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Old 11-02-2015, 06:12 PM   #1
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Identifying Transmission Model?

I'm thinking about buying a 1997 - 72 passenger International-Genesis with a mechanical DT466, but I can't for the life of me find the model of the tranny to confirm it's a MT643 or newer? I crawled under and looked on the passenger side for the metal tag and no luck. I called the mechanic at the bus shop, and he said he believes it was a 3000 series Allison. I can't help but doubt that on a 1997? Any ideas?

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Old 11-02-2015, 07:00 PM   #2
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Here's a 643

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Old 11-02-2015, 09:33 PM   #4
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FWIW, our 545 has a temp sender on the pan but it sits higher.
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Old 11-03-2015, 12:44 AM   #5
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The 3000 series Alison transmissions are the best of the available transmissions in school buses. Most common variant is the MD 3060 double over drive, 6 speed automatic transmission.

If it has a electronic shift panel, it's got a 3000 series or better transmission.

Not all 3000 series transmissions have the electronic shift panel, but most will.

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Old 11-14-2015, 11:05 PM   #6
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Thanks much for you help!
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