sundstrand vs Eaton other that parts availability. I have a 1973 12 auto that has a Sundstrand in it with close to 4000 hours and nothing ever done to it other than change the oil every year and filter every other. Its a really good tranny and pulls like a bear..... I also have a 416 with an Eaton 1100 and never had real problems with it although its a 1996 and has about 1700 hours on it. I'm more concerned about the Onan than I am the transmission Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bean 85 #3 Posted August 7, 2013 Jeff, thanks. there's a guy down the street with a couple of wheel horses he wants to sell. a c120 was one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 665 #4 Posted August 7, 2013 No need to worry about the manual lift too. I just bought a 1974 C-160 8-speed with a manual lift just because I get a full inch higher than with the hydro lift on my 416, plus that Kohler thumps so nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
