A newbie's DD questions

[Gardner Yeaw]

Because the DD is a 2 cycle engine it needs a boost at low RPM and
the blower provides that. The turbo charger adds to the boost when
the RPM's climb.

Gardner
83FC35

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gene Sharp"
wrote:
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> Hi, that is what our 8v92 has in the the backend of its 40'.
>
> Gene Sharp 8v92
> Belle Center, Oh
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, ciao70@ wrote:
> >
> > John..to the best of my knowledge all 8v92 have both, a
> supercharger and a turbocharger...The engine in the 8v92 powered
> Bluebirds are mounted inline with the transmission behind the rear
> axel and a short drive shaft..Jim barone 1991 PT
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: wilfreddrabble
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:07 pm
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] A newbie's DD questions
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
>