A newbie's DD questions

[Paul Carver]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Carver"
wrote:
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "wilfreddrabble" > drab@> wrote:
> >
> > I know that older DD engines are two strokes with cam actuated
> > exhaust valves but no intakes because they are blower scavenged.
> >
> > I also think I know that the -71 series GM diesels had belt
driven
> > Rootes-type superchargers.
> >
> > Here is my first question:
> >
> > Do all -92 series engines have turbochargers? (ie, not
> superchargers).
> >
> > Second question:
> >
> > On busses with 8V92 engines, are the engines mounted inline or
> > transverse? I know that on the old GM 4610/4710 busses with 6V71
> > engines, the engines were mounted transversely.
> >
> > On 8V92 engined birds, is the transmission ahead of or behind the
> > rear axle?
> >
> > To whoever takes the time to answer this post, MANY THANKS in
> advance!
> >
> > John Alldredge
> > John,
> You should identify the year and model of the coach you have or at
> least the coach prompting the questions. I believe all of the DD 2
> cycle engines, series 53, 71, and 92's have roots blowers (or
> superchargers) whether belt or mechanically driven, as they won't
run
> na. Turbo chargers are in addition to that blower to increase hp
> ratings and some of those turbo'd gain further boost with after
> cooling.
> Most motorhomes employ inline configurations with the transmission
> bolted up directly to the engine, both ahead of the driveline to
the
> drive axle. (or behind dependent on view of a pusher) Exceptions
> could be "converted buses". However all Birds I'm familiar with
have
> the engines configured to inline.
> I hope this covers your basic questions and if not, e-mail me
direct
> for further elaboration.
>Sorry for not signing off appropriatly, as I thought "reply"
included an automatic signature stamp.
P. Carver '93 WLWB 8V92 Texas