700 Harley Transmission

Andy · 08-19-05, 06:07 AM

I have a 700 Harley transmission in my 1979. I am trying to pickup any info. on this specific type of transmission, anything I can find , or anything that any CAC member can tell me about this type would be APPRECIATED.

Andy

bossvette · 08-19-05, 07:51 AM

are you sure it is not a 700R4 that is a GM 4 speed OD trans used in many GM vehicles. a Harley Trans would not work the layout is different.

ps I don't think Harleys have reverse.

Andy · 08-19-05, 08:40 AM

Thanks for the note....Bought the car a year ago..Previous owner indicated a 700 harley tranny. This is an automatic as well, so I am only going on what the previous owner has given me. (sigh)..

Andy

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Originally Posted by bossvette

are you sure it is not a 700R4 that is a GM 4 speed OD trans used in many GM vehicles. a Harley Trans would not work the layout is different.

ps I don't think Harleys have reverse.

bossvette · 08-19-05, 11:32 AM

if its a 4 speed auto it is most likely a 700R4 a very common and a good swap into a C3

Andy · 08-19-05, 01:01 PM

Do u know anything about this Tranny. Nice to hear it works well in the C3. I simply cannot locate any data about this online..and boy (whew) have I searched......

Thanks Again..

Andy

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Originally Posted by bossvette

if its a 4 speed auto it is most likely a 700R4 a very common and a good swap into a C3

bossvette · 08-19-05, 04:35 PM

try here for some info

Andy · 08-20-05, 05:43 AM

Thanks for the Link...Looks like I have a decent tranny in this "Beast" of mine...License plate reads "BEAST 79". My son whose 17 couldn't help himself, and who am I not to get caught up in my sons enthusiasm for this car...Thanks again!!!!

Andy (Carlisle in 5 days)...

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Originally Posted by bossvette

try here for some info

Jack · 08-24-05, 02:13 AM

Agree it's probably a 700 or 200 GM 4 speed auto ... definately NOT a Harley trans.

Seem to recall Harley did offer reverse in a few trans ... MANY decades ago ... standard for 45" trikes/servicars and option on some Big Twins ... pattern: RN123.
JACK

korvettekarl · 08-27-05, 06:57 PM

Harley did make a tranny with a reverse. It was used in the 3 wheel flatheads. Most were used as metermaid bikes and delivery type vehicles. I often debated trying to mate one to one of the many Harleys I owned when I would forget that I was running a sidecar and parked on a downhill incline. The only problem was they were only a 3 speeds forward with reverse.