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Subject: Re: Rear end ratio Author: Bob Dilks [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 08/ 10/ 01, 7:13am In reply to: Lee Howard 's message, "Rear end ratio" on 08/ 9/ 01, 8:40am Lee: I think it is difficult to fault the original Blue Bird engineering even if you do live on the costal plain with no mountains - remember, you may mant to sell the bird one day to someone in West Virginia. To make sure you get all the information to make a good decision, start by calling Butch Bennett, factory service manage at 800/992-6337. If he can't answer your questions he probably can pass you on to an engineer to explain why Blue Bird used a low gear ratio in the first place. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Rear end ratio Author: Jeff [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08/ 10/ 01, 9:05am Lee: I would side with the 4.33:1 ratio as your '79 is a lighter coach than the later air-ride coaches, and probably will do well in flat to rolling terrain and possibly improve fuel mileage, noise level, and engine wear. In addition, I would ask the folks at your Cat dealer about turning up the governor to 3000rpm (although the 250hp was originally 2650 I believe) as the 2800rpm limit will reduce power long before 2800rpm. This new limit will allow use of lower gears for climbing and will make up for your higher final drive ratio. I believe one reason for the early low gearing was the 55mph speed limit at the time. - Jeff [ Post a Reply to This Message ]