I was looking around for transmission selector information/configurations and problems, if any, and came across a mention of the " Stone Bennett Air Shifter ".

This was new to me.. When I read a post that talked about its operation, it reminded me of a shifter type that was used in a ferry boat on SF bay ( my daughter was a deckhand and I rode that ferry regularly and knew all the staff..). I remember the various captains 'clicking a toggle control up and down' for different throttle needs. Sounds like the same system described here
( https://www.barthmobile.com/eve...871098472#3871098472 ) last post in thread..
After doing a little more research, I see that it was used on some Regency's w/Cat/DD diesels. A few questions if you would please:

-Years of use in Barths? optional at higher cost?
-used in certain models or specific engines/transmissions only?
-reliability from those of you who have or had this control system and currently use it regularly?
-when and if in need of repair, service easily found..?
-when using it on the road, any special considerations when braking or other motivating actions?
-any other info and tidbits of interest appreciated..

very curious about this type of system..

tnx,

Mike W

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Stone Bennett is now consolidated with Froude Consine Inc.


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The stone bennett was an air shifter for use with the 6 and 700 series allison. Replaced running a cable to the rear. Also just had a toggle switch by the driver.

We had one in the Newell with the Allison 740 and never had a problem. The coach had about 300K miles when we sold it.

Stone Bennett used in many other coaches and is very reliable.