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Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain

10-31-2016, 09:59 PM

Replies: 42

8.2 governor question.

Views: 19,215

Posted By Transporter2112

You're right, but I do want to be able to cruise...

You're right, but I do want to be able to cruise the interstate at 80 MPH. I expect I'll have to repower the bus and ultimately plan to go with a Detroit 2 cycle. The 6V53 would
Be the easiest swap...

Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain

10-31-2016, 07:03 PM

Replies: 42

8.2 governor question.

Views: 19,215

Posted By Transporter2112

That's exactly what mine does. And it is a Wayne...

That's exactly what mine does. And it is a Wayne County bus out of Goldsboro NC. The 500 mile drive home at 45 MPh was interesting, but I drive the heck of that bus. I've got a source for a 3.53...

Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain

10-05-2016, 12:55 AM

Replies: 42

8.2 governor question.

Views: 19,215

Posted By Transporter2112

Good thinking, but I believe my transmission is...

Good thinking, but I believe my transmission is functioning correctly. I do believe it's the Allison 545 and have counted the shifts. It does indeed shift into 4th gear, no strange noises or slipping...

Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain

10-04-2016, 09:18 PM

Replies: 42

8.2 governor question.

Views: 19,215

Posted By Transporter2112

Update, either the engine governor (no load max)...

Update, either the engine governor (no load max) is set low, or there is some other speed governor on the bus. I have used a gearing calculator and come up with some numbers. I know my tire size,...

Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain

10-04-2016, 05:42 PM

Replies: 19

Trying to identify my rear axle ratio, help?

Views: 8,291

Posted By Transporter2112

No, thats not it. Where that flat plate thing is...

No, thats not it. Where that flat plate thing is on the 3rd member there is a large bolt, like 1" in diameter with what looks like a locking nut that sticks out perpendicular to the driveshaft...

Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain

10-04-2016, 05:16 PM

Replies: 42

8.2 governor question.

Views: 19,215

Posted By Transporter2112

It is definitely hitting the no load max rpm. ...

It is definitely hitting the no load max rpm. The question i have now is: Did the previous owner, Wayne County Schools monkey with the no load max governor. I cannot find the gear ratio of my drive...

Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain

10-04-2016, 02:28 PM

Replies: 19

Trying to identify my rear axle ratio, help?

Views: 8,291

Posted By Transporter2112

Trying to identify my rear axle ratio, help?

Hello everyone, I just purchased a 1990 Chevrolet shorty with a Detroit Diesel 8.2. I am trying to identify my rear axle ratio so i can calculate if my motor's governor has been turned down. I've...

Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain

10-02-2016, 12:42 PM

Replies: 42

8.2 governor question.

Views: 19,215

Posted By Transporter2112

8.2 governor question.

I've just bought a 1990 Chevy bus with a DD 8.2 Fuel Pincher. On the 500 mile drive home the bus ran fine, pulled well, and maxed out speed at 40 MPH for the entire 15 hour ride home. Foot to the...

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