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Old 04-05-2013, 07:58 AM
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I am in need of some expert Wedico help. I recently purchased a used Wedico COE Frieghtliner flat bed that has a twin motor drive on a 3 speed tranny. I do not like the twin motor at all. What do I need to convert it to a single motor drive? I would like to keep the 3 speed but go with a simpler set up. Plus get some extra room in the cab.

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Old 04-05-2013, 08:55 AM
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Default Re: Wedico expert needed!

Lynn is it the aluminum or the plastic transmission? If it is the aluminum just unbolt the combo box and eliminate it, I have no experience with the plastic version. I believe you will need a different pinion gear, I'm pretty sure I have one or two I could give you.

Is your combination box the 1:1 or the 3:1 ratio?
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Old 04-05-2013, 11:53 AM
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Mine has the plastic tranny in it. So I guess I am own my own. Thanks for the info. Not sure about the gear ratio in the gearbox???? Truck came with a 1993 Wedico catalog. Boy, do I wish the prices were still the same
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Default Re: Wedico expert needed!

I have trucks with and without the coupler. They seem to work the same other than the pulling torque and slow movement abilities. No difference in battery draw that I have ever noticed. I did eliminate one of mine because of the new Behler motor differences.

If I'm not mistaken the gear on both units is the same. Possibly white? When I get home tonight I will send you a PM with a Wedico instruction page on the coupler. That should answer your questions.

Good luck with your Wedico truck, post some pictures.
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Here is the flyer that comes with the coupler. Hope it helps!



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Did a little more digging, came up with this.


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Old 04-07-2013, 02:37 AM
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Lynn I have a couple of the white plastic pinion gears, they are longer than the yellow ones, let me know if you need them, if so they are yours.
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Re-posted the two missing files from above. I don't know where they went! It looks to me he needs the black 12 tooth gear #591
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Thanks for all of the info. If I take out the dual motor drive, I would like to change everything over to 7.2 volt which looks like I need to change more than just the pinion gear. Looks like I am finding out why I never purchased a Wedico before!! Glad that the other truck is a static model that I can put in whatever electronics and driveline that I want.
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