MPH

[Jim March]

Nelson Gougeon wrote:

>
> Hi I am the new kid on the block and have a question to ask.Two years
> ago and many dollars I bought a 1984 bluebird 35footer with a 3208 cat
> turbo.My wife and I are just now starting to use it starts good and
> runs good however the top speed was only 62 mph on the flats.Had some
> adjustments made and can do 71mph on the flats (located in illinois)
> now.My questions are what is the hp on this model is 71 mph the top
> speed also who works on bluebirds in my area St.Louis Mo. south central
> ill.Im not a road warrior but 71 mph still sounds a lil slow for todays
> use.Possibly this is the best i just dont know but i can live with this
> speed.Would appreciate any advice on this thanks. Nick Gougeon
> retired driver. p.s. sure like my bluebird


I'm still in the shopping stage myself but it sure looks like these
things had "skoolie gears" at the rear axle. I've seen a few now on the
used market where somebody added a secondary tranny behind the Allison
to open up the gears. A real axle main gear swap might also be a
possibility?

Jim