1989 WB Bluebird

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

Doug:

Interesting question and a valid one. my thought is "not really" and I say
that because the Coach was set up with that transmission and the running
gears designed around the factors on concept. The rear end is probable a
3:56 or even a 3:34 gear ratio. then taking into consideration, the 8V92
over the 6V I really don't think that would be a consideration. Of course
more gears the different ratios. Many on here know the specs on ratios
better than I. It being a 4 speed would not stop me in considering the
coach, it is a good set up. The '89 PT 40 has staying power and with the
short drive shaft, little loss in torque. I don't remember exactly which
Allison was put in that Coach, even still my first thought is still "not
really."

Mike H or Mike M may be able to better to answer that one for you.

Give me a call at home if you like. We will talk Birds.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma 580-252-7694

At 01:22 AM 7/28/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>Ralph,
>
>The transmission on this coach is a 4-speed. Do you think a 4-speed
>is a great negative compared to one with more speeds? Just
>wondering what you thought.
>
>Thanks!!
>
>Doug Tidwell